Jun 7th | JAPAN Fes New York @Midtown West

JAPAN Fes renowned as the world's largest Japanese food festival, with over 1,000,000 projected annual attendees and 2,000 vendors, we proudly host the world's largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Food Network, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking. Come try the best of Japan! 💗
HOURS:10AM-6PM
LOCATION UPDATE: Midtown West (8th ave 49- 50th)
Our Exclusive
Japanese vendors
Big News! West Coast-style California Rolls are Coming to JAPAN Fes on 6/7!
Get ready, sushi lovers!
Gosuke is bringing the real taste of the West Coast to JAPAN Fes this June 7th with his authentic West Coast-style California Rolls. Fresh, flavorful, and straight out of California vibes!
Don’t miss your chance to experience his signature rolls packed with creamy avocado, succulent crab, and that perfect sushi rice wrap. It’s the California dream, NYC edition only at JAPAN Fes!
Come hungry and taste the rolls that roll different from Gosuke!
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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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.
The only freshly made gluten-free soufflé pancakes in NYC—crafted with care and perfected for that soft, jiggly, melt-in-your-mouth experience. 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.
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
KARLSBALLS TAKOYAKI is the only foreign takoyaki business recognized by the Japan Konamon Association in Osaka, Japan.
Karl and his team are fully dedicated to bringing real, authentic takoyaki to the west, buy using
premium ingredients, craft homemade takoyaki sauce, executed on special copper molds not found anywhere in the United States. Come experience authentic, real takoyaki at Japan Fes by visiting Karl and is staff! Takoyaki is the most famous Japanese street food!!! Karl has been featured on NHK/BS1 news, Buzzfeed, The Cooking Channel, Vice Channel and many more media outlets!
The best Japanese grilled food is… Yakitori! ️ Yakitori is Japanese meat skewers! Comes with juicy meat and vegetables like green onion!
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The Best Ramen in the U.S. by Thrillist! The champion of JAPAN Fes Ramen Contest on 2016 and 2017.
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 😊
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.
Juicy chicken yakitori flavored only with sea salt. It’s simple, but it’s the best.
Deep fried Chicken Breaded sandwich with white bread serve with Japanese mayo and Katsu sauce
Sushi tacos are a fusion dish that combines elements of Japanese sushi with the form factor of Mexican tacos. Instead of the traditional tortilla shell used in Mexican tacos, sushi tacos typically feature a crispy nori shell. The fillings often include a variety of sushi ingredients such as rice, raw fish (salmon and so on), beef, eel, cucumber, and other traditional sushi accompaniments. Sometimes, our house special fusion elements will be added for additional flavor.
Cream Puff : Our original recipe shell & custard, discovered in Osaka, Japan and is now available around the world.
Sweet potato/silky paste are imported from Japan
Our ‘和洋折衷’ (Japanese-International Fusion) Vendors!
Dive into a world of flavor — from crispy tempura to juicy grilled shrimp, served with bold sauces like teriyaki, ponzu, and chili garlic!
Try mochi waffles which is made with mochiko sweet rice flour. The texture is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They provide flavor options including mango sticky rice ,matcha ,strawberry and boba pearls.
Experience the perfect balance of flavors and textures with our hand-made Sauce Meat Bao, crispy Pan-Fried Bao, refreshing Cold Noodles, and smooth Bean Jelly—crafted with care, including delicious vegetarian options like Scallion Pancakes and Vegetable Bao!✨
Candied fruit is fresh fruit that has been slowly cooked in sugar syrup, preserving its natural flavor while adding a delicious sweetness. With a glossy, chewy texture, it’s perfect as a snack, dessert topping, or ingredient in baked goods. Popular worldwide, it’s a timeless treat enjoyed for its vibrant taste and long-lasting freshness!
Namek is a super refreshing matcha, yuzu and orange juice blend. Citrusy and earthy - imagine a tantalizing tango where the zesty essence of freshly squeezed oranges meets the serene embrace of smooth matcha.
Combination of fluffy bread and tender pork! Wanna eat something different from hamburgers?
JAPANFes offers you many kinds of great Asian menus!!