JAPAN Fes turns a block of Broadway into a Japanese street food alley: hashimaki pancakes rolled on chopsticks, savory street snacks and inventive desserts like crunchy koya tofu parfaits. This stop sits right at Columbia's gates, so it's an easy add to a Morningside Heights afternoon. If you want to eat your way through a block, come hungry.
What to expect
Expect a single long row of vendor tents on both sides of Broadway, smoke from grills, and lines that grow toward lunchtime. Most people graze from stall to stall and eat standing, then wander over to the Columbia campus or Riverside Park.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 116 St–Columbia University; the fair is right outside the station.
- Arrive near opening to beat the lunch lines.
- Share plates with friends so you can try more stalls.
- Seating is limited; nearby Riverside Park and Morningside Park make good picnic spots.
- Check JAPAN Fes' social channels for weather updates before heading out.
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Common questions
Where exactly is JAPAN Fes this weekend?
Saturday's fair is on Broadway between 115th and 116th Streets in Morningside Heights; Sunday's is on Lexington Avenue between 87th and 88th Streets.
What kind of food is there?
Japanese street food and desserts; featured vendors include hashimaki and koya tofu parfaits, and the Sunday fair lists ikayaki grilled squid.
