A huge gathering of stamina-boosting local gourmet foods! "National Delicious Food Competition" held (Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store)

This is a noteworthy event that will satisfy your desire to eat delicious food!

We would like to introduce you to a limited-time event in Tenjin where delicious foods and local gourmet foods from all over the country will be gathered.

[September 4th-9th, 2024] The 40th National Delicious Food Competition will be held at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store.

The National Delicious Food Festival will be held at the 8th floor event hall of the main building of Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store from Wednesday, September 4th to Monday, September 9th, 2024. This is the 40th time this popular event has been held.

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The venue will be filled with local stamina-boosting gourmet foods and gorgeous-looking sweets from all over the country!

In addition to popular stores such as "551HORAI," which has huge queues every time the event is held, there will also be many stores making their first appearance.

We will introduce some of the featured products.

Speaking of the "National Delicious Food Competition"! [Osaka] 551HORAI

"551HORAI", selling Osaka's specialty "pork buns", will be back again!

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The signature product, the "Pork Bun" (from 230 yen each), is a hearty, filling dish that has been made using the same method since the shop first opened.

The main ingredients, pork and onion, are diced to create a nice texture. The sweet onion and juicy pork create an exquisite harmony in your mouth. The ingredients are further enhanced by wrapping them in a slightly sweet dough. The craftsmen hand-wrap each one at the venue.

The second most popular item after the "Pork Buns" is the "Shumai" (6 pieces for 510 yen, 10 pieces for 850 yen). It is very filling, with the delicious flavor of the ingredients and a fluffy, soft texture that is irresistible.

Other items on offer include "Gyoza" filled with crunchy vegetables (400 yen for 10 pieces, 600 yen for 15 pieces), "Shrimp Shumai" filled with plump shrimp (720 yen for 12 pieces, 1,200 yen for 20 pieces), and "Meat, Chicken, and Seafood Rice Dumplings" filled with lots of ingredients (430 yen for 1 piece of each type).

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For information on how to purchase (how to obtain a purchase ticket), please check the website of "Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store."

First time participating in the "National Delicious Food Competition"! Buyer recommended sweets

This time, there will be many new sweets stores opening for the first time. Be sure to check them out!

[Tokyo] Sugamo Togenuki Fukujuan

A familiar sight at "Grandma's Harajuku," "Tokyo Sugamo Shio Mame Daifuku" (1,836 yen for a box of five). This daifuku boasts just the right amount of saltiness and chewy mochi.

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[Kanagawa] Igatty

"Apple Pie" (450 yen each) made by a chef who has won numerous awards around the world. The crispy crust is filled with apple compote, custard, and soy milk cheese cream.

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[Hiroshima] Dewon

"Hiroshima Lemon Cheesecake" (432 yen each, limited to 100 pieces per day) is a combination of a light and fluffy souffle cheesecake and a fragrant jam made with the elegant and refreshing "Hiroshima lemon." The crisp crumble accent is also exquisite.

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[Osaka] Tiramissimo

The owner, who has eaten at over 200 tiramisu shops across the country, creates the one-of-a-kind tiramisu "Smooth Tiramisu (Japanese Chestnut)" (590 yen each, limited to 60 each day). It is a seasonal, rich and luxurious flavor made with plenty of Japanese chestnuts from Ehime.

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They use high-quality mascarpone cheese imported directly from Italy and high-fat pure fresh cream from Osaka. Thanks to the skills of their experienced pastry chefs, you can enjoy the rich and smooth texture.

[Osaka] Doiharu

Doiharu's new product is the Cream Sandwich (450 yen each). It is a Western-style dorayaki with homemade bean paste and plenty of fresh cream sandwiched between dorayaki skins.

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[Fukuoka] Waffle Specialty Store LuluWAFFLE

Waffles made by Belgian waffle specialty store LuluWAFFLE (plain: 250 yen each, chocolate: 270 yen each).

It's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside - it's irresistible!

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[Kanagawa] Lorient Western Confectionery Shop

The popular roll cake, the "Golden Mont Blanc Roll" (1,458 yen), which sells out 100,000 rolls a year at department stores nationwide, will also be available.

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Fresh cream and chopped chestnuts are stuffed into fluffy baked dough, which is then rolled up and topped with custard cream and plenty of chestnut paste.

Beat the heat! Local stamina food

This year's "National Gourmet Competition" will feature a large gathering of stamina-boosting gourmet foods that will help you get through the lingering heat of summer!

[Tochigi] Kona and Spice

Kona and Spice creates an exotic curry bread by wrapping authentic Indian curry made with 11 types of spices in a soft, chewy bread dough similar to naan.

Because it is baked rather than fried, it has a crispy yet chewy texture and you can enjoy the aroma of authentic spices, making it very satisfying to eat.

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There are three varieties: "Sweet" (486 yen each) which is easy for children to eat, "Spicy" (486 yen each) which is rich in spices, and "Very Spicy" (486 yen each) which has a deep flavor even with the spiciness of red chili peppers.

There is also the "Sweet and Spicy Mix Box" (3 pieces for 1,458 yen *photo below), as well as "Frozen Sweet Meat" and "Frozen Spicy Meat" (2 pieces each for 972 yen).

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[Tokyo] Ginza Roast Beef Asai

The "A5 Rank Melt-in-the-Mouth Roast Beef Nigiri" (1,350 yen) looks irresistible. You can enjoy the melt-in-the-mouth texture of A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu roast beef in the form of nigiri sushi.

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[Aichi] Kawara

Appearing for the first time this time is Kawara, a Nagoya Cochin and Kamameshi restaurant that was founded 35 years ago in Toyoyama-cho, Aichi Prefecture, and has also won the gold medal at the National Donburi Grand Prix for four consecutive years.

"Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon" (1 portion for 1,728 yen) is full of "Nagoya Cochin"!

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This oyakodon uses Nagoya Cochin chicken for the meat, eggs, and broth.

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From 4pm onwards, they also offer extra meat!

[Kagoshima] Dining Banrai

The "Satsuma Pork Kakuni Bento" (1 box: 1,296 yen) is a bento box containing pork from Kagoshima that has been slowly simmered until tender.

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[Kagoshima] Beef cutlet Gyuta

"Gyukatsu Gyuta" will be serving up the "Kagoshima Extra Thick Tonkatsu Sandwich" (864 yen per pack), which is also extremely popular at its sister store (Futoshi Shop) inside JR Kagoshima Chuo Station.

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The sandwich is made with thick pork from Kagoshima that has been slowly and carefully cooked at low temperature, and a very thick pork cutlet that has been lightly breaded and quickly fried. It goes perfectly with their signature sauce.

We have only introduced a small part of what will be on offer here. Please come and enjoy the delicious food from all over Japan. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)

<Outline of the 40th National Delicious Food Competition>
Date: Wednesday, September 4th – Monday, September 9th, 2024
Time: 10:00-19:00 (final day closes at 17:00)
Venue: Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store, Main Building 8th Floor Event Hall
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