Character gateau "Ponpoko"... I hadn't tried it yet, but it was only 380 yen, so I decided to buy one to try it out. When I got home and looked inside the bag, there was a cute little story memo about Ponpoko, which made me feel warm inside. They said they use butter in it, but I wonder what it tastes like. Then there's the local gateau "Fujimori Roll" for 550 yen... The dough is made with rice flour, which is trendy these days, and although I had some idea of what to expect, I decided to buy it to see for myself. The texture is soft and crumbly, not too heavy, and the cream patisserie on the surface adds a nice contrast without overpowering the dough. Local gateaus may not be my favorite, but they do have their own unique flavors, and this one seemed pretty good. It may not reach the level of a fancy pastry shop, but it's not bad either, with some attention to detail. The "Ponpoko" looked cute... and it turned out to be tastier than I expected. The whole thing is covered in coating chocolate, with eyes and a tail made of chocolate as well. The head is filled with butter cream, while the body has a softer, more moist texture like a choux pastry. The chocolate dough isn't too sweet or too dry, and it pairs well with the butter cream. At 380 yen, it's cheaper than other gateaus, and considering the visual appeal, it's a decent value. The head is covered in coating chocolate on the outside and filled with butter cream on the inside. It may be a bit rich when you bite into just the head, but when combined with the chocolate dough at the bottom, it's just right. Ponpoko... the taste and price are not bad, so why were there so many left? Is it not popular? Well, if that's the case, keep trying! (laughs)

I received this rice flour roll cake as a gift! It was incredibly delicious, and even though I already like roll cakes, I found myself liking this one made with rice flour even more than those made with wheat flour! The cake was so tasty♩ The cream was just the right size, not too big or too small! The choux pastry was firm, which I really liked☆ The whipped cream wasn't too sweet, making it a perfect treat for tea time＾＾

This is a must-visit shop! I had heard about the tanuki cake in the media a few times recently and was curious about where to find it. And lo and behold, I found it here! Excited, I entered the shop, but couldn't find it. Turns out it's only available on weekends... Disappointed, I bought a cute bear cake instead. It was adorable and satisfying. The taste was gentle and comforting, suitable for anyone (except for those who can't eat honey). You can also reserve the tanuki cake in advance. I really want to try it, that tanuki looks so charming. Its retro Showa-era appearance is lovely. I wonder about the buttercream and the crunchy chocolate tail. What a mysterious tanuki! Nishi-Hachioji Station is a surprising place. Thank you for the meal.

This shop is also quite a long-established one, loved in Nishi-Hachioji since old times. It was founded in 1959, so it has been over 50 years since its establishment. It is said to be the first in Hachioji to make Western confectionery using fresh cream. The most famous item is the "Fujimori Roll." The "Fruitful Fujimori Roll (380 yen)" is a roll cake filled with plenty of fruits like strawberries, pineapples, kiwis, and yellow peaches. The cake is made with fluffy rice flour. It is soft and delicious, with a variety of fruity flavors. The "Hachioji Tofu Pudding (290 yen)" is also worth trying, with a smooth texture and a rich taste. It is a healthy and interesting pudding with a hint of red beans at the bottom. Visiting this shop was a pleasant experience, and I look forward to returning when I'm in Nishi-Hachioji again.

I have been familiar with "Serian Confectionery" since I was a child. My parents used to buy birthday cakes from here and celebrate with me. After several decades, the shop has been renovated and looks beautiful, but it is still thriving! It has a strong following among locals, which is why it has lasted this long. This time, I visited after a long time to buy a souvenir for my family. I purchased the following items (I forgot the exact prices): "Fujimori Chestnut Roll" (around 380 yen) - a popular item with seasonal chestnuts added. The fluffy rice flour dough is delightful, and the cream with just the right amount of sweetness complements it well. The unique flavor of chestnuts adds volume to the roll cake. It is a stable and delicious dessert. I hadn't had it in a while, but even as an adult, I found it delicious. I also bought "Blueberry Cheesecake" (367 yen tax included) and "Mont Blanc with Japanese Chestnuts" (410 yen tax included). My family enjoyed both of them. They may not have the glamour of a famous shop, but they have a homely and gentle deliciousness. I hope they continue to thrive for a long time. Thank you for the local sweets after a long time.

I bought the souvenir at the T-1 Handicraft Grand Prix in Hachioji last year and I wanted to go buy it again. The Hachioji tofu pudding was creamier than I imagined and even the last bite with soybeans was delicious. It was great with black honey, not too sweet and perfect for enjoying in the summer. It was convenient to eat as they were individually wrapped in packs of 55, making it a great snack to have when out with friends. The apricot jam roll cake was a hit and brought back nostalgic feelings. I am also interested in trying the cakes and small baked goods. I definitely want to go buy them again.

I rushed into a shop just before closing time and bought the last 2 cakes available. One of them was a rice flour fruit roll cake. It had custard cream, strawberries, kiwi, yellow peach, pineapple, Asian pear, and plenty of whipped cream inside a sponge cake rolled with rice flour dough. The rice flour made the texture very smooth and it melted in the mouth. Unlike traditional roll cakes, this Mont Blanc cake was quite sweet. The shop also had bread, attracting customers looking for that as well.

I bought the Fujimori Roll again in October 2012. It cost just under 1000 yen, I think. I'm not usually a fan of roll cakes with just whipped cream, but I found this one to be delicious. The moist cake and the not too sweet, not greasy cream made it really tasty! My rating for the Fujimori Roll went up! In July 2011, I revisited the shop and bought a French bread with cake batter on top for 350 yen and 3 simple bread rolls for 140 yen. When I got home and tried them, I noticed that they had a label from another bakery, Gonfanon. The bread was good, but I was a bit disappointed and lowered my rating by -0.5. When I first visited in June 2010, I found the shop near JR Nishi-Hachioji Station. The shop is small and cozy. Their specialty is the Fujimori Roll, but it was sold out, so I bought a regular cake instead. I tried a sponge cake made with wheat flour and a fruit roll made with rice flour (and also added a tofu pudding). The prices were reasonable, around 300 yen each. It was fun to compare the sponge cakes made with rice flour and wheat flour, although I didn't notice a big difference in taste. The rice flour cake was moist and I liked it, but it got a bit soggy the next day. The tofu pudding I added was delicious, especially with black honey drizzled on top. Overall, I think it's pretty good.

Fujimori is a place in Hachioji, known for Fujimori High School and Fujimori Park. This time, I visited a bakery near Nishi-Hachioji Station. The shop offers various pastries, including Mont Blanc with chestnuts, tea-flavored cake, and apple cheesecake. The pastries were light and not too sweet, making them enjoyable treats. The tea cake had a strong tea aroma, while the apple cheesecake had a refreshing taste. Overall, the pastries were reasonably priced and would make great souvenirs along with the Fujimori roll.

I received a set of baked goods from a client at work, which included ★ Madeleine ★ Shell-shaped Madeleine ★ Dacquoise ★ Financier ★ Financier ★ Brandy Cake, a total of six items! I searched for "Cerianne Western Confectionery Store" and found it on Tabelog! I hadn't paid attention to the name of the store before, but I had used it several times. I had bought "tofu pudding" before, and it was delicious, not too sweet. I also often buy Gonfanon's bread. It brings back childhood memories, so I sometimes go to buy it. The items I received this time were also delicious and enjoyable. ^^v

〜2009.07〜 I had passed by the shop several times but couldn't find the "Fujimori Roll"... However, one Sunday evening when I casually peeked into the shop, there it was!! Without hesitation, I bought one. I felt rewarded for my efforts as I didn't expect it to be available on a Sunday. The Fujimori Roll was around 880 yen, I think? It was about 20cm long and cut into 8 pieces. The taste was light and refreshing. It had a light texture and I felt like I could eat as much as I wanted. After dinner, I ended up having two and a half pieces. The cream and custard didn't make me feel heavy. It would go well with jam or fruit. In this season, ice cream would also be a good match. However, the quantity was a bit too much for just my mother and me... It would be nice if they had a smaller size. 〜2009.06〜 This cake shop is located near the south exit. I didn't shop much in my local area growing up, but I heard that their "Fujimori Roll" is delicious. I've never tried it! So, I hopped on my bike and went to buy it!! A friend I recently made in Hachioji told me as if everyone in Nishi-Hachioji must have tried it!! that I should go and get it. It is made with "100% domestically produced rice flour sponge." So, I went in search of the Fujimori Roll. It's an easy walk from my place. However, maybe because it was in the evening, unfortunately, they didn't have the Fujimori Roll, so I bought two types of cake and a pudding instead. It was my first time buying cakes from Serian, and the apple cheesecake with a light, souffle-like texture was very delicious. The tofu pudding had black syrup on it, but my father, who is cutting down on sweets, had it without the syrup. It was still delicious, but when I secretly added the syrup later, I personally liked it better with the syrup. In the shop, they also had baked goods, as well as Gonfanon's bread. Since I found the cakes to be delicious, I plan to go back and buy more. I also want to try the Fujimori Roll soon!!

A small orange-colored pastry shop in Nishi-Hachioji. I bought some cakes as souvenirs. The purchased items were: Chocolat Banane, Fruit Roll, Omelette, Mont Blanc, Chestnut Mont Blanc, Apple Cheese Souffle, and Strawberry Shortcake, totaling 2350 yen. The Chestnut Mont Blanc was delicious, but the others... The Apple Cheese Souffle was lightly sweet and refreshing. It had a small amount of apple inside. It didn't feel like eating an apple cheese souffle. The Strawberry Shortcake had lightly sweet whipped cream. The sponge was dry and crumbly. The Omelette had strawberry, banana, whipped cream, dark chocolate, and custard inside. The filling was tasty, but the sponge was dry. The Mont Blanc had a small amount of cream. The Fruit Roll was a regular roll cake with fruit, not very special. Except for the Mont Blanc and Chocolat Banane, I ate the rest on the same day... The sponges were dry and crumbly. The only moist and delicious one was the Chestnut Mont Blanc. I won't visit again.