I hadn't been here since it closed down locally, but it's still so cheap. I ended up buying so much because I kept finding things that caught my eye! Huh, none of it has anything to do with tofu (laughs). Beef tendon stew for 260 yen, tripe stew for 260 yen, sliced pork chashu offcuts for 1079 yen, candied chestnuts for 539 yen, mochi for 260 yen, banana chips for 150 yen, Hokkaido black beans for 260 yen, pickled daikon radish for 216 yen, and miso dengaku for 108 yen.

Nidaimae Shigekura is located right at the entrance of Jizo Street in Sugamo! They offer a variety of products made from tofu, including diet-related items, which is great for reducing the guilt of snacking on potato chips. They also have a morning market with special prices until 12 PM. Some popular items include diet chips made from tofu and soy milk, healthy somen noodles, and tofu tiramisu. The naming sense of products like "Body on the Edge Chips" is amusing and the taste of the products is light and delicious. The healthy somen noodles have 8 times more dietary fiber and 30% less carbohydrates, making them a great choice. They only accept cash payments. Check out their blog for more information.

In June, I visited the Sugamo Jizo-dori Shotengai as usual. I have been using it many times, but I have never reviewed it, the shop that I use regularly. It is the third generation Shigekura Sugamo Togenuki Jizo-dori Store in the Sugamo area. [As for IR information], the operating company is Shinzakiya Co., Ltd. According to the financial statements for the fiscal year ending in September 2020, sales were 2,881 million yen (down 8.1%), and net income for the period was down 51.8%. The store consists of directly operated and franchise stores, with 103 stores (down 4 stores), and the company struggled in the fiscal year 2020. The company is considering its business direction, but personally, I hope they will do their best as I really like this tofu shop. By the way, the Sugamo store is a "directly operated store," and the exterior has been renovated this year to a chic look. [Product lineup] The company is focusing on the "Shigekura Only One" products, but personally, I have the impression that there are "quite delicious products." I really hope they will do their best. [Favorite items] There are too many to list (laughs). But if I had to choose, the lineup would be... ★ Miso-pickled tofu There is a photo of it, and it's delicious whether eaten raw or stir-fried. The photo shows turnips marinated in olive oil to make a pickled dish, and the turnip leaves are stir-fried with the miso-pickled tofu. (Turnip leaves are also nutritious) I also sliced the miso-pickled tofu raw. It's a hit (^^)/ ★ Salted tofu In my opinion, this is for "snack needs." It's delicious when sliced and paired with alcohol. Like the miso-pickled tofu mentioned earlier, the sticky texture and unique taste here are great. ★ Cold tofu This includes "cotton / silk / premium tofu," but the premium tofu is rich and tasty. Enjoy it simply with soy sauce + ginger + bonito flakes, or just with rock salt. ★ Soy milk series "Rich soy milk" There are "rich soy milk" and "moisturizing soy milk," but I buy both and overwhelmingly prefer "rich soy milk" (laughs). It is versatile for cooking and drinking and has a good taste. Rich soy milk is perfect for "hot pot" and "soup," and it tends to become somewhat like tofu, which is also good (^^)/ ★ Fresh okara There is no photo, but this is also available. I use it for stir-fries and other dishes. It provides a sense of fullness and dietary fiber. (It is a healthy ingredient) ★ Sushi (inari sushi, thick rolls) I buy these occasionally, and they have a good product quality. ★ And more... processed products... sweets... etc. They are working hard on various items, so I will check them out later. [Closing] I find this shop very useful for everyday use, with "salted tofu" and "miso-pickled tofu" as the main items. When I bring them as souvenirs, I receive comments like, "Oh, I didn't know they had this," and "It's more delicious than I expected." So, to Shinzakiya Co., Ltd., I hope they will do their best, and I am supporting them through my consumption. Thank you for the meal (^o^)丿

I walked back on Jizo Street and decided to stop by a tofu shop since I love tofu. The tiramisu looked delicious, and it was made with soy milk instead of tofu. It was rich and irresistible. The yam was just like yam, not too sticky, and had a great flavor. It tasted delicious with high-quality noodle broth. Thank you for the meal!

Masakura-san, I walked around a bit but since I came by car, I decided to buy some things on the way back. I bought the dried sweet potatoes for 216 yen because it was a great deal, right? Also, I got the freshly made thick rolled omelet with soy milk today! They said it sells out on the same day and I've never seen it before! I got it! Two pieces for 540 yen, such a great deal! One is made with soybean crumbles and the other is a soy milk omelet. They were delicious! I wonder if I'll ever be able to buy them again? I've never seen them before. I would like to buy them again if they are available next time. I also bought the kuzu jelly and sweet beans, right? They are 138 yen each, but if you buy 3, it will be 380 yen! A little discount, so I bought 3. Now I have some post-workout carb intake food! By the way, today's post-workout carb was the soybean crumble omelet! Building muscles, lol.

I thought it was a tofu specialty store, but they have a variety of items besides tofu. And most importantly, it's very cheap. They even have bento boxes for only 280 yen! Of course, I also buy soy milk here. The individually packaged crispy garlic plum vinegar is perfect for snacking on one piece a day.

I visited a shop in Harajuku run by an old lady, and I was drawn in by the sign advertising Kashiwa Mochi. I love Kashiwa Mochi, so I decided to try it for the first time. The shop had a great selection of tofu, soy products, and other items. I was surprised to find out that the Kashiwa Mochi contained soy milk and okara. The anko filling was smoother than usual, which I enjoyed. Personally, I prefer more anko filling in my Kashiwa Mochi. I am also interested in trying their tofu donuts, soy milk dorayaki, and other main products like tofu and soy milk.

I bought tofu tiramisu and soy milk gluten sweets. Both were delicious.

Sweet Sake ◎ This is a big hit. Sweet sake that brings out the natural taste of koji with almost no sugar added. It's a great deal with three bottles for 130 yen. Matcha Soy Milk Pudding ◎ It has a hint of matcha bitterness and is just delicious. Salted tofu, also known as Mozzarella tofu ◎ Eating all at once might be a bit overwhelming, but it seems great for salads. Soy milk rice cake ◎ It's divided in half for easy eating and just delicious. Soy milk Isobe-yaki ◎ It's chewy and tasty. It's a great deal at around 50 yen per piece.

This day, I had a chiropractic treatment in Sugamo in the morning. Since I didn't have any plans after that, I decided to take a stroll around the shopping street. Before moving into my current house, I had been curious about this place so I decided to check it out. I arrived a little before 12 o'clock, and until 12 o'clock, refrigerated items were 5% off. The sesame miso dish didn't have much sesame flavor. The sesame mackerel was different from what I'm used to in Kyushu, but it was delicious. The edamame pickles were just like eating edamame! They were also delicious. This is a shop I'd like to visit occasionally.

Tamago futomaki ¥314 A futomaki rolled with tofu egg omelette wrapped in multigrain rice! The tofu egg omelette has a refreshing taste and is delicious. It's a guilt-free futomaki (o^^o) It's quite filling (^^) The size and price make it a great deal. It's even more affordable during the time sale. Now I feel like having some kitsune futomaki too (^｡^)

Today, I found a shop from the same group and was drawn to the name "Deluxe Tofu" so I entered and purchased it. The deluxe tofu is wrapped in paper, so I gently peel it off. The tofu has a sweetness to it, and it was delicious as a substitute for rice. If this shop was near my home, I would visit about three times a week. It's such delicious tofu.

After visiting the Throwing Needle Jizo in Sugamo, I stopped by this store where they were selling inari sushi and futomaki at the front of the shop. The price was surprisingly cheap at 160 yen excluding tax. They say "cheap is not always good," but in this case, it was surprisingly delicious. I regret not buying the futomaki as well. I found out that this store is run by a tofu shop, so it's no wonder the fried tofu was delicious. The inari sushi wrapped in perfectly seasoned fried tofu had the taste of a grandma from the countryside. Update: I forgot to take a photo of the inari sushi as I ate it as soon as I got home. I will definitely go back to buy more.

Since I was in Sugamo shopping street, I wanted to buy various things before heading home. I was drawn to the enticing sign that said "tofu" and decided to step inside the shop. I ended up choosing a pack of two round containers of tofu and some fried tofu (seasoned and packaged in a dashi broth). When I tried them at home, the tofu was soft and sweet, almost like pudding or Bavarian cream. The taste of soybeans was also quite prominent. The fried tofu had a crispy outer layer and a soft, creamy inside, providing a nice texture. Both were delicious and versatile for various dishes. I will definitely be buying them again.

The intensely flavored Carbonara at "HASEGAWA," a Carbonara specialty store, might go well with this soy milk Tiramisu. Overall, both dishes are a bit heavy.