YUNYUN, Kobe Nanjingmachi's Popular Shop, Debuts in Tokyo at Tobu Ikebukuro Flour Expo
Kobe YUNYUN, run by Kenmin Foods, makes its Tokyo debut at the 5th Flour Expo at Tobu Ikebukuro from June 17-22, serving Kenmin-style fried rice noodles (750 yen) and event-exclusive spicy fried rice noodles (900 yen).
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Kenmin Foods, the top sharing brand in the rice noodle market (43.6% share in 2025), is opening its popular Kobe Nanjingmachi shop 'YUNYUN' in Tokyo for the first time. YUNYUN will participate in the 5th 'Flour Expo' (Konabaku) held on the 8th floor of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from June 17 (Wed) to June 22 (Mon), 2026. The shop will offer live cooking of its signature 'Kenmin-style Fried Rice Noodles' (750 yen including tax), made with thin rice noodles, pork belly, and five vegetables cooked with rice soy sauce. It will also serve the event-exclusive 'Spicy Fried Rice Noodles' (900 yen including tax), featuring a blend of chili peppers and nuts. The booth will also hold a retail exhibition showcasing Kenmin Foods' signature products, such as the long-selling 'Kenmin Yakibeefun' and gluten-free 'Rice Pasta'. Established in 1985 as Kenmin Foods' antenna shop, YUNYUN is known for its fried rice noodles and handmade grilled xiaolongbao (producing 6,000 daily), drawing up to 1-hour wait lines during peak times.
FAQ
What are the menu items and prices that YUNYUN will sell at the 5th Konabaku?
They will offer the standard 'Kenmin-style Fried Rice Noodles' for 750 JPY (tax incl.) and the event-limited 'Spicy Fried Rice Noodles' for 900 JPY (tax incl.).
When and where is the 5th Konabaku festival held?
It runs from Wednesday, June 17 to Monday, June 22 at the 8th-floor event hall of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Is this YUNYUN's first time opening a store in Tokyo?
Yes, this exhibition marks YUNYUN's very first store appearance in Tokyo.
What products will be sold at the exhibition sales booth?
Representative products of Kenmin Foods, such as the long-selling 'Kenmin Fried Rice Noodles' and gluten-free 'Rice Pasta', will be available.
What kind of restaurant is YUNYUN?
It is a specialty restaurant for fried rice noodles and grilled xiaolongbao, founded in 1985 in Kobe Nankinmachi as an antenna shop for Kenmin Foods.