Summary of unusual foods we’d like to offer at the school festival’s food stall
Food stalls are an essential part of any school cultural festival.
From classics like fried chicken (karaage) and takoyaki to many other options, there’s a wide variety of foods you can sell.
But if you’re going to do it, wouldn’t you rather offer an original menu that doesn’t overlap with other classes? In this article, we’ll introduce some unusual food ideas that are perfect for festival stalls! We’ve also picked out trending items and dishes from around the world, so be sure to use them as inspiration.
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Summary of unusual foods we want to serve at the school festival’s mock stalls (71–80)
fried ice cream
There are various theories, but it’s said that the first to invent tempura ice cream was the Japanese restaurant Tsunahachi, headquartered in Tokyo.
I’ll never forget the thrill of eating tempura ice cream for the first time.
It’s sure to become a booth that draws long lines, so let’s submit a “fried ice cream” plan before another group snatches it up! All you have to do is deep-fry choux ice cream wrapped in choux pastry or rock-solid frozen ice cream.
Add toppings like whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate chips, and peppermint to make it even more Instagrammable.
Be sure to grab attention with a cute presentation!
Yaki Ramen (Pan-Fried Ramen)
Yaki-ramen is said to have been born at the food stalls of Hakata in Fukuoka, the home of tonkotsu ramen.
Although it’s quite unusual—ramen that’s fried—it’s surprisingly delicious! With no soup and a yakisoba-like form, it’s perfect for events like school festivals where people will likely be eating on the go.
The cooking is easy too: just stir-fry ramen noodles with the toppings, then coat them with broth and a special sauce.
There are also simple recipes that let you make it without simmering pork bones, so give it a try.
Grilled egg sandwich
When we think of an egg sandwich, we usually imagine egg placed between slices of bread.
But this egg sandwich is made in a new way: they pour egg over the entire griddle, lay the bread on top, add sauce, then fold it over to sandwich it.
The sizzling as it’s made is part of the appeal.
Sink your teeth into a piping-hot egg sandwich and enjoy the school festival!
Summary of unusual foods we want to offer at the school festival’s mock stalls (81–90)
Teppan-grilled pork bun
How about Taiwan’s signature fast food, the “teppan-grilled meat bun”? Is it like a grilled nikuman, similar to Japan’s oyaki? Or perhaps you could call it a dumpling with a thicker wrapper.
If you make the dough from scratch, you can get a more authentic result.
On the other hand, a simplified version—just grilling store-bought nikuman on a griddle—might also be pleasantly fragrant and perfectly fine.
Drinkable warabi mochi
If you’re thinking of Japanese-style sweets, don’t miss drinkable warabi mochi.
It’s the idea of serving warabi mochi as a beverage—think of it like a tapioca (bubble tea) drink, which might make it easier to picture.
This way, you can enjoy it standing up and one-handed.
The preparation is simple, too: the main steps are heating and stirring the warabi starch, then chilling it.
That makes it approachable even for people who don’t usually cook.
Another plus is that you can keep ingredient costs low.
mochi donut
How about mochi doughnuts with a chewy texture like Mister Donut’s Pon de Ring? With kirimochi (cut rice cakes), milk, eggs, and pancake mix, they’re easy to make.
If you shape them into small balls, they’re bite-sized, so visitors can pop them in their mouths and walk around the school festival.
Set out chocolate sauce and sprinkles so customers can top them as they like—highly recommended! Their cute, photo-worthy appearance is another big draw.
Cream Udon
Light snacks are fine, but since Japanese people love noodles to begin with, seeing the words “ramen” or “udon” just makes you want to eat them.
If you’re going to set up an udon stall, why not go for something a bit playful and festival-ish, and try a quirky udon shop? First, how about the “white curry udon” that’s often on TV these days? Many people have seen it but haven’t tried it yet, right? The white mousse is made with potatoes, fresh cream, and egg whites.
Udon carbonara also sounds delicious.
It’s basically just making carbonara with udon, but if you vary the thickness of the noodles, the texture of the udon might change in interesting ways!