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Following suspiciously swift sell-out of Yoshinoya’s Dragon Quest Slime bowls, new policy means that everyone who wants one can buy one at the regular price.
![Kirby Cafe gets even cuter with new summer menu and dishware you can take home[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/1_2847e1.jpg?w=640 "Kirby Cafe gets even cuter with new summer menu and dishware you can take home[Photos]")
![The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers[Pics]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/0_8d5bf5.jpg?w=640 "The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers[Pics]")
Dragon Quest Slimes appear at Yoshinoya, and the restaurant is trying to make sure they go home with actual fans.
![Taco Spaghetti appears in Japan, and our taco fan rushes to try it[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/2_fd30d3.jpg?w=640 "Taco Spaghetti appears in Japan, and our taco fan rushes to try it[Taste test]")
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One of our writers seeks to redeem himself at this all-you-can-eat gyoza deal for 2,000 yen (US$12.40).
![Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/2_90ac09.jpg?w=640 "Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]")
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