[Hokkaido Exclusive] Featuring "Nebaristar" Yam, a Specialty Product of Ikeda Town, Hokkaido! Launching "Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Sticky Okra and Nebaristar"
Seven-Eleven Japan will sequentially launch "Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Sticky Okra and Nebaristar" from May 14th in Hokkaido. This new ramen salad uses "Nebaristar," a yam known for its crunchiness and stickiness, combined with okra, wakame, tuna, tomato, and cabbage, dressed with a spicy Chinese dressing.
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Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomohiro Akutsu) will sequentially launch "Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Sticky Okra and Nebaristar," a new addition to the popular ramen salad series cherished as a soul food in Hokkaido, at Seven-Eleven stores within Hokkaido starting from Thursday, May 14th.
"Nebaristar" is a variety of yam created by cross-breeding nagaimo and yamatoimo. It is a specialty product of Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, combining the crisp texture of nagaimo with the strong stickiness and rich flavor of yamatoimo. This product features "sticky" ingredients like "Nebaristar" and okra, along with wakame seaweed, tuna, tomato, and cabbage. Enjoy these ingredients with a spicy Chinese dressing, making it a perfect item for the coming warm season.
The ramen salad lineup gets even richer!
■ Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Sticky Okra and Nebaristar
Price: 368 yen (397.44 yen including tax)
Release date: From Thursday, May 14th
Sales area: Hokkaido
Other Ramen Salad Lineup
■ Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Steamed Chicken and Soft-boiled Egg
Price: 368 yen (397.44 yen including tax)
On sale now
Sales area: Hokkaido
This is a classic ramen salad with steamed chicken and a soft-boiled egg, served with a roasted sesame dressing.
■ Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Large-serving Tarezangi
Price: 598 yen (645.84 yen including tax)
On sale now
Sales area: Hokkaido
This is a satisfying ramen salad combining tare-zangi (fried chicken with sauce) and tartar sauce, served with a spicy Japanese-style dressing.
Developer's comment: "We developed this product with the desire to create a new ramen salad that allows customers to enjoy the charm of Hokkaido-produced ingredients." This time, we focused on "Nebaristar" from Ikeda Town, Hokkaido. We experimented with combinations of other ingredients and adjusted the dressing's flavor to leverage the appeal of "Nebaristar," which possesses both a crisp texture and strong stickiness. We've created a flavor that firmly highlights the presence of "Nebaristar" and is perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. Please enjoy the charm of Hokkaido's ingredients.
*Prices may vary by store.
*Tax-included prices are listed with 8% consumption tax applied for reduced tax rates.
*Products may be out of stock or discontinued due to limited quantities or various circumstances.
*Some stores may not carry certain products, or product names/specifications may differ.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
*For sales area classifications related to products, please refer here: https://www.sej.co.jp/products/area/
*Information is current as of now. Please check the official website for the latest information.
"Nebaristar" is a variety of yam created by cross-breeding nagaimo and yamatoimo. It is a specialty product of Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, combining the crisp texture of nagaimo with the strong stickiness and rich flavor of yamatoimo. This product features "sticky" ingredients like "Nebaristar" and okra, along with wakame seaweed, tuna, tomato, and cabbage. Enjoy these ingredients with a spicy Chinese dressing, making it a perfect item for the coming warm season.
The ramen salad lineup gets even richer!
■ Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Sticky Okra and Nebaristar
Price: 368 yen (397.44 yen including tax)
Release date: From Thursday, May 14th
Sales area: Hokkaido
Other Ramen Salad Lineup
■ Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Steamed Chicken and Soft-boiled Egg
Price: 368 yen (397.44 yen including tax)
On sale now
Sales area: Hokkaido
This is a classic ramen salad with steamed chicken and a soft-boiled egg, served with a roasted sesame dressing.
■ Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Salad: Large-serving Tarezangi
Price: 598 yen (645.84 yen including tax)
On sale now
Sales area: Hokkaido
This is a satisfying ramen salad combining tare-zangi (fried chicken with sauce) and tartar sauce, served with a spicy Japanese-style dressing.
Developer's comment: "We developed this product with the desire to create a new ramen salad that allows customers to enjoy the charm of Hokkaido-produced ingredients." This time, we focused on "Nebaristar" from Ikeda Town, Hokkaido. We experimented with combinations of other ingredients and adjusted the dressing's flavor to leverage the appeal of "Nebaristar," which possesses both a crisp texture and strong stickiness. We've created a flavor that firmly highlights the presence of "Nebaristar" and is perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. Please enjoy the charm of Hokkaido's ingredients.
*Prices may vary by store.
*Tax-included prices are listed with 8% consumption tax applied for reduced tax rates.
*Products may be out of stock or discontinued due to limited quantities or various circumstances.
*Some stores may not carry certain products, or product names/specifications may differ.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
*For sales area classifications related to products, please refer here: https://www.sej.co.jp/products/area/
*Information is current as of now. Please check the official website for the latest information.