[May 8 is Goya Day] Over 5.8x Extra Thick Goya Chanpuru is Born! Available for a Limited Time from May 1 at 'Nikai no Hariku'!
To celebrate Goya Day on May 8, the Okinawan restaurant 'Nikai no Hariku' in Kameido, Tokyo, is offering an ultra-thick Goya Chanpuru (5.8 times thicker than usual) from May 1 to 10.
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Harikuyamaku Inc. (Headquarters: Oshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kota Tokumine) will launch the [5.8x Thick-Cut Goya Chanpuru] for a limited time from May 1 to May 10 at "Nikai no Hariku," an Okinawan restaurant where you can enjoy carefully selected Ishigaki beef, creative cuisine, farm-fresh ingredients, and local sake, in honor of Goya Day on May 8.
■ May 8 is "Goya Day"
"Goya Day" on May 8 is a commemorative day established by Okinawa Prefecture and producer groups based on a pun for "5 (Go) 8 (Ya)." Goya, a representative vegetable of Okinawa, has long been a familiar ingredient useful for preventing summer fatigue and maintaining health due to its unique bitterness and high nutritional value. It is especially rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Incorporating it proactively in May, before the heat sets in, has gained attention as "Okinawan wisdom" for getting through the summer energetically. Today, restaurants and retail stores roll out limited menus and promotional campaigns aligned with this day, and nationwide recognition is growing.
■ The Appearance of the Over 5.8x Extra Thick Goya Chanpuru!
Goya Chanpuru is a dish that represents Okinawan home cooking. It's not just a stir-fry; it's a dish packed with the wisdom of daily life. The star ingredient, goya, is characterized by its unique slight bitterness. Combined with the umami of pork, the mellowness of eggs, and the gentle texture of tofu, it creates a dish with deep flavor. This bitterness stimulates the appetite, and its umami and high nutritional value have made it a beloved, sensible dish for surviving the hot season. Furthermore, as the word "Chanpuru" (meaning "to mix") suggests, it is a dish that symbolizes Okinawa's climate of accepting diverse ingredients and cultures. Simple yet nutritionally balanced, it continues to be supported in various settings, from everyday dining tables to dishes for tourists. The goya, cut 5.8 times thicker than the standard size for this limited time, offers an exceptional crisp texture and satisfying bite. Enjoy the punchy flavor in every bite.
■ Product Details
- Over 5.8x Extra Thick Goya Chanpuru: 790 yen (excluding tax)
5.8 times the usual thickness! 5.8 times the Vitamin C! 5.8 times the potassium! 5.8 times the fatigue recovery!
- Standard Goya Chanpuru: 590 yen (excluding tax)
■ "Nikai no Hariku": A Hideaway in the Downtown Area Delivering the Deliciousness of Okinawan "Food"
"Nikai no Hariku," located a 3-minute walk from Kameido Station in Tokyo, is a hideaway-style Okinawan restaurant prepared by staff from Okinawa.
You can enjoy creative dishes using Okinawan ingredients delivered directly from the source, such as Ishigaki beef sent straight from Ishigaki Island and fresh fish carefully selected at the morning market, along with a rich variety of local sake, making you feel as if you were on the island. The interior is a warm, relaxing space where you can experience the atmosphere of Okinawa, and you can choose from counter seats or semi-private rooms depending on the occasion.
Valuing the "connections" that create conversations and smiles among customers, we deliver relaxing Okinawan time. We value connections between people and provide service encouraged by the words "Thank you for today, it was a feast." We aim to be a shop where the flavors and humanity of Okinawa intersect, creating an "Okinawan bond" where people gathering at the shop naturally connect with smiles and a comfortable time flows.
■ Store Information
Store Name: Nikai no Hariku
Address: 2F Misawa Building, 5-15-2 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Days before holidays: 17:00 - 24:00 (L.O. 23:30) / Sundays and Holidays: 16:00 - 24:00 (L.O. 23:30)
Closed: Mondays (If a holiday falls on a Monday, closed on Tuesday / If the day before a holiday is Monday, closed on Wednesday)
Phone: 03-5875-4097
Web Reservation: https://yoyaku.toreta.in/nikainohariku/#/
Store Website: https://nikainohariku.owst.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikainohariku_kameido/
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Harikuyamaku Inc.
Established: October 5, 2015
Representative: Representative Director Kota Tokumine
Head Office: 3-1-17 Oshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Company Website: https://www.harikuyamaku.com/
■ May 8 is "Goya Day"
"Goya Day" on May 8 is a commemorative day established by Okinawa Prefecture and producer groups based on a pun for "5 (Go) 8 (Ya)." Goya, a representative vegetable of Okinawa, has long been a familiar ingredient useful for preventing summer fatigue and maintaining health due to its unique bitterness and high nutritional value. It is especially rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Incorporating it proactively in May, before the heat sets in, has gained attention as "Okinawan wisdom" for getting through the summer energetically. Today, restaurants and retail stores roll out limited menus and promotional campaigns aligned with this day, and nationwide recognition is growing.
■ The Appearance of the Over 5.8x Extra Thick Goya Chanpuru!
Goya Chanpuru is a dish that represents Okinawan home cooking. It's not just a stir-fry; it's a dish packed with the wisdom of daily life. The star ingredient, goya, is characterized by its unique slight bitterness. Combined with the umami of pork, the mellowness of eggs, and the gentle texture of tofu, it creates a dish with deep flavor. This bitterness stimulates the appetite, and its umami and high nutritional value have made it a beloved, sensible dish for surviving the hot season. Furthermore, as the word "Chanpuru" (meaning "to mix") suggests, it is a dish that symbolizes Okinawa's climate of accepting diverse ingredients and cultures. Simple yet nutritionally balanced, it continues to be supported in various settings, from everyday dining tables to dishes for tourists. The goya, cut 5.8 times thicker than the standard size for this limited time, offers an exceptional crisp texture and satisfying bite. Enjoy the punchy flavor in every bite.
■ Product Details
- Over 5.8x Extra Thick Goya Chanpuru: 790 yen (excluding tax)
5.8 times the usual thickness! 5.8 times the Vitamin C! 5.8 times the potassium! 5.8 times the fatigue recovery!
- Standard Goya Chanpuru: 590 yen (excluding tax)
■ "Nikai no Hariku": A Hideaway in the Downtown Area Delivering the Deliciousness of Okinawan "Food"
"Nikai no Hariku," located a 3-minute walk from Kameido Station in Tokyo, is a hideaway-style Okinawan restaurant prepared by staff from Okinawa.
You can enjoy creative dishes using Okinawan ingredients delivered directly from the source, such as Ishigaki beef sent straight from Ishigaki Island and fresh fish carefully selected at the morning market, along with a rich variety of local sake, making you feel as if you were on the island. The interior is a warm, relaxing space where you can experience the atmosphere of Okinawa, and you can choose from counter seats or semi-private rooms depending on the occasion.
Valuing the "connections" that create conversations and smiles among customers, we deliver relaxing Okinawan time. We value connections between people and provide service encouraged by the words "Thank you for today, it was a feast." We aim to be a shop where the flavors and humanity of Okinawa intersect, creating an "Okinawan bond" where people gathering at the shop naturally connect with smiles and a comfortable time flows.
■ Store Information
Store Name: Nikai no Hariku
Address: 2F Misawa Building, 5-15-2 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Days before holidays: 17:00 - 24:00 (L.O. 23:30) / Sundays and Holidays: 16:00 - 24:00 (L.O. 23:30)
Closed: Mondays (If a holiday falls on a Monday, closed on Tuesday / If the day before a holiday is Monday, closed on Wednesday)
Phone: 03-5875-4097
Web Reservation: https://yoyaku.toreta.in/nikainohariku/#/
Store Website: https://nikainohariku.owst.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikainohariku_kameido/
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Harikuyamaku Inc.
Established: October 5, 2015
Representative: Representative Director Kota Tokumine
Head Office: 3-1-17 Oshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Company Website: https://www.harikuyamaku.com/