I received a Suzaku Mont Blanc. It is available for sale until the end of March 2023. There are two sizes of Suzaku Mont Blanc, but I highly recommend the "large" size. The rich chestnut cream from Obuse requires a sufficient amount of cream layer to balance it out, and the "small" size doesn't achieve that balance. Inside the chestnut cream, there are whipped cream, sponge cake, and accents of cassis. The large size is enough for two people to enjoy. Although it is priced at over 2000 yen, being able to enjoy the taste of Obuse in Osaka makes it worth it. There are many other high-quality sweets made with chestnuts available as well. The chestnuts from Obuse are processed well, and they have a distinct chestnut flavor that I really enjoy.

This is a chestnut-based wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop located in Hankyu Department Store in Umeda. They offer a chestnut-filled dorayaki for 238 yen (as of January 23). The chestnut filling has a rich aroma and a texture that is reminiscent of traditional Japanese chestnut sweets. It does not contain red bean paste. The filling is not dry and has a distinct chestnut flavor, making it much better than a regular dorayaki. The outer dough is slightly sweet with a hint of honey fragrance, which may be a matter of personal preference.

Located 3-5 minutes on foot from Umeda Station, the traditional Japanese confectionery shop Kobuse-do Hankyu Umeda Store. I visited Kobuse in Nagano before, so I felt a connection and ended up buying some sweets on a whim at this shop. Known for their chestnut-based sweets such as Mont Blanc, the shop also offers chestnut dorayaki that can last for days. This time, I tried the Mont Blanc and the chestnut kanoko dorayaki. The Mont Blanc, with its sponge cake base instead of meringue, lacked the crispy texture but made up for it with a moist and rich flavor that complemented the chestnut cream well. The large chestnuts in the dorayaki added a nice accent to the sweet red bean paste, avoiding a monotonous taste and highlighting the unique sweetness of chestnuts! If you enjoy chestnut-based Japanese sweets, you will definitely be satisfied with this shop, so be sure to visit. Thank you for the meal!

I finally tried the Mont Blanc from Obusedo that I had been curious about. It was delicious, but it didn't exceed my expectations, so I definitely want to try the Mont Blanc at the main store! I also bought chestnut pudding and daifuku, but the daifuku was the best. It was incredibly moist and delicious, with a taste of simmered chestnuts that blended perfectly.

I received a treat of Suzaku Mont Blanc. It looked like it would be very chestnut-flavored, but when I tried it, the chestnut flavor wasn't as strong as I expected. However, the sweet treat did help to soothe my tired body. Thank you for the meal.

Kurikako, everyone knows it〜 I don't knowーーー*\(^o^)/* We ate it with three people on New Year's Day. When we opened the aluminum cup, there were 3 chestnuts inside❣️ It was good. There was plenty of mashed chestnut sweetened with just chestnuts and sugar. My mother loved this. She couldn't eat anything and it wouldn't go down her throat, so I wanted her to be able to taste her favorite food somehow. I bought this thinking she might be able to lick it, and asked the nurses to let her eat it. She could only lick a little with a tiny spoon, but it was the last thing she ate. Was it delicious? I can't ask her, though. While remembering that, I wonder what I would like if I couldn't eat anything. I discuss with my daughters. Sushi or soba would be good, but I can't swallow them. Maybe just alcohol after all(● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

I had work in Umeda that day, so I decided to stop by Hankyu to buy something sweet on my way back. I have been to Kobuse a few times before. It is a very peaceful place known for its chestnuts. There is even a winery there now. I was interested in trying the Mont Blanc dessert, but since it was still early, I opted for a chestnut dorayaki for my morning tea. It was very smooth and packed with the delicious flavor of chestnuts. The only downside was that the portion size was a bit small, but considering the quality and price, I think it's a bit greedy to expect it to be bigger.

I purchased the Mont Blanc from Kobusedo - a famous dish that even Matsumoto Jun ate on TV. It costs 1700 yen including tax, which is quite exciting! As expected of Kobusedo, it's full of chestnuts! There is hardly any sweetness from sugar, and it really emphasizes the flavor of chestnuts. This makes me want to visit the main store in Nagano and line up for it!

I visited around 18:30☺︎ It was located in Hankyu Umeda B1. There was no particular line and I was able to purchase smoothly. The Mont Blanc comes in a wide range of sizes! The large regular size is quite big! It was so big that I was surprised! The half size is a normal size. I purchased the half size (864 yen). They warned me that it is easy to fall apart, so I was careful when bringing it home, but when I got home and looked at it, it was completely destroyed. I will need to be extremely careful when bringing it home. The taste was okay, not as delicious as I expected.

Here at Kobushi-do in Kobushi-cho, Nagano Prefecture, known as the chestnut village, the main store is located. It is a popular shop that specializes in chestnut sweets made with plenty of chestnut paste. The item purchased was the "Nama Kurikan" (3 pieces for 1,296 yen including tax). Although it is called "kuri" (chestnut), it is not the character from the anime series "Fujiko-chan"! I will enjoy it after chilling it thoroughly in the refrigerator. This chestnut paste is made using a new method to preserve the original flavor of the chestnut. It has a refreshing texture and you can directly taste the deliciousness of the chestnut. The sweetness is just right and the chewy texture is irresistible for chestnut lovers. As we head into the delicious chestnut season of autumn, I look forward to trying their most popular item, the Suzaku Mont Blanc, next time.

"I never would have thought of this combination." That was my surprise when I tried the chestnut confection with plum that I received here. Visiting this chestnut confection specialty store after a long time, I found a unique sweet treat. It was the "Chestnut and Plum" summer limited edition confection that caught my interest and I decided to purchase it. While I have tried various chestnut sweets like Mont Blanc and candied chestnuts before, this was my first time trying one that combined chestnut with plum. The confection consisted of chestnut paste at the bottom of a transparent container (the smooth texture was more like water yokan than regular yokan), and on top, there was a transparent jelly with syrup-soaked green plums. Chestnut sweets tend to be on the sweeter side, but this one had a refreshing taste thanks to the jelly and green plums. Chestnuts are typically in season in autumn, so in the past when processing and preservation techniques were not as advanced, a confection like this would have been impossible to make. In that sense, this confection is truly unique to the present day. For those looking for a different sweet treat, I recommend trying this refreshing chestnut confection.

🔹"Vermilion Phoenix Mont Blanc Half - 864 yen The chestnut is rich, not too sweet, the sponge is fluffy, and the tart is crispy and fragrant, so delicious! There's also blackcurrant in it. The cream is light and not overpowering. The chestnut flavor is incredibly rich, it feels like you're really eating chestnuts! Personally, as someone with a sweet tooth, I found it slightly lacking in sweetness, but for chestnut lovers, I recommend trying this Mont Blanc at least once. By the way, the chestnut paste cake here is my personal recommendation!"🔹

When heading towards the exit on the station side of the underground first floor, I noticed this Mont Blanc. The Suzaku Mont Blanc for 1640 yen seemed huge, so I opted for the half size for 864 yen. I shared it with another person, but realized afterwards that it was just the right amount for one person. The reason being that the surrounding string-like part is made only with chestnut powder, making it light. It's a taste that chestnut lovers will adore.

I had been curious about the Akatoridou's Mont Blanc in Obuse, priced at 800 yen excluding tax for a half size, which is a bit expensive. Since it's autumn and I wanted to try chestnut sweets, I decided to go for it. Even though it was a half size, it was quite large. Unlike other cake shops' Mont Blanc with chestnut cream, this one had a simple and natural chestnut flavor. It wasn't too rich, so I finished it in no time. I would love to visit the main store someday to try the Akatoridou Mont Blanc.

I wanted to try the Mont Blanc from Obusedo in Nagano, and I found out they have it in Umeda as well! They had a smaller size, but also a slightly larger one. It was similar to the chestnut specialty store Saori, with a rich chestnut flavor and a mild sweetness. The inside had sponge cake and a sweet and sour berry accent, making it taste like a real cake and delicious.

As a chestnut lover, I really wanted to try the chestnut dessert "Suzaku" from Kobuse, but it's too far from Kansai. So, I settled for the Suzaku Mont Blanc. Even though it wasn't the Suzaku dessert, the Mont Blanc still captured the deliciousness of chestnuts perfectly. Among all the Mont Blancs I've had, this one had the most intense chestnut flavor. If I have the chance, I would love to try the Suzaku dessert at Kobuse.

Today, I would like to introduce a limited-time dessert. It's a Mont Blanc that can only be enjoyed from autumn to winter. "Kobuse-do" is a specialty store for chestnut sweets. They offer various sweets made with chestnuts, such as chestnut yokan, chestnut kanoko, and chestnut kinton for the New Year. And now, during this season, they have a delicious Mont Blanc available. There are three types of Mont Blanc at Kobuse-do, and a special chestnut dessert called Suzaku, which can only be enjoyed for about one month when new chestnuts arrive from the fields at the main store. This year in 2019, it was available from September 10th to October 20th. There is also a Mont Blanc Suzaku available all year round at the Mont Blanc Suzaku specialty store "Entotsu". And the Mont Blanc Suzaku that I purchased this time is available for a limited time from autumn to winter at Kobuse-do Shinjuku (Isetan Shinjuku store), Hankyu Umeda main store, and online shop. It can also be ordered online. I bought it at Hankyu Umeda main store. It is a large mountain-shaped dessert with layers of crispy tart crust, plenty of chestnut paste, chopped Shibukawa chestnuts, and a hint of sweet and sour cassis. It was delicious! I need to go buy it again! Thank you for the meal. This limited-time dessert is available in autumn and winter, so make sure to get it soon!

During the consecutive holidays in September 2019, I enjoyed a Sri Lankan plate wrapped in lotus leaves at "Pongara Curry Hankyu San Plaza Store" in front of Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement 1st floor on a Sunday lunch. I also had Sri Lanka's "Lion Beer" while there. Next, I headed to Hankyu Department Store to look for sweets. I visited "Kobusedo Hankyu Umeda Store" on the basement 1st floor. I actually tried to line up at the popular fruit daifuku shop "Isshindo Hankyu Umeda Store" across from it, but the line wasn't moving, so I gave up and went here instead. I bought the following items, all including tax: - Suzaku Mont Blanc (Half) 864 yen - Chestnut Custard Pudding 395 yen I chose the half-size "Suzaku Mont Blanc" because it's autumn and time for chestnuts and Mont Blanc cakes. It's my favorite cake, along with strawberry shortcake. This Mont Blanc is a specialty of "Shinshu Kobuse" in Nagano, made by the long-established Japanese confectionery "Kobusedo." It's a Mont Blanc topped with "Suzaku," a fresh chestnut puree made from freshly steamed new chestnuts without any added sugar, giving a strong chestnut flavor. Inside, there's a tart base with peeled chestnuts, two types of cream, chestnut paste, sponge cake, and whipped cream. The cup pudding with chestnut paste was also delicious, with three layers of chestnut paste, a mildly sweet pudding, and a caramel-covered jelly with a Japanese twist. After returning home, I thought about where to have dinner, but decided to stay home and watch the final episode of the Sunday drama "No Side."

Located in a chestnut-producing area in Nagano Prefecture, "Kobuse-do" is a shop known for its delicious chestnut Japanese and Western sweets. If you're in Osaka, you can find it in the Hankyu Department Store. The Mont Blanc cake is especially popular, but the "Kuri Mushi" I tried was also amazing! It is a steamed chestnut yokan made with chestnut tannin, giving it a chewy texture. It's more like a chestnut than yokan, allowing you to enjoy the simple and not too sweet taste of chestnuts. Although the price of 1,026 yen for a compact yokan made with the equivalent of three chestnuts may seem a bit high, it is a unique and elegant treat. As a chestnut lover, I definitely want to try the Mont Blanc too!

Small town of Obuse in Nagano Prefecture has been known as a famous chestnut producing area since ancient times. It is a competitive area for chestnut sweets with many popular confectionery shops. One of the most popular items at Obuse's top chestnut confectionery shop, "Obusedo," is the ultimate chestnut sweet called "Kuri no Tenshin Suzaku," which is only available for one month during the new chestnut season. Although the chestnut Tenshin is only available for a limited period, there is an Western-style version called "Mont Blanc Suzaku," which can be enjoyed all year round. This Mont Blanc is available at a shop called "Entotsu," which is operated by Obusedo in a renovated storehouse at their main location. I once went to Obuse to try the Mont Blanc, but unfortunately, it was already sold out that day, which was a sad memory. However, when I checked Obusedo's website, I found out that they had opened a branch in Osaka Umeda in September 2017, and they have been selling the Mont Blanc there since September 1, 2018. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that they were selling it in Osaka, as I had missed it in Obuse. The Mont Blanc sold in Osaka is called "Suzaku Mont Blanc," and it is a takeout item different from the one served at Entotsu. The Obusedo store in Umeda is located on the basement floor of Hankyu Department Store, among a cluster of traditional Japanese sweets shops. The Mont Blanc is quite large, priced at 1,620 yen (tax included) per piece, which is relatively expensive. However, they also offer a half-size version, which is priced at 864 yen (tax included). I purchased the half-size Mont Blanc this time. It is filled with plenty of chestnut paste on the outside, with cream, sponge cake, cassis, custard, and a crumbly tart crust inside. The chestnut paste is rich and aromatic, with a restrained sweetness that allows you to savor the flavor of chestnuts. It has a slightly grainy texture due to the abundance of chestnuts, making it crumbly and easy to fall apart when scooped with a spoon. The cream is moderately sweet and balances well with the chestnut paste. The tart crust adds a nice texture, and the sponge cake inside is moist and fluffy. It was delicious. The cassis is not too prominent and serves as an occasional accent, but personally, I prefer to enjoy the chestnuts as they are, so I could do without it. Overall, it was a very delicious Mont Blanc, but the price may seem high when considering it as a single cake. However, I am looking forward to visiting Obuse again next year to try the chestnut Tenshin Suzaku. Thank you for the meal!