This shop is located in Hakata Hankyu. I think the parking situation is similar to Hakata Hankyu, but it seems that you have to make quite a purchase to get it for free. I wrote about the baked confectionery croquant at this shop. When I looked it up, it seems to be categorized as bread. I see, it's quite satisfying. Since there are plenty of nuts, it seems to be somewhat healthy. I felt quite full after eating one. It was delicious! There is also a shop in Higashi Ward, so I would like to visit there next time. Thank you for the meal.

The roll cake was enjoyable with a pleasant texture, and the size was perfect for one person to finish. (Two half-sized cakes for 1800 yen)

Luxurious in calories. The hesitation when buying is because you tend to eat it all in one go. It goes well with coffee or alcohol, like a Western-style dessert. Enjoy it slowly in moderate amounts. (´∀｀)

On the way back from Hakata Station, I decided to buy a souvenir and looked around on the basement floor of Hakata Hankyu. I came across "Ron Poan" and chose their Apple Pie (350 yen) as my wife likes apple pie. I tried it without reheating it and found the crispy and light pie crust with a sweet and sour apple filling to be delicious. The main store seems to be located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, so I would like to visit it if I have the chance.

I can't believe there is such a famous dessert shop in Fukuoka. They have been dedicated to creating original pastries after training in France. They have expanded their stores not only in the main store in Chihaya, Higashi-ku, but also in Hakata Station and even in Tokyo. I purchased a souvenir, Nut Brownie, which combines rich chocolate with the savory flavor and texture of nuts. I also received a gift of 10 types of baked sweets, including Galette Bretonne, Croquant, Sable Noir, Cake with Walnuts and Salted Caramel, Walnut, Riviera, Classic Fruit, Caramel Macadamia, Bienenstich, and Riviera Chocolate.

This is a pastry shop located on the basement floor of Hakata Hankyu. When I visited Hakata Hankyu, I saw delicious-looking croissants on display at the storefront, so I decided to stop by. There were various types of croissants lined up at the storefront. I bought a set of 4 croissants for 800 yen. Croissant Pie (Caramel) 200 yen. I turned it upside down to take a clearer picture. Croissant Pie (Plain) 200 yen, a basic croissant pie with a crispy caramelized surface. Croissant Pie (Chocolate) 200 yen. It has chocolate almond cream inside, with chocolate wrapped in chocolate pie crust. Croissant Pie (Burnt Cheese) 200 yen. A croissant pie with cheese placed on a crispy crust, baked to a fragrant finish. The shop is located on the basement floor of Hakata Hankyu. Ronpoan Hakata Hankyu Store Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Hakata Hankyu B1F Phone/Reservation: 092-461-1381 Business Hours: 10:00-21:00 Closed: Irregular holidays (follows Hakata Hankyu schedule) If you'd like, I'm participating in a ranking, so please click here to support me.

I often visit the main store in Higashi Ward to buy bread and cakes, but this was my first time stopping by this store inside Hakata Hankyu. I was always curious about the roll cakes and catle fromage they had on display. Initially, I planned to buy a salted caramel roll cake, but the catle fromage next to it looked so delicious that I decided to get that instead this time. The catle fromage (1080 yen including tax) has three layers of cake, cheese, and yogurt. When I tried it at home with my family, the cake had a slightly strong yogurt flavor, but it was quite tasty as a cheesecake. I'm also interested in the various types of roll cakes they offer, so I'd like to try them next time if I have the chance.

Occasionally there are souvenir series (^_^) This time, it's the sweets from Ron Po Wan at Hakata Hankyu♡ The main store is in Higashi-ku Chihaya, and this is the second store. When I opened the paper bag, visually it looked like a Kouign-Amann, so I asked, "Is this a Kouign-Amann??" and my partner quickly said, "It says 'Kouign 'Pie' on it." "What is this?" was a question they were prepared for (lol) But in the end, neither of us really knew the difference. It was reasonably priced, and the size was just right, not too small or too big. The caramelization was just right, making the pie moist and sweet. This level of sweetness is just right. I've read reviews by Myレビ-sama that there are various breads and cakes, so I'd love to visit the main store as well. Thank you for the meal!

This is the second store of a shop located in Chihaya, Fukuoka. The main store seems to offer bread, pancakes, and a cafe. This is a baked confectionery called Rusk Croquant. It is labeled as red tea, so I think there are different flavors available. The taste of red tea is strong. If it were in my past when I didn't like red tea, I probably wouldn't be able to eat it. I thought it would be like regular rusk because it said rusk, but it was completely different. It looks like a ring cake and has a pastry-like texture. It also contains walnuts and cashew nuts, which is nice. I was told not to eat too much, but the expiration date is only about two weeks. I have to work hard to eat it all (laughs).

I have never visited the main store at Hakata Station and Tokyo KITTE. I became a big fan after trying Croquant, which used to have a store at Hakataza. It's a recommended item, right? Until a store opened at Hakata Station, I used to order it by mail. It's also well received as a souvenir for my friends in Tokyo. However, I wish the packaging could be a bit more upscale. The cylindrical orange packaging is fine, but I want a bit more luxury. I think it would be better if they didn't write too much on the packaging. They also sell delicious Soft France at KITTE in Tokyo. I often buy the mentaiko flavor or maple flavor. I like hard bread, but sometimes I crave for this soft, gentle bread. I would be happy if they could also have some bread at Hankyu.

My wife, who knows I love Kouign-amann, bought a box of Kouign-amann from a souvenir shop in Hakata called "Ronpouan". Apparently, this shop is originally from Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, known for their bread and cakes. The Kouign-amann she bought was small, about 6.5cm in diameter and 2-3cm thick. They were placed with the caramelized side up. There were three flavors: plain, nut-filled, and burnt caramel (exact names unknown). Each piece cost around 200 yen. I tried the plain one first. The texture was crispy like a pie crust, not too sweet, and lacked butter flavor. The only enjoyment came from the caramelized side, which was also weak. I finished it quickly due to its small size. The second one was burnt caramel, with a dark caramelized side. I expected a nice nutty flavor, but it was disappointing. The weak caramelized side was even weaker due to being burnt, almost non-existent. The third one was nut-filled, possibly with crushed walnuts. The crushed nuts were scattered in the pastry, but that was it. Overall, these Kouign-amann were far from satisfying. When I asked my wife if they were really Kouign-amann, she confirmed. These were the worst Kouign-amann I've ever had, with minimal size, butter, and sugar. It's like they were trying to mimic the authentic ones, but failed. I prefer the Japanese version of Kouign-amann. I would recommend trying the Kouign-amann from a convenience store like 7-Eleven for comparison. One more critique: the box contained 6 pieces, 2 of each flavor, but the box size was small, causing the pieces to be stacked on top of each other. Not a good presentation from a department store shop.

Ronpouan is a sweets shop located in Fukuoka City, with branches at Hankyu Department Store in JR Hakata Station and in Higashi Ward. I purchased their salted walnut caramel roll cake at a local department store's product exhibition. Priced at 1350 yen including tax, the cake is slim and small in size. It features a soft and thin sponge with a hint of salted caramel buttercream in equal proportions. I'm not usually a fan of buttercream, but this one had a good texture and mouthfeel. The cake is generously topped with crunchy walnuts. It had been a while since I had cake, but it was delicious. There was also a Fukuoka-style version with Amaou strawberries.