Tsukimi Burgers in Japan 2026: KFC, Zetteria & First Kitchen Dates and Prices

Every autumn, Japan's fast-food chains roll out "tsukimi" (moon-viewing) menus built around a runny egg that stands in for the full harvest moon. In 2026 the moon-viewing night, jugoya, falls on September 25, and the chains start selling their limited-time burgers about a month earlier.

This guide covers the three chains that had officially announced their 2026 lineups as of August 20, with launch dates, prices, and availability periods. These Japan-only seasonal items run for a limited time and may sell out, so it helps to plan ahead.

One name is missing on purpose: McDonald's, whose Tsukimi Burger is the one most travelers picture, had not announced its 2026 menu as of August 20. For now, we cover the three chains that announced their 2026 menus first, and will add McDonald's once it releases official details. For the background on the moon-viewing festival itself, see Tsukimi 2026: When Is the Harvest Moon and How Japan Celebrates.

KFC and Zetteria launch on Wednesday, August 26; First Kitchen follows on Thursday, August 27 — roughly a month before jugoya on September 25.

2026 Tsukimi Menus: Launch Dates at a Glance

Here are the three chains that have confirmed 2026 dates. All are limited-time or while-supplies-last, so go early if there's something you want to try. Prices below include tax; dine-in and takeout prices may differ.

KFC "Torori Tsukimi" Series

KFC's take is the "Torori" (meaning gooey, melty) series, layering a soft-cooked egg over its chicken fillet. It starts on August 26, 2026 at KFC locations nationwide, though a few stores may not carry it. Combo sets, including larger, value-packed "yokubari" sets, are also available. In the names below, wafu means Japanese-style and kobore tartar means a generous, overflowing scoop of tartar sauce.

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• Torori Tsukimi Fillet Burger: 590 yen (single item)
• Torori Tsukimi Wafu Katsu Burger Kobore Tartar: 640 yen
• Torori Triple Tsukimi Wafu Katsu Burger Kobore Tartar: 990 yen
• Torori Tsukimi Twister (wrap): 490 yen
• Mochi and Rich Custard Tsukimi Pie: 320 yen (2 for 450 yen)

The headliner is the Fillet Burger — KFC's Original Recipe fillet with the soft tsukimi egg. If you have a sweet tooth, the Tsukimi Pie filled with chewy mochi and rich custard is worth a look.

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Zetteria "Tsukimi Burger Fair, Phase 1"

Zetteria, the burger-focused chain spun off from Lotteria, runs its "Tsukimi Burger Fair, Phase 1" from August 26 through mid-September at roughly 270 stores nationwide, though not every location carries it.

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There are seven items, from the flagship burgers to a morning-only muffin.

• Zeppin Tsukimi Burger (premium): 640 yen
• Double Zeppin Tsukimi Burger: 840 yen
• Triple Zeppin Tsukimi Burger: 1,040 yen
• Tsukimi Burger: 590 yen
• Tsukimi Cheeseburger: 630 yen
• Tsukimi Shrimp Burger: 590 yen
• Tsukimi Morning Muffin: 440 yen (until 10:30 a.m.)

The star is the Zeppin ("premium") Tsukimi Burger, which also comes in double- and triple-patty versions. Early risers should note that the Morning Muffin is only available until 10:30 a.m.

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First Kitchen / Wendy's "Tsukimi Mocchi"

First Kitchen and Wendy's First Kitchen add the "Tsukimi Mocchi" line from August 27, featuring the distinctive chewiness of mochi, running through early October.

The menu differs by brand. Wendy's First Kitchen (74 stores nationwide) leans New York-style, while First Kitchen (30 stores) centers on wafu (Japanese-style) burgers with mentaiko (spicy cod roe).

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• NY Tsukimi Mocchi Burger: 1,180 yen
• NY Tsukimi Mocchi Burger Double: 1,780 yen
• NY Tsukimi Mocchi Spicy Chicken Fillet Burger: 980 yen
• Jr. NY Tsukimi Mocchi Burger: 820 yen
• Mentai Tsukimi Mocchi Smash Burger: 780 yen
• Mentai Tsukimi Mocchi Chicken Tatsuta Burger: 750 yen
• Tsukimi Mocchi Smash Burger: 780 yen
• Tsukimi Mocchi Chicken Tatsuta Burger: 750 yen

From August 18 to 31, repost the official post on X to enter a draw; 20 winners receive free tasting tickets for the NY Tsukimi Mocchi Burger.

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McDonald's, Mos Burger, and Lotteria in 2026 (as of August 20)

For many people, "tsukimi" means the McDonald's Tsukimi Burger. When this article was published (August 20), however, McDonald's had not announced its 2026 tsukimi menu. It's the same story for Mos Burger and Lotteria (Zetteria's former parent): no official 2026 release yet.

These chains usually launch in early September, so announcements should come soon. We'll update this page as official releases appear. To avoid passing off last year's menu as this year's, we only publish confirmed, officially announced details.

The Tsukimi Menu, Explained

The round egg yolk on these burgers stands in for the full autumn moon. It ties back to jugoya, the traditional moon-viewing night — September 25 in 2026 — when people admire the harvest moon and give thanks for the harvest.

Each autumn, the chains bring out limited-time items featuring soft-cooked eggs and mochi. They're a seasonal treat you won't find outside Japan, so if you're visiting around this time, they're well worth trying. For more on how people celebrate jugoya, see Tsukimi 2026: When Is the Harvest Moon and How Japan Celebrates.