Marcy MinianoA few weeks back, we saw a TikTok video from an Australian athlete showing safety protocols in the Olympic Village, specifically for eating. But have you ever wondered what sorts of delicious food they had at the Olympic Village dining hall?
Well, thanks to videos from several athletes, we were able to get a sneak peek. Here’s what went down at the 44-hectare Olympic Village in Harumi, Chuo.
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Trending snippets of the Olympic Village food
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Fun fact: The Tokyo Olympic Village had two dining halls that offered over 700 meal options all day, every day! From pizza, sushi, and pasta, to vegan, gluten-free, and halal options, the lineup has definitely catered to the athletes’ various dietary requirements. With such an amazing selection, many athletes took to TikTok to rave about their favourites from the Olympic Village dining hall.
This volleyball athlete showing the mouthwatering local options
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Erik Shoji from the United States raved about the Japanese food they had. His faves included sushi rolls, gyoza, and good ol’ curry.
Watch the full video here.
This basketballer sharing her short food reviews
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Puerto Rico’s Alison Gibson gives a quick overview of what a typical lunch at the Tokyo Olympics was like — along with her reactions.
Watch the full video here.
This tennis player making us green (and hungry) with envy
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Meanwhile, Australia’s Daria Gavrilova gave a virtual tour of the Olympic Village dining hall. She even commented on how the food options from this year seemed a lot better than the ones from Rio de Janeiro in 2016. (Man, we wish we could relate.)
Watch the full video here.
This rugby player having the best gyoza, deep-fried camembert, and more!
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Not to be dramatic, but Ilona Maher from the United States claims that the gyozas served at the Olympic Village were the best she has ever had. She loved it so much that she had it for every meal!
Watch the full video here.
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She also raved about the deep-fried camembert cheese, spring rolls, and ramen. (Dietary restrictions, who?)
Watch the full video here.
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Clearly, we’re still not yet over the Tokyo Olympics hype. How about you?
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