Owner patissier Toshiyuki Okubo trained at Nakatanitei for 2 years, at a cake shop in Tarumi, at Hotel Hankyu International, and at an Italian restaurant where he was in charge of desserts. He finally opened his own shop on December 12, 2012, just a 5-minute walk southwest from JR Osaka Metro Morinomiya Station, near Morinomiya Q's Mall and Morinomiya Piloti Hall, next to Jonan Park. The shop is located on Kokubuncho Street, one street west of Tamatsukuri Street, which is a main road in Osaka. Toshiyuki Okubo handles the pastry making, while his sister Nami is in charge of sales and the café. Upon entering, you will see a display shelf on the left side selling baked goods, jams, tea packets, wine, etc. In front is a showcase of fresh pastries, with the cashier on the right. There is a small seating area on the right side with 2 tables and 4 seats in total. The shop was originally takeout-only, so the seating area feels like an added bonus. The space is not large, but it feels spacious due to the layout. You can choose a cake from the showcase and a tea from the tea packets displayed on the left side. I chose a Peach Shortcake for 660 yen and an Assam tea from Ronnefeldt Tea for 110 yen. The total came to 754 yen after deducting the 8% takeout tax and adding a new 10% tax. The drink prices were very reasonable, and the staff designated the seating without much input from the customers. The Peach Shortcake was a delightful treat, with layers of fluffy sponge cake, cream, and peach blocks coated in jelly. The tea was served in a cup, and the Assam tea was a great choice. The system at the shop is straightforward: enter, choose your cake and tea, pay at the cashier, and wait for your order to be served.

First visit. I visited a cake shop near Morinomiya Station. I arrived in the late morning and saw a variety of delicious-looking cakes on display. Honestly, it was difficult to decide which one to buy, but I liked that they had a variety of cakes using seasonal fruits, chocolate cakes, cheesecakes, and more. The taste was also excellent.

I walked from Morinomiya Station. It was my first visit on a holiday afternoon. They have cakes, baked sweets, and jellies. There are two tables for two people each. You can eat in. If you buy a tea bag or a coffee drip bag, they will brew it for you. Fruit Shortcake 547 yen + tax: Fruit is beautifully arranged, with a balance of sweetness and sourness. The cream is mildly sweet. Coffee Drip Bag 102 yen: Pleasant acidity. Total: 713 yen (tax included). It was a great discovery to find such delicious cake and coffee at this price for eating in.

Location: 3 minutes walk from JR Mori-no-miya Station platform 7-A. No parking available. Takeout menu: Chocolat 66 x2 (600 yen each), Caramel Chocolat (590 yen), Verde (570 yen). Total of 4 items. Impression: It was my birthday and I finally visited this cute cake shop that I had been curious about. It is even recognized as a national treasure, so my expectations were high. Although eating in was an option, I chose takeout. When I tried the cakes, they were sweet and the sponge was average. I have eaten a lot of cakes, so I would say these were not bad, but not extremely delicious either. I'm glad I finally got to visit this place that I was curious about!

I visited a popular Western confectionery shop in Osaka Morinomiya for the first time! I visited on a Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock and entered immediately as there were no other customers. Since it was a bit late, the showcase had few items inside, so I purchased a financier! The firm texture of the cake with a light and fluffy feel was great! I enjoyed it very much.

I found this place for the first time and have been getting takeout from there regularly. Even though takeout is convenient, I still prefer dining in! They had temporarily stopped dine-in service due to COVID, but finally reopened, so I went there right away. This was my first time dining in at Marunaka Kashi-ten! - Fig Tart ¥519 + tax I've mentioned the fig tart in my previous review! That's because it's my favorite... The fig on top is huge!! The cream and fig are well-balanced and I love it. The tart crust is more like a crispy cookie crust rather than a flaky pie crust. It's not too sweet and deliciously crunchy. - Fico ¥473 + tax Another fig dessert. It's a combination of black tea mousse, dried figs, and rare cheese. It's definitely delicious... I started by eating each layer separately, but then mixed it all together at the end. The flavors combined beautifully. Mixing it up may ruin the beautiful presentation, but it's a tip straight from the pastry chef...(｡ >艸<) - Black Tea (Darjeeling) ¥102 + tax Isn't the black tea too cheap? That's what I thought too! It's a bit unusual system where they sell tea bags in the store and brew it for you. Even though it's a tea bag, it's a proper black tea and they brew it well. It was really delicious! There are only 4 seats for dining in, so it's not the main focus of the shop, but if there's an open seat, you're lucky! If you're not picky about tea bags, it's a great deal. The owner and pastry chef explained everything to us because it was a relaxed weekday. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Hidden gem patisserie located on the east side of a park just a minute walk from the main street, only 3 minutes on foot from JR and Osaka Metro Misono Station. They offer around 17 varieties of fresh cakes priced at around 500 yen each. The cozy eat-in space has only 2 tables with 4 seats each, so it's a stroke of luck if it's available. I tried their signature Strawberry Shortcake for 491 yen and paired it with a blend coffee for 102 yen, making a total of 652 yen including tax. The cake was simple yet delicious, with a light sponge, fresh cream, and strawberries. The sweetness was just right, not overwhelming. The blend coffee was a perfect match, with a deep roast flavor that complemented the cake well. Delicious and satisfying!

Today I visited the Marunaka Kashiya store in Tamatsukuri. There are many cute baked sweets lined up (I'll definitely come back to buy more). I came here to buy a meringue cake today, but my throat was also dry, so I got sidetracked and bought a chocolate lata too. They make it after you order it, but it's so delicious! The rich bitter flavor is exceptional! Leaving that aside, the small chocolate pieces and ice chips double up to create a crispy texture. It's perfect for summer!

I came to Morinomiya, so I decided to buy some cake to take home. I peeked into this shop and the cakes looked deliciously displayed. Considering the heat, I chose cakes that seemed less likely to fall apart: Strawberry Shortcake (530 yen), Chocolat 66 (540 yen), Miserable (530 yen), and Fraisier Pistachio Cream (590 yen). It's rare to come across Miserable, a cake with buttercream that I really love!

Cost performance is slightly higher than average? The taste is average. The staff are friendly. I stopped by because I was nearby and wanted to get a souvenir for my wife. I was surprised because the price cards only had the name and price written on them, so I had no idea what flavor they were (lol). I asked the staff and got a Caramel Pudding for 473 yen (excluding tax). The caramel cream was delicious, but I was a little disappointed that it was mostly sponge inside. I also got Madagascar for 463 yen (excluding tax), which had chocolate cream inside chocolate sponge. It was delicious. I was surprised by how simple it was, maybe because I had high expectations from this famous store.