Data from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) revealed the results of a survey of the number of Japanese restaurants in Thailand in 2023, with more than 5,751 restaurants, which is an increase from 2022, accounting for a growth of approximately 8%, with an increase in both Bangkok and the provinces, as well as the return of customers and tourists, which is an opportunity for Japanese restaurant operators.
Makro, under CP Extra Public Company Limited, a leader in wholesale and center of quality ingredients at affordable prices, has pinpointed its source of quality ingredients from around the world. It understands the needs of restaurant operators and customers who love Japanese food and organizes the “Sense of Japan Festival: Complete Tastes of Japanese Deliciousness”. Mr. Otaka Masato, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony, along with Mr. Kuroda Jun, President of the Japan External Trade Organization Bangkok Office, who also joined in the opening ceremony. Mr. Metin Ozyortlu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Makro Thailand Business Unit, Merchandise Management, and the executives welcomed the event at Makro Srinakarin branch.
This year's highlighted products, Makro brings an army of aro products to meet the needs of Japanese restaurant operators, such as aro Japanese rice, aro Yakiniku sauce, aro Japanese-style stir-fry sauce, including the aro gold brand, presenting authentic Japanese beef from Tokushima prefecture, along with the launch of Kyushuo brand Wagyu beef, as well as fresh seafood and sushi from "CP Uoriki". In addition, there are also many imported seasonings from Japan, imported international snacks, frozen processed products, and bakery products.
The event features popular imported Japanese products such as Japanese Saba, Japanese sweet potatoes, udon, Hondashi seasoning powder, miso and curry. In addition, there are about 200 types of raw materials imported directly from Japan, along with 300 products that meet the needs of Japanese restaurants, totaling more than 500 items, which are on special promotions.
For interested customers, you can join the shopping and tasting event "Sense of Japan Festival, full of Japanese delicious flavors" held at Makro Srinakarin from today until July 15. As for other Makro branches, you can receive the same promotion until August 4, 2024 at all branches, more than 160 branches nationwide. Or you can order online via the Makro PRO application as well.
