Street Ramen Contest
Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
6th Avenue between 24th 25th Streets
Admission: $10 for 1 bowl of ramen
Explore an array of Japanese ramen styles at this tasting extravaganza. Ramen shops from New York, New Jersey, Boston, and even Japan will go head-to-head to see who will be crowned the ultimate champion – as voted on by Fes attendees. So gather your #ramensquad and join Japan Fes. for their Ramen Contest!
Participants
- Mendokoro Wakamusha from Fukushima, Japan – Fukushima Chicken Paitan Noodle
- Menya Masamune from Miyagi, Japan – The Epitome of Shio Ramen
- Kacho Hu Getsu from Yamagata, Japan – Shrimp Wonton Ramen
- Yume Wo Katare from Boston – Gattsuri Maze Soba
- Snappy Ramen from Boston – Veggie Tomato Ramen
- Batten Ramen from New Jersey – Spicy Miso Ramen
- Shuya Cafe de Ramen from NewYork – Bluefin Tuna Paitan Ramen
- Uminoie from New York – Agodashi Shoyu Ramen
- Mentoku from New York – Corn Ramen with Whipped Cream
- Mew Men from New York – Shoyu-Chintan
- Kishuya Ramen Noodle Bar from New York – Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen
- Menya Hinata from New York – Nikumiso Ramen
Purchase three types of ramen at $10 each, and you’ll receive a free drink.
Other Vendors
- Ichiran: Ramen set
- Tea and Milk: Bubble Tea
- Tanaka Taisan: Face art
- Tanaka Yoshie: Pottery and jewelry
- Tokyo Circus: Tenugui
- Goshiki USA: Printing
- Amnet: Yo-Yo Fishing
Performances
- 11:30 a.m. – Takarabune: Awaodori
- 12:30 p.m. – Takuro x Dancer SaUrI: Live painting
- 1:30 p.m. – Kohei&TiA: Live music
- 2:30 p.m. – Takarabune: Awaodori
- 3:30 p.m. – Kohei&TiA: Live music
- 4:30 p.m. – Takuro x Dancer SaUrI: Live painting
If you can’t attend on Saturday – or if you find yourself craving more ramen – Japan Fes. is having another ramen contest in Queens the VERY NEXT DAY.
Ramen Contest and Japan Street Fes: Queens
Sunday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Steinway Street between Broadway and 34th Avenue, Astoria
Admission: $10 for 1 bowl of ramen
Participants
- Mendokoro Wakamusha from Fukushima, Japan – Fukushima Chicken Paitan Noodle
- Menya Masamune from Miyagi, Japan – The Epitome of Shio Ramen
- Kacho Hu Getsu from Yamagata, Japan – Shrimp Wonton Ramen
- Yume Wo Katare from Boston – Gattsuri Maze Soba
- Snappy Ramen from Boston – Veggie Tomato Ramen
- Batten Ramen from New Jersey – Spicy Miso Ramen
- Shuya Cafe de Ramen from NewYork – Bluefin Tuna Paitan Ramen
- Uminoie from New York – Agodashi Shoyu Ramen
- Kogane Ramen from New York – Spicy Miso Ramen
- Okidoki from New York – Astoria Shoyu Ramen
Other Food Vendors
- Sam’s Ice Cream: Fried Ice Cream
- Moffle Bar: Mochi-filled Waffle
- Karl’s Balls: Takoyaki
- Teineiya: Grilled Squid/Japanese Soda
- Okonomi: Okonomiyaki
- Uminoie: Yakisoba
- Harmony of shining women Foundation:H awaiian Coffee and Japanese Handmade Crafts
- Yamasu Japan: Mochi, Miso Soup, Snacks
- Resobox: Curry Udon
- Dangoya masa: Dango
- Chopsticks Sweets Corner
- Bokksu: Japanese Snack Subscription
- Metsuzaka Curry: Curry Rice
- Omoto chan: Hashimaki
- Tea and Milk: Bubble Tea
- Jessie Foodie: Oyaki, Side Dish
- Wagashiya Miyuki & Brooklyn Floss: Cotton Candy and Wagashi
Japanese Shops
- Vertex management Corp: Internet Tutoring
- Mingei Japan: Japanese Crafts
- Amnet: Yo-Yo Fishing
- Tanaka Taisan: Face art
- High Quality Video: DVDs
- Tokyo Circus: Tenugui
Performances
- 11:00 a.m. – Takarabune: Awaodori
- 12:00 p.m. – Takuro x Dancer SaUrI: Live painting
- 1:00 p.m. – Kohei&TiA: Live music
- 2:00 p.m. – Takarabune: Awaodori
- 3:00 p.m. – Kohei&TiA: Live music
- 4:00 p.m. – Takuro x Dancer SaUrI: Live painting
- 5:00 p.m. – Takarabune: Awaodori
For more information please visit the Japan Fes. Facebook page.