First visit in October 2021 (No.3141) Due to various circumstances, I started picking up sushi from Higashi-Nihonbashi, so I visited this place as my second stop. This shop was established in 1938 as Kibun Senbei-ten, and it is said to be a branch of Kibundo Sohonten, founded in Ryogoku in 1890 (now located in Asakusa). The shop is currently run by an elderly man. I purchased the following items: Ningyo-yaki x2. The ningyo-yaki was quite dark in color. As you can see from the cross-section photo, it had little filling, a hard texture, and was quite different from my favorite Ningyo-yaki from Shigemori Eishindo. Since the prices are different, I suppose it's not fair to compare it to Shigemori Eishindo's product. Thank you for the meal.

I had ningyoyaki for the first time in a while and it was delicious as always.

When passing by Kibundo in front of Higashi-Nihonbashi Station, I couldn't help but be drawn to the old-looking shop with a nostalgic atmosphere. While Kibundo in Asakusa is famous, I wonder if this is a branch of that. The shop gives off a vibe of making things here in a simple and rustic way. They sell manju in the shape of the Seven Lucky Gods, but there was only one pattern available. You can also buy them individually. The manju looked a bit unattractive, but that's part of its charm. I love their Senbei crackers with a tile pattern. The shop owner mentioned that they are often used as gifts for schools with the school emblem stamped on them. It's a local specialty with a simple and traditional taste, like a baked wheat flour snack. It seems like the taste has remained unchanged for a long time.

Along the street from Higashi-Nihonbashi to Asakusabashi, there is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop that seems to have its main store in Asakusabashi. They also have ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped cakes) here, so I decided to stop by. Upon entering the shop, I found it surprisingly dimly lit, with only one female shopkeeper inside. Looking into the glass case, I saw a variety of sweets, including ningyo-yaki! I chose three types of waffles and five ningyo-yaki to take home and enjoy later that night. The ningyo-yaki were individually wrapped, with each one featuring intricately carved faces like those from Ningyo-yaki Bankuraya. The filling was generous and not too sweet, making it a delicious treat. I thought this shop would be one of the top three ningyo-yaki shops in Ningyocho, but it definitely deserves to be in the ranks as well. The waffles at this shop also seemed to be popular, so I tried the custard flavor, which was quite ordinary but still tasty. I realized that ningyo-yaki from here would make a great souvenir from Ningyocho. I would love to use them as gifts next time I have the chance. Thank you for the delicious treats!

My mother's favorite snack is senbei crackers. Among them, she particularly likes the egg senbei and peanut senbei from Kibundo or Sugamo. We have been going there since the time of the previous owner, with the nostalgic display of senbei in glass cases. While the ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped cake) is also popular, we always end up choosing the senbei. This time, I bought a pack of 6 peanut senbei for 270 yen. The crispy and light texture, the melting sensation in the mouth, the perfect firmness, and just the right amount of sweetness are what we love about it. The owner seems to run the shop alone, as there is a sign saying "out for delivery" at the entrance, so sometimes we come back on our way home. It's a delicious traditional sweet that showcases the artisan's skills and handcrafted warmth. It is now a precious treat, treasured by generations in our family, and I'm sure many other families as well. Please continue to provide us with such wonderful treats in the future.

The appearance of the shop may look like a slightly old-fashioned store in an ordinary town, but once you step inside, you will find retro glass containers lined up and stained glass patterns on the ceiling, giving it a nostalgic atmosphere. An elderly man is making waffles at the back of the shop. The waffles here are folded in half like the ones in the Tokai region, and I chose the chestnut-filled one for 155 yen. The texture is not fluffy like Western-style waffles, but rather dense and chewy, which is quite enjoyable. The same goes for the dorayaki (Japanese pancake filled with sweet red bean paste) for 75 yen. The monk from the local temple mentioned that the dorayaki from Kibundo is the most delicious. Well, of course, it could be because it's a local favorite, but it's always a good thing to be loved by the locals.

Today, my wife's friend bought me some waffles. The waffle skin was indeed delicious. The filling was too sweet and overwhelming, making me feel like I just wanted to eat the skin alone. This impression was further strengthened.

In addition to ningyoyaki, they also have waffles. The custard matched well with the dough.

This is a shop that sells ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes), rice crackers, and waffles. At first, I thought there was a lack of consistency in the shop, but it was actually well thought out. The skins are not too sweet. While ningyoyaki and waffle skins may have a commonality, when you think of rice crackers, you might imagine something salty or soy-flavored. However, the rice crackers here are slightly sweet. Some have peanuts in them, while others are made slightly sweet and salty with yukari seasoning. They are really delicious. The waffles have a fluffy texture, and I tried the strawberry flavor which wasn't overly sweet, making me want to reach for more. The staff is very polite. The lady who served me had a gentle, artisan's wife-like demeanor. The other staff members also give off a similar impression.

This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Nihonbashi. I received a set of tile senbei and enjoyed trying new flavors like matcha. The shelf life was longer than I expected, making it a great gift for people you don't see often. It had been a while since I had eaten tile senbei, and it brought back nostalgic feelings.