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 rare foods we want to serve at the school festival’s food stalls (21–30)
Jiro-style ramen
As a slightly unique idea, I’d like to suggest Jiro-style ramen.
Jiro-style ramen is a type of ramen with a pork-based broth and a generous topping of vegetables.
Thick or curly noodles are also characteristic of this style.
When serving Jiro-style ramen, instant noodles are an option, but making your own noodles could be fun as well.
With even a simple noodle maker, it’s easy to give it a try.
boiled dumplings
How about handmade boiled dumplings made from scratch for the food stall? Their chewy, silky texture is sure to make them a hit.
It would also be fun for everyone to work together wrapping the filling.
You could prepare several sauces for the dumplings—mustard soy sauce, sesame sauce, and something ethnic, for example—and let customers choose their favorite.
Summary of unusual foods we want to serve at the school festival’s food stalls (31–40)
Tornado potato
Tornado potatoes, which you often see at festivals, are hearty, filling, and photogenic thanks to their unique look—so they’re sure to be a hit if you sell them at a school festival booth! Many people wonder, “How do you cut a potato into a tornado shape?” but with a 100-yen shop Kururin cutter, you can easily slice potatoes into that spiral form.
Just skewer the tornado-cut potato and fry it, and you’re done! If you divide up the tasks, you’ll have them ready in no time.
The spiral-cutting itself will be a fun, memorable activity if everyone joins in.
Ghibli food
There’s something irresistibly appealing about the food that appears in anime, isn’t there? Think of the meat that Gyaos tears into, or Heidi’s cheese, and so on.
This video shows how we actually recreated foods that appear in Studio Ghibli films.
If you make the shop’s vibe feel authentic, turn a classroom into a Ghibli world, and have the staff dress as Ghibli characters, it would make a perfect idea for a school festival.
Batura
I don’t think many people know about this.
But you’re familiar with Indian naan, right? Bhatura is basically the same dough, but instead of baking it, it’s deep-fried.
In other words, it’s like an Indian-style fried bread.
Sprinkling cinnamon or other spices on it might be nice too.
Harajuku Dog
Make a waffle in a waffle maker, and when it’s half-cooked on one side, add jam or cheese and flip it over.
If you add cheese, heat it in the microwave.
You can also simply make two waffles and sandwich the filling between them.
Try different methods with or without using the microwave.
Sweet potato balls
How about offering bite-sized, easy-to-eat, and oh-so-cute sweet potato balls at your stall? They’re not just adorable—they’re guaranteed delicious: sweet, pleasantly chewy, and satisfying! They’re also easy to make.
Peel the sweet potatoes, slice them into about 1 cm rounds, and microwave until tender.
Mash them, then mix in sugar, milk, and potato starch to form a dough.
Roll into bite-sized balls.
If the mixture is too soft, add more potato starch; if it’s too firm, add a little milk.
Finally, deep-fry until golden and they’re ready to serve! Another perk: you can prepare plenty in advance up to the pre-frying stage.
