I went on a trip to Osaka. I visited Dotonbori and Ebisu Bridge. I tried the delicious Mitarashi Pie! I bought it to go and ate it at the hotel at night. It was crispy and tasty. The chewy texture of the Mitarashi dumpling inside the crispy pie was amazing. It's also great for eating on the go.

I had some free time during the day, so I decided to go to the Dotonbori area. I looked up at the big Ferris wheel, noticed the huge sign for a host club, and saw that they were having a lantern festival. I walked along the river, and since it was a weekday during the day, there were hardly any people around, so I could look around freely. I also strolled through the Shinsaibashi shopping street, where I saw a shop with a sign saying "Osaka specialty Mitarashi rice cakes." Next to it, I noticed Mitarashi rice cake pies! They looked delicious, so even though I was only planning to buy the pie, I was recommended to try the popular Mitarashi rice cakes, a local specialty. I bought them thinking it was a good opportunity to try them out. The Mitarashi rice cake pie cost 280 yen and was described as "crispy and fragrant pie with hot Mitarashi sauce that is melty." It was not freshly baked, so by the time I got home, it had already cooled down, and the Mitarashi sauce made the pie crust stick to my teeth. Inside, there was red bean paste and mochi. It wasn't too sweet, so even though it was quite filling, I finished it quickly. I love Mitarashi sauce, so it was delicious, but it stuck to my teeth a lot, so it might be better to eat at home. The box of 12 Mitarashi rice cakes cost 670 yen, and I heard they taste better when chilled, so I put them in the fridge when I got home. They are like the reverse version of Mitarashi dango, with Mitarashi sauce inside the rice cake. Each piece is small, so you can eat it in one bite, but when it warms up, the sauce flows out from the hole where the sauce was injected, so it might be easier to eat when chilled. It made me crave regular Mitarashi dango after a long time.

"Mitarashi mochi" from "Mankado" is a well-known traditional Japanese sweet that represents Osaka souvenirs. Inside the soft rice cake is a sweet red bean paste filling that oozes out when you bite into it, creating a delicious combination. But this time, I want to introduce the "Mitarashi mochi pie" instead. I always passed by the shop and was curious about it, thinking it must be a popular item for tourists. However, one day I made eye contact with the shop staff and decided to try it for the first time. The pie was incredibly crispy and the red bean paste was delicious. Inside, there was a "Mitarashi mochi" which added a delightful texture contrast. It cost around 280 yen per piece, but it was even more delicious than I had imagined. To enjoy it even more, you can warm it up in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, then toast it in the oven until the surface is crispy. Be careful not to burn yourself, but this way of eating it is incredibly delicious. I really enjoyed this treat!"

In April 2020, while searching for masks in Shinsaibashi-suji, I stopped by "Bankado Shinsaibashi Store" and bought a "mitarashi mochi pie" for 300 yen. The pie had a crispy texture with chewy mochi and gooey mitarashi sauce inside, creating a delightful contrast in textures. It was quite filling and delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I arrived in Shinsaibashi for my Osaka food trip on DAY-1. As I was walking through the arcade street, I saw something that looked delicious. Is it mitarashi? Mochi? It's definitely a combination of those! Mitarashi mochi pie @300. It had a chewy mitarashi sauce wrapped in mochi, which was then wrapped in red bean paste, and finally wrapped in pie crust. The sweetness of the red bean paste and mitarashi sauce was quite pronounced, but as someone with a sweet tooth, I really enjoyed it. It was quite sticky, but the pie crust was crispy and delicious when warm. Thank you for the meal! (๑･̑◡･̑๑)

While exploring the streets of Osaka, I came across a delicious treat called Mitarashi Kombu Pie. The pies in the showcase looked so tempting that I had to try one! Inside the crispy pie crust, there was sweet red bean paste and a chewy Mitarashi dango. The staff served it to me piping hot, and it was absolutely delicious! The sweet red bean paste paired perfectly with the pie, and the Mitarashi dango added an extra layer of flavor. The only downside was that the syrup around the pie hardened and stuck to my teeth. I hope they can improve that. Overall, it was a delightful treat! Thank you for the meal!

The appearance is not particularly delicious. It's not hot. The pie is normal. The mitarashi dango is delicious though. If I were to go again, I would just buy the regular mitarashi dango.

The mitarashi dango was too sweet. I wish it could last a little longer.

A must-visit when in Osaka.

Now, I came to Minami and visited a popular souvenir shop among Asian tourists. They mainly sell Japanese sweets, and I found a summer-themed Japanese sweet called "ayu" here. It was made by Chidoriya, and the mochi texture was really delicious. The skin was also moderately sweet, making it enjoyable. It cost 151 yen including tax. Thank you for the meal! Thank you for visiting and viewing!