When I was a child, I didn't really like eating castella because it made my mouth feel dry, but after trying this special Gosen castella, my feelings towards castella changed significantly. They increase the egg yolk content by 30% compared to regular castella, and use gentle, sweet Tokushima-produced wasanbon sugar, letting it mature overnight to create a moist and rich flavor. The Baumkuchen is made with a flavorful fermented butter, and each layer is carefully baked by skilled artisans. When you put it in your mouth, it melts softly and it's just irresistible (*^^*) Today, I'm definitely over my calorie limit, so tomorrow I'll have to make sure to work out properly ^^;

On this day, unexpectedly rebelled. Lightly disappointed, wandered around Seiseki, of course, had some drinks. If I'm going to my older sister's place anyway, it's gotta be a Happy Valentine's Day with reverse chocolate, right? So, I bought 3 slices of Castella Chocolate for 270 yen including tax at this shop. Now, time to eat at my sister's place! But first, let's take some pictures. And then, my sister, who is a fan of Seiseki, with her beautiful and stylish hair, smiling in the background. She even said it's okay to post it on Tabelog, while I was like, no way. We shared it with my sister and our close regular customers, and it was delicious. Not too sweet, but the chocolate and Castella mixed well together, very tasty. The size is just right for adults to have in one bite, and the fact that it's already cut into two pieces is nice. Overall, for this price, the taste was satisfying for both my sister and me. Thank you for the meal! P.S. I got permission from my favorite sister to post this, so I'll share it a bit shyly.

It is a small size that can be eaten in one bite. When it comes to Ginza Kimuraya, people think of castella, but I always end up buying dorayaki. The sweetness is just right and I like the moist texture of the dough. I prefer the traditional dough over the modern chewy ones. The small-sized dorayaki with coarse red bean paste is my favorite here. Simple is best. Please give it a try.

Civilization Hall has been famous since ancient times. My grandmother often bought me the Mimasaka Mountain snack. The classic castella is of course delicious, and I love the fluffy "Castella Roll", but this time I found a cute castella. It's called "Snack Castella". It comes in a cute package with the image of Kuma-chan from the famous commercial (you might know if you're older than me?). Inside are two easy-to-eat pieces of honey castella. My partner found this at the store and said, "Castella, nice." That's right, I've been waiting for this kind of castella! It was being sold in a set of two, so we bought it. Up until now, castella has always been big, so while I have received it as a gift, I rarely buy it for myself. But this one is perfect. Individually wrapped for peace of mind, and the packaging is solid (presentation) as expected from Civilization Hall. Let's enjoy the packaging first. The coloring reminiscent of eggs and castella grill marks. The illustration of Kuma-chan asking if you want castella. And at the top, there's also the "Kan Kan Dance". The side is not a secret code♪ Castella is number one, phone is number two, the 3 o'clock snack is from Civilization Hall. This black telephone is a nice touch. We also used to have a phone like this in the past. A snack with the richness of eggs and honey... that's right. The bear's back view whispers, "Two pieces will give you energy," while the opposite side with a winking bear says, "How about some castella when you're hungry?" And there's even a little ageless inside, and even though it's small, it's wrapped securely. When you carefully remove the inner wrapping, the castella appears. You can neatly take one piece at a time. It's moist, and the texture and taste are just as good as the larger ones. I just found out that they use orange honey for the honey castella, it's a nice touch. The yellow color of the castella really gives you energy just by looking at it. It's easy to eat, and the perfect size impressed me. With this, you can buy it anytime and take it with you when you go out. I think it's perfect for children's snacks too. If my grandmother were alive, she would definitely be delighted. Thank you, Civilization Hall, for this wonderful product. And thanks to my partner for spotting it. Thank you for the meal.

My father-in-law was hospitalized, and my uncle came to visit from Tokyo. I received these gifts at that time! (^_^) On the way back, my two daughters also received a lot of pocket money. My father-in-law is not in serious condition, so I am relieved. I searched for a place with T-points, and found out that there are various locations of Bunmeido all over the country, which I didn't know before. While looking for the store, I found out about Bunmeido Nagoya Factory Store and decided to visit. It's like a blessing in disguise... So I decided to share this place first. The castella cake is moist and quite delicious. It's not something you can only buy here since there are various locations nationwide, but for the return gift, I recommend Bunmeido Honten. Traditional Japanese sweets are unbeatable!

Recently, I tried comparing dorayaki from some famous dorayaki shops like "Ueno Usagiya," "Suzumeya," and "Kusuduki," thinking I would be completely satisfied, but I realized that even the dorayaki from these "famous" places didn't quite match my taste... What exactly is my ideal dorayaki? After some thought, I came up with the following criteria: 1) A bit large for a satisfying bite 2) Plenty of sweet bean paste - this is important! (laughs) 3) The skin should not be too thick (balanced with the bean paste) 4) Sweet, but not overly sweet But what is the basis for this "ideal dorayaki"? The dorayaki I used to eat a lot in the past was the "Mikasayama" from Bunmeido Tokyo. My dorayaki image is probably based on that... I wonder if I actually prefer Mikasayama over dorayaki from famous shops...? However, I haven't eaten it in years, so I don't remember the taste well. For this reason, I decided to buy dorayaki from Bunmeido for verification. By the way, did you know that there are 7 companies with the name "Bunmeido"? I only found out when I researched it this time... To put it simply, the first one was founded in Nagasaki in 1900, then expanded to Tokyo. From there, it split into 7 companies. I purchased the dorayaki from what I believe is the most common store in the Tokyo area, "Bunmeido Tokyo." Bunmeido has the same product name even in different companies, which makes it confusing... Anyway, after the long introduction, I finally tried the Mikasayama. ★ Mikasayama 162 yen Shelf life is 8 days. Looking at the ingredients, the skin contains honey, corn syrup, sake, soy sauce, etc. The bean paste contains corn syrup and agar. It feels lighter than I imagined when I hold it. I thought it would be heavier. The amount of bean paste is relatively "normal." I thought there would be more. The skin is quite sweet, but the texture is light. The bean paste is slightly less moist and sweet. It might be due to the corn syrup and agar. The bean paste uses "Hokkaido Dainagon azuki." Both the skin and bean paste are sweet, so overall it's a bit on the sweet side. However, as expected from a long-established standard, the taste balance is well maintained. The bean paste is sweet but slightly less, balanced by the sweetness of the skin. However, it wasn't quite my "ideal" as I imagined. The bean paste was less than I thought, and it wasn't as heavy (laughs). So, where does my image of "ideal dorayaki" come from? Was it just a phantom created in my mind? (laughs) "Mikasayama" is deliciously made as a standard, so I would be happy to have it, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to buy it... ★ Golden Mikasayama 216 yen Shelf life is 4 days. The expiration date is half of Mikasayama. This dorayaki feels a bit heavier when held. As the name suggests, the skin is quite yellow. Maybe because of the high egg content. Also, using wasanbon sugar in the skin gives it a refined sweetness. The skin is fluffy and soft. It's quite similar to the skin from "Suzumeya." I really like this skin.

Seiseki Sakuragaoka's Bunmeido is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located inside Keio Department Store. I received a set of assorted Japanese sweets from there, so here is my review: - Strawberry Dorayaki: The filling of this dorayaki is strawberry bean paste. The strawberry bean paste is surprisingly tangy and refreshing. You can also taste the authentic sweetness of the strawberries in the background. Overall, it's quite a delicious filling. The dorayaki pancake itself pairs well with the bean paste. - Castella Roll: As expected from Bunmeido, their castella is moist and has a rich flavor. It's a stable and delicious castella.

Mt. Mikasa is famous for its dorayaki. The nostalgic shop with a commercial for the Kangkang dance. I often receive rather than purchase from this shop. In the past, I used to receive honey castella often. I noticed that the taste of castella varies greatly depending on the shop. In addition to Castella rolls and Mt. Mikasa, there is also a western-style dorayaki called Sandra. The skin is quite yellow. Perhaps it was named western-style dorayaki because it contains a lot of egg ingredients. It has a long shelf life. Castella rolls are made by cutting Castella received in childhood into bite-sized pieces. There are matcha-flavored and plain yellow varieties.