To celebrate the opening of the b Namba Kuromon and the b Asakusa, we will hold an East-West B-Gourmet showdown featuring B-Gourmet dishes associated with each location.
the b Namba Kuromon and the b Asakusa will offer free "tottette ( tottette)" to celebrate their opening from August 1 to August 31, 2023. The b hotels will offer "tottette ()" free of charge and hold a voting event from August 1 to August 31, 2023. In addition, the b hotels will conduct an East-West B-Grade Gourmet Voting Campaign (from August 1 to August 15) on its official Twitter page, in which winners will be drawn to win free accommodation tickets.
*In addition to the standard Japanese, press releases in Kansai and Edo dialects are available at the same time for this release. Please check them if you are interested.
Kansai dialect press release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000103261.html
Edo dialect press release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000103261.html
Campaign website: https://www.theb-hotels.com/lp/tozai-taiketsu
the b hotels official twitter: @the_b_hotels
About the match-up card
Representative of Namba Kuromon, Osaka: Kushikatsu with red pickled ginger
These kushikatsu have a crispy, savory batter with the refreshing spiciness of red pickled ginger locked inside, and the light texture despite the deep frying makes them addictive.
The fusion of red ginger tempura and kushikatsu, both of which are gaining momentum as Osaka's specialties, makes this B-class gourmet dish a must-try in the city that is about to host the World Expo in 2025.
Representative of Asakusa, Tokyo: Sukiyaki croquette
These croquettes are made with melt-in-your-mouth beef and the sweetness of onions in a sauce that is irresistible. You can enjoy the luxurious taste of sukiyaki in a fluffy texture.
The fusion of traditional sukiyaki and high-carat croquettes makes this B gourmet dish a symbol of Asakusa culture.
Twitter Voting Campaign
We are holding a follow and retweet campaign for an East-West B-Grade gourmet showdown, in which you can vote on whether you would like to try the "Beni-Shoga Kushikatsu" or the "Sukiyaki Croquette".
Two pairs of four winners will be selected by lottery to receive free accommodation at the b Namba Kuromon or the b Asakusa, and ten winners will receive original dialect stickers from the b hotels.
Prizes
The images are for illustrative purposes only. The actual image may differ. The announcement of the product will be made upon delivery. You cannot choose the place to stay. Please understand that you cannot choose the place to stay.
Voting period
From 13:00, August 1, 2023 (Tue) to 12:59, August 15, 2023 (Tue)
■How to vote
STEP①: Follow the b hotels official account (@the_b_hotels).
STEP②: Tap the "Red Ginger Kushikatsu" or "Sukiyaki Croquette" button in the campaign tweet. croquette" button on the campaign tweet to complete your entry!
Local Events
the b Namba Kuromon and the b Asakusa will offer a commemorative "tottette ( tottette)" (from August 1 to August 31, 2023), a free East-West B-class gourmet meal exclusively for guests staying at the hotels during this period. Votes can also be cast by placing a sticker on the voting panel installed at each hotel.
What is a "tottette" ( tottette)?
The "the b hotels" will be offering a free food service that focuses on delicious and easy one-handed meals that can be enjoyed throughout the entire b hotels.
A variety of snacks will be offered based on themes such as seasonal and local events.
■ Commemorative opening totettes at each hotel ( tottette) Time of offering
the b Namba Kuromon 16:00-19:00 / the b Asakusa 18:00-20:00
■ Products offered
Red ginger kushikatsu & sukiyaki croquettes (one set per person)
Background and Aims of the Campaign
We opened the b Namba Kuromon on June 15, 2023 and the b Asakusa on July 1, 2023. We thought this would be a good opportunity to take advantage of the opening of new hotels in downtown Tokyo, which represents both East and West, and to showcase the charm of the downtown area and the hotels to our guests through B-class gourmet food known only to those in the know. We hope that both guests staying at the hotels and those participating in the voting via Twitter will be able to experience the culture and fun of Namba Kuromon and Asakusa.
About each hotel
The b Namba Kuromon
Adjacent to Kuromon Market and Dotonbori, the b offers a variety of comfortable rooms, including premium rooms.
The hotel is an ideal base for business and leisure travelers.
[the b Asakusa
Located along Kokusai-dori, the main street of Asakusa. It is also close to Kaminarimon and Kappabashi shopping street, and has convenient access to Akihabara and Tsukuba.
This hotel is conveniently located to enjoy the charms of Asakusa.
About "the b hotels
We are a hotel operator that operates "the b hotels", urban hotels targeting business people and urban tourists.
It operates in convenient transportation areas in major cities throughout Japan. We offer a full range of services, including complimentary refreshments totette" tottette"and free espresso.
