Shirokiya previews Japan Village Walk
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Soba from Maze Soba Ono-Ya is displayed during the preview of Shirokiya’s Japan Village Walk today.
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Shirokiya’s Japan Village Walk previewed today in Ala Moana.
Shirokiya hosted a preview today of its Japan Village Walk, opening at Ala Moana Center next week.
Created in the image of Japan’s Monzen-towns, clusters of small shops in front of shrines and temples, Village Walk will feature six wagyu stations offering everything from carpaccio to curry and shabu shabu, and eight seafood stations, all overseen by the Vintage Cave and featuring top-quality ingredients. Vintage Cave also operates a bakery on site. A 32-kiosk yataimura, or food court, fills out the rest of the 44,860-square-foot space, alongside a beer station that will offer $1 brews at five service counters.
Dining choices range from ramen and bentos to sukiyaki, Hawaiian food and even pizza. Desserts include Japanese-style shave ice, complete with azuki beans and mochi, to crepes, Kyoto sweets and bubble juice.
A preview for the public runs 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Grand opening events will be held at 10 a.m. June 25 and 26.
The $35 million project houses 56 shops, with 900 seats. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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Who’s offering $1 beer Shirokiya or Vintage Cave?
Most likely Shirokiya. Can’t wait to check it out. Hopefully, it’s similar to the food theme parks in Japan. Though I don’t think the matsuri section will last long.
Beer at Vintage Cave would cost $10.
Shirokiya has offered $1 beer during happy hours for a while (from their old site).
I guess more photos will be taken at the official opening…
Watch out for the fishes you buy, it might be full of bones and small hidden bones. Shirokiya vendors don’t care about your life, only money.
Quit your whining! Everyone knows what to expect when eating fish. You no like bones? Den no eat fish! Shah!
Can’t breath laughing so hard
Not bad , at least you feel you’re in Japan …
Will they have maiko there? Or Ginza bar hostesses?
Kudos to Shirokiya for realizing it had a real diamond in it’s food court! I don’t know what the company did and whether it hired a consultant to help it overcome it’s past financial troubles. I’m so happy to see this company thriving and playing to it’s many strengths. The biggest one: food.
Woo hoo! Pitcher at happy hours?