Oct 7 | JAPAN Fes x New York Ramen Contest 2023- @East Village (4th Ave, 9th - 11th st) / vol. 88

🍜🇯🇵From Japan, exclusive 5 Ramen contestants including Ramen Champion 2022 and 1 from New York are joining Ramen Contest 2023 to be a World Ramen King!👑⚡️

Authentic Ramen chefs are coming all the way from Japan and bringing their best ramen to compete with each other and serve them to New Yorkers!🗽🥢

🍜 Ramen Contestants 🍜

Welcoming 6 Ramen contestants, 5 from Japan and one from New York, the most popular JAPAN Fes contest, the hottest Ramen Contest 2023, is taking place at East Village and Upper West Side on October 7th and 8th! From all over Japan, Ramen chefs are creating their special ramen only for this Ramen Contest 🤩🍜✨

You can savor the best flavor crafted through the Ramen Chef's trial and error. Gorgeous Lobster ramen by Ramen Champion 2022, Creamy chicken paitan ramen, Refreshing Chicken ramen, Rich Tonkotsu ramen, and more are joining the Ramen Contest this year. Who will win this time? Don't miss out on this sizzling and delicious ramen battle!

🇯🇵 Chicken in Thick Broth & Japanese Dashi
by Ramen Chicken Yaro

Their chicken ramen is a truly authentic Japanese dish, made by simmering chicken bones for hours to create a rich, flavorful soup. Infused with traditional dashi broth made from kelp, bonito flakes, and shiitake mushrooms, this ramen is the perfect combination of savory soup and tender noodles. You won't find this unique, unforgettable, and authentic taste of Japan anywhere else.

🇯🇵 Premium Lobster Miso Ramen
by Onisoba Fujiya

The champion ramen of Ramen Contest 2022! This year they are coming back to win the 2 consecutive champion.

🇯🇵 Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
by Menya Ultra

Their original Tonkotsu soup using pork and seafood!

🇯🇵 Aburi niku Tyson Ramen
by Menya Tyson

Hakata style Tonkotsu ramen.

🇯🇵 Shio-Soba with Japanese Pepper
by Shibasakitei

They bring their luxurious ramen from Tokyo to New York only for the Ramen Contest! Combining aromatic Japanese Sansho (Japanese pepper) and dried sardine with a special original chicken broth, you will fall in love with the flavor.

🇺🇸 reMix Ramen
by Naruto Ramen

A nostalgic yet new noodle dish. A fusion of Southern American Creole cuisine with Japan's perfect comfort food, ramen. Japan is represented by its rich deep miso flavors. Then it is enhanced with the aeromatics from Creole cuisine. Which creates a sensational blend of umami, only to be complimented by fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables. This is a ramen that you can never taste in Japan!

Come hungry, try everything, and vote for your favorite to decide Ramen Champion 2023!🍴

HOURS: 10AM-6PM

LOCATION UPDATE: East Village (4th Ave, 9th - 11th st)

Our Exclusive

Japanese vendors

Featured

Katsu Sando by MR. K Japanese street food

Juicy Katsu sando is coming!

Matcha Shaved Ice Cream by Maiko matcha cafe

Ceremonial Matcha from Harima Garden, which is located in Uji Japan . We sell matcha latte/ Hojicha Latte / matcha tea hojicha tea and matcha hojicha ice cream and matcha shaved ice

Yakitori by the last call

Chicken, steak, vegetarian skewers

Grilled squid by Kuu

Ikayaki : Grilled squid served with spicy mayo 🦑

Matcha Croissant Cube by Softbite

Their signature fluffy soufflé-style pancakes, a beloved dessert hailing from Japan, are eager to make your acquaintance. At SoftBite, they are passionate about introducing these trendy Japanese delights to the hearts and taste buds of New Yorkers. You can enjoy the exclusive Matcha Croissant Cube only at JAPAN Fes!

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ROYCE' CHOCOLATE

Nama Chocolate : Precisely crafted using only the highest quality ingredients, ROYCE' has been making exquisite, world class confections in Hokkaido (the northernmost island of Japan).

Wai Wai Karaage BENTO by BentOn

This bento is a traditional Japanese bento box that contains a well-balanced combination. Colorful and lively, and the bento is packed in a typically Japanese bento box container.

Wagyu Beef HandRoll by TabiKase Japan

Wagyu Beef HandRoll with premium rice from Yamagata Prefecture

Karaage by TORI-BIEN

Chicken breast made crispy for Kara-age Sandwich. Kara-age Bento and Kara-age Curry Rice with boneless thighs, which is gluten-free, crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. Wings cooked in different kinds of sauces. And since they're packed with flavor, you never have to dip them in any sort of sauce.

We are proud to present KAGAYAKI SELECT RICE from Sacramento Valley, California for our ONIGIRI. Please enjoy the combination of high quantity rice, crispy seaweed and different toppings.

Anime merches by Aoho Anime

Get your favorite anime character!

Tako senbei by Kraken

Tako senbei / Japanese octopus cracker from Enoshima

Original Anime Streetwear by Valezalifestyle

Original Anime Streetwear

Gluten-free Japanese soufflé pancakes by Soofley NYC

Indulge in our delicious, gluten-free mini soufflé pancakes, made with the utmost care and attention to detail. Our classic flavor is drizzled with honey and topped with a medley selection of fresh strawberries, berries and pineapples. If you're feeling adventurous, keep an eye out for our upcoming flavors: ube, strawberry, and chocolate cream. Each one is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Our menu also features a selection of delicious drinks, including the refreshing matcha latte, the floral sakura latte, the unique combination of matcha and sakura in the matcha sakura latte, and the rich and creamy Hokkaido milk tea.

Onigiri rolled Grilled Pork by Kare girls

Juicy Grilled pork is covering Onigiri

Gyutan skewers by J's Kitchen

Featured by Japanese NY local newspaper, juicy Gyutan the beef tongue skewers by the top 50th chef in Japan is coming.

wagyu philly cheese steak by J-Spec Wagyu Dining

Juicy and luxury Wagyu Philly Cheese Steak by Jspec Wagyu Dining 🍖🧀✨ Jspec is serving the true quality of Japanese Wagyu beef. They are authorized to sell Ozaki and Kobe beef by the Japanese wagyu association 😳 They have also been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, GOTHAM, or AVENUE! Don’t miss the mouthwatering juicy Japanese gourmet!

Tender Karaage by Tojo's kitchen

Juicy and tender, everyone's favorite Japanese fried chicken, Karaage featured in the NY Times! Come try their best-selling karaage before they are sold out again!

YAKISOBA with a smily actopus-shaped sausage by Takosan Yakisoba

Savory Yakisoba which got 3rd place at JAPAN Fes Konamon Contest 2022! Their authentic YAKISOBA is made with chewy noodles stir-fried with cabbage, pork, bean sprouts, carrots, aonori (dried seaweed), red ginger, and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)!

Okonomiyaki by Oconomi

Explore a savory paradise in the Japanese culture by trying out these delicious Japanese vegetable pancakes, Oconomiyaki by @oconomi_nyc Extra soft on the inside and topped with rich okonomiyaki sauce

Osaka Takoyaki by KARLSBALLS

100% handcrafted Osaka Style Takoyaki with the best ingredients featured in Buzzfeed, Action Bronson Show, and more TVs and blogs! With juicy octopus inside, a special savory sauce, and with dancing bonito flakes, takoyaki is the most famous Japanese street food!

Juicy Kobe beef yakitori by Yakitori Tatsu

The best Japanese grilled food is… Yakitori! ️ Yakitori is Japanese meat skewers! Comes with juicy meat and vegetables like green onion!

PC: @newyork.foodguide

Kagoshima Tonkotsu ramen by Menya Jiro

The Best Ramen in the U.S. by Thrillist! The champion of JAPAN Fes Ramen Contest on 2016 and 2017.

Traditional Tenugui by wuhao newyork

Tenugui has a history of more than 2000 years! Japanese people value tenugui because It's so useful! It can be used for everything, such as towels, shopping bags, wrappings, table cloths, bandanas, for wiping, and so on Find your favorite tenugui and use it in your own style!

Beautiful Kimono by Mingei Japan

They have been wholesaling unique Japanese 🇯🇵 craft items in NYC for over twenty years, showing our merchandise at the New York International Gift Show at the Javits Center twice a year 🥰 Two times a year I personally return to Japan, searching for wonderful things to buy. Among the items we carry are inexpensive "Mingei" Folk Art items from all over Japan 🗾; Origami and Chiyogami papers, silk and cotton Kimonos, stationery such as Note Cards and Note Pads, plus a large assortment of other unique gift items. We would be very interested in showing you our selection of Japanese gift items 😊

Yuzu sparkling drink by Moshi

Refreshing Japanese drink featured in local NY Japanese newspaper. Made with 100% yuzu juice sourced straight from Japan, each bottle of Moshi Yuzu Sparkling captures the tart and fragrant flavors of yuzu in an easy, accessible, and delicious way.

Vintage records by Miki & Co

Japanese merch such as vintage records, movie brochures, toys, books, vintage Japanese pop records, or vintage movie brochures! Don’t forget to stop by to find cool vintage items!

Anime inspired accessories by Hikari wo Sagasu

Super cute Japan-themed accessories! Face masks, earrings, hair accessories, and more! All of the items are designed anime like Sailor Moon or Demon Slayer or pretty Japanese pattern.

Fluffy Imagawayaki by Catmint Wheel Cake

Wheel Cake, also known as “Imagawayaki,” a Japanese dessert that originated in Japan featured in Insider. Not only do we select the freshest and highest quality ingredients to serve the best wheel cakes in town, but we have also spent months perfecting our recipes in order to deliver the most luscious and unique taste to everyone.

Takoyaki Bao by Mao's Bao

ImpossiBao! Wanna try Fluffy and juicy dumplings?? Once you bite into them, the juices will overflow from the dumplings! There are also unique flavors, such as Takoyaki shrimp, Kimchi, and plant-based sausage.

Tempura ice cream by Sam's ice cream

Crispy and Hot outside & Creamy and Cold inside! You can enjoy the best combination of Japanese tempura and ice cream!

'和洋折衷' - the fusion of Japanese and Western influences

Featured

Yakult / Sakura / Green tea Mansi by Logan & Co NYC

Yakult, Sakura, Green tea flavored mansi only for JAPAN Fes!

Chicken sandwiches made with KEWPIE Mayonnaise by Rokstar Chicken

Crispy chicken sandwich flavored Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise

Mochi filled cookies by The Boiis Co

Chewy mochi filled cookies featured in Eater NY, TimeOut NY, NBC New York live.

Exclusive Melon pan by Ninja Kitchen

Exclusive Melon pans, Japanese sweet bread covered in a thin layer of crisp cookie crust.

Hokkaido milk tea by Cozy Tea Loft

Creamy tea made with Hokkaido milk here!

Takoyaki Bao by Mao's Bao

Tempura ice cream by Sam's ice cream

Crispy and Hot outside & Creamy and Cold inside! You can enjoy the best combination of Japanese tempura and ice cream!

Teriyaki chicken buns by C Bao

Combination of fluffy bread and tender pork! Wanna eat something different from hamburgers?

JAPANFes offers you many kinds of great Asian menus!!

Tornado potato wasabi flavor by Twisted Potato

The best way to enjoy your favorite potato is... Tornado potato! They have so many flavors like BBQ, cheddar cheese, and sour cream & onion! Which one would you like to have the most?

One-bite Karaage by Taiwanese Yummy

One-bite karaage! Fresh boneless chicken thighs marinated with natural ingredients seasoned with a secret chicken powder and fresh basil.

Matcha Bubble drink by Tiger Tai

Do you want to try sweet boba tea? They bring Matcha drink especially for JAPAN Fes! Cold Matcha drink with chewy boba is the best drink to hang around the event with!

Ichigo Ame by Tang Hulu

Ichigo ame the strawberry candy is very popular festival food in Japan!

Matcha drink by Whitsle & Fizz

Enjoy the refreshing tea from Whistle & Fizz!

Exciting Manga by Vandel Marchen

Exciting manga from Vandel Marchen

Matcha bao by Bao Tea House

Crusty sweet Matcha baos

Craftworks from Japan by Ombrato

Craftworks and lifestyle products made by artisans and small, independent companies in Japan. Examples of products include: ceramics, incense, candles, canvas cases, coasters, bandanas, tenugui, maneki neko figurines, daruma dolls, and renge ramen spoons.