YO! is ready to score this summer with its brand-new It’s Game Time menu which fuses iconic Japanese dishes with famous Mexican, American and Canadian flavours.
The menu is bold and playful, and in classic YO! style, is full of unexpected, but delicious, twists and turns. From the Katsu Dog, served in a brioche bun with cheesy tortillas and pickled burger gherkins, to YO!’s take on Poutine Fries, loaded with chicken bulgogi, cheese, pickled onion and mayo, every dish is a fun, fresh take on a classic.
And to headline the launch? An exciting collaboration with All Saints singer Melanie Blatt, who has recently launched her own brand, Mel’s Full Fullings, and is teaming up with YO! to create the ultimate Chicken Katsu Sandwich. The dish packs chicken katsu, pickled red onion, cheese and slaw all into a toasted brioche bun. And in a nod to her All Saint roots, fans can rest assured this limited-edition dish will Never Ever be short on flavour.
Mel Blatt said: “I’ve always loved YO!, so to be asked to collaborate was a dream come true . We’ve taken a classic YO! staple and given it a Mel’s makeover turning the beloved chicken katsu into a dippable sandwich, it tastes so good, I can’t wait for everyone to try it.”
Launching in all restaurants across the UK from the 9th of June, the limited-edition menu is set to ramp up the good vibes, fuel late nights, and bring everyone together in the best way. Why go for boring, beige football food when you can get a taste of something that’s really in a league of its own?
It’s Game Time Menu:
- Chicken Katsu Sandwich by Melanie Blatt – £9.95
Chicken Katsu, pickled red onion, cheese sauce and slaw in a toasted brioche bun with miso mayo and korean-style ketchup, served with a katsu curry dipping sauce.
- Poutine Fries – £9.95
YO!’s take on a classic Canadian dish. Crispy fries loaded with chicken bulgogi, cheese, mayo, pickled onion, spring onion and cajun seasoning
- Katsu Dog – £10.95
Pork katsu dog served in a brioche bun with crispy onions, pickled red onion and spring onion drizzled in miso mayo and korea- style sauce
- Salmon Ceviche – £8.50
Mexican inspired diced salmon and cucumber, mixed with a chilli and ginger sauce, sesame seeds, coriander and topped with Tajin infused crispy onions
- Nacho Roll – £5.50
Pulled chicken and cream cheese rolled in spicy nacho crumb topped with mexican-style guacamole, cheese sauce and salsa
- Philly Roll – £6.50
Cream cheese and cucumber rolled in smoked salmon
- Mex Roll – £4.50
Cucumber and carrot roll topped with a corn ribbed salsa, vegan mayo, sprinkled with Tajin mexican-style spices
- Mississippi Mud Cake – £5.50
Indulgent chocolate cake topped with melted marshmallow and chocolate sauce
And YO! gets that some fans will be looking to sit back and watch the games at home this year. So to make things easier, they’ve also rolled out a full range of kiosks across UK Tesco stores – so that whilst you focus on the games, YO! has food sorted.
From the game-changing Cheeseburger Sushi Roll to the crowd pleasing Chimichurri Chicken Rolls that bring serious flavour, YO! fans will not be disappointed. As the menu heats up with the Fiery Buffalo Bites made even spicier with the Sauce Shop’s Buffalo Hot Sauce, the kiosk range is set to deliver full-time flavour.
It’s Game Time Kiosk Line-Up
- Cheeseburger Sushi Rolls – £6.95
Black pepper beef with slaw and pickled red onions, topped with nacho cheese sauce, crushed cheesy tortillas and pickled burger gherkins
- Cajun Philly Rolls – £6.95
10 Salmon and cucumber Philadelphia roll, flavoured with cajun seasoning, rolled into sesame seeds
- Chimichurri Chicken Rolls – £5.45
Shredded chimichurri chicken with cucumber and pickled red cabbage, rolled in freshly cut parsley.
- Jalapeño Dragon Rolls – £6.95
Salmon dragon roll filled with Mango, cucumber and Avocado, dressed with a green jalapeno hot sauce and served with a sachet of Tajin
- Fiery Buffalo Bites – £6.75
Fried chicken bites coated in Sauce Shop Buffalo hot sauce, sprinkled with sliced chives and served with pots of ranch dressing and extra buffalo sauce
Samantha Kemp, Marketing Director at YO! said “With a huge Summer of football ahead, we know that people will be looking for exciting food options wherever they’re watching the action. That’s why YO! decided to go all in this year, launching the new It’s Game Time menu in all restaurants and kiosks nationwide.
And what better way to celebrate than to bring all the tastes of the host nations into one menu, giving it a classic YO! twist with Asian fusion? It’s the perfect way to kick things off.”
So don’t miss it – for more information see website here and booking here.
