Japan's Hauntingly Delicious Traditional Snacks: Karinto
Tokyo Shopping | 2016.02.05 |
In Japan they have a saying for their innate sense of hospitality:“Omote nashi”(おもてなし). This phrase is more or less a culturally symbolic saying that relates to differentiated service, extending beyond the bounds of what most would consider great service.
The main part of Solamachi, "Nihonbashi Nishikihorin"
Located on the second floor of Solamachi the Karinto shop "Nihonbashi Nishikihorin (日本 橋 錦 豊 琳) is a colorful display of assorted snacks.
[Nihonbashi Nishikihorin Main Store Information]
Oshiage 1-1-2 Sumida-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Sky Tree Town Solamachi 2F
TEL: 03-5809-7261
Hours: 10:00 to 21:00, seven days a week
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[Nihonbashi Nishikihorin Main Store Information]
Oshiage 1-1-2 Sumida-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Sky Tree Town Solamachi 2F
TEL: 03-5809-7261
Hours: 10:00 to 21:00, seven days a week
MAP
MORE INFO:
JAPANKURU BLOGGER
Wondering how it tastes?!
One of the good points about Nihonbashi Nishikihorin(日本 橋 錦 豊 琳) is the ability to try free samples of the various flavors. How can you really get a feel for the variety without first sampling each for yourself? The staff are so friendly and genuinely willing to serve you, you can't help but leave with a smile on your face. Let's take a look at some of Karinto's most popular flavors!
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- Kinpira-gobo (き ん ぴ ら ご ぼ う) (fried burdock root)
- Kinpira-gobo (き ん ぴ ら ご ぼ う) is a type of burdock root finely sliced and roasted in oil seasoned with soy sauce. It's no wonder it's a popular favorite in Japan. Just thinking about the flavor reminds me of the snacks I used to eat as a kid.
1 bag = 340 yen (tax-included)
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- Yasai (野菜) (vegetables)
- 5 types of dry vegetables light in texture and mixed with dough to create a delicious balance. You can almost guess the type of veggies used based on the color. This simple yet delicious taste makes you wonder, Just because it's a snack doesn't mean you don't have to feel healthy eating it!
1 bag = 340 yen (tax-included)
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- Create your own Omiyage!
- Create your own arrangement of your favorite flavors, or the best flavors you would recommend for a friend as a gift!
* Set prices (Karinto 75g bags)
one package: 340 yen (tax included), 2 pack: 760 (tax included), 3 pack: 1,130 (tax included), 6 pack: 2,263 (tax included), 9 pack: 3,394 (tax included)
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- Special Solamachi Packaging
- At the Solamachi main shop you can also enjoy smaller 23g packs of "Nihonbashi Nishikihorin (日本 橋 錦 豊 琳). The packaging is so cool with a full scale picture of the Tokyo Sky Tree!^^
* Sets: (from left)
Karinto small bag set (23g) 5 types 702 yen (tax included)
Karinto small bag set (23g) 10 types ¥ 1,404 (tax included)
- Basic Info
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Name Nihonbashi Nishikihorin Karinto Address 東京都墨田區押上1-1-2 東京SKYTREE TOWN SOLAMACHI 2F Station Oshiage Station Website http://www.nishikihorin.com/
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