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Summary of unusual foods we’d like to offer at the school festival’s food stall

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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.

Summary of unusual foods we want to serve at the school festival’s mock stalls (1–10)

cat pudding

I tried making the cat pudding and Tossni pudding that are going super viral on social media—so jiggly and cute!

cat pudding

Let’s try selling cat puddings at your school festival—these wobbly, jiggly treats are so eye-catching that people will want to film them! They’re easy to make even for beginners: just pour the pudding mixture into cute cat-shaped molds and chill in the fridge.

If you prepare them in batches ahead of time, everything will go smoothly on the day.

Try using different cat molds and offering flavors like coffee or strawberry to double the excitement when customers choose.

These irresistibly cute cat puddings are a must—give them a try!

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Frozen fruit bar

Many schools hold cultural or school festivals in the summer, right? Here’s an idea for frozen fruit bars that will cool you down when you’re feeling overheated.

What is a fruit bar? It’s a treat where fruit is topped on ice cream.

You can make them from scratch, simply place fruit on store-bought ice cream, or source them from a specialty shop.

They look gorgeous, so taking commemorative photos before eating will be a hit.

As a variation, you can also top “non-melting” ice cream with fruit.

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Croffle

[Home Cafe] Croffles Made with KALDI Frozen Croissants – A Korean-Origin Dessert

Croffle

Croffles are a dessert that originated in Korea—croissant × waffle—with a crispy exterior and a chewy interior that’s irresistibly good! They’re perfect for trend-savvy high schoolers.

If you use frozen croissants, they’re easy to make.

Add toppings like ice cream, maple syrup, or whipped cream to turn them into a more luxurious café-style treat.

Give it a try!

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Summary of Unusual Foods We Want to Serve at the School Festival Booth (11–20)

Hashimaki

A scene of grilling hashimaki (a rolled okonomiyaki on chopsticks)

Hashimaki

Hashimaki is a dish where a thin okonomiyaki is wrapped around chopsticks, and it’s a staple at festival food stalls.

Because it’s wrapped around disposable chopsticks, it’s easy to hold and perfect for eating on the go—an important point.

Just like regular okonomiyaki, you can enjoy many variations by changing the mix-ins.

Be careful while eating, though; if you’re not, it can slip off the chopsticks.

It’s recommended to adjust the batter’s moisture so it sets firmly, and to serve it together with a bag or box.

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hot sandwich

Easy and delicious! How to make a hot sandwich!

hot sandwich

At school festivals, you end up moving around a lot, right? That means you’re bound to get hungry.

So I’d like to introduce hot sandwiches as a main dish to really fill you up.

A hot sandwich is simply a sandwich that’s been heated.

The classics are ones with cheese, tomato, ham, and lettuce.

You could also prepare sweet options like chocolate-filled sandwiches to enjoy as desserts.

Another plus is that if you use a hot sandwich maker, you can make them without using an open flame.

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Taco Sandwich

I tried making tacos at home!

Taco Sandwich

Make the filling with store-bought taco rice sauce, tempura bits (tenkasu), cabbage, and cheese, then wrap it in a crepe batter to finish.

If you use okonomiyaki mix to make the batter, the batter itself will be seasoned and tasty.

It’s portable, so it’s great for eating on the go.

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Gyoza Dog

DisneySea-style!? I tried making a Gyoza Dog [recreation recipe]

Gyoza Dog

At Nautilus Galley, a restaurant in Tokyo DisneySea, the hugely popular “Gyoza Dog” actually writes gyoza in katakana.

Somehow, even that feels very Disney.

And at 500 yen each, they’re so reasonably priced that you can’t help but grab one.

Let’s aim to run a super popular food stall by offering this hit “Gyoza Dog”! The dough is the same as what you use for nikuman or anman—just make the filling gyoza-style.

The trick is to shape it a bit long and thin like a hot dog.

With the current spicy-food boom, a slightly spicy filling could become a popular menu item too.

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