Ate ramen and filled my stomach. Let's take a walk! Explored Canal City. Bought a souvenir for my son at the Jump Shop. Here are the souvenirs: Amaou milk Baum, shrimp senbei, Amaou chocolate cookies. Got a break so I bought souvenirs for my workplace too. Amaou milk Baum looks delicious. Another souvenir for my son (lol). Also bought souvenirs for my workplace. Amaou milk Baum has a nice strawberry scent and the chocolate coating is great. The pink color is beautiful. Amaou chocolate cookies have a subtle strawberry scent. The outside is crispy and the inside is moist. There's chocolate inside which is nice. It's delicious! ＼(^o^)／

On the first day of March, I embarked on a 4-day trip to enjoy B-class gourmet food such as ramen in the 4 northern Kyushu prefectures (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto). Due to the impact of a powerful low-pressure system, my flight to Kumamoto Airport was delayed by 2 hours. I rented a car and headed north on the Kyushu Expressway, where I tried "Kurume Ramen" and "Nagahama Ramen" before finally arriving at my accommodation for the night, the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, at 4:30 pm. This hotel is located right in front of the Nakagawa River, with the bustling Nakasu district and Kyushu's largest commercial facility, Canal City Hakata, right in front of it. After settling into my room, I went for a stroll near the hotel and then wandered around Canal City Hakata, a huge complex where I almost got lost. I asked for directions at the comprehensive information desk on the 1st floor and ended up at "The Hakata Gift Shop" on the basement floor of Canal City, where I bought some local souvenirs including "Hakata-style Mentaiko", "Spicy Mentaiko", and "Iron Pot Gyoza". These frozen food items were later sent to Osaka via cool delivery service as gifts for friends. When it comes to Hakata souvenirs, nothing beats "Spicy Mentaiko", which is made by marinating cod roe in chili peppers and other spices. I used the "Spicy Mentaiko" to make "Mentaiko Pasta" and "Mentaiko Tamagoyaki". The Mentaiko Pasta was made by infusing olive oil in a frying pan with chili peppers and garlic, then adding butter, milk, and the mashed Spicy Mentaiko. After mixing in al dente pasta, I garnished it with shredded nori, finely chopped shiso leaves, and more Spicy Mentaiko. As for the Mentaiko Tamagoyaki, I mixed rehydrated wood ear mushrooms, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, and dashi with beaten eggs before cooking it in a frying pan and rolling sliced Spicy Mentaiko in the middle. Lastly, I tried making the famous "Iron Pot Gyoza", which actually originated in the Yahata district of Kitakyushu City as "Yahata Gyoza". These small, misshapen gyoza were delicious when pan-fried and served with the accompanying chili pepper sauce. After shopping, I took a short nap in my room before heading out to the bustling streets for dinner at izakayas and food stalls. Enjoyed a wonderful meal!

This is a souvenir from Hakata. It has a strong spiciness from the persimmon seeds on the surface of the Arare, rather than the sweetness of the chocolate. Therefore, it may be more suitable for adults as a snack or as a souvenir for those who enjoy alcohol because of the interesting illustrations. Unique packaging seems to be a recent hit keyword.

When my husband went on a business trip to Hakata, we received a souvenir from someone in Hakata. The manufacturer is Toyoue Higashiyama Kanko Co., Ltd. in Nagano Prefecture. The seller is Takarabutsu Co., Ltd. in Oita Prefecture. The seller is in the form of a sticker, and when you search on the internet, you can find it being sold by companies all over the country. I confirmed that it is sold at this store on Twitter, so I decided to post about it here. Since we received it in Hakata, I thought it would be appropriate. Product name: Choco ni Oborete Mitakute Kakinotane Choco Crunch. It is a snack that wraps crushed persimmon seeds in chocolate. When I received it, I couldn't help but smile - it's a fun product. When you eat it, the persimmon seeds are finely crushed, and the persimmon seed flavor is relatively weak. In fact, the balance is quite well distributed, so neither impression is strong. As a chocolate lover, I would prefer a bit more chocolate and leave the persimmon seeds whole. However, I'm sure there are many people who will like this. It's such an interesting product that I wanted to introduce it to you. ☆

They have a wide variety of souvenirs like fish sausages, rice crackers, and mentaiko, so you can buy souvenirs in one place. They also arrange delivery for you.

In March 2018, I received a gift from a friend who traveled to Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, and Kumamoto. They bought it at "The Hakata Gift Shop" on the B1F of the Center Walk north side of Canal City Hakata. I received 4 pieces of Hakata-style mentaiko (pollock roe) for 1296 yen and Yumeya's spicy mentaiko cut for 1500 yen. I love mentaiko, so I was very happy to receive them. I tried them at home right away. The Hakata-style mentaiko was first grilled. The skin was crispy and the flesh was tender. It was filled with plenty of mentaiko, making it perfect as a side dish for rice or as a snack with alcohol. It was delicious as always. Yumeya's spicy mentaiko is made with Kyushu-grown yuzu, Rausu kelp, Kitaya's sake from Fukuoka, and chili pepper. I have had it a few times before, and it always tastes great. Mentaiko disappears quickly in my house, so I can never have enough of it. Thank you for the treat!