First visit on December 11, 2021. I had secretly wanted to visit the many dessert shops in Chitose-Karasuyama. Although it is within my commuter pass coverage, this shop is only open on Saturdays, so I went on a holiday! I managed to find the shop using Google Maps, even though I am directionally challenged! However, I couldn't find the shop... Even when I zoomed in on Google Maps, my current location and the shop's location matched, so why? I wandered around the area. Then, I spotted a blackboard sign!! Oh, it was on the second floor! I climbed up, but the staircase was so narrow with small steps that only one person could pass at a time, so be careful everyone...! They mainly had chiffon cakes, with brownies, scones, and other baked goods here and there. This time, I purchased 'Orange & White Chocolate Chiffon Cake' and 'Chocolate Chiffon Cake'. I decided to buy 'Orange & White Chocolate Chiffon Cake' immediately because it uses my favorite white chocolate!! The refreshing taste of orange and the sweetness of white chocolate are a perfect balance. When I saw the description saying "popular for its melting texture," I was drawn to the 'Chocolate Chiffon Cake'. As a big fan of sweets, I found the sweetness to be quite mild. It's like an adult chocolate chiffon cake. Both were fluffy and somehow soothing (*´∀`*)♪ However, they are so light and fluffy that you could easily eat many, making them devilish in terms of calories...!! haha. It's challenging since they only open on Saturdays, but I hope to visit again when the timing is rightヾ(o´∀｀o)ﾉ

The chiffon cake specialty shop that used to operate in a different location in the Chitose-Karasuyama area has reopened for business, now located near the station on the 3rd floor of a certain building, offering only takeout. It's been a few years since they moved. I remember being impressed by their chiffon cake when I first tried it, so I decided to visit again this time. However, when I went on a Saturday around 2 PM, there were hardly any cakes left. They also allowed customers to eat inside the shop. I tried the Vanilla Chiffon Cake (tax included: 220 yen), which was the last one available. It was light and fluffy, easy to eat. When you press it, it bounces back, that's how airy it is. The gentle chiffon cake has a lovely vanilla flavor, and you can also taste the deliciousness of the eggs. It was still delicious as always, but I didn't feel the same level of impact as when I first tried it. Perhaps my taste buds have become more refined, or maybe...

Shinjuku, Ogikubo, and especially Nakano are places where many reviewers are always on the lookout for new restaurants and eager to try them out. However, Chitokara is a safe haven from this competition. It is a place where there are not many users on food review websites like Tabelog. I personally love going to places where no one else goes, especially new places, so I found Chitokara to be a great place to visit. The restaurant used to be located 600m north of the station, but it moved closer to the station in March 2019 and now operates mainly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with irregular opening hours. On a certain Wednesday, I attempted to make a red bean chiffon cake. I followed the recipe using boiled red beans in a bag, but the cake turned out sticky and gooey. I tried baking it again, but it turned out flat. The following Wednesday, I learned how to make chiffon cake from my grandmother. We made an almond chiffon cake, but we substituted walnuts for almonds. I accidentally made more walnut paste than needed, but my grandmother stopped me from using it all, explaining that nuts contain oil which can shrink the sponge. I also mentioned the red bean incident, and my grandmother said she had made similar mistakes in the past. It seems that adding ingredients to chiffon cake can be quite challenging. I learned the correct way to beat eggs and mix the batter from my grandmother. The chiffon cake we made, although the texture of the batter seemed coarser than store-bought ones, turned out to be much fluffier than before. Chiffon cake is made primarily with flour, eggs, sugar, and oil, but it can vary depending on who makes it. It's like a whimsical dessert. The following Wednesday, I visited the chiffon cake shop at Chitokara with the aim of making my first review. While making chiffon cake at home costs less than 500 yen per whole cake, buying one at the shop would cost over 1000 yen. I expected something special that I couldn't make at home. However, when I went upstairs and looked at the menu, all the cakes were sold out. The flavors that caught my eye, like the chocolate cake rich in cocoa, were not available for tasting and were not on the shelf. I tried the koji miso chiffon cake for 240 yen and the raspberry and vanilla chiffon roll for 300 yen. The chiffon cake had a very dense texture, almost like a tight-knit fabric without any air bubbles. It felt pleasant to touch, like stroking a kitten, but it was mostly air. When I took a bite, it felt like jumping into a bed and getting compressed flat. The koji miso flavor was subtle, and at first, I doubted if it was miso. However, the sweet and salty taste gradually spread, and I realized it was miso. As I kept eating, it felt like eating clouds, and it disappeared quickly. The chiffon roll had two layers of raspberry and vanilla, but there was no visible seam where they were connected. I wondered how it was made. Was raspberry syrup added to create the two layers, or was the color added later? The whipped cream was plentiful, with a subtle sweetness and a hint of dairy flavor that disappeared quickly. The following Wednesday, I had an experience unrelated to chiffon cake. I went to the Pokémon Center and reclaimed my mascot that had been stolen by a cat. Thank you for the meal.

The pancakes are fluffy and very delicious!! When they opened at 11 am, there were already about 3 groups lined up. Even after I finished buying, there were about 5 groups lined up behind me, and it seems like they sell out within an hour of opening! Very popular!

In the past, when I had some business in the area and used to pass by, yes, when this store was located in a hard-to-find spot in a residential area, I discovered it through the reviews on Tabelog and was impressed with how delicious it was. It's been a few years since then. One day, I saw a sign on the main street in front of the station and thought, "When did this place open here?!" It felt like meeting an old acquaintance (laughs). The sign had this month's opening days written on it, which was helpful. So, after a few months of seeing the sign, one day, I bought some to eat with a friend. We entered around 12 o'clock when it opened. They had various options available. I didn't have to rush, which was good. I feel like I used to hurry more in the past. I purchased a set of four flavors: plain, pumpkin, black tea? What was the other one? Berry? I'm really sorry for forgetting even though I just went. As always, the chiffon cakes are fluffy and delicious. Smooth texture. I haven't had chiffon cake from outside recently, so it's hard to compare, but it's definitely tastier than buying from just anywhere. If I had bought a not-so-delicious chiffon cake like I used to in the past, I would have been even more impressed. They last in the fridge or at room temperature, so it's convenient. If you have the chance, please try it out.