Sep 16 | JAPAN Fes x Konamon Contest @Chelsea (8th Ave, 16th - 18th st) / vol. 86

The Konamon Champion 2023 was
👑🥇 Fujinomiya Yakisoba Society (Fujinomiya Yakisoba)
🥈 kotakoya from GOONIES (Osaka Takoyaki)
🥉 Denko Sekka (Hiroshima Okonomiyaki)
Thank you very much for voting!!

Welcoming 6 vendors from Japan, the savoriest Konamon Contest 2023 is taking place at Chelsea on 9/16&17 🔥🐙 From Osaka, Hiroshima, Shizuoka, Miyazaki, and Kumamoto, the professional chefs are coming to serve you the authentic and delicious Japanese moments 😍😍 What exactly is Konamon food? It's a Japanese flour-based savory soul food like Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, or Yakisoba!🧑‍🍳

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 👑✨

🔥Konamon Contestants🔥

We need your vote to decide the Konamon Champion this year!! Try every single contestant and don't forget to vote for your favorite one 👑🔥

🇯🇵 Takoyaki
by kotakoya from GOONIES

From Osaka, the birth place of Takoyaki, authentic Takoyaki cooked by cosplayed chefs are joining Konamon Contest 2023 🔥

🇯🇵 Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
by DenkoSekka

Covered in a dome shape with fluffy eggs, vegetable-filled savory okonomiyaki is coming all the way from Hiroshima 🍳

🇯🇵 Yakisoba

by Fujinomiya Yakisoba Society

Try this chewiest savory Yakisoba! Mochi-like texture teppan noodles, Fujinomiya style yakisoba is joining from Shizuoka 🗾

Takoyaki
by KARLSBALLS

The famous Osaka Takoyaki by JAPAN Fes legend chef, Mr. Karl is joining Konamon Contest 2023 to win for the Konamon Champion 👑

Modernyaki
by Oconomi

Yakisoba inside of Okonomiyaki and fluffy egg on the top. Filled with vegetables, try this healthy Okonomiyaki!

Yakisoba
by Takosan Yakisoba

Smiley face octopus-shaped sausage on the top of Yakisoba! 3rd winner of Konamon Contest 2022 is coming back!

Takoyaki
by DokoDemo

The Konamon Champion 2022 is joining this year’s contest again to compete for winning the championship two years in a row 👑

4 exclusive vendors are coming all the way from Japan, and serve you the special Japanese experience 🇯🇵✨ Only the weekend, you can enjoy Chicken namban the crispy Japanese fried chicken with creamy egg tartar sauce by @takatomoya from Kumamoto, and traditional Japanese ketchup-flavored pasta Napolitan by @hungry.x.2 from Miyagi 😍🇯🇵

🇯🇵Vendor From JAPAN -出陣- 🇯🇵

🇯🇵Chicken Nambun
From Kumamoto

The delicious local dish from the Southern Japan: Chicken Nambun the crispy fried chicken with creamy tartar sauce seasoned with sweet black vinegar.

🇯🇵Napolitan
From Miyagi

Are you familiar with the iconic Western-style dish created in Japan, called "Naporitan"? It combines the sweetness of onions, the texture of mushrooms, and the deliciousness of sausages, all brought together with everyone's favorite ketchup to create a delightful and chewy spaghetti dish.

Don't miss the savoriest JAPAN Fes this year! Come hungry, try everything, and vote for the champion 🥳

HOURS: 10AM-6PM

LOCATION UPDATE: Chelsea (8th Ave, 16th - 18th st)

Our Exclusive

Japanese vendors

Featured

Onigiri by Onigiri Town

Onigiri flavored, Ses salt, Tuna-mayo, and grilled salmon!

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

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

Matcha Boba Milk by Xing Fu Tang

Matcha boba milk for JAPAN Fes made with only whole and natural ingredients! All of their drinks are vegetarian. They have been featured in Eater and have stores worldwide!

Yakitori by the last call

Chicken, steak, vegetarian skewers

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!

📸: @feedyourgirlfriend

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).

Wagyu Beef HandRoll by TabiKase Japan

Wagyu Beef HandRoll with premium rice from Yamagata Prefecture

Mt.Fuji Noodle YAKISOBA by Fujinomiya Yakisoba Society

Mt.FUJI YAKISOBA: Speaking of Yakisoba, look no further! The king of affordable gourmet Japanese cuisine that you'll get addicted to with its unique mochi-like texture teppan noodles.

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!

Savory Yakisoba with juicy gyoza by KOTOH SHOJI INC

Savory Yakisoba the icon of Japanese street noodles by KOTOH SHOJI INC

Mochi-infused treats by moqi

moqi is a mochi patisserie specializing in mochi-infused treats like mochi cruffins, brownies, and waffles. Come experience the #moqimagic!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Crispy Tonkatsu by Tonkatsu Me

Breaded, deep-fried pork or chicken cutlet with teriyaki sauce. Get the crispy cutlet and cheese pull!

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 😊

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!

Mochi filled cookies by The Boiis Co

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

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.

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

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.

Kawaii character items by Kawaii Chikkie

KawaiiChikkie creates merchandise based off it's mascot, Chikkie! each with his own different outfit used to relate to all types of people and friends!

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!!

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.

More & More!!

We will update soon on SNS and New Letter😚

KonamonDragon Yamamoto (ドラゴン山本)January 16, 20232023, contest, 09162023