Starting Saturday, October 1, 2022, the in-train service for "Gran Class (with beverages and light meals)" on the Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen will be renewed.
Japanese wine is also set to make an appearance.
Here are the details.
About the Renewal
The "Gran Class" on the Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen is undergoing this renewal.
In addition to initiatives such as serving a new "refreshment" where passengers can choose between Western and Japanese cuisine instead of the previous light meals, the service also aims at "reducing food loss" and "reducing plastic" toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A wealth of thoughtfully crafted new menus packed with the charms of the Tohoku, Hokkaido, and Hokuriku regions will be provided.
About the Refreshment (Light Meal)
In the aforementioned in-train service, the "refreshment" will feature the first-ever Gran Class Western cuisine produced by DEAN & DELUCA.
Western Cuisine 【October to November】 (Common to all routes)
- Spear squid and cucumber tossed in herbs
- Autumn salmon and herb rillette
- Ezo venison simmered in red wine gratiné
- Azuki bean and whipped cream Mont Blanc
Japanese Cuisine 【October to November】 (Common to all routes)
- Cheese-potato tossed salad with carrots and green peas
- Pumpkin fukusa
- Shiso wrap
- Duck with mustard flavor
- Beef and burdock root roll
- Beans tossed in sesame sauce
- Pressed layered persimmon
- Mushroom shinoda roll with green beans
These and other dishes will be served.
And, the wines of note are...
- "Gran Class Original Red Wine: Manns Wine Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A"
(Manns Wine)
- "Gran Class Original White Wine: Asahimachi Wine Yamagata Muscat Bailey A" (Asahimachi Wine)
will be served.
Incidentally, the supervisor is Mr. Toshiyuki Suzuki, Chef Sommelier of The Tokyo Station Hotel.
Making Train Travel Even More Enjoyable
In addition, Japanese tea, apple juice, and specially selected snacks will also be introduced along with the renewal.
Why not take this renewal as an opportunity to enjoy a train journey?
Reference
In conjunction with this renewal, the design of the Gran Class website (https://www.jreast.co.jp/granclass/) will be refreshed (scheduled for around late September)
■ Implementation Period
Sequential changes planned around Saturday, October 1, 2022
*From the perspective of reducing food loss, new items will be introduced sequentially for each menu.
■ Applicable Trains
All trains on the Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen with Gran Class attendants on board
*On trains without attendant service, refreshments and beverages are not provided.