Grapestone Co., Ltd.'s Tokyo souvenir brand "Tokyo Banana World" will release its first-ever retort curry, "Tokyo Banana Curry," on April 23, 2024 (Tue) at EXPASA Ebina (Outbound). In addition, a special serving of "Tokyo Banana Curry" will be available at the food court for a limited time from April 23 (Tue) to May 23 (Thu).
Tokyo's No.1 souvenir "Tokyo Banana" is making its first-ever appearance as a retort curry
The first-ever retort curry in the history of Tokyo's No.1 souvenir brand, "Tokyo Banana" has been born. The "Tokyo Banana Curry", prepared by a pastry expert, is a new concept curry where banana brings out the richness. With two types available, "Banana and Butter Chicken Curry" and "Banana and Nuts Fruit Curry", please try both and find your favorite curry!
※ Ranked No.1 in the "Tokyo Souvenir" ranking received from friends, colleagues, and family in the past year. Surveyed by Intage Inc. (Survey period: February 5-7, 2019)
The new concept "Tokyo Banana Curry" born from the pastry chef's commitment
Born from the concept that "Bananas make curry even more delicious," the innovative "Tokyo Banana Curry" was created using the delicate skills and abundant experience of a pastry chef. A generous amount of smooth banana puree is used, resulting in a rich, sweetly scented curry with a harmonious blend of flavors.
This curry is slowly simmered with over 15 types of spices, domestically produced onions, garlic, ginger, and more. Koji powder is used as a secret ingredient to enhance the umami of the ingredients. Please enjoy this exquisite curry packed with the pastry chef's commitment.
Tokyo Banana Curry Pastry Chef's Special Banana and Butter Chicken Curry
Enjoy the rich taste of bananas and butter, with chunks of tender chicken. Experience the deep flavor of bananas and fermented butter. This authentic chicken curry, unique to a patissier, is made with an original blend of over 15 spices.
Tokyo Banana Curry: Patissier's Banana and Nut Fruit Curry
A refreshing sweetness of bananas, mangoes, kiwis, fruits and nuts. The sweet aroma of 20% fruit is harmonized with the mellow richness of cashew nut paste. Please enjoy the rich fruit curry unique to patissiers.
"Banana and Nut Fruit Curry" is "PLANT BASED CURRY"
Tokyo Banana Curry strives to minimize the use of animal-derived ingredients and actively use plant-based ingredients.
The "PLANT BASED CURRY" logo is used on products that meet the standards of Grapestone Co., Ltd.
Standards of Grapestone Co., Ltd.'s PLANT BASED CURRY
①Strives to minimize the use of animal-derived ingredients and actively use plant-based ingredients.
②Does not use honey.
③Does not use sugar that has been refined using cow bones.
*In the manufacturing facilities, products that contain animal-derived ingredients are also produced.
A stylish and cute package design that combines a curry roux container and a Tokyo Banana icon
The design concept is "Tokyo Banana Curry in a cute, retro Western-style restaurant". The silver container for the curry roux and the Tokyo Banana icon wearing a chef's hat are beautifully integrated. The two types, "Banana and Butter Chicken Curry" and "Banana and Nuts Fruit Curry", are graphically represented with different motifs.
"Tokyo Banana Curry" participates in the "Mottainai Banana" project
"Tokyo Banana Curry" is participating in the "Mottainai Banana" project, an SDGs activity to reduce discarded bananas promoted by Dole Co., Ltd. All the bananas used are "Mottainai Bananas", and while pursuing deliciousness, SDGs Tokyo Banana Curry that contributes to nature and food loss reduction is born.
The "Mottainai Banana" project aims to eliminate bananas that have to be discarded due to various factors in the distribution process, despite still being delicious. Through this project, "Mottainai Bananas" are guaranteed quality, and it is not a matter of being "cheap or bad because they are waste", but a correct understanding that they are important resources for the earth and the environment is promoted, and activities are carried out to become a flag bearer for improving "food loss reduction" literacy in Japan.
Product Overview
- 【Product Name】 Tokyo Banana Curry - Patissier's Banana and Butter Chicken Curry
Tokyo Banana Curry - Patissier's Banana and Nuts Fruit Curry
- 【Price】 734 yen (Base price 680 yen)
- 【Release Date】 April 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
- 【Sales Store】 April 23, 2024 (Tuesday): EXPASA Ebina (Outbound) SASTAR 2 (Sastar Two) next to Tokyo Banana Soft Cream Stand
*From April 23rd (Tue) to May 31st (Fri), it will be pre-sold only at EXPASA Ebina (Outbound).
*The displayed price is the suggested retail price.
Try "Tokyo Banana Curry" at the EXPASA Ebina (Outbound) food court! Launch commemoration campaign is being held
At the food court Men's ROAD, you can enjoy the "Tokyo Banana Curry" on the spot. The Tokyo Banana Curry retort curry roux, rice, and side dishes are served on a special Tokyo Banana Curry plate. Don't miss this launch campaign where you can eat "Tokyo Banana Curry" right away. Please take this opportunity to visit us.
Campaign Details
- 【Implementation period】April 23 (Tue) - May 23 (Thu)
- 【Sales time】Sales start from 9:00 every day
- 【Product Name】 Tokyo Banana Curry Patissier's Banana and Butter Chicken Curry (with rice and side dishes)
Tokyo Banana Curry Patissier's Banana and Nuts Fruit Curry (with rice and side dishes)
- 【 Price 】1000 yen (tax included)
※Sales will end as soon as the planned number of sales for the day is reached
※You cannot take home the "Tokyo Banana Curry Exclusive Plate".
What is Tokyo Banana World
"Tokyo Banana World" is a sweets brand that started from "Tokyo Banana", the No.1 Tokyo souvenir born in 1991 as a "new era Tokyo souvenir". It produces a variety of sweets that are thoroughly committed to the deliciousness of bananas. The numerous Tokyo sweets loved across generations are familiar to not only domestic but also overseas travelers as "representative souvenirs of Japan".
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