On the last day of my stay in Fukuoka, I wandered around Hakata Station looking for souvenirs. There were so many shops and varieties of souvenirs to choose from, making it difficult to decide. Then, I spotted this shop. I remembered having delicious dorayaki from another Itokingu store before, so I decided to buy souvenirs here. This time, I purchased the Hakata Amabi (1,620 yen including tax) after trying a sample in the store. It is a warabi mochi made with Amaou strawberries, and it comes with a small container of condensed milk. The warabi mochi was soft and chewy, with a texture that melts in your mouth, and the presence of Amaou strawberries was distinct. I also added a Hito Kuchi Hakata Amabi, a heart-shaped strawberry and condensed milk-filled piece for 194 yen. The young female staff at this store provided kind and excellent customer service, making the shopping experience pleasant. Thank you for the delicious souvenirs.

Oh, I forgot to take a cross-section photo. It's a dorayaki with whole amaou strawberries in early May! The dough is thin but chewy. It's a Western-style dorayaki. It's delicious. It's a souvenir from when Child 1 and Child 2 were visiting Fukuoka! It's a dorayaki with plenty of amaou strawberries called "Dorakingu Sei." It's a limited-time product available from late November to the end of May.

I ordered a sweet potato smoothie (756 yen) on the Shinkansen heading from Hakata to Kumamoto. It was made with amaou strawberries and was a bit pricey but came in a generous portion. It was rich and delicious. I was also curious about the amaou strawberry protein, but I would have liked to try a sample size if available.

Famous store that is always featured in guidebooks! There is a shop at the airport, but there is also one at Hakata Station, which was not crowded so I bought one. The dorayaki is expensive at 600 yen per piece, but it is delicious. The strawberry is sweet and flavorful, and the texture is soft and tasty. The dough is similar to Lawson's doramocchi. Once you try it, you will be satisfied.

This is the Itoking branch located in the Maing building at Hakata Station. The main store is located in Itoshima City. The official name is Fukuoka Prefecture Amaou Strawberry Processing and Sales Center Itoking. There are 10 stores in the prefecture (including a baked confectionery specialty store) and one store in Tokyo (a drink specialty store). I visited this place for the sweets featured on "Banana Man's Sekkaku Gourmet Fukuoka SP." Unfortunately, the "Dorakingu Nama" I was looking for was sold out when I stopped by after having a meal at Le Caié Oyster Bar. However, there seemed to be additional deliveries. Despite the somewhat high prices, I decided to try the "Dorakingu Nama Salt Vanilla." The next morning, I purchased the "Dorakingu Nama" and "Ama Gorism Smoothie." Items purchased: Dorakingu Nama Salt Vanilla x1, Dorakingu Nama x2, Ama Gorism Smoothie x2. - Dorakingu Nama Salt Vanilla (including tax 637 yen) / Dorakingu Nama (including tax 604 yen): "Dorakingu" seems to be a combination of "dorayaki" and "Itoking." The "Dorakingu Nama" is a dorayaki with a whole Amaou strawberry inside. While ichigo daifuku (strawberry mochi) is common, it was my first time seeing a dorayaki with strawberries inside. When I picked it up, it was smaller than I had imagined, but it had a cute round shape. The skin firmly seals the contents and doesn't crumble until you finish eating it. The dorayaki skin is quite thin and moist. It felt like it had rice flour in the dough. Looking at the ingredients, it seems that johyo flour (a fine flour used in the Kansai region, similar to "rice flour") is used more than wheat flour. The fluffy and airy whipped cream, moist red bean paste, and juicy, fresh, sweet and sour Amaou strawberry are gently wrapped in the chewy skin. It felt more cohesive in texture as a product compared to ichigo daifuku, making it easier to eat. The salt vanilla flavor is reminiscent of vanilla ice cream. I personally preferred the plain version. When you take a bite, the fresh strawberry scent spreads, which I found interesting as a traditional Japanese sweet. - Ama Gorism Smoothie (including tax 756 yen): This was developed from the perspective of "What if we freeze Amaou strawberries and shave them to eat?" It uses 6-8 Amaou strawberries. It takes about 5 minutes to make as it is prepared upon order. When you take a sip, you are enveloped in the rich strawberry aroma and flavor of the Ama Gorism Smoothie. Since it does not use ice, it does not have a watery taste. Although milk is added, the Amaou strawberry is the star. It has a strawberry milk-like taste that everyone enjoys. However, it is not just sweet, but also captures the natural sweet and sourness of the strawberry. Initially, I visited out of curiosity, but trying it out made me smile. The perceived value of the price depends on how it tastes when you actually try it. Although I initially found it a bit pricey, I thought it was worth it. For example, when comparing the Ama Gorism Smoothie to Starbucks' Frappuccino, I would choose this one. The sweet and sourness of the Amaou strawberries comes through in both products. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

"Trying out the new flavor, Salt Vanilla, at the local ice cream shop. They had it delivered all the way from Itoshima. My son got Matcha flavor, while I went for Salt Vanilla. It's a new flavor this year and surprisingly, I couldn't taste the salt at all. The strawberry in the vanilla was strong and sweet. Delicious!"

"Doraking Ace for 450 yen. Despite being quite expensive for a small size, the expectations are high. When I tried it, the strawberry flavor was good, but the sweetness of the strawberry sauce was overpowering and didn't let the flavor of the premium Amaou strawberries shine through. It was a good learning experience. Thank you for the meal!"

2022.9 I enjoyed a dorayaki with amaou strawberries from a farm in Itoshima. I bought it at Hakata Station and since the Shinkansen was not crowded, I ate it on the way. Doraking Ace 486 yen 3.4 The dorayaki part was chewy and good. When combined with whipped cream and strawberry jam, it loses its traditional Japanese confectionery taste and becomes just delicious. Doraking Ace Almond Tofu 561 yen 3.2 It was decent. Despite being a bit pricier, I finished eating without really understanding where the almond tofu was in it.

The hot days have been continuing, so I went out looking for a dessert that could help me cool down. I thought of warabi mochi and found one, but it didn't quite satisfy me, so I kept exploring. Then I saw a sign and decided to purchase it. I brought it back to my workplace and put it in the fridge. After about 4 hours, I tried it. It came with kinako (soybean flour) and condensed milk, but since it had amaou strawberries mixed in, I decided to try it as is without any toppings. It was cool and had just the right amount of sweetness spreading in my mouth. I might end up buying it again tomorrow. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I had a dorayaki from Itokingu located inside Hakata Station Building. I tried the Doraking Ace. I had seen the strawberry filling in the cross-section and was imagining it, so I was a bit disappointed when I tried the Doraking Ace. Instead of real strawberries, it had a strawberry jam-like sauce inside. They wanted to create something even more delicious than just putting whole strawberries in the dorayaki. It's tasty, but I still felt like I wanted to eat real strawberries. I'm curious about trying the Doraking Nama and Doraking Salt Vanilla next time.

- The average (normal) rating is 3.0 points, with ratings in 0.5 increments. - The overall score is calculated by multiplying food/taste by 4, service by 2, atmosphere by 2, and cost performance by 2, then dividing the sum by 10 (alcohol/drinks are excluded). - Not mentioned - It was delicious.

I lined up at a shop that caught my eye in the morning and ended up buying three types of dorayaki (plain, matcha, salted vanilla) before heading home. They packed them with a 5-hour cold pack for me to take home. All of them were delicious. The strawberries were big, sweet, with thin skin and a chewy texture, just the right amount of sweetness in the dough. The balance of the right amount of sweetness in the red bean paste and cream made it easy to eat.

(Visit 3 in March 2022) On a weekday in the second half of March. I came to Fukuoka again this season to watch the preseason games - Part 9 (Souvenir Edition 2) Since I couldn't buy it last year because it was sold out, I decided to give it another try www I visited "Ito King Hakata Mainingu Store" (^ ^ ♪ Address: Hakata Station Chuo-gai 1-1, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, inside JR Hakata Station Mainingu Business hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Closed on: No regular holidays I remembered that I couldn't buy it last year when I visited around the same time in late March, so I stopped by. The main store is located in Itoshima City, west of Fukuoka City. There are also 9 branch stores (1 in Itoshima City, 7 in Fukuoka City, 1 in Chofu City, Tokyo). The official name seems to be "Fukuoka Prefecture-produced Amaou Strawberry Processing and Sales Store Ito King." It seems that they are developing menus to make their self-cultivated Amaou strawberries even more delicious. When I looked at the showcase, it seemed like I could buy something this time ∑d(ﾟ∀ﾟd) Tsuiteryan!! The menu items available for sale are as follows (menu posted on the website): - Amaou strawberry dorayaki Dorakingu (raw, matcha, salt vanilla) - Amaou strawberry dorayaki Dorakingu Ace - Amaou strawberry smoothie "Amagori Smoothie" - Amaou strawberry yokan "Hakata Yokao" - Amaou strawberry rusk (plain, cocoa, chocolate) - Amaou strawberry bubbling jam - Amaou strawberry duck warts - Amaou strawberry puchipuchi castella - Amaou strawberry balanced food Ichigo Mate - Amaou strawberry chocolate "Strawberry Eggs" (white, brown) - Amaou strawberry chunky cracked chocolate - Amaou strawberry almond chocolate "Strawberry Seeds" - Amaou strawberry baumkuchen "Betobeto Baum" - Hakata Paiou, Hakata Chocolate Paiou, Hakata White Chocolate Paiou, Hakata Matcha Chocolate Paiou * The products available may vary depending on the season (;'∀') Amaou strawberry dorayaki Dorakingu (raw) 562 yen/piece When I thought about it, I had been buying strawberry daifuku at Suzugari-san, but I don't think I'll get scolded for having strawberries on top (;^_^A Good idea, right? www By the way, the matcha flavor was sold out. 562 yen per piece, huh www I brought it home and cut it open like Momotaro-san (even though it's a strawberry). Let's see how it tastes. Inside the dorayaki skin, there's red bean paste, whipped cream, and fresh Amaou strawberries (･∀･) Smiling even before eating, isn't it delicious~ www The red bean paste and whipped cream are sweet, but you can eat it refreshingly with an elegant taste. The sweetness of Amaou strawberries stands out in a surprising way Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ! Hmm, I'll definitely buy this again next time wwwwww When I looked at the store's website, it said, "...that's why we think 'Delicious things are unfair!!'." Feel free to be more unfair! Let the customers say, "It's too unfair!" (･∀･) Yay Thank you for the meal♪

At Itokingu, located in Hakata Station, there is a relatively spacious store in the Hakata Ming area where souvenir shops line up. They offer a large dorayaki wrapped in a whole Amaou strawberry with a thin, chewy skin. The dorayaki with Amaou fruit is only available seasonally (winter to spring), so be sure to buy it as a souvenir when visiting Fukuoka during this season! They also have matcha and salted vanilla cream options. Doraking Special Large size costs ¥460.

It's been a while since I visited Hakata. Even if I'm not particularly interested in sweets, when I come to Fukuoka during strawberry season, I feel like I have to indulge in some Amaou strawberries. While wandering around Ming, I couldn't help but notice the striking visual of "AmaGori-kun," so I ended up stepping inside. A character that combines a gorilla with Amaou strawberries? I don't dislike this strong and unique concept at all. I ordered the AmaGori Smoothie. This is really delicious! The honest sweet and sour flavor makes my heart flutter. It's a simple mix of frozen Amaou strawberries, milk, and Amaou syrup. It has a flavor reminiscent of condensed milk. I guess they have a commitment to not using ice or water. I thought Amaou strawberries were known for their sweetness, but they actually have a distinct acidity, which is why this drink has such a clear and delicious taste. It's a shame to finish drinking it, I want more! I want to drink it anytime! The lingering taste in my mouth is the gentle aroma of strawberry milk. It's much more delicious than the strawberry milk I used to enjoy as a child, where I would crush strawberries and pour milk and sugar over them. But at its core, it still connects to that nostalgia from back then. It was such a wonderful flavor.

◉Genre: Japanese sweets ◉Area: Hakata Mine within Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City ◉Access: Right from JR Hakata Station ◉Parking: Available (affiliated parking) ◉Credit card payment: Accepted ◉Number of visits: 2nd time ◉Number of reviews: 1st time On this day, I casually visited "Itokingu Hakata Mine Store." ◇Exterior and Interior: This Japanese sweets shop is located in Hakata Mine, a commercial facility directly connected to JR Hakata Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. It may have become famous nationwide for a certain product. ◇Seating: Takeout only. ◇Menu: Apart from dorayaki, there are other items, but the concept seems to revolve around how to make use of the brand strawberry "Amaou"! The items I ordered are as follows: - Dorakingu Fresh (mini): I purchased the mini size this time. Personally, I am not a fan of strawberries, and if I don't have the opportunity, I may not consume them throughout the year. I might not even have the habit of consuming fruits. However, the first time I tried the dorayaki from this store, I was impressed. The key feature is the whole brand strawberry "Amaou" inside. The fresh essence and acidity of the strawberry dominate the mouth, then the cream and red bean paste blend in beautifully, creating a delicious taste. Moreover, the skin that wraps it also has a great chewy texture. It may be a bit pricey, but the quality is high! ◆Strengths: Popular dorayaki! ◆Service: Average. ◆Summary: The taste remains unbeatable. And it seems like they have new products too?! Looking forward to the next visit. Thank you for the meal! ^ ^

During my summer trip to Kyushu in 2020, I arrived in Hakata, which was a romantic journey. In Japan, there are various types of strawberries cultivated, such as Tochigi Prefecture's "Tochiotome," Shizuoka Prefecture's "Benihoppe," Saga Prefecture's "Saga Honoka," Nara Prefecture's "Asuka Ruby," but the most well-known strawberry is Fukuoka Prefecture's "Amaou." Named after the initials of being red, round, big, and delicious, Amaou is a strawberry variety that stands out. The company Itoking, based in Itoshima City in Fukuoka Prefecture, boasts that their sweets made with Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries can't be beaten by anyone. They have a store in Hakata Ming. They sell various sweets using Amaou, such as dorayaki, warabimochi, almond jelly, castella cake, jam, yokan, and sherbet. Among them, there was a smoothie that uses 6-8 large Amaou strawberries. Ama-Gori Smoothie - 756 yen (tax included) Amaou strawberries are frozen, shaved like shaved ice, and topped with milk in a perfect ratio to create the Ama-Gori smoothie. While a bit pricey, I decided to give it a try. When I took a sip, I was surprised! This tastes just like strawberries! Despite adding milk, it maintains the original taste of Amaou. This thing is delicious. I've never had a smoothie this tasty before. It may seem like a pricey lunch in a cup, but I think it's worth trying at least once. Once you try it, you'll be convinced. Ama-Gori, but you won't get tired of it (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

Located in the shopping center Mina within JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka City, this shop offers a variety of products made from amaou strawberries. One of their items, Ichigo Mate, is a baked confectionery that parodies the popular snack Calorie Mate. Despite being a parody, it is made quite seriously, which adds to its charm. The packaging is designed to resemble Calorie Mate, and the confection inside closely resembles it as well. The cookie inside has a strawberry flavor and you can even feel the seeds of the fruit. It would have been nice if there was jam inside to enhance the strawberry taste even more.

Finally, winter has arrived in the streets of Hakata. And you know what that means - it's strawberry season. When it comes to Fukuoka, Hakata amaou strawberries are the best. In Tokyo, a pack of these strawberries costs around 1200 yen, but in the countryside of Fukuoka, you can find small ones discarded on the side of the road. You can buy Hakata amaou strawberries for around 400 yen at supermarkets. One popular treat made with Hakata amaou strawberries is the Hakata Dorakingu Shou, a specialty of Itokingu. Originally with only three stores in Itoshima City, next to Fukuoka City, Itokingu has now expanded rapidly to become the largest in Kyushu, with locations in bustling areas like Tenjin, Hakata Station, and Fukuoka Airport, as well as in Tokyo. During the winter season when strawberries are in season, they offer the luxurious Hakata Dorakingu Shou made with a whole Hakata amaou strawberry. It may be similar to a strawberry daifuku, but the sweetness and refreshing acidity of the Hakata amaou strawberry surpasses the sweetness of the red bean paste and cream. The Hakata Dorakingu Shou is filled with sweet red bean paste and plenty of cream, but the sweetness and acidity of the Hakata amaou strawberry outshine them all.

I had the delicious Amaou strawberry dorayaki again this time (can't bring it back as a souvenir). While it lacks a sense of unity, the Amaou strawberries are juicy. The smoothie is also a new addition and it's delicious as well. Japanese strawberries are of a world-class level, so I hope they continue to work hard to establish it as a new specialty in Hakata.