I discovered a shop while passing by, attracted by the signboard of bracken rice cakes and the photos in front of the store. The catchphrase was "melting bracken rice cakes." I wonder what they are like. I also have to buy some Mizumanju. My husband chose Haskap, I chose peach, and my daughter chose Ramune. The free box comes in 2 or 4 pieces. Since 3 pieces would be awkward, I decided to also buy lemon. It's just an excuse to buy, though haha. I planned to take them home to eat, but as I wandered through Otaru's streets, I ended up walking over 15,000 steps, so I decided to eat them along the way for a sugar boost. The Mizumanju is sweet but easy to eat. I bought cold tea from a nearby vending machine and enjoyed the beautiful Mizumanju. The next day, I had the bracken rice cakes as a snack at home. But how do I put it... it lacks the chewy texture. My husband said it's like loose yokan. Yeah, that's a good way to put it. The "melting" part in the name is a bit off, I thought.

I often see this place while strolling around, so I decided to stop by today. There were more sweets inside than I had imagined from the storefront. They even had the trendy fruit daifuku starting from around 300 yen, which was quite reasonable. I tried the non-melting ice cream that I saw on the sign at the entrance, and picked a strawberry from the freezer. It held up well despite the rain today, thanks to the use of potato starch. I think it would be interesting to try melting it once. On the other hand, the warabi mochi was so soft and melty, I felt like trying more varieties. Thank you for the meal!

Yukashi is a popular confectionery shop known for its fruit daifuku. However, during this cold season, chocolate treats are always a good choice. I bought a chocolate daifuku and a dorayaki (chocolate custard cream) this time. The chocolate daifuku is a small bite-sized treat with a soft mochi exterior filled with chocolate bean paste and dusted with cocoa powder. It's so soft and squishy, and the chocolate inside is delicious. On the other hand, the dorayaki didn't impress me as much as the daifuku did. Overall, I like this shop so I will definitely go back for more treats! Thank you for the delicious snacks!

It's been a while since I visited Yuka-san. I don't eat traditional Japanese sweets as often as Western sweets, but I really enjoy the sweets from Kobacha-san and Yuka-san. I purchased the "Washari" which is a non-melting ice cream made with kudzu powder and agar. It comes in three flavors: orange, strawberry, and pineapple. I bought the orange and strawberry ones. When eaten frozen, it has a crunchy texture. The right amount of firmness and elasticity makes it quite interesting! It's delicious with lots of sliced fruits on the surface. If left to soften, it becomes a jelly-like texture. It's quite fascinating. I really liked it. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal~♪.

Otaru is quiet and lonely due to the coronavirus. However, there were still many local fans visiting the restaurant one after another. The dorayaki, strawberry daifuku (with rare white bean paste), sakura mochi, and azuki bean daifuku were all quite ordinary and didn't stand out in any particular way. But maybe that's the secret to why everyone likes them.

It's been a while since I visited Otaru. I had booked a hotel near the Otaru Canal, and as I was walking from Otaru Station to the hotel, I spotted a sign for strawberry daifuku. The building had a charming atmosphere. Even though I had just eaten and didn't have much time before my next reservation, I couldn't resist the allure of the strawberry daifuku being sold in this quaint building. The interior of the store also had an old-fashioned feel. I hesitantly asked if it was okay to just buy one daifuku, and the staff kindly reassured me that it was fine. Inside the store, I found out that they offered strawberry daifuku with either red bean or milk filling, and I was torn between the two. When I hesitated, the staff mentioned that the milk filling was quite popular, so I decided to go with that. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they accepted electronic payments, which was convenient. The addition of milk to the red bean filling made the daifuku even more delightful with its gentle texture. The packaging mentioned that the mochi was made from rice from Rankoshi Town in Hokkaido, which I found to be a unique touch. I enjoyed the daifuku and thought it would make a great souvenir due to its unique qualities.

Ate soba, got in the car, and my wife said she wanted to buy some souvenirs. Looked it up on Tabelog, and there was a place right in front of us! My wife bought a lot of things there. It's a traditional Japanese sweets shop, but they also have frozen items. Maybe for reducing waste? We had daifuku and dorayaki, among other things. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^^)v

In Otaru City, there is a shop called Otaru Wagashi Yuka! This shop is known for its fruit daifuku. The specialty of the shop is the mandarin orange daifuku. I bought frozen mandarin orange daifuku and blueberry cheese daifuku! The mandarin daifuku is juicy with a whole mandarin inside. The acidity of the mandarin and the sweetness of the white bean paste go well together. The blueberry cheese daifuku is a fusion of white bean paste and cheese with the blueberry's acidity adding a nice touch. They are delicious fruit daifuku. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 11 am during the Golden Week holidays. I had heard that the frozen orange daifuku was delicious, so I decided to try it out. The shop was small but had a cozy eat-in space. It's a nice place to stop by while exploring Otaru! I purchased: - Frozen Orange Daifuku: They were out of the orange daifuku I was looking for, so I settled for the orange daifuku instead. It turned out to be delicious with a whole juicy orange inside, similar in size to a mandarin. It was not watery at all and had a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. - Salted Black Bean Daifuku: The large black beans had a comforting texture, and the mochi had a chewy and firm texture. The red bean paste was not too sweet, with a hint of saltiness that was just right. - Strawberry Daifuku: The strawberries were tangy and juicy, with a firm texture. The red bean paste was smooth and sweet, complementing the strawberries perfectly. The mochi had a nice chewy texture, and all the daifuku had a great balance of flavors without being overpowering. Overall, I enjoyed the firm texture of the mochi. Thank you for the delicious treats!

Next to the café-style cafeteria, there is a traditional Japanese sweets shop. I was intrigued by the sign outside advertising "Pineapple Daifuku," so I decided to go in. Inside, there was a display case with various daifuku, including "Orange Daifuku" and "Strawberry Daifuku." I bought the Strawberry Daifuku with both white bean paste and strained bean paste, opting for the strained bean paste. It was a lightly sweet and delicious daifuku with a large strawberry. The Orange Daifuku had small whole oranges inside, making it very juicy and tasty. It was much better than the orange daifuku I had tried from another shop before. The most interesting one was the Pineapple Daifuku, which had small pieces of pineapple with a subtle flavor. It was delicious, but I wished the pineapple flavor was stronger. It seems they have different fruit daifuku depending on the season, so I will definitely stop by again when I visit the café-style cafeteria. Thank you, Yuka, for the delightful treats!

While strolling through Otaru, I found a charming traditional Japanese confectionery shop called "Otaru Wagashi Kobo Yuuka." The shop had a cozy atmosphere with an indigo-dyed noren curtain and flags hanging outside. Inside, there was a small glass case displaying various Japanese sweets. The owner, a handsome man in his 30s or 40s, recommended two items: the "strawberry daifuku" for 250 yen and the specialty "frozen mandarin orange daifuku" for takeout. The strawberry daifuku had a glossy red strawberry peeking out of the mochi, with a moderate sweetness and a chewy texture. Overall, it was decent but not exceptional for the price. The frozen mandarin orange daifuku, as the name suggests, was wrapped in sweet bean paste and handed to me frozen in a plastic bag. Although I accidentally let it fully thaw in the fridge overnight, the juicy and sweet mandarin orange flavor surpassed my expectations. While I used to love the pudding daifuku from another shop, this mandarin orange daifuku has now become my new favorite. I highly recommend trying it partially thawed. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I look forward to visiting again.

I found it while taking a walk. I was drawn in by the mikan daifuku. They also have pineapple! Both are 250 yen each. The mikan is juicy. The pineapple is on the small side. The white bean paste is quite strong. I prefer the mikan.

It's quite delicious!

The flavors of the fruit and mochi were all separated, and I regretted buying them.

Nocchimu-san and I went on a long-awaited trip to Otaru. This time, Nocchimu-san suggested a place that I had been curious about for a while, so we headed there. When we arrived at the shop, we noticed that there were quite a few tourists visiting. Inside the shop, the showcase was filled with daifuku and dorayaki, with a variety of unique options available. We decided to purchase the classic daifuku flavors of yomogi, beans, and strawberry, and I couldn't resist getting a chocolate-filled manju as well. The daifuku mochi was soft, and the strawberry daifuku had a tangy strawberry paste wrapped in white bean paste, creating a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. The bean daifuku had a generous amount of black beans mixed with smooth bean paste, giving it a distinct bean flavor. The yomogi daifuku had a red bean paste filling with a noticeable mugwort flavor. The chocolate-filled manju had a chocolate sponge cake with small chocolate pieces mixed in, sandwiched between white bean paste and coated with chocolate, similar to a chocolate pie in taste. While there were many types of daifuku to choose from, Nocchimu-san mentioned that the dorayaki was their favorite, so I'll have to try that next time. Thank you for the delicious treats!

I bought a dorayaki a while ago because it's a specialty here. I noticed that it had sake in the ingredients, which I found unusual. You can faintly taste the sake's aroma and flavor in the dough. The part with the grill marks has a nice toasty taste. The dough is fluffy with a moist texture, giving it a nice balance. The red bean paste is sticky, maybe because it has a lot of malt syrup or honey. The balance between the Western-style dough and the red bean paste was elegant. They also sell dango on weekends and holidays (I didn't buy it, but I tried a sample). Thank you, Wu-ta-san!

I stopped by here on my way back to the parking lot from the karaoke place. It's my second visit in 9 months. This time, I came to try the "Otemori Dorayaki" that caught my eye last time. They sell frozen dorayaki skins (100 yen) and 5 types of fillings: red bean paste, whipped cream, matcha cream, strawberry cream, and custard (70 yen each) for you to make your own dorayaki. I bought 2 dorayaki skins, matcha cream, and custard cream (total 340 yen). They made me two dorayaki with half matcha and half custard cream after thawing them at room temperature. The skin was fluffy and delicious! I wonder if it would be like an ice cream sandwich if it's semi-thawed? I'll try it next time.

Orange Daifuku: Inside the mochi, there is a small whole orange wrapped in a thin layer of white anko. When you take a bite, the orange juice oozes out. The subtle white anko complements it well. Chestnut Daifuku: A generous amount of chestnuts with skins on, wrapped in white anko. The chestnuts peek out of the mochi. It is quite sweet due to the generous amount of white anko. Mugwort Daifuku: Not grass, but mugwort! I bought it around 3 pm and ate it around 8 pm, and the mugwort and bean daifuku was starting to harden. This lack of mixed flavors is a good sign. It was good to eat it on the same day.

The cafe-colored dining hall next door was small and had a limited selection of about 5 types of daifuku. I decided to buy them on my way back to avoid buying too much before a meal. I bought the Shine Muscat daifuku for 250 yen, which was very fresh and juicy. The frozen orange daifuku for 250 yen was received in a frozen state, and I enjoyed it half-thawed, which was crunchy and delicious. I also bought the dorayaki for 150 yen, which was made with eggs from Otaru local chickens. The skin was fluffy, and the sweet red bean paste inside was not too sweet. The highlight seemed to be the fruit daifuku, as the fruit inside was delicious enough to make the daifuku seem like a bonus. Thank you for the meal!