- Shop Name: Chidoriya Sohonten Sugamo Store - NPS (Net Promoter Score): 6 out of 10 - Order: Premium Chirorian with 12 pieces for ¥540. Appearance: Taste: Crispy wafer crust with cream filling inside. Comes in three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. - Product Quality: 80 points, Service: 80 points, Cleanliness: 80 points - Overall Rating: 80 points - Location: A 3-minute walk from Sugamo Station. Thank you for the meal.

Fukuoka's soul food, Chirorian, is sold at Chidoriya. I thought it was only available in Fukuoka, but it's also in Sugamo. I bought a bag of Chirorian, which I haven't had since leaving Kitakyushu six months ago. Inside the bag were vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry flavors. Chirorian has a simple but heartwarming taste. Would you like to try one too?

Just across the signal from Sugamo Station, you'll find Chidoriya, famous for its chidori manju. The shop is easy to spot with its sign. I went there in the morning to pick up some items. I bought a box of chidori manju, but you can also buy them individually for 140 yen each. The manju has a bird-like illustration on top, and it's filled with white bean paste. The paste is a bit dry, probably to make it last longer. The sweetness is mild, making it a perfect match with green tea or black tea.

Located right by the A2 exit of Sugamo Station on the Toei Mita Line is Chidoriya Sohonke, recommended by the Otoko no Betsubara Sweets Guide and the seventh-generation Ichikawa Somegoro (now: Matsumoto Koshiro). I tried their Chidori Manju as recommended. There are two types available: white bean paste and egg yolk bean paste. Although it looks like a manju, it is made with castella dough wrapped around the filling, creating a unique and crumbly texture with a simple taste. This traditional treat has remained unchanged for years. Chidoriya Sohonke follows two main principles: "Providing the ultimate service befitting a long-established store" and "Devoting themselves to creating the ultimate sweets." It's a shop that maintains tradition while also taking on new challenges.

When you get off at Sugamo, you can't help but notice Chidoriya. I love their Choco Crunch Filden. It's bite-sized with a crunchy texture and smooth milk chocolate taste. It's exquisite. This time, I bought a pack of 10 Filden for 615 yen. Did you know? This is the same chocolate as the one in the popular Donald can at Tokyo Disneyland. I first got hooked on the Donald can version, so I used to buy several cans at a time. But now, I can enjoy it anytime here, which makes me so happy. I also learned that TDL souvenirs are not developed in-house but outsourced. The packaging is cute and chic with a sparkling touch. The highlight this time was the Matcha-flavored Chirorian Horn for 540 yen. It usually comes with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, but this time they were selling only Matcha flavor. It's like a long version of the old-fashioned snack "Colon." The taste is not as clear as strawberry, with a stronger sweetness. The color was a deep tea color. I also tried two varieties of Chidori Manju for 140 yen each. It's their main product, but I may not have tried it before. The surface dough is similar to Maruboro. It has a nostalgic flavor. The top has a Chidori mark baked on it. They usually have white bean paste, but the Tokyo Chidoriya sells egg yolk bean paste. But honestly, I couldn't really tell the difference in taste between white bean paste and egg yolk bean paste. And, in the end, I couldn't resist going back to Filden. Filden is the best!!

While waiting at the signal in front of the station, I noticed this place. When I searched on the spot, I found out that it is an established store with its main branch in Komagome and 8 stores in Tokyo, but it is not within my usual range of activities so I visited. The small shop had a variety of Japanese and Western sweets that seemed like they would keep well. What I tried were: - Stollen 1620 yen - Fielden (10 pieces) 648 yen I enjoyed them at home with red wine. The stollen was surprisingly a seasonal limited item here, and it felt heavy so I thought it might be delicious. The dough with dried fruits and nuts was moist and easy to eat for Japanese people since it didn't contain marzipan. This size felt like a good deal. It lasted just over a month. I would rate the stollen a 3.5 out of 5. The Fielden was a crunchy chocolate crunch with milk chocolate that was a bit hard. I wish it had tastier chocolate. It lasted just under a month. A young woman was working alone and she brewed tea for me. Perhaps it's the pride of an established store. I hope they continue for a long time.

After completing my 21st consecutive visit to the shrine, I stopped by a sweets shop on the way to a restaurant with my friends. I couldn't buy just one of the famous Chirorian sweets from Senchoya main store, but I plan to purchase it next time as a souvenir. It reminded me of Glico's Collon snack, but looking at it through the display case, it looked elegant and slender. I was served tea while admiring the display case. When I mentioned the Chirorian sweets TV commercial, the staff quickly responded, probably realizing we were the same age. I felt like the commercial had a big impact. I bought a chestnut dorayaki for 270 yen and a Chidori manju (with yellow bean paste) for 129 yen. As expected from the main store, they gave me a receipt without me having to ask. The Chidori manju has two types of filling: white bean paste and yellow yolk bean paste, both with a fragrant skin. I can't wait to compare them with Polo's flavored bean paste. I will enjoy the chestnut dorayaki with hot tea tomorrow morning. Japanese sweets are really wonderful.

JR Sugamo Station North Exit has a sign that caught my eye called "Chirolian". As a big fan of Chirolian, I couldn't resist and had to check out the Chiitoriya Sugamo store! The store is a traditional Japanese sweets shop with a wide variety of offerings. Some of the main items they have are: Japanese Sweets: - Chitori Manju (sweet buns) - Castella cake - Maru Boru (round cookies) - Black sugar Maru Boru - Hime Boru (princess cookies) - Dorayaki (red bean pancakes) - Usuyaki (thin wafers) - Hanachitori (flower-shaped sweets) - Kyushu Dango (sweet dumplings) - Hakata Mochi (soft rice cakes) Western Sweets: - Chirolian cookies - Chirolian hats - Amaou Chirolian - Amaou waffles - Amakawa Chirolian - Yame Tamacha Chirolian - Baumkuchen - Financier - Coquilles There were many options available, but I opted for the Chirolian cookies: - A pack of 20 for 756 yen - Contains vanilla, strawberry, and cocoa flavors - Similar in price to a small bowl of Jiro ramen, which feels like fate (laughs) I chose the cookies for takeaway, so I asked for simple packaging. The cookies are buttery and crispy, filled with cocoa or vanilla cream. Unfortunately, I couldn't really tell the difference between the vanilla and strawberry flavors. The size is slightly larger than Glico's Collon, providing a satisfying and delicious treat. The store is conveniently located near Sugamo Station, making it easily accessible by train. It also faces the main road, Shirayama Street, so it's accessible by car as well. If you do drive, perhaps this car would be suitable for the occasion (laughs). In the end, I apologize for the silly ending. Thank you for the meal.

I saw a big sign of Senri Manju near Sugamo Station on February 14, 2014. I was drawn in by the warm stove at the entrance. Inside, I saw not only Senri Manju but also Chirorian. I remembered receiving them as souvenirs when I was a child and felt nostalgic. After the previous customer finished their purchase, it was my turn. This time, I got Senri Manju and Maru Polo with PASMO. Senri Manju is a traditional Japanese confectionery that has been preserved since the Kan'ei era, born from the combination of traditional castella and Maru Polo. It had a slightly dry skin but the sweet yellow bean paste inside was delicious and familiar. Maru Polo, on the other hand, is like the original form of confectionery and has not changed its recipe since its establishment. It has a subtle sweetness like baby food and it made me smile involuntarily. Thank you for the meal. Next time, I would like to purchase the nostalgic Chirorian as well.

Located in front of Sugamo Station, Chidoriya is a confectionery shop with dozens of branches in the Kanto region. The main store is in Komagome, and they are said to make their products in a factory in Fukuoka. The Sugamo store is a very small shop, but it has a couple of chairs inside where customers can sit and enjoy tea. They even offered us tea. I had tried their Choco Crunch before, so this time I bought something called Chirorian. Both products have won gold awards at the Monde Selection. The Chirorian, which costs 735 yen for 20 pieces, contains three flavors: vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. It's like a deluxe version of the snack Cororo. I love this type of confectionery because the cream is delicious. It may be a bit pricey, but it's worth indulging in occasionally or as a small souvenir. Next time, I want to try their Japanese sweets.

I used it for lunch this time. I was undecided about what to get, but this time I bought Fielden. Order details Fielden (10 pieces) 615 yen Fielden is a chocolate crunch wrapped in chocolate with a fragrant cookie. It is a product that won the Grand Gold Medal at the Mond Selection. It has a delicious taste with a moderate sweetness, reminiscent of Disneyland. The staff's customer service is polite. It is a confectionery shop near Sugamo Station.

For a large group, I recommend the chocolate crunch "Fielden" from here as a gift. It comes in a box of 40 pieces for 2,310 yen, which is a reasonable price. Despite the affordable price, each piece is individually wrapped, giving a sense of quality. There is also a variety of options in terms of quantity, starting from a box of 9 pieces for 577 yen. Surprisingly, the chocolate sold in cans at Disneyland is actually this chocolate crunch! Originally from Fukuoka, I also recommend their Chirorian, which I have been enjoying since I was a child.

It's Valentine's season now, so there were limited edition chocolates available. There were two types and they were really cute. I thought Chidoriya was a shop in Fukuoka, but the Chidoriya in Tokyo has Tokyo-limited editions like "Sumida River." By the way, not only here but also in Hongou, Kagurazaka, and Azabu-Juuban, there are Tokyo Chidoriya stores. The main store is in Komagome? When I visited before, the staff would kindly explain the products, but this time I was ignored... It's a shame because they have delicious sweets available.