耶蘇
"When it comes to fruit at Vita Cue, it's probably 'Moon,' right?" This seems to be a phrase that has gradually become popular, referring to the 'Fruits Factory Mooon' from the well-known 'Moon Main Store.' They offer a variety of fruit assortments, as well as parfaits, tarts, cakes, jams, and shakes related to fruits. In addition to the main store in Moji, they have other branches in the city such as Moji Port Retro Store, Otemachi Store, River Walk Store, and The Outlet Store. Originally a local fruit shop called 'Ikado,' it was opened about 10 years ago to prevent young people from drifting away from fruits, and it has been a big hit ever since, leading to the opening of multiple branches. This history is somewhat similar to 'Fruit Garden Shin-San' in Saga City, which also offers popular parfaits. When I visited the store, it was close to 5 pm, and there were still many customers enjoying parfaits and other treats. The location is along National Route 3, with a few parking spaces in front of the store, and they also rent space in a monthly parking lot, making it convenient for customers. Despite the late hour when I visited, there were still many customers, and it was quite busy. Therefore, it was a bit disappointing when I couldn't find what I was looking for. When I asked if they had any fruit sandwiches left, a young female employee nearby gave a somewhat cold response, saying, "If it's not on display, we don't have any." It may be understandable that they couldn't keep track of inventory, but such a response made me feel a bit awkward for asking. Nevertheless, I noticed one sandwich left at the corner of the showcase. Although I hesitated because there was only one left, I decided to buy it when I saw the price, even though it was a bit expensive. The male employee who served me was polite and even offered to include a cooling pack with the purchase, which I appreciated. The fruit sandwich was delicious, with a variety of fruits including pineapple, grapes, kiwi, orange, and apple. The kiwi and orange didn't have a strong taste of sweetness or acidity, but overall, the fruits were of high quality. The price may have been a bit high, but the quality of the fruits and the expertise of the store in handling them made it worth it."