JR East Cross Station Foods Company will launch two seasonal soba dishes at all 83 "Irorian Kiraku" and "Irorian Kiraku Soba" station soba locations starting January 8, 2026.
About the Seasonal Menu Items
Aomori Prefecture Scallop Isobe Kakiage Soba - ¥760 (tax included)
This popular seasonal item featuring Aomori Prefecture scallops has been renewed to coincide with the Ekimae regional fair "Aomori & Southern Hokkaido MEGURIP." Last year, this dish sold an impressive 90,000 servings.
The recipe has been refined by pairing the scallops with onions to create a perfect balance of savory flavor and sweetness. The addition of aonori (green laver) fills your mouth with the rich aroma of the sea with every bite.
Ginger-Scented Pork Nanban Soba - ¥700 (tax included)
This winter dish features long green onions at their sweetest peak season, combined with savory pork that infuses the warm broth with rich umami flavor. The refreshing aroma of ginger ties together all the flavors, allowing you to enjoy the delicious taste from the first bite to the last.
This warming bowl is perfect for staying cozy during the cold season.
Prices may vary at some locations. Both items are discounted by ¥20 when purchased with transportation IC cards.
About Aomori × Southern Hokkaido MEGURIP
"MEGURIP" is a name that combines "meguri" (journey) and "trip" to express the fun of easily exploring different regions within station premises and the excitement of new adventures and discoveries.
JR-Cross will continue to promote various regions of Japan through "MEGURIP."
For more information about MEGURIP: https://www.jr-cross.co.jp/cr/cross/megurip-aomori.html
About Irorian Kiraku
Kakiage Soba - ¥590 (tax included)
In-house kakiage fried fresh in-store
"Irorian Kiraku" is a soba shop with the concept of being "a comforting, unpretentious everyday destination." The first location opened at Granduo Kamata in April 2008, and as of January 6, 2026, the brand has expanded to 83 locations within station premises in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
The shop's signature offerings include fresh soba noodles that allow you to enjoy the authentic taste of buckwheat, original special broth developed through extensive research, and in-house kakiage (mixed tempura) prepared fresh in each store. With bright, calm lighting and clean interiors, the shops provide a welcoming space where customers of all ages and genders using the station can casually take a relaxing break during their busy daily routines.
