MooMoo Chacha pudding for 399 yen (excluding tax). Bought after reading a web article. It has a base of milk pudding or almond jelly, with a thin layer of pudding on top. It also comes with toppings like small pieces of white rice cake, red beans, sweetened sweet potatoes, and candied beans. I enjoyed it by putting them on the base. The gentle sweetness of sweet potatoes and candied beans, the slight saltiness of red beans, and the subtle deliciousness of the milk pudding base all mixed together nicely. It was very lucky to get it at 30% off.

There are three different types of unusual sweet sake available. I use imported ingredients or Ishii originals, such as "Anything Goes ◯◯ Dressing," anchovies, and salad. However, the bread here is not delicious at all. I wonder if it's because there is too much rice flour in it.

In the company housing in Nihonbashi Kodemmamachi, I woke up to the delicious aroma of coffee made by my wife, a sight that may be normal for a regular household but quite unusual for me, who has been working away from home for a long time. I went to the living room and was served a slightly tense cup of coffee by my wife. Shortly after, she brought me a tray with a Campania bread that she bought in Karuizawa yesterday, a salad with carrot dressing from the nearby Seijo Ishii store, a shrimp and olive tomato marinade, and homemade pork sausage Campania from Seijo Ishii that she lightly toasted in the toaster. For me, it was a splendid breakfast. Normally, when I am alone, I often have breakfast at a nearby soba noodle shop or cafe on my way to work, so having a comforting breakfast like this with delicious side dishes makes me feel like I can do my best today. The Seijo Ishii Kodemmamachi store is conveniently located near the Kodemmamachi intersection on Edo Street, just 30 seconds walk from my company housing apartment, so I often use it. The prices are a bit higher compared to regular supermarkets, but they have a great selection of carefully selected products, making it a godsend for me, the old man who loves delicious side dishes. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On a certain holiday in April, my family spent the whole day around our home. Feeling like going shopping, we decided to visit this place. Seijo Ishii... has been increasing its stores in the city center in recent years. There are 2... 3 stores within walking distance from our home. It's also close to my workplace, so I sometimes stop by for lunch. During lunchtime, I often see female customers buying bento boxes (Italian, Asian). But on a holiday afternoon, the store was not crowded at all. It's strange how they manage to make a profit. I bought a dessert called "Moo Moo Cha Cha" this time. The product description says "mixed" in Malay. Of course, there is no eat-in option, so we took it home. The "Moo Moo Cha Cha" consists of two layers in a cup, with almond jelly (similar to almond tofu) and custard cream at the bottom, and toppings like rice flour dumplings, sweet potatoes, and two types of beans on top. You just pour the toppings over the almond jelly, so there's no need to separate the cup, but Seijo Ishii pays attention to details. You enjoy the toppings mixed with the almond jelly. The almond jelly has a slightly pudding-like texture and a rich flavor. The custard cream on top is rich and suits my taste. By eating the toppings like sweet potato and beans together, you can enjoy various flavors. Even without toppings, it's still delicious, but having them adds to the experience. Despite being a mass-produced product, the price of ¥431 is a bit high. It doesn't seem significantly better than convenience store sweets. However, the staff's service is polite. They definitely have a high-end supermarket image.

After eating sushi in Azabumamachi, I walked to Tokyo Station. I saw a Seijo Ishii store and decided to go in to see if there was anything tasty. The store was quite big with a variety of items displayed. I ended up buying a bagel, as I realized I hadn't had one in a while. It was from Bagel & Bagel. When I got home and tried it, I noticed that the Bagel & Bagel bagel was smaller and lighter than I expected. It was not as dense or chewy as I remembered. It seemed more like a regular bread in the shape of a bagel. It was a bit disappointing. The maple walnut Danish, also from Bagel & Bagel, had an interesting texture and I enjoyed the taste. So, it was one win and two losses. It's not that Seijo Ishii is bad, maybe they adapted the bagel to suit Japanese preferences.

It is located in a place where buildings line the Showa Street and head towards Kodemmacho Station. The surroundings are an office district and it may be a bit difficult to find as it is a bit bustling. Inside, it feels a bit small compared to other Seijo Ishii stores. The selection is also typical for a small store, and my favorite white mold salami was not available. While they have standard cheeses, the lack of unique varieties is typical for a store in an office district. I wished they had more unique options to make the experience more enjoyable. I will visit again.

I finished dinner near my home in Ko-Eda-machi and decided to go to a public bath to relax. On my way back, I stopped by Seijo Ishii, a shop located just a short walk from the public bath. I entered the store and picked up a reasonably priced wine before browsing the refrigerated showcase. I noticed a luxurious two-layer cream puff in a container with a black band around it, priced at 499 yen. While cream puffs are usually priced around 100 to 150 yen each at convenience stores, these were 500 yen for two, making it about 250 yen each. This cream puff was not a Seijo Ishii brand product, but rather from a company called Cosmo Foods. Seijo Ishii offers many attractive products, so I decided to give it a try. Although not intended as a wine pairing, I enjoyed the cream puffs with wine. The cream had a hint of mascarpone, giving it a unique touch that is characteristic of Seijo Ishii sweets. While some items may be pricey, there are many enjoyable products that are worth the price, making it a place worth revisiting for more culinary discoveries. I enjoyed the cream puffs. Thank you for the meal.

The night before, I may have had a little too much to drink. Maybe it's because I had to go to the hospital due to my body breaking down and had a period of abstinence, but recently I haven't been able to drink as much. While having dinner with my wife, I ended up drinking too much and woke up late. When I went to the living room, I could smell the freshly brewed coffee, which I think my wife made. However, she was not there. It seems she went out shopping and brought back a baguette from Seijo Ishii, a supermarket near our home. She sliced it, topped it with cheese, and baked it for me. The sliced baguette with cheese had a nice cheese aroma, making it seem like it would go well with wine rather than coffee. As I savored the crispy baguette, my wife brought out an apricot and coconut croissant, which she bought from Seijo Ishii as well. It had a coconut-like aroma and taste, but it was a bit too sweet for my liking, so I had just one and gave up. For dessert, I had almond jelly with oolong tea, which was quite delicious. We discussed how it might be even better with a darker and richer flavor if it was made with pu-erh tea. It was a simple breakfast, but Seijo Ishii is a convenient supermarket near our home, so we often visit for various things. It was a delightful meal.

I woke up and went to the kitchen to make some coffee, but there was hardly any left. Since the earthquake, I have been careful to keep water stocked, so I settled for water from the fridge. It was good, but not the same as my morning coffee. I checked the time and it was only 6 am. I debated going to the convenience store for coffee, but I prefer the blend from Seijo Ishii. I heated up two onigiri from the convenience store and ate them sadly. I decided to take a short walk and buy coffee beans from Seijo Ishii. The store wasn't crowded, and I bought my usual blend. I also bought some bisque soup, which was surprisingly affordable. Back home, I had an unbalanced breakfast of onigiri and bisque soup. I mixed them together and it was surprisingly delicious. Seijo Ishii offers a variety of high-quality and stylish ingredients, making it easy to find delicious food.

After leaving the public bath in Ko-temmacho, I crossed the intersection at Ko-temmacho and Edo Street, heading towards my apartment building located at the entrance of a side street. Along Edo Street, there is a Seijo Ishii store, a supermarket that caters to the ladies in the neighborhood with a selection of higher-end products compared to the convenience stores scattered around. When I first started living in Ko-temmacho, the store was already there, resembling a larger convenience store with operating hours from 8 am to 11 pm. While the variety of products may be limited for a supermarket, it is convenient enough to find most items you need. After taking a bath and having a drink, I decided to stop by the wine section at the store. There were sales on Bordeaux vintage wine sets and award-winning wine sets, but since I was heading home tomorrow, I opted for Chateau Senelac 2008 for 1390 yen. It seemed like a decent Bordeaux wine for the price, and the vintage year piqued my interest. I also picked up a can of honey roasted peanuts for 299 yen and a dark chocolate pomegranate for 699 yen, both on sale. With these three items, I enjoyed a relaxing evening at home. The wine had aged well and was at its drinking peak, with a good balance of tannins and fruity notes, although it lacked depth. Considering the price, it was a satisfactory wine. While there are convenience stores scattered everywhere, this supermarket in Ko-temmacho is a convenient option for its unique selection of products. It was a delightful meal. Thank you.

On the way home from errands, I found a pasta sauce for the first time. I was torn between Porcini and Mascarpone tomato sauce, but ended up buying the Mascarpone one. It's so easy to make delicious pasta that goes well with it. I also got my favorite croissant.

He went to Seijo Ishii and bought mapo tofu seasoning and xiaolongbao, and prepared a Chinese dinner for me. The mapo tofu seasoning is easy to use and brings out the authentic spicy Sichuan flavor. This time, he made mapo eggplant tofu for me, making it extra spicy by adding island chili peppers. The xiaolongbao made from domestic pork was delicious, with juicy meat filling. The photo shows the xiaolongbao before heating. We warmed it up in the microwave and enjoyed it. Although the meat juice wasn't very noticeable, both the skin and filling were delicious.

I came shopping before staying at a business hotel. ~Items purchased~ ■ Etigo Beer Enchanted Ale with Moist Hops ■ DHC Session IPA ■ COEDO Toko Edo Mask ■ Minoh Beer Domestic Peach Weizen ■ Seijo Ishii Jasmine Tea ■ 6 types of cheese ■ Prosciutto Crudo Seijo Ishii is very convenient because they always have a variety of craft beers. There was also a limited edition Domestic Peach Weizen available. Everything was delicious.