【PR】5 vendors are coming all the way from Japan!! Annual Konamon Contest is taking place at Chelsea!
5 exceptional vendors journey from Japan to ignite the flavor festivities at the Konamon Contest 2023 in Chelsea!
From Osaka, Hiroshima, Shizuoka, Miyazaki, and Kumamoto, taste of the real Japan is joining!
Chelsea, September 16&17 — Get ready to embark on a Japanese culinary journey like no other as the Konamon Contest 2023 arrives in Chelsea on September 16th and 17th. What exactly is Konamon food? It's a Japanese flour-based savory soul food such as Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, or Yakisoba!
This time, we will have 7 contestants including 3 coming all the way from Japan, and they bring you their proud Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, or Yakisoba to compete for the Konamon Champion 2023. You cannot miss authentic Takoyaki from Osaka, Okonomiyaki from Hiroshima, and Yakisoba from Shizuoka, available only at the weekend.
The highlight of the contest is the fierce competition among seven talented contestants, including three who have traveled all the way from Japan. These culinary virtuosos will proudly present their versions of Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Yakisoba, each competing for the prestigious title of Konamon Champion 2023. The contest will undoubtedly be a showcase of creativity, skill, and passion.
Try every contestant's menu and vote for the ultimate Konamon Champion. Your vote counts, so make your choice heard and support your favorite contender for the crown.
7 contestants including 3 coming all the way from Japan, they bring you their proud Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, or Yakisoba to compete for the Konamon Champion 2023
Contestants of Konamon Contest 2023:
🇯🇵1, Denkosekka @denkosekka_group from Hiroshima : Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
Covered in a dome shape with fluffy eggs, vegetable-filled savory okonomiyaki
🇯🇵2, kotakaya from GOONIES @takoyaki_goonies from Osaka : Takoyaki
Cosplayed professional chef cooks authentic Takoyaki
🇯🇵3, Fujinomiya Yakisoba Society @mt.fuji.yakisoba from Shizuoka : Yakisoba
Mochi-like texture teppan noodles, Fujinomiya style yakisoba
4, KARLS BALLS @karlsballs : Takoyaki
Popular nationwide! Osaka takoyaki featured in various media
5, Oconomi @oconomi_nyc : Okonomiyaki
Fluffy and healthy Okonomiyaki, they have a vegan option also
6, DokoDemo @dokodemonyc : Takoyaki
Last year's Konamon champion is making a return with their crusty Takoyaki
7, Tako-san YAKISOBA @takosan_yakisoba : Yakisoba
Savory Yakisoba with smiley octopus-shaped sausage on the top
But that's not all! Alongside the contest, you can enjoy Chicken namban the crispy Japanese fried chicken with creamy egg tartar sauce from Kumamoto, and traditional Japanese ketchup-flavored pasta Napolitan from Miyazaki. You cannot miss any of these exclusive Japanese dishes.
Mark your calendars and join us at the savoriest JAPAN Fes this year. Prepare to indulge, relish, and decide the fate of the Konamon Champion at:
Event Details:
Date: September 16th and 17th
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Chelsea
September 16th: Chelsea 8th Ave 15-17th St
September 17th: Chelsea 6th Ave 24-26th St
About JAPAN Fes
JAPAN Fes is the largest Japanese food festival in the world and it has been loved by 250,000 people!! In 2023, JAPAN Fes produces the most event days ever: more than 20 events will be held all over NYC and feature more than 750 vendors including more than 30 vendors from Japan and the world.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mayumi Tomita
mayumi@japanfes.com