I was taken to a sweet potato specialty store by my friend who loves sweet potatoes, and I was amazed to see how much the genre of sweet potatoes has evolved. The store is small and specializes in takeout sweet potatoes, offering two types: moist red honey sweet potatoes and fluffy red Azuma sweet potatoes, both made with Ibaraki-grown sweet potatoes. They also have a cold sweet potato dish called "cold sweet potato." I decided to try the sweet potato soft serve ice cream for 500 yen because I was craving a cold dessert. It wasn't as big as I expected, but it was very rich and creamy with a block of honey sweet potato on top. I noticed that it was less sweet compared to when I had it at another sweet potato specialty store before. Maybe it's because I had it in winter before? Overall, I recommend this place for anyone who wants to enjoy sweet potatoes, even in the summer.

Today, I had lunch at a restaurant my wife requested, so I decided to get some snacks from a new place. I've been curious about "Mitsuya" for a while now. This place has been getting a lot of media attention recently, especially for their baked sweet potatoes. When I entered the shop, I saw on the blackboard that it was 200 yen for 100g, which is about double the usual price for branded sweet potatoes (around 100 yen per 100g). I thought it was expensive, but then I found out that the maximum price for one potato is 600 yen? If you want a moist type, you can choose one from the Ibaraki red honey sweet potatoes in the case. When I weighed it, it was 383g for 766 yen. They explained that if it exceeds 600 yen per potato, they will adjust it to 600 yen. So, the price dropped to around 156 yen per 100g. Isn't this system amazing?! They make you think it's expensive at first, but then suddenly lower the price. It's like whoever picks the bigger one wins? It's a bit confusing, but that's how it works. I learned something new!

I felt that this restaurant is popular as many familiar faces from Fukuoka TV often visit. We couldn't dine in, so we had to take out and enjoy our meal on the chairs outside the shop. The sweet potato sauce was very rich and luxurious in taste. The ice was incredibly fluffy! Definitely worth a try.

Fukuoka: A shop in Daimyo, Chuo Ward. I love sweet potatoes and soft serve ice cream. So I tried this combination and it was amazing! It was so sweet! I was surprised! I think one bite is enough for me. The roasted sweet potato I had last winter was also incredibly delicious! I recommend it to everyone! [Budget] Up to 500 yen [Ordered Menu] - Roasted Sweet Potato Soft Serve Ice Cream: 500 yen

It was a hot and humid day, and I was craving something cold. I got a baked sweet potato soft serve ice cream for takeout, and it was delicious! The soft serve was rich and had a strong sweet potato flavor. The honey sweet potato topping was sticky and perfect for sweet potato lovers like me. There was also a sweet and savory sauce drizzled inside, similar to mitarashi sauce, which added a nice touch. It was all so rich that I needed a drink to wash it down. As a sweet potato lover, I was completely satisfied!

I visited this place because there was always a long line in the summer. They are popular for their honey-filled sweet potato soft serve ice cream. I bought the sweet potato soft serve for 500 yen, which was quite reasonable. The ice cream was topped with plenty of sweet potato, and it had a generous amount of caramel sauce inside. The ice cream had a strong sweet potato flavor, which was delicious. However, personally, I found the caramel sauce a bit too overwhelming. I think it would have been better without the caramel sauce. Overall, I think people who enjoy very sweet desserts would love it. Their main product, the sweet potato, was also delicious.

A shop in Daimyo, Chuo Ward. 100g/180 yen, if it weighs over 500 yen per piece, it's a service for 500 yen! The skin surface is covered with sweet honey, and when you split it in half, it looks sweet with a fox-like color. The sweetness matches its appearance, and it's very satisfying! It's a nostalgic winter tradition to gather dried leaves, light a fire, wrap sweet potatoes in aluminum foil, and bake them. [Business Hours] 10:00-19:00 [Budget] Up to 500 yen [Ordered Menu] ・Red Honey Sweet Potato (Beniharuka): 500 yen

Near Akasaka subway station, there is a sweet potato shop in the summer and a shaved ice shop. I was walking towards Akasaka station after finishing work early, debating whether to stop by the shop on the way back or just go straight home. As I was pondering, I passed by a small boy and his father walking towards me, eating something while walking. I could smell the fragrant aroma and see the taiyaki, so I immediately recognized it as "Hiiragi's taiyaki." A little later, a young woman with a small girl was also eating taiyaki. "They must be from the same family. The kids will definitely become taiyaki lovers," I thought. I decided to go to the shop and continued straight past Akasaka station. I ended up at a sweet potato shop called "Mitsu-ya" next to "Hakata Hiiragi" that I had visited recently. The shop was on the first floor of a small building. Inside the shop, they had two types of sweet potatoes: roasted sweet potatoes and chilled roasted sweet potatoes. When I asked which one was better, they replied, "It's up to your preference." Well, of course. If I said, "This one," half of the products wouldn't sell. (laughs) I ended up buying a moist red honey sweet potato and a fluffy red Azuma sweet potato. The sizes varied depending on the sweet potato, so you could choose your favorite one. The price was based on weight, 1 gram for 1 yen? According to reviews and Instagram, the calculation was 180 yen for 100 grams, so one sweet potato ranged from 400 yen to a maximum of 500 yen. I got a little extra, so it came to exactly 1,000 yen for two sweet potatoes. When I cut them at home, the cross-sections were indeed different. The red honey sweet potato (also known as Beniharuka) had a moist and sticky sweetness that was delicious. It is a relatively new variety introduced in 2010, with a characteristic appearance of a Satsumaimo and high sugar content. The red Azuma sweet potato, popular in the Kanto region, mainly in Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures, had a fluffy texture and was likely the one people think of when they imagine roasted sweet potatoes. It is recommended to store it for about two months, as the starch converts to sugar, enhancing the sweetness and taste. The best season to eat them is from December to February. When comparing the two, you can clearly see the taste differences and lineages of roasted sweet potatoes. For those who haven't eaten roasted sweet potatoes much, I recommend the moist red honey sweet potato (Beniharuka). It's interesting that there is a taiyaki shop next door, along with traditional Japanese confectionery stores. Whether taiyaki and roasted sweet potatoes compete or complement each other is a subtle question. Some people, like me, who are curious about the other shop after buying one, might end up buying from both. So maybe it's a coexistence and mutual prosperity. The upcoming cold season is the season for roasted sweet potatoes. Please give it a try.

I visited a small shop on the first floor of a building while walking from Tenjin towards Akasaka. They were selling two types of sweet potatoes (I believe it was Beni Azuma and Beni Tenshi). They seem to use special sweet potatoes and bake them at low temperatures for a long time. They were selling them by weight, and I think it was 180 yen for 100g. Since it was my first time, I bought the smallest one. The baked sweet potato was sweet and had a sticky texture. I thought it must be tough to run a business just selling baked sweet potatoes. They also sell baked sweet potato soft serve ice cream, and it seems like their specialty is the baked sweet potato milk shaved ice in the summer.

While strolling around near Akasaka Station in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, I came across a sign that said "baked sweet potatoes"! The sign also mentioned soft serve ice cream, milkshakes, and shaved ice. Among them, the "baked sweet potato soft serve ice cream" caught my attention, so I decided to go inside. The shop was filled with delicious looking sweet potatoes lined up. I almost blurted out "One baked sweet potato, please" due to the tempting power of the sweet potatoes. I managed to hold back... On this day, they were selling the moist "Red Angel (from Ibaraki Prefecture)". They had both warm and cold baked sweet potatoes available! The baked sweet potato soft serve ice cream that I was interested in cost 550 yen. When I placed my order, the owner made it for me and handed it over. It was quite generous in portion, which made me happy! The shop is primarily for takeout, but there are a few small tables inside where you can enjoy your treats. The baked sweet potato soft serve ice cream had cocoa powder sprinkled on top, and chunky sweet potato pieces mixed in. The soft serve ice cream had a good balance of the sweet potato flavor and wasn't overly sweet, which was delicious! The chunky sweet potato pieces were sweet and moist. I was worried about finishing the generous portion of soft serve ice cream, but I enjoyed it until the last bite! I'm curious about the baked sweet potatoes and milkshakes too...♪♪

This is a shop near Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway. I was very curious when I saw a sign outside the shop that said "baked sweet potatoes". When I went inside the shop, they had baked sweet potatoes, chilled baked sweet potatoes, and baked sweet potato soft serve ice cream. I was undecided on what to order. After some thought, since it was still a bit warm, I decided to try the chilled baked sweet potato. It was sold by weight in a refrigerator next to the register, so I chose a smaller portion. The shop is not very big, but there are two seats for eating in. I considered eating while walking, but it was raining slightly so I ate inside. I peeled the skin and started eating from the end. The tip had a lot of fibers and was a bit tough, but as I continued eating, it became moist. It had a honey-like taste that was delicious, which I now understand the meaning of the shop's name. It was rich but elegant in flavor. They bake it at low temperature for a long time. I think the richness of the sweet potato's natural flavor combined with the slow baking process really brought out the deliciousness.

While strolling around Akasaka in Fukuoka, I happened to come across this shop. When I think of Kyushu, I think of sweet potatoes. Sweet potato shochu is a specialty. So, I decided to stop by this shop. When I asked the staff, it turns out the sweet potatoes are not from Kyushu but from Ibaraki Prefecture. I debated whether to try the baked sweet potato, but ended up ordering the sweet potato soft serve ice cream from Mitsu-ya. It had a strong sweet potato flavor and was not overly sweet, so I was able to finish it. I'm not a big fan of very sweet things, but this was just right for a little dessert after a meal.

It's like a sweet potato. Located along Meiji Street in Daimyo, there are two Japanese sweets shops in the office area, and one of them is called "Mitsuya". It's a rare specialty shop for baked sweet potatoes. I usually just pass by, but they had a limited quantity of chilled baked sweet potatoes? Hmm...well, if there are cold fried chicken as a dessert, then chilling sweet potatoes isn't too surprising. So, I picked one from the fridge for 420 yen. I peeled off the skin and tasted it...just as I imagined, it was like a sweet potato. It's a rich dessert on its own. Overall, it was satisfying. ●Shop Information: Mitsuya Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Daimyo 2-4-38 Opening hours: 10:00-19:00

I have received this as a souvenir from Fukuoka business trips several times. Among all the sweet potatoes I have eaten, this is the sweetest and most delicious one that I love. Since I can't eat it freshly baked, I always eat it as a chilled sweet potato. The honey is thick and it's the best.

Fukuoka City is a sweet potato shop located right near Akasaka Station. They offer two types of sweet potatoes, both with a very strong sweetness. Some people may not like it because of the sweetness. I tried both types and enjoyed the different sweetness and texture of each. Next door, there is a shop selling rice cakes, which would be a great combination if you could bring them in, but I guess that's not allowed. Thank you for the meal!

I tried both the moist type and the fluffy type of baked sweet potatoes. I could feel the difference between the two while enjoying them. Personally, I preferred the moist type. They were delicious even when chilled in the refrigerator. I would like to buy them again.

Red Angel's baked sweet potatoes are definitely more delicious than Anno potatoes. My family is a big fan!‼️

My son is in the midst of being a picky eater, so I wanted to feed him something delicious and decided to stop by this sweet potato shop. The price of 160 yen for 100 grams seemed a bit high, but the owner seemed to love sweet potatoes a lot, so I bought two. One was called "Beni Azuma" and the other one I forgot the name, sorry. The difference was between a sweet potato with a fluffy texture and one with a sticky sweetness. I wanted to try both, so I bought two. Even though they were on the smaller side, it cost a little over 600 yen. 160 yen for 100 grams is quite something. But the sweet potatoes were really delicious. Even when they cooled down, they were still tasty the next day, making the ones I made at home seem pitiful in comparison. I will definitely go back again.