Its name is "Fukujusou" (just as it is f^_^;) also known as "Gantan-sou". It is a joyful confection to celebrate the New Year. It is sold from the end of November to the end of January. Decorated with chicken egg noodles like Fukujusou, it contains Otokuni Natto inside. The rich sweetness of the egg in the chicken egg noodles and the aroma and saltiness of Otokuni Natto create an exquisite and elegant taste. It was a special treat that I used to enjoy only once a year during the New Year. After seeing YR's review of the chicken egg noodles, I felt nostalgic and decided to order it. Thank you, YR. I initially inquired at Matsuya Rieemon, but couldn't find it. After searching online, I found another Matsuya restaurant and contacted them. They kindly responded, and I was able to order the nostalgic "Fukujusou" from this "Original Chicken Egg Noodles Matsuya" restaurant. I wonder if "Fukujusou" is an original creation of Matsuya. The first Matsuya restaurant was established about 330 years ago. In the past, it was a gift for lords and only they could eat this confection. I am grateful to be able to enjoy it in modern times (o^^o)

Fukuoka's specialty, "Chicken Egg Somen," is a traditional sweet that originated from a recipe brought to Nagasaki by Portuguese missionaries during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It consists of egg yolks poured into boiling sugar syrup, then cooled and cut into thin strands on top of somen noodles. The first to make this sweet in Japan and popularize it as "Chicken Egg Somen" was a man named Matsuya Riemon, who learned the technique while visiting Dejima in Nagasaki. He started producing and selling Chicken Egg Somen in 1673 and even presented it to the lord of Fukuoka Domain, becoming the official confectioner of the domain. Matsuya Riemon's Chicken Egg Somen is considered one of Japan's three famous confections, along with Kanazawa's "Choseiden" and Nagaoka's "Et no Yuki." The establishment has a history of over 340 years but faced bankruptcy in 2012. It was acquired by a Kagoshima confectionery company, Satsuma Jokaiya, which resumed production under the name "Original Chicken Egg Somen Matsuya." However, Matsuya Riemon also reopened a shop under the name "Matsuya Riemon" in Fukuoka Sakurazaka. I visited the main store of the "Original Chicken Egg Somen Matsuya" after the acquisition. The store is about an 8-minute walk from Hashimoto Station and has parking available. The shop offers various traditional sweets, including Chicken Egg Somen, manju, dorayaki, and monaka. I purchased the bite-sized Chicken Egg Somen called "Tabane," as well as Chicken Egg Mochi, dorayaki, and manju. The prices are listed without tax. [Chicken Egg Somen (Tabane)] 150 yen A bite-sized version of Chicken Egg Somen bundled with dragon skin kelp. It has a rich egg flavor and a sugary texture, which may be an acquired taste due to its intense sweetness. [Chicken Egg Mochi] 110 yen A mochi coated with Chicken Egg Somen. It has a chewy texture with a balanced sweetness and a delicious egg flavor. [Hakata Kindoro] 160 yen A dorayaki made with special white bean paste. It has a light honey flavor and a strong sweetness, which was enjoyable. [Dontaku Manju] 100 yen A manju with a black sugar aroma and a sweet red bean paste filling. It has a simple and traditional taste. I found the Chicken Egg Somen to be a unique and delicious treat that I wish I had bought more of. It has a flavor that lingers in your memory and leaves you wanting more.

When I first tried this, I was surprised. It's egg omelet in sweet syrup. Despite that, it doesn't last long, so I was surprised again. Even though it says "somen," you shouldn't boil it in hot water or wash it. Just eat it as it is. You can't slurp it, so lightly wrap a small piece around a small cake fork and eat it. While eating, the sweetness is strong but the egg flavor spreads gently, not in a bad way. Isn't it still a high-class traditional Japanese sweet that is not outdated?

I was curious about the unfamiliar term "Ganso ToriRan So-men" and was surprised to find out that it was a sweet snack, not noodles as I had thought. I purchased the individually wrapped "tabane" which is said to be easy to eat and can be stored. It was my first time trying it. The taste was a combination of egg flavor, sweetness from sugar, and a firm texture. The kelp bundled within added a nice touch. It was quite sweet, and I felt satisfied after eating one, but strangely enough, I felt like having another one after some time. The packaging was beautiful, the appearance was interesting, and the taste was perfect for those who enjoy sweet treats. It would make a great small gift. I plan to try other snacks from this place next time.

Fukuoka's confectionery, counted as one of Japan's three famous confections, is a sweet treat shaped like somen noodles, made by pouring chicken eggs into sugar syrup. This confection was brought to Japan by the Nanban trade and has been known for its intense sweetness. It may be hard to imagine a time when sweet treats were scarce, but this unique confection has stood the test of time. There is a similar confection at Tsuruya Tsurusuan in Kyoto, but they make it less sweet in a Kyoto-like fashion.

When passing by a shop, my husband suddenly felt like eating something, and I also felt nostalgic and wanted to try it, so we entered together. When I was a child, there weren't many Western-style pastry shops like now, and the sweets that made me happy were things like hiyoko, chidori manju, Chirorian, Matsubara okoshi, Matsutake manju, and occasionally the Hakata burabura and Niwaka Senpei (with the mask, haha). And very rarely, I was delighted to receive this egg noodle. I remember cherishing and savoring each one. It's been about 40 years since I last ate egg noodles. Ah, it's so nostalgic. This time, I bought something I had never tried before, the Chicken Egg Mochi. It's a new flavor from Matsuya where egg noodles are coated with mochi. It has a gentle taste with a soft texture. And the Hashimoto Dango Kashiwa Mochi? I thought it was Kashiwa Mochi at first, but when I took a bite, I was surprised because it tastes exactly like the old nostalgic Gama no Ha Mochi. This is definitely Gama no Ha Mochi, right? I thought so and when I checked, the shop's blog mentioned that it's made from Tsurutogebara leaves. Oh, really? It's so nostalgic and delicious that I ended up eating all the leaves. The Kuzumochi here was firm with a solid texture. Personally, I prefer a softer and chewy texture. And finally, the highlight, the Chicken Egg Noodles. The appearance is truly beautiful with its yellow color. The taste is as sweet as I remembered from the past. It's made only from sugar and egg yolks, so it tastes sweet and elegant, like a sweet omelet. But the texture is quite unique, giving a juicy sensation. The saltiness of the tied kelp also does a great job. It was ranked first in the Hanamaru Market's popular snack ranking in 1996. And it's said to be one of Japan's three famous confections?! If asked if it's an incredibly delicious sweet, it may not be, but because it was a rare treat when I was young, the nostalgia alone makes it a perfect score.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop that sells a famous confectionery called "Torinoko Somen" in Hakata. The shop used to be near my company, but now it has moved to the banks of the Murokami River. I recently visited the main shop after trying Torinoko Somen at a branch store. Inside the shop, various confections loved by the people of Fukuoka were beautifully displayed. I chose a few items as souvenirs for my home. I bought Warabi Mochi for 300 yen, which reminds me of summer when it is sold. It is a traditional Japanese confection that is perfect for hot weather. I also bought a Cinnamon-flavored baked bun called "Rosho" for 80 yen each. It has a simple and gentle taste with a touch of white sesame and cinnamon powder. And of course, the shop's signature item is the famous Hakata confectionery "Torinoko Somen" (Large) for 1,000 yen each. Torinoko Somen, along with "Koshino Yuki" from Omiya and "Choseiden" from Moriya, is considered one of Japan's three famous confectioneries and a traditional Hakata confectionery. It is made by pouring egg yolk into boiling sugar syrup, solidifying it into a thin noodle shape, then cutting it into pieces after cooling. It is an old and beloved confectionery in Hakata. The shop is located along the Murokami River, a little south of Hashimoto Bridge. If you're interested, you can click here to vote for this review.

At Kanoya, they have the best chicken egg sweets. I love the delicate sweetness that's just on the border of being too much. I received three types of chicken egg sweets from Oosumi-san, a fellow reviewer. Matsuya Riemon was the first Japanese to make authentic chicken egg sweets. This time, I tried chicken egg noodles, tabane, and chicken egg mochi. The chicken egg flavor is strong and the sweetness is just right. They were all delicious. Thank you for the happiness and satisfaction.

When I was wandering around Fukuoka city, I came across a product called "Chicken Egg Somen" that caught my interest, so I decided to enter the store. It had a unique shape that really looked like "noodles". It seems to be a product with a long history, dating back to the Azuchi-Momoyama period when Portuguese merchants were visiting Hirado in Nagasaki for the Nanban trade, etc. It looked quite sweet... I thought that traditional sweets always have a strange sweetness to them... I ended up buying it. As expected... it was indeed very sweet. I wonder if it's made with granulated sugar...? @800

When I was a child, I used to eat this as a gift. It's my favorite dish. I purchased it at Fukuoka Airport. My cousin said she ate the same snack in Spain, but according to the disclaimer here, 340 years ago, the first Matsuya Riemon was taught a Nanban confectionery from Portugal. I see, Spain and Portugal are neighbors, so they must have similar snacks. It's a very sweet snack with lots of sugar, and I really liked it when I was a kid. It's a very nostalgic taste. I bought a single egg noodle for 1050 yen because I wanted to eat a lot, but I'm not sure if that was the best choice compared to buying a bundle. Eating it now, it's quite sweet... that's my impression, but it's still delicious. It has a nice egg aroma. I would like to buy it again if I have the chance! I was satisfied to eat it again after a long time!

I received sakuramochi and grilled mochi from Matsuya, famous for its chicken egg noodle. When I received them, they were still slightly warm and remained soft even after cooling down. The sakuramochi is made with wheat flour instead of mochi rice flour, and each piece was individually wrapped in a bag. When I opened the bag, the scent of cherry blossom leaves spread out. It made me feel like spring had arrived. The saltiness of the pickled cherry blossom leaves balanced out the sweetness of the red bean paste, making it enjoyable even for someone like me who isn't a fan of red bean paste. I might actually like this saltiness. If the red bean paste was a bit less sweet, I might like it even more. But if it were sweeter, it might not be well-received by those who love traditional Japanese sweets. The grilled mochi had a red bean paste filling and the skin was delicious. I just want to eat the skin. It was tough for me, someone who doesn't like red bean paste, to eat both the sakuramochi and grilled mochi with red bean paste at once.

There is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located along the Murogawa River, a little north of Hashimoto Station. It is a bit hard to find, not the new 560, but closer to the river next to a Seven-Eleven. Their famous confectionery is the "Torinokusu-men," which seems to be the original shop for it. It has a very elegant and unique texture, a truly different experience. You can also find it at the airport or Hakata Station, making it a great souvenir. However, this location is the main store. They also offer other delicious Japanese confections like warabi mochi.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located a little east from Hashimoto intersection. They are famous for their egg noodles called "Tamago Somen," with their main store in Nakasu. They have multiple branches in department store basements and other locations. I purchased the Tamago Somen and bite-sized Tamago Somen. The Tamago Somen is a thin, egg-flavored noodle-like confectionery that crumbles easily. The bite-sized Tamago Somen comes in a bundle, making it easier to eat without crumbling too much.

Kawauchiya has it~ My friend from Fukuoka sent it to me. Matsuya's chicken egg soumen. There was also chocolate included (this is not from Matsuya). October 13th is an important day for Kawauchiya. My friend remembered that important day and sent it to me. I love chicken egg soumen at Kawauchiya. In Osaka, Tsuruya Hachiman is famous. I sometimes go all the way to the main store to buy it. My friend from Fukuoka knows that I love chicken egg soumen at Kawauchiya, so it seems that they included that as well. Chicken egg soumen is a confectionery with a Nanban origin. In this day and age, "Nanban"... In the early Edo period, chicken egg soumen was introduced in a cookbook. Matsuya Riemon in Hakata started selling chicken egg soumen in 1673, so it's been almost 350 years. Matsuya Riemon became the official confectionery merchant of the Kuroda clan, but in 2012, the descendant who had been operating "Matsuya Kashipu" went bankrupt. The current "Original Chicken Egg Soumen Matsuya" was acquired by "Satsuma Jokiyoya" in Kagoshima in 2013 and resumed production. By the way, "Matsuya Riemon" is also currently back in production. Chicken egg soumen is just "sweet." But the sweetness is exquisite. I think if it gets any sweeter, it would become a "vulgar" taste. It's probably the delicate balance of sweetness that makes this chicken egg soumen known as one of the "Three Great Meigashi of Japan." This time, I received chicken egg soumen and tabane. Thank you. * The Three Great Meigashi of Japan are "Yamakawa" by Sangetsudo in Matsue, "Choseiden" by Morihachi in Kanazawa, and "Echino Yuki" by Yamato-ya in Nagaoka. When adding chicken egg soumen, it replaces one of the three. It's a common thing with the Three Great of Japan. However, the above-mentioned confectioneries are all rakugan, so chicken egg soumen is a bit different. The fragrant scent of the fragrant olive by the entrance is drifting. From the hot summer to the refreshing autumn. "Red summer" will continue on my blog.

I received this as a souvenir♪ It's not the real thing, but a cut-off piece. I was curious about it when I went to Fukuoka, but it was expensive so I didn't buy it (lol). It is said to be one of the three famous confections. The legitimate one is chosen as Rakugan. ★ Chicken Egg Somen A simple confection made with only eggs and sugar. It comes in bundles and long pieces randomly. It is moist and sticky, with a deep yellow color. It melts softly in your mouth. I saw a review saying it's super sweet, but... it's not that sweet, maybe because of the delicate craftsmanship? As it is a confection introduced by the Portuguese during the Nanban trade, it has a taste similar to castella. The melting texture of the bundled end and the long pieces was different. I'd like to try the real thing, but the cut-off piece was enough. If I eat it all at once, I feel like I might lose the appreciation for it, so I ate it little by little (lol).

In March 2016, I bought traditional Japanese sweets for takeout at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya store. These sweets have been around for 340 years, originating from Portugal. Passed down through generations, they are made by boiling sugar to create a syrup, then pouring egg yolk into it to create a noodle-like texture. The ingredients are simple, just eggs and sugar! The products from "Nagashoden" in Kaga and "Etanoyuki" in Echigo Nagaoka are considered to be among Japan's top three famous sweets. These sweets are made in a small workshop in Fukuoka, where machines are not used to preserve the traditional taste. Each piece is individually wrapped in a plastic bag, making it a great souvenir. When I tried it, I was amazed by the sweet flavor and the texture. It was a bit sticky due to the sugar content, but the plastic wrapping prevented it from getting messy. It's interesting to think that people in the Edo period were enjoying these sweet and nutritious treats. Overall, it was a delightful experience!

It seems that there are three famous traditional sweets in Japan, and one of them, with a striking appearance, is this golden-looking snack called "Chicken Egg Somen." It is made by solidifying egg yolk with sugar syrup. It is said that there are shops in Osaka that also make this snack, but the original seems to be from here. I purchased it at the Kyushu Products Exhibition at Hankyu Department Store. There are two types available, the bundled version and the uncut version of the Chicken Egg Somen. I chose the uncut version because it seemed more affordable and easier to eat. After trying it at home, it was indeed sweet but delicious! It has a unique texture reminiscent of noodles, and the taste is similar to custard cream. This snack has been around in Japan since the Edo period, and it's fascinating how such simple ingredients like egg yolk and sugar can be transformed into a tasty treat through skillful techniques. The world of food is truly deep and full of interesting discoveries. I look forward to trying the Chicken Egg Somen sold in Osaka as well. Thank you for the meal! <≧▽≦>

In Fukuoka, there is a famous local confectionery called "Chicken Egg Somen." It is made by pouring egg yolk into boiled sugar syrup and solidifying it into a somen-like shape. It is very sweet and delicious. The original shop that created Chicken Egg Somen, called "Matsuya," went bankrupt in 2012, which was shocking news. However, it has since been revived under the name "Original Chicken Egg Somen Matsuya." I received a souvenir of Chicken Egg Mochi, which is soft mochi with finely chopped Chicken Egg Somen mixed in. Unlike the slightly sweet Chicken Egg Somen, this confectionery has a more subtle sweetness, making it very elegant. As a Fukuoka local, it is always sad to see traditional items disappear, so the revival of this confectionery is a welcomed event. It has inspired me to try and share Chicken Egg Somen more in the future. Thank you for the delicious treat!

When it comes to Hakata, the first thing that comes to mind is the egg noodle dessert called "Tabane," which is made with only eggs and sugar, creating a refined and elegant taste. I received this as a souvenir and did some research online, but I couldn't quite figure it out. The address and phone number on the package led me to Matsuya Kashimoto store in Nishi-ku, with a different address and phone number compared to what I found online. Despite the confusion, I decided to try it. The dessert was quite sweet, even sweeter than I remembered, but it paired well with a strong tea. Overall, it was a delicious treat.

Located in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, there is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop called "Matsuya." They offer a variety of Japanese sweets and often have pop-up sales in department stores. One of their specialties is the Hakata Kindora, a type of Japanese sweet. It is a moist dorayaki filled with azuki bean paste made from hand-picked beans, giving it a unique taste similar to sweet potato paste. While the size is average, it has a satisfyingly dense texture. The ingredients include sugar, hand-picked beans, eggs, wheat flour, honey, vegetable oil, mizuame (starch syrup), sake, trehalose, leavening agent, emulsifier (derived from soy), pH adjuster, and sodium lactate.