At a party with a large number of people, we bought a lot of Doraking fresh. Each one costs just over 500 yen, so buying them in bulk can add up quickly. It seems that the Doraking products at Hakata Station and Tenjin are made here. Inside the glass-walled factory, several people were working. We visited before noon, but the hojicha flavor was sold out. The large strawberry decorations were very cute. The parking lot is shared with other facilities and can often be full. The area in front of the car dealership has the most available spaces.

While on a drive to Itoshima, I discovered a sign for Itokinngu and decided to purchase their popular "Dorakingu Nama" and strawberry eggs. I enjoyed the Dorakingu Nama in the car, which had a crepe-like texture with whipped cream, strawberry jam, and Amaou strawberries - a unique twist on traditional Dorayaki. As for the strawberry eggs from Rokkatei, I was excited to try them as I love their strawberry chocolate. Although they were a bit pricey at around 1300 yen, I was disappointed to find that they mostly consisted of chocolate with just a few strawberry pieces. The taste reminded me of the nostalgic chocolate from childhood snacks. Despite this, I realized that Rokkatei's strawberry chocolate is still a delicious and affordable option for mass-produced souvenirs.

The stores of Idoking are all lovely, although a bit on the pricey side, I find myself stopping by quite often. However, this time, I visited the factory direct sales outlet for the first time and was a bit disappointed. The exterior of the factory and the surrounding area seemed a bit run-down, which made me wonder if everything was okay. Despite this, I felt relieved seeing the clean interior of the factory through the direct sales outlet. I tried a Dora King Cream after lunch, and it was delicious as always. The convenience of being able to eat a strawberry shortcake without using a fork and getting your hands dirty is great. I had hoped for a slight discount at the direct sales outlet, but it seemed to have the same prices as other stores. Therefore, I don't think I'll be going out of my way to visit the direct sales outlet in the future...

I visited a sweets shop after having lunch on a holiday because the one I originally wanted to go to was crowded. Every time I come to Fukuoka, I used to buy Itokin's products at the airport as souvenirs. Since moving here, I've seen their commercials and always wanted to visit their store. I went to have lunch in Itoshima, so I decided to stop by. The shop also operates as a factory, and you can see through the glass the mountains of Amao (sweet potato) products. I was drooling just looking at them. This time, I bought the classic Itokin's fresh dorayaki, as well as Ampanna, Amdofu, and Amawo strawberry petite castella. The fresh dorayaki is a dorayaki with Amao as the main ingredient. You can taste the rich flavor of Amao in every bite. You can devour as many as you want. The lingering taste of Amao stays in your mouth. Ampanna is a panna cotta with plenty of Amao. It's not too sweet, but you can still taste the Amao. It feels like Amao is melting in your mouth. It's also very delicious. Amdofu is almond jelly with Amao. You can feel the richness of Amao, and the lingering taste of Amao is quite strong. It's creamy and very tasty. Lastly, the petite castella with Amao is amazing. The flavor of Amao and the texture of the bits inside are irresistible. While Fuku Sakaya's castella has a fluffy egg texture, this one has the flavor and texture of Amao, making your mouth full of Amao all the time you're eating it. It's also very delicious. All of the sweets here use Amao as the main ingredient, creating unforgettable flavors and textures. I highly recommend stopping by when you visit Itoshima. I definitely want to go back. Thank you for the delicious treats.

Edo King. Still unknown when this store was still unknown, I was taken to the main store and ate a dorayaki with a whole amaou strawberry inside. Eight years have passed... now it has become a popular product comparable to Hakata Torimon, and has expanded to Fukuoka Airport and Hakata Station from a Western confectionery shop that has become familiar in Maehara's hometown. It is becoming a standard souvenir in Fukuoka. In Fukuoka, Hakata Amaou costs 399 yen per pack, while in Tokyo it costs 800 yen. Amaou, which rolls around like a pine cone in the countryside of Itoshima, has immeasurable brand value. A dorayaki made with such Amaou. Although it is called dorayaki, it has a crepe-like dough, the sweetness of eggs and the sweetness of fresh cream. In addition to the rich aroma and elegant sweetness of Amaou that pushes away, the moderate acidity is irresistible. However, there is no dorayaki with a whole Amaou except in winter when strawberries are in season, and in summer, processed strawberries are used. Nevertheless, it is delicious and there is no difference in Amaou. Now, the talk of the town along with the commercials is Hakata Amabi. Amabi made with Amaou in warabi mochi. Hakata Amabi, where the scent, acidity, and sweetness of strawberries are combined in a three-way harmony, overturning the common sense of warabi mochi. It is a high-quality product that costs 1,620 yen for the regular product, but guess what! You can eat the same Hakata Amabi for 650 yen. Limited to Itoshima main store and factory store, there are some reasons for the irregularities in Amabi and Doraking Ace. The taste is exactly the same. The only thing missing is the honey. I bought the irregular Amabi and the irregular Doraking Ace, and when I was told that "the irregular one does not contain honey," I casually replied, apparently condensed milk is not included in the irregular Amabi. However, the aroma and flavor of the strawberry in Amabi are so amazing that condensed milk and soy flour are not necessary. It was well received when taken to a yakitori restaurant frequented by the owner who loves sweet things. If processed strawberries are this delicious, I wonder how seasonal strawberries, seasonal Amaou, would taste like? Come on winter, come quickly.

I occasionally buy products from Itoking (mainly as souvenirs), but this was my first time using the factory store. What I bought: ◆ Amo Strawberry Dorayaki - Ace \350 ◆　　　　　〃　　　　　　　　〃　　 Matcha \390 ◆　　　　　〃　　　　　　　　〃　　 Salted Vanilla \390 These palm-sized dorayaki cost nearly \400 each, so they're not something you can buy casually. But they make a nice souvenir from Itoshima (Fukuoka) and are well-received. Dorayaki doesn't keep well and can be difficult to transport in the summer, so you need to be careful when buying them. They are high-quality dorayaki, so the taste is definitely worth it.

Bullet! Fukuoka trip! I arrived in Itoshima. On the way, I visited this shop listed in the map and bought a Doraking Ace to take home. The dough is moist and chewy, a bit different from a typical dorayaki. It feels like a thick crepe...? The texture is good but the flavor is lacking. Inside, there are red beans, whipped cream, and freeze-dried strawberry. It's not too sweet, but the impact is also a bit lacking. For the price, it was just okay.

Today's visit was to Itoking. Itoking is a sweets shop located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Itoking is a factory-operated store that offers sweets made with Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries. Their recommended item is the "Dorakingu-nama" (freshly made dorayaki). For more detailed reviews, search for "eatery japan".

I didn't realize that "Itokingu-nama" was only available for a limited time...! I went to Maehara every day at work and had the "Castella with Amaou strawberries".

I bought a strawberry daifuku. I was planning to take a photo as usual, but I was overcome by drowsiness and ended up devouring it in an instant. So, no photo!!! But it was delicious! I should have bought more to the point of getting diabetes. I went in the evening, so it was selling out quickly, so everyone should get it early!

Recently, the famous "Itoking" known for its Amaou strawberry dorayaki can be seen often at Hakata Station and Tenjin. On this day, I visited the "Itoking Factory Store" near my friend's house. Upon entering the store, I saw a large strawberry plushie that looked like it was about to fall over but didn't? Apparently, you can take a commemorative photo with the strawberry. Inside the showcase, there were various types of freshly made dorayaki. The Amaou strawberry dorayaki "Dorakingu Nama" for ¥410 had a chewy dorayaki dough with mildly sweet red bean paste. In the center, there was a big, bright red strawberry. The strawberry was very sweet with a hint of acidity, and the combination of strawberry and red bean paste was excellent. It was indeed delicious and worth the price of ¥410.

【2017.12.20】I stopped by on my way back from a meal. It's in the town, but it's high-end so it was my first visit. The store mainly operates as a factory, with sales also taking place there. As soon as you enter the entrance, you can see many employees making products by hand through a large glass window. It was very impressive to see. I bought three types as souvenirs for my colleagues: 1) Dorayaki Ace ¥350, 2) Dorayaki Cream ¥305, 3) Dorayaki Fresh ¥390. All of them are dorayaki with Amaou strawberries. However, the photos I uploaded are all the same, although the sizes are different.

I received a gift of a unique dorayaki called "Dorakingu Nama Naru Mono". It's like a strawberry daifuku in dorayaki form. It looks more like a manju than a dorayaki, so you don't realize it's a dorayaki until you bite into it. It's a surprising treat to receive as a gift, and the taste was quite good too.