When walking towards Ueno from Hamacho for lunch, I stumbled upon a small but distinctive traditional Japanese confectionery shop. It seems to have been established in the mid-Edo period and has been around for nearly three hundred years. The signboard reads "Grilled Dango" for 120 yen. I bought one and tried it. The slightly burnt dango with a sweet sauce was very delicious, highlighting the savory aroma. I found a great shop in the back alleys of the downtown area. :)

I heard it was a long-established shop and decided to visit. It's a small shop located in the wholesale district of Bakurocho. The owner who came out was a young man. I bought the grilled dumplings, which are their specialty. They were delicious dumplings with a fragrant grilled aroma. The dorayaki had a thick castella layer and a moderate moistness. The red bean paste had a texture that was in between chunky and smooth. They are made with traditional natural ingredients. The grilled dumplings are definitely a must-try.

This is a long-established traditional Japanese sweets shop with over 300 years of history, located in the textile wholesale district stretching from Bakurocho to Higashi-Kanda and Iwamotocho. The most popular item, the baked dango, is said to be delicious, so I had been wanting to visit for a while. I finally had the chance to visit while in the area. The shop is located on the first floor of a building on a street lined with the buildings of the textile giant wholesaler Etoile Kaito. It was surprising to find a traditional Japanese sweets shop and factory in such a location. The shop is small, with room for only one group of customers at a time. I waited for two groups of customers to finish their shopping before entering. The selection of traditional Japanese sweets in the showcase includes dorayaki, manju, dango, and sekihan, but not a wide variety. The sekihan also looked delicious, but my purpose on this day was the dango. As planned, I purchased two baked dango for 130 yen each and one kusa dango for 150 yen, and headed home. Both types of dango share the deliciousness of the dough, which is made with a machine but still pounded with a mortar. The texture is smooth yet has a good density and moderate chewiness, allowing the flavor of the rice itself to shine through. Both were delicious, but personally, I preferred the baked dango. It is what is commonly known as mitarashi dango, with a not too sweet sauce and a nicely charred surface that is fragrant. Among all the baked dango/mitarashi dango I have tried, this one ranks in the top three in terms of taste. I would like to visit again.

I visited Kameya Yamato, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Kanda with a history dating back to the Edo period. I purchased Mizumanju as a snack for the Shinkansen ride back. The mochi made from Yoshino kudzu had a chewy texture, and the sweet red bean paste had a nice balance of sweetness without being too heavy, with a hint of azuki bean fragrance. I imagine it would be even more delicious when chilled. Thank you for the meal.

I'm sorry for salting the review of a genre that values the sense of the season! TGS (standing soba) is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that I found on my way to and from Soba Sen. It has a history of nearly 300 years since the mid-Edo period. The shop's name written in gold letters on the glass sliding door also has a historical and dignified appearance. I chose... Himawari: It feels like a yellow version of Doamyoji. The sweet bean paste has a citrus scent somewhere. Shio Mame Daifuku: The taste is as expected from the appearance, but the slightly dry sweet bean paste is unique! The mochi part is soft, but this is the real mochi that will harden over time. Ajisai: There seems to be a Doamyoji type like the previous Himawari, but this is a kneaded type of fresh confectionery. It has a refined color scheme. There is no element of hydrangea in the taste though haha. Sekihan: I ate this last, but it was still delicious even after some time. Of course, the chewiness of the mochi, the taste of the rice, the aroma of azuki beans, and the taste are all excellent. Not only traditional seasonal confections but also creative items are available, and despite being a long-established shop, there is a freshness to it. It seems that there are still shops like this scattered around the city center. Let's not overlook them.

On Saturday, I confirmed by phone in advance because it said that the shop had irregular holidays. I was looking for dango. When I asked for mitarashi and kusa dango, they said that freshly made salted soybean daifuku was just ready. So, I also got the freshly made salted soybean daifuku. It was unexpectedly small, like a big bite size. I was going to eat shaved ice later, so it was nice that it was small. The mochi was very soft, and the saltiness of the salted soybeans was just right. It was nice to feel the freshness of the freshly made one. I like mochi with a bit of chewiness, so I could have waited a bit before eating it.

Diagonally across from the eel restaurant Etowaru Umido, there is a shop that caught my interest but I usually pass by in a hurry. Suddenly, I decided to stop, parked my car, and went inside the shop. They had a special offer on sakuramochi and kashimochi. I was told that the filling in the kashimochi is miso an (sweet bean paste with miso). I have been eating miso an since I was a child, so it is one of my favorite sweets. It is a traditional and reliable Japanese confectionery from a long-established shop.

I visited this shop, located about a 3-minute walk from Bakurocho Station, around 11 a.m. on a Saturday. The shop is tucked away in a quiet alley with few people on holidays, so it may be a bit difficult to find if you don't research the location beforehand. The interior of the shop is small but clean, and the variety of traditional Japanese sweets is not very extensive. This time, I mainly purchased Japanese sweets that seemed to have a short shelf life for home consumption. Specifically, I tried their famous dorayaki, manju, anko dango, rabbit-shaped steamed bun, and "shika no ko" (deer-shaped sweet), all for less than 1,000 yen in total, which is quite affordable. As for the taste, the dorayaki had a slightly dry skin, but the anko filling inside was moist, and the overall balance of flavors was not bad. The manju, anko dango, rabbit-shaped bun, and "shika no ko" had a unique taste with a restrained sweetness that leaves a lingering aftertaste. Despite being traditional Japanese sweets, they were not overly sweet and had a clean taste without any roughness. The prices were traditional, but the taste was not typical of a long-established shop.

I had udon at a revived restaurant, but it was a bit unsatisfying. So I decided to buy some snacks. I looked at the map and found a dango (Japanese sweet dumpling) shop that I had never been to before. It was a bit far, but I decided to walk there. When I arrived in Higashi Kanda, I easily spotted the shop. I called out for service a few times before someone finally came out. I bought two yakidango (grilled dumplings) and one ohagi (sweet rice cake with red bean paste). The yakidango had a nice soy sauce flavor and the ohagi was delicious with a perfect balance of sweetness. They were small but satisfying. Overall, the snacks were worth the walk and I was very pleased with the taste.

I bought grilled rice cakes and dorayaki. The sauce on the mitarashi dango was delicious! I don't usually buy mitarashi dango, but I chose it this time. The rice cakes were a bit firm, but the sauce was just to my liking! The dorayaki had a light taste in both the skin and the red bean paste. Thanks to reading reviews from Myレビ, I was able to learn about a long-established shop and I am grateful.

Today, I visited a traditional Japanese sweets shop called "Kameya Yamato" in Bakurocho. I love mitarashi dango, and I heard that their "yaki dango" is delicious, so I decided to check it out. The shop is small, and when I called out from the counter, a staff member came from the back. They had a variety of delicious Japanese sweets such as dango and kashiwa mochi, but I stuck to my original plan and bought 2 pieces of "yaki dango". The price of 120 yen per piece is quite reasonable. I tried the "yaki dango" right away. It had a beautiful shine and a firm texture with a good chewiness. As I chewed, it became softer and I could really taste the deliciousness of the dango itself. The slight charred aroma of the dango and the mildly sweet mitarashi sauce blended perfectly, making it very delicious. I could eat many of these. It was a long time since I had such delicious mitarashi dango. Thank you for the meal.

On Children's Day, we finished with this kashiwa mochi. The kashiwa leaf is soft and looks edible (though I didn't eat it). When I went in the evening, they had sold out of the sweet red bean paste, so I bought miso paste and chunky red bean paste instead. The miso paste was different from what I expected!! It was too much. It had a thick, honey-like taste.

First visit in April 2021 (No.2615). On that day, I was picking up material mainly around Bakurocho, so I visited this shop as well. I visited without checking in advance, but after returning home and checking, I found out that the shop relocated from Honjo, Sumida-ku to the current Higashi-Kanda after being destroyed in the Great Fire of Meireki (1657), making it an extremely long-established traditional Japanese sweets shop with a history of over 300 years in Tokyo. A glass door with an old-fashioned feel suddenly appears in one corner of the building. This glass door is said to have been used in the previous shop and reused as it is when the building was renovated, giving a sense of history - nice touch! Kashiwa Mochi (Tsubu) - 210 yen. There are three types of kashiwa mochi here: koshi (white), tsubu (green), and miso (pink), but at that time I didn't even know the history, so I only bought the above product. It is a delicious kashiwa mochi with a generous amount of refined sweet red bean paste packed in the grass mochi. The dango (rice dumplings) are also delicious, so I would love to revisit this shop if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

Away from the station, there is a quiet Japanese sweets shop in the middle of the town. I happened to pass by it and decided to go in. This time, I bought the "yaki dango" which looked delicious with its nicely browned surface. It was indeed well-baked, giving off a fragrant aroma, and the taste of the sweet soy sauce was rich and delicious. When I'm nearby again, I would like to try other sweets as well.

The dumplings and strawberry daifuku for home and souvenir are delicious. The dumplings are delicious. I have to write 100 characters on Tabelog to be reflected... The dumplings are delicious. The strawberry daifuku is delicious. These two items are really delicious.

I bought some souvenirs at a Japanese confectionery shop near my company. It is located on the left side after turning left at the first traffic light from the Bakurocho intersection towards Asakusabashi. I visited around 12:40 on a weekday and there was only one group waiting. I purchased "Yaki Dango" (120 yen) and "Kusa Dango" (150 yen). The "Yaki Dango" is a type of "mitarashi dango" with a perfect balance of sweet sauce and the taste of rice balls. The "Kusa Dango" has a fragrant mugwort scent with a mildly sweet red bean paste coating, making it another delightful treat that brings happiness when eaten. My family enjoyed these delicious dumplings that bring out the full flavor of the ingredients.

I used to visit this place regularly because there used to be an office around here, but I happened to be nearby so I stopped by after a long time. This time, I bought some grilled rice cakes and seasonal limited sweets. The grilled rice cake is mitarashi flavor. It is well grilled, giving it a nice crispy texture, and the sweet and salty sauce is delicious. The seasonal limited sweet is a chestnut sweet. The moment you eat it, you can taste the chestnut. It spreads in your mouth. Absolutely delicious. Both of them, when paired with a bitter tea, create a blissful moment. Oh, it was so delicious. I definitely want to visit again.

I purchased some snacks for telework. This shop has been around for over 300 years. I saw it on TV and was fascinated by its deep flavor and atmosphere. This time, I bought Mitarashi dango, Kuzudango, and Sakura Mizuyokan, which were my partner's choice. It's just a regular errand haha. I wanted to eat Mizuyokan before the season ends, but it seemed to have a high agar content. The Kuzudango was very chewy and delicious, with a strong mugwort aroma. The Mitarashi dango had a soy sauce flavor with reduced sweetness. Unfortunately, I couldn't visit the shop, so I missed out on the nostalgic atmosphere, but I would like to revisit if I have the chance. Thank you for the delicious meal~

I went to pick up a bento box for takeout and decided to stop by for some sweets on the way back. The shop had a lovely atmosphere. I had seen it on a TV show before. I bought some dumplings and sweet bean jelly. The grass dumplings and baked dumplings were both delicious, but the baked dumplings were especially good. They were soft but not too soft, not too firm, just right. The toasted aroma spread in my mouth, and the sauce was not too sweet, perfectly balanced. I couldn't think of any other dumplings as delicious as these.

One day's snack is these rice cakes here. "Kameya Yamato" The address is in Higashi Kanda, but I titled it as Bakurocho. The nearest station is Bakurocho Station. This shop is a long-established store that has been around since the Edo period. I didn't know that. After seeing it on a TV program, I visited for the first time. Sorry for being a bit of a trend follower. I used to pass by the shop often, but this time I decided to visit after the TV broadcast. When I visited a few days after the TV show, there was a long line during lunchtime, so I decided to come back another day. They have simple traditional Japanese sweets lined up. I was planning to buy rice cakes, but ohagi looks delicious too. But I'll go with rice cakes! "Grilled rice cake" 120 yen & "Kusa dango" 150 yen. The "grilled rice cake" for 120 yen has a sauce that is quite mildly sweet with a hint of soy sauce spiciness. The rice cake is chewy and slightly firm, with a crispy aroma from being grilled. It's delicious. The "kusa dango" for 150 yen has a smooth and moist sweet bean paste. It's slightly sweet with a nice balance of grassy flavor. The texture of the rice cake is firm. Both the grilled rice cake and kusa dango were delicious.