It seems that this food truck sells in various locations, and on this day it was being sold near Iwataya Main Store in Tenjin. Some people are lining up. It says "Legendary Warabi Mochi 75th Anniversary" on the sign. I bought a monaka for 110 yen including tax. They put warabi mochi and roasted soybean flour in the monaka right there. The monaka was crispy, the warabi mochi was moist, creating an interesting texture. The strong saltiness of the roasted soybean flour also paired well with it. It was delicious. It's simple and really good, I enjoyed it.

Upon arriving at Fukuoka Airport and heading towards a South Indian restaurant past Tenjin, I stumbled upon a warabi mochi stall at the scramble intersection. It brought back memories of the warabi mochi and roasted sweet potato stalls from my childhood home in Okayama, so I immediately got in line. Gathering information by lining up in situations where there is little information available can be very beneficial. The information I gathered while waiting in line is as follows: The warabi mochi stall is celebrating its 75th anniversary, a young man is towing the stall with a bicycle, they announce their location on Twitter, and they accept payment through PayPay. When it was my turn, I ordered their most popular item, the 100 yen mochi. I quickly paid and enjoyed it on a bench at the square. It was a moment that made me feel like the end of the pandemic and the return to normalcy. Of course, the 100 yen mochi from the long-standing warabi mochi stall was delicious.

The shop staff here have been a tradition of riding bicycles around the bustling areas of Fukuoka city, such as the city center, offices, and parks, while ringing a bell to sell their specialty. Most of their offerings are handmade warabi mochi with plenty of kinako powder, sandwiched in a mochi that is bigger than a choco monaka jumbo, and all for just 100 yen. It's a great treat that is more filling than a choco monaka jumbo, but the generous portion often makes it hard to enjoy right after lunch. It's best to eat it within an hour as the warabi mochi tends to get watery. I once tried to save it in the fridge for 6 hours, but the kinako powder turned into a watery mess and the warabi mochi shrunk, which was quite a disaster.

I had been curious after seeing it featured on TV a few times. One day, while on my way to buy lunch, I came across a bicycle cart ringing a bell and selling food, so I stopped and made a purchase. I found out on Twitter that the mobile sales route is regularly updated. (*I purchased in the Hakata Station Higashi area in Hakata ward.) They allowed me to take photos as well. Although I bought it from a mobile vendor this time, they also have a store. I ordered the following: - Monaka (100 yen including tax): Monaka with plenty of kinako (roasted soybean flour) sandwiched with bracken starch dumpling. The kinako was not too sweet, and the monaka had a crispy texture, while the bracken starch dumpling and kinako were moist and tasty. And it's very reasonable at 100 yen including tax. I recommend buying it if you happen to come across it in the city. They also sell it in packs, with three sizes to choose from. The pack contains the bracken starch dumpling and kinako separately, so you mix them when you eat. It's convenient for when you can't eat it right away.

I happened to see it on TV. There is a warabi mochi vendor with over 70 years of history who travels by bicycle for sales, and they are often seen in front of Tenjin Core. In Fukuoka, they are called "nagashi yatai." According to the TV, "Our shop was established in November 1947, so we have been in business for over 70 years. My grandfather, my father, and now me, the third generation, have continued the business. Right after the war, my grandfather, who returned from the continent, started selling kibidango to feed hungry children with something delicious." Moreover, it is handmade and additive-free! Furthermore, it is popular among young people because it is wrapped in monaka skin, so there is no waste. And on top of that, the price remains at 100 yen! As usual after work, I suddenly saw that warabi mochi stall I saw on TV! I had no choice but to buy it, so I was drawn to the stall. I tried it for the first time, so I bought one for 100 yen (sorry). Inside the monaka, which is often used in ice cream, there are bite-sized pieces of warabi mochi. It has a nice elasticity, and the simple combination of kinako is delicious! This is something that can be given to small children with peace of mind. It's wonderful in this day and age!! Truly, it is a Fukuoka heritage!!

This is a shop in Nagasumi, Fukuoka City that sells Warabi Mochi. The cost performance is good, and the retro atmosphere is full of greenery. The price is only 100 yen, which is a wonderful price. I will eat it with a monaka. It comes with a toothpick. After taking it home, I tried it. It's delicious and sweet. It's a good Warabi Mochi. It's soft and has a Japanese taste. This will make you happy. I highly recommend taking home a monaka from this nostalgic shop.

I came to the Hakata Ichiban Daiko shop for the first time!!! I usually come by rickshaw, but today the rickshaw was off... The warabi mochi here is the best after all!!! It was cold eating outside, but it was still delicious. It's even more delicious in the summer. I bought some as a souvenir for my dad who loves warabi mochi (๑>ᴗ<๑) Thank you for the meal.

The monaka and warabimochi were both incredibly delicious.

I encountered a warabi mochi food stall. Since the phone number was the same as this one, I will review it as the same shop. I happened to see it in Akasaka and decided to buy some. They only come to the central gymnasium in Akasaka on Tuesdays. The location may change from time to time, so if you're interested, search for @hakata taiko on Twitter. They are about to celebrate their 70th anniversary, and it reminds me of the warabi mochi I used to eat in Ohashi when I was a child. It seems they also have a stall in Ohashi, so I think it's probably the same shop. The warabi mochi is almost the same price as before. A single piece was 100 yen, and a small pack was 200 yen. They also have medium and large sizes. While we were talking, they let me taste one. It was already cold and delicious! I think it's best to eat it outside in the summer. When you take it home, they put the kinako in a separate bag, so it doesn't get soggy. The warabi mochi has a subtly sweet and gentle aroma that is addictive. Next time, I will buy the large size.

Located along the bus street with long-stay Reganet and Sunny, next to Drug Segami. I was drawn to it when I walked by before, so I decided to check it out. It seems to be a specialty shop for warabi mochi as there doesn't seem to be any other menu items besides that. When you enter, instead of a doorbell, a dog barks. For those who are not fond of dogs, be cautious. A lovely smiling mother greets and serves you. This time, since it was my first visit, I chose the small pack. The small pack is quite compact. I had the kinako served separately and put it on at home. The kinako tasted richer than store-bought kinako, so maybe they use high-quality soybeans? It's a refreshing and jiggly dessert that helps you cool down on a hot day. I was alone that day, so I ate the whole thing by myself, but it was quite filling. However, the delicious jiggly texture made me finish it in no time. It seems like you can find out where the food stall sets up through Twitter. Although I'm not familiar with the city, I'd like to see this warabi mochi stall. It seems like it would be tasty to eat warabi mochi sandwiched in monaka, so maybe I'll try that next time.

On this day, I went shopping at a bakery in Nagasumi. Near the bakery, I found a sign for "warabi mochi", even though it was only May and the temperature was close to 30 degrees, making it a hot day. Without hesitation, I entered the shop. Warabi mochi is the perfect traditional Japanese sweet for hot days. This shop is particular about using no additives in their warabi mochi. They adjust the amount of flour and water used based on the temperature and humidity of the day, bringing out the perfect elasticity of the mochi. I had the option to choose between mochi in a monaka shell or in a pack, and I chose the pack to take home, with kinako powder separately wrapped. It's a must-try treat on a hot day.

Sometimes I enjoy a lunch of "Red Yagara Karaage" at a fish dish restaurant I occasionally visit, and while walking along Showa Street, I come across a pushcart near Lawson with a curtain that reads "Hakata Warabi Mochi." I remember reading about this place in a review by Mairebi-sama. It's called "Ichiban Daiko." It's a little after 12 o'clock. Intrigued by its uniqueness, I decide to buy a warabi mochi as a dessert substitute. I purchase a "monaka" for 100 yen including tax. It consists of a crispy outer layer similar to a chocolate ice cream monaka, with warabi mochi covered in kinako and topped with another crispy lid. They kindly inform me to eat it within 10 minutes before the outer layer becomes moist. I enjoy it in the shade of a nearby building. The crispy texture and the chewy texture of the warabi mochi complement each other well. The amount of kinako sprinkled on top is just right. So, the chilled, chewy texture of the warabi mochi blends perfectly with it. It's a great value for 100 yen. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. PS. I found out that the proper name for the outer layer of the "monaka" is "kawa-tane" while researching. I learned something new. (laughs)