It looks like “Ramen vs. Curry Instant Showdown!!” is being held until Tuesday, November 12 at the 3rd-floor event space of Mont et Mer, the shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station〜
Quoted from the official Daimaru Ashiya store blog
Ramen vs. Curry Instant Showdown!!
When is it happening?
Wednesday, November 6 to Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Where is it happening?

Mont et Mer Main Building, 3rd-floor event space
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-31 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What’s happening?
It’s an exhibition and sales event featuring popular instant ramen and curry products! Both the ramen and curry sides have their own “ambassadors,” who have selected a lineup of local flavors and unique items.
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Quoted from the official Daimaru Ashiya store blog
What’s especially worth checking out are the “Ramen Popularity Ranking” and “Curry Popularity Ranking”! They’re also introducing each ambassador’s “super” recommended picks for both ramen and curry〜
Ambassador Events
- Ramen Ambassador Ichiro Yamato
“How to Enjoy Ramen at Its Best”- Wednesday, November 6 and Saturday, November 9, 12:00〜13:00 each day
- Location: “Ashinoba,” Mont et Mer Main Building 3rd floor
- He’ll explain recommended ramen and share simple techniques to make ramen taste even better!
- Curry Ambassador Kuwachan
“Top Pick Curry Tasting Event”- Wednesday, November 6 and Saturday, November 9, 13:30〜14:30 each day
- Location: “Ashinoba,” Mont et Mer Main Building 3rd floor
- Limited to the first 15 people each session. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 13:00. You can sample recommended curries!
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Product purchases are charged separately.
How many people can join?
The curry tasting event is limited to the first 15 people per session.
Can anyone participate?
Anyone can join! The tasting event is first-come, first-served.
How to apply
No application is required. Numbered tickets will be distributed only for the tasting event.
For event details, please check the official Daimaru Ashiya store blog〜
Final Thoughts
These days, it seems like there are lots of high-quality ramen and curry products that you definitely shouldn’t underestimate just because they’re instant or retort-packed! With so many options, it might be hard to choose, but checking the popularity rankings or the ambassadors’ top picks sounds like a good way to decide〜



