Freshly made chips are available here. Many interesting flavours, quite yummy.
Can take away, or dine in. But the dining are is a bit small.
It's located at Tokyo Station, recommend to try 😀
Calbee Plus is a specialty snack shop chain in Japan that sells fresh, made-to-order potato chips and exclusive Calbee products. You can find Calbee Plus stores in major tourist areas including Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Harajuku, Osaka, and various airports across Japan.
The most popular Calbee Plus items include freshly-made hot potato chips, limited edition Kit Kat flavors, regional Jagaimo Pokkuru, exclusive Tokyo Banana collaborations, and seasonal snack varieties that are only available at Calbee Plus locations and make perfect Japanese souvenirs.
Most Calbee Plus store hours vary by location, with Tokyo Station and airport locations typically open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. Shibuya and Harajuku stores may have extended hours until 10:00 PM. It's recommended to check specific store hours before visiting as they may vary during holidays.
Many exclusive Calbee Plus products, especially fresh potato chips, are only available in physical stores in Japan and cannot be purchased online internationally. However, some packaged items may be available through Japanese online retailers, though the fresh-made experience is unique to visiting Calbee Plus stores in person.
Calbee Plus offers freshly-made, hot potato chips prepared on-site, exclusive limited-edition flavors not found elsewhere, regional specialty snacks, and premium packaging perfect for gifts. Unlike convenience store snacks, Calbee Plus focuses on fresh preparation and unique seasonal offerings that create a special snacking experience for visitors to Japan.
On January 16, 2024, prior to my late dinner, I visited the Calbee Plus store located within Tokyo Station's First Avenue shopping area, specifically inside Tokyo Okashi Land near the Yaesu Central Entrance.
Arriving around 7 PM, I was disappointed to find that their freshly made, cut, and fried potato chips were already sold out—perhaps due to my late arrival.
The store was brightly lit and offered an extensive array of Calbee products, many of which are exclusive to Japan or limited editions not available elsewhere.
The selection included unique flavors such as Kamaage chips seasoned with katsuo-dashi and salt, Tokyo curry-flavored Jagabee, taco rice flavor, chocolate-coated chips, sweet butter flavor, anchovy chips, and many more varieties I'd never encountered before.
As a Calbee enthusiast, the temptation to purchase all 20-30 unique flavors was strong.
I wished the store provided samples, given the vast selection, to assist customers in making choices.
On the plus side, the prices were notably lower than those in my home country, where similar products in stores like Daiso and Don Don Donki are at least two to three times more expensive.
For tourists, the store offers tax refunds, so it's advisable to have your passport and payment method ready.
Calbee was established in 1949 in post-war Hiroshima, aiming to provide nutritious food to the population. The name "Calbee" is a portmanteau of "calcium" and "vitamin B1," reflecting the company's commitment to health.
Over the years, Calbee has become Japan's leading snack manufacturer, known for popular products like Kappa Ebisen and a wide range of potato-based snacks.
In summary, the Calbee Plus store at Tokyo Station is a must-visit for snack enthusiasts seeking exclusive and affordably priced treats.
To enjoy their freshly prepared potato chips, it's best to visit earlier in the day.
Cash & Transportation cards accepted on the ticket vending machine. Credit card not accepted.
Ticket vending machine has 4 different languages - Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
Recommend to just get the Poterico Salad! It cost 340 yen and 430 (for the big). Comes out hot and delicious 🖤 the chips are just okay, can skip!
I love Calbee products but this store was so crowded I could barely navigate. Thankfully there was a short line to order fresh potatoes but there is only one kiosk, so that will explain the long line and crowd if someone gets stuck at payment or is unable to translate the kiosk. The item I wanted was sold out but I still enjoyed the fresh potatoes sticks. They were fluffy, light, but still crisp. I was not a fan of the potato churro, it was too mushy and the flavor profiles were clashing. I would come back here if I came early in the day when I could get the items I want and not feel pressured by the large crowds.
