Calbee Plus

Calbee Plus is a shop of Calbee where you can try tasty and fun products, including freshly fried potato, representing one of Japan's most innovative food retail concepts. Calbee has been a leader in Japan's snack food market since its establishment in 1949 and holds over half of Japan's snack market. The Calbee Plus concept transforms the traditional snack food experience by offering freshly prepared items that cannot be found in regular stores, making it a unique cultural attraction for visitors seeking authentic Japanese food innovation.

The cultural significance of Calbee Plus extends beyond simple retail, representing Japan's dedication to quality and continuous improvement in food production. Calbee+ (or Calbee Plus カルビープラス) is part souvenir shop and part café serving up fresh made potato chips. The stores showcase Japan's mastery of transforming simple ingredients like potatoes into premium experiences, reflecting the country's broader philosophy of elevating everyday items to art forms.

Visitors to Calbee Plus can experience freshly fried snacks, such as potato chips and Poterico (a new snack derived from our popular item-Jagarico), a taste you can only experience in stores. The number one snack seller is the fried steamed potatoes made with carrot and parsley bits. They have a wonderful, crispy texture and pronounced potato flavor.

Each location offers exclusive flavors unavailable elsewhere, with specialty products including Imo Komachi featuring three choice Hokkaido potato varieties (Toyoshiro, Northern Ruby, and Kitamurasaki) and Jaga Crispy Inca no Mezame made from deep yellow potatoes with chestnut-like flavor. The stores also feature regional Jagarico flavors representing different areas of Japan, providing visitors with a comprehensive taste tour of the country.

Calbee Plus operates multiple locations across Japan's major transportation hubs and tourist areas. Key locations include Tokyo Station (located in front of Yaesu Underground Central Gate), Harajuku Takeshita Street (positioned about half-way along Harajuku's main street, Takeshita dori), and New Chitose Airport (2F Terminal for Domestic Flights).