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NARISAWA's Food Truck Pop-Up at Tokyo Midtown Until March 8 (Sun)

NARISAWA KITCHEN CAR One of JAPAN, a food stand produced by Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa of the Tokyo-based restaurant NARISAWA in Minami-Aoyama, is open next to the ice skating rink at Tokyo Midtown. Open until Sunday, March 8.

Text by HAMADA Masaru (OPENERS)

Kyoto's White Miso Zoni, Hokkaido's Ishikari Nabe, Hakata's Motsuni...

Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa

The menu at the food truck changes sequentially, like a journey across Japan. The main offering is the "One of JAPAN" set, featuring traditional regional dishes served in a bowl. The set, priced at 1200 yen, includes one bowl dish and Chef Narisawa's original "18 Grains of Blessing."

Choose from Kyoto's White Miso Zoni, Hokkaido's Ishikari Nabe, or Fukuoka's Hakata Motsuni for your bowl. The "18 Grains of Blessing" served alongside the bowl, which resembles a type of bread, can be paired with one of three fillings: Akita's Koji-cured Pork, Ibaraki's Teriyaki Chicken Thigh, or Chiba University-grown Greens Marinated in Ume Vinegar.

Inspired by rice, the staple food of Japan, this "18 Grains of Blessing" is made from 18 types of grains, including rice flour, glutinous brown rice, and foxtail millet. Lightly warmed over charcoal before serving, it can also be enjoyed cold, allowing the distinct flavors of the various grains to shine.

NARISAWA sources almost all its ingredients from within Japan, with a meticulous focus on seasonal vegetables, meats, and seafood. Consequently, the food truck's menu items showcase the inherent quality of the ingredients while reflecting the chef's unique style and dedication. For instance, the Kyoto White Miso Zoni uses maru mochi (round rice cakes) provided by Midoriya, a third-generation wagashi (Japanese confectionery) shop in Wazuka Town, Kyoto. These mochi are made using only Shiga's Omi Habutae, considered the finest glutinous rice, and water, and are hand-rolled individually.

Kyoto's White Miso Zoni

Hokkaido's Ishikari Nabe

Fukuoka's Hakata Motsuni

18 Grains of Blessing with Akita Koji-cured Pork

The fried oysters from Omi-jima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture are coated in breadcrumbs made from bread baked without additives, using oysters raised in a pristine environment free from domestic wastewater, and then fried in rice oil, known for its cholesterol-lowering properties. A squeeze of pesticide-free kabosu citrus from Usuki, Oita Prefecture, allows you to simultaneously enjoy the crispiness of the coating, the juicy tenderness of the thick, sweet oysters, and the refreshing tang of the kabosu.

The food truck will be open until Sunday, March 8, coinciding with the operation of the "Diners Club Ice Rink in Tokyo Midtown." After enjoying a skate, the warm dishes will surely chase away the chill from your body on a cold day.

NARISAWA KITCHEN CAR One of JAPAN
Dates | Until Sunday, March 8, 2015
Hours | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address | Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Price | Set (Bowl dish, 18 Grains of Blessing) ¥1200, Fried Oysters ¥600, etc.

Diners Club Ice Rink in Tokyo Midtown
Hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last entry 9:00 PM) Illumination 5:00 PM onwards
Admission | Adults (High School and above) ¥1500, Children (Junior High School and below) ¥1000 (includes skate rental)
Ticket books (10 uses) Adults ¥12,000, Children ¥8,000 (same as above)
Inquiries
Secretariat Tel. 0570-017-154