At the northernmost tip of Kyoto, in the town of Miyazu in Kyoto Tango City, the traditional inn and restaurant "Sumidaira Ryokan" has been serving a special delicacy called "Sumidaira Special Rich Egg Bread" since the first year of the Meiji era (1868). When they first opened a shop in Edo, it was a popular item that was hard to get without waiting in line, but now you can purchase it without waiting by making a mobile reservation. I reserved the 10th slot after learning about this, and bought the special egg bread along with my favorite pudding. - Sumidaira Special Rich Egg Bread: 540 yen including tax Made mainly from eggs! Unfortunately, there is no seating area, so I followed the cooking instructions and heated it in the microwave at home. Made with carefully selected eggs and other premium ingredients, it was incredibly fluffy and creamy. It's amazing how it stays fluffy and creamy without losing its shape. As the recipe suggests, frying it in butter in a pan would probably make delicious French toast. - Honsoe Pudding: 540 yen including tax A miraculous combination of pudding and sweet red bean paste, which are personal favorites of mine. Why didn't these two meet before? Well, maybe I just didn't know about it. It was incredibly delicious! Made with sugar-free red beans from Tokachi, Hokkaido, and fermented red beans from the long-established Kyoto brewery "Eiyo Shuzo," the pudding has a layer of rich egg cream on top. It's not too sweet and can be enjoyed in one go. The total cost for this pudding and egg bread set, called the "Motosue Assortment," was only 1000 yen including tax, which also covers packaging, paper bag, and ice pack for carrying. Payment is made through card when making a mobile reservation, so you just need to pick it up at the designated time without waiting in line. There is a limited quantity available for each time slot, but reservations can be made from 7 am on weekdays, so you should be able to get your hands on them. This was my first purchase and tasting of the pudding. Since it was a trial, I shared the top part with a close relative. The red beans at the bottom were all for me. Even so, she praised it highly! Next time, I'll order a set of three of this red bean pudding through mobile order (of course, two of them will be for me). Located in Azabu-Juban, a neighborhood I used to cover when I worked in the area. There are many long-established shops in the area, but this shop, with a history of 150 years, opened its first Tokyo branch. The products they offer are a mix of tradition and innovation, and I highly recommend them. Note: The location is on Patio Street, off exit 4 of Azabu-Juban Station on the subway. Turn left at the square and continue on Amaishido Street; the shop will be on the left. Analogous to my Showa-era self, I initially didn't quite understand how to make a mobile order and ended up calling instead. The staff's response at that time, as well as the feeling when receiving the products, left a very positive impression on me.

I saw "tamago pan" on TV and decided to buy some freshly baked ones. I arrived at 2:00, the time they finish baking, and waited in line after picking up my reservation. I received a hot towel and enjoyed the tamago pan at a nearby park. The warm tamago pan was like a mix of bread, steamed bun, and castella - rich, fluffy, and decadent. It's delicious even when it cools down, but they recommend reheating it at home to experience the freshly baked goodness again.

Azabu-Juban is now a very popular area, but back in the late Showa era, it was just a traditional downtown shopping district where you wouldn't go unless you lived in Azabu. Before places like Azabu-Juban Station (opened in 2000) and Roppongi Hills (construction started in 2000, opened in 2003) existed, no one really knew about it. During the Bubble era in 1984, Mahalaja, a popular disco from Osaka, opened near Toriizaka, and that's when people started to take notice. With the influx of foreign financial institutions in Roppongi Hills, I learned about the area from their customers. There are delicious tonkatsu restaurants like Naniwa-ya, bathhouses, and ramen shops that you wouldn't come across unless you lived there. Walking around the area, you can find a mix of old-fashioned shops and new ones, and the hilly streets are quite charming. Recently, I stumbled upon a sign in front of a shop that just finished baking fresh, rich egg bread. Established in the first year of the Meiji era, in Kyoto's Tango area, it has a texture like a souffle - smooth yet slightly grainy, distinct from pudding. The rich egg flavor is delightful. If you let it sit in the fridge overnight and then microwave it for 20 seconds, it's even better. There's also a specialty fermented red bean paste pudding available for a limited time, with versions featuring chestnut cream and Mont Blanc. The Mont Blanc version is a treat with layers of whipped cream, custard cream, and a rich fermented red bean paste made with rice koji. The bottle is cute, and I want to collect them, but they're only available for a limited time. Highly recommended, though.

The tamago pan has a gentle flavor and is quite moist. It has a nostalgic taste that feels familiar. While it's not addictive, I might crave it occasionally. One piece is large and satisfying. It can last for 3 days, so it's okay to buy in bulk.

On a regular day, I made a reservation for 4 rich egg breads at 11:00. I arrived at the shop around 11:10 and saw a sign saying they were freshly baked. I went inside, gave my order number, and received the items. It seemed like it was okay to not have a reservation. I also tried a sample of the freshly baked bread after receiving my order. It was fluffy, crispy, and melted in my mouth. Even without teeth, I could eat it. I was looking forward to enjoying it at home! I returned home 4 hours later and had a taste. It was already soft, but I microwaved it at 500w for 20 seconds to make it freshly baked again. Ah, I still don't need teeth. The egg flavor spread throughout my mouth and the aroma reached my nose. Is this zero calories? I feel like I could eat as many as I want. It was incredibly delicious! Thank you for the meal.

It was very quiet during the daytime, so I could take my time choosing. However, the staff were not very friendly. I wanted to ask about the shelf life and make a decision, but I couldn't ask much. Next time, I will do some research! It feels like eating high-end sweet bread!

I visited the Asa-ju Noryo Festival and purchased some items from the shops before the event started. I bought the following items: - Rich Tamago Pan: It had the texture of a sponge cake but tasted like a mix of tamagoyaki, kinpaku egg, and steamed cake. The egg flavor was strong and delicious. It was recommended to eat it cold from the fridge, but it can also be enjoyed warm in the microwave for a different texture. - Hasakeru-san Dottamago Pan: This was a tamago pan with anko filling. "Hasakeru" means to sandwich in Tango dialect. It had a refined taste and was very delicious. Initially, I thought these would be just okay snacks, but they turned out to be so tasty that I would definitely buy them again if I am in the area. I am also curious about their castella cake! Thank you for the delicious treats!

I have been curious about this bakery that I saw on TV. Even on Sundays, there was no line and I was able to buy egg bread easily. They put even one piece in a box, which would make a great souvenir. I warmed it up a little at home and the bread was fluffy with a nice eggy flavor, very delicious. I will definitely come back to buy more!

I made a reservation the day before and the staff at the restaurant were very polite. The dessert was quite sweet, so it was just right to eat it with tea. It was enjoyed more like a sweet treat than bread. I gave some as a souvenir and it was well received.

I went to Asakusa Juuban and tried a bakery that was popular for celebrity gifts at Nino-san before. Luckily, they had just baked some, so I was able to buy it right away. The taste was like Rikuro Ojisan's cheesecake, fluffy and full of eggs, very delicious. However, I don't think I would go back for more.

In the morning, I saw on TV that this place is often used for gifts, and coincidentally I was planning to go to Azabu-Juban that day so I decided to buy it. It's definitely not your typical bread. It's all about eggs. It's fluffy and moist inside, like a regular egg steamed bun but with double the egg flavor. Taste-wise, it lives up to expectations, with a strong egg flavor. Some past reviews mentioned that it comes with black honey, but it wasn't included this time. Maybe it's an optional extra... I think it's worth trying once. I'm not sure if I would buy it again, but I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it before. I think there was also a store in Kansai's Kurakuen.

Located just a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Jujo Station (Toei Oedo Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line), this famous shop offers the "Tamago Pan" for 620 yen. The shop has a rating of 3.47 on Tabelog as of March 2023. The "Tamago Pan" was created as a specialty product of the Tanba cuisine ryokan "Sumihira Ryokan". I visited the shop on a weekday just after opening, and there was no line so I could purchase it quickly. The popular "Tamago Pan" is baked at specific times: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, and 17:00 (details are available on the shop's website). This time, I purchased the "Hasakeru Pan" for 390 yen. Despite being called a "pan", it has a texture similar to datemaki (sweet rolled omelette). It is soaked in plenty of black syrup and uses fermented red beans fermented with sugar-free rice koji. It feels a bit strange to eat it as bread, but it was originally served as a tea snack at ryokans. It would probably be comforting to have it with delicious green tea upon arriving at the ryokan. The price of 390 yen may be slightly high for commoners like me.

I heard that there was a pop-up shop at Sugamo Station until June 30th, so I bought some souvenirs in front of the school! The red bean paste used in the pastries doesn't contain sugar, so it has a sophisticated and light taste that pairs well with the sweetness of the egg bread. I bought two egg breads, and for the one I had at home, I refrigerated half of it overnight, while I microwaved the other one for 20 seconds for a fresh and fluffy texture. Unlike castella cake, the egg bread has a unique chewy texture and a light, disappearing sensation on the tongue. Even when chilled, each bite brought a new texture, making it a very satisfying souvenir. I can't stop thinking about the pudding, but it seems like it wasn't as impressive as I had expected, despite the hype from Borujuku-san and the long line at the opening.

I tried the rich egg bread. I imagined that it would have a strong egg smell, and it did. The smell of eggs was strong. Is this really bread? It could be considered a sweet bread. The bread itself is a mystery. I only ate 1/8 of it and gave the rest to someone as a souvenir.

I tried a "hasekeru" bread at a specialty egg bakery in Asakusa. Despite being called bread, it tasted more like a traditional Japanese sweet. The fluffy texture and the right amount of red bean paste were well balanced. While it wasn't addictive, the packaging was lovely and would make a nice gift. However, considering the price, I don't think I would buy it for myself multiple times.

This is a gift I received. It was from a completely unknown shop, so I was excited to try this rich egg bread. It seems they use eggs from chickens raised on non-genetically modified feed. The packaging itself is wonderful. This bread that emerged from such a lovely box! It looks more like a dessert than bread. And the actual taste is indeed like a dessert. I ate it with a fork, and it had a texture like a souffle or a rolled cake, with a fluffy, bouncy, light dough. It melts in your mouth without needing to chew much. But if you think of it as bread and eat it, the texture and taste might be a bit different. They also have pudding and castella, so I would like to visit the shop directly next time. Thank you for the wonderful souvenir!

I suddenly passed by Azabu-Juban. It's been a while since I visited this shop, so I bought a snack! I tried the "Haseru Pan". Surprisingly, it's easy to eat in one go. After eating it, I felt really full. It's voluminous yet elegant. It makes you want to pair it with milk or coffee like a cake. It has a Kanda-like presence.

While searching for a good souvenir near Azabu-Juban, I happened to come across this shop! The rich egg bread caught my eye, so I immediately visited. It's located just a 3-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station, and the shop is very clean, stylish, and trendy. Inside the shop, the beautiful golden brown rich egg breads were lined up in the showcase. I couldn't wait and hurried back home to try it out. The texture was fluffy and crispy! You can directly taste the rich flavor of the egg. The balance between the egg and sweetness was very good, and when you drizzle the black syrup provided, the flavor gets even better. It's not maple syrup or honey, but this black syrup that really enhances the richness of the egg. The size was just right, and each one was individually wrapped, making it a perfect gift. The staff at the shop were also kind and it was a lovely experience. I will definitely visit again to try it when it's freshly baked. It was exquisite! Thank you very much. Bon appétit.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Mabashi-Jūban Station is "Tamago Senmon Honsoe Tokyo Honke". This popular sweets shop is known for its fluffy and creamy "Rich Egg Bread". The shop originated from the renowned inn and restaurant "Sumihira Ryokan" in Kyōtanba City, famous for its Matsuba crabs along the northern coast of the Sea of Japan. Established in the first year of the Meiji era, the shop sells confectionery items that were originally made for celebrations and special occasions. The eggs used in the "Rich Egg Bread" are sourced from chickens raised on non-genetically modified feed, with no additives included. I purchased the highly recommended "Rich Egg Bread" and tried it out. The bread had a soufflé-like texture, light and fluffy, with a rich egg flavor that melted in the mouth. Each piece was carefully packed in a box, making it a perfect gift. Thank you for the delicious treat.

I purchased the famous Tamago Pan and Honsoe Pudding. The egg flavor is rich and recommended for egg lovers. The famous Tamago Pan can be enjoyed warm, cold, or fried in a pan with butter. The pudding is a three-layered dessert with rich egg custard and special egg cream, made with great care. They also provide a service where you can add bookmarks, business cards, etc. for gifting, which will surely be appreciated.

I was moved by the promotion on Instagram at the Ginza Mitsukoshi pop-up and ended up purchasing it. It tasted like a mix of nostalgic steamed egg bread and castella cake, but even more chewy. It was simple and light, which I really liked.