Wagashi: Miso Flavored Chigiri Mochi in Wasanbon Sugar

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Do Not Miss
Kyoto Top-ten Foodie Omiyage Souvenir: Miso Chigiri Mochi This is miso flavored gyuhi mochi from Honda Miso and it is a masterpiece! In addition to the novel and exceptional taste, this is a foodie souvenir that you ought to be able to take back home with you…
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Bread and Spice: Hararyokaku Seven Spice Rusk Biscuit

Called ‘korabo’ in contemporary Japanese — collaboration and co-branding, is getting some traction among the often stodgy old merchants of Kyoto too. Though perhaps a purist at heart, I am quite a fan of some of these collaborations. I was quite amazed to see my absolute favorite shichimi seven spice dealer, Gion Hararyokaku, doing a collaboration with the mediocre Shinshindo…
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Nishiki Market Best: Kyoto-style Beef Manju Bun

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Kyoto Nishiki Market
Nikuman or beef manju is a very common snack in Japan and something that Japanese are quite passionate about. In the cold months of the year, every convenience store chain has their annual best nikuman lineup in a glass case, steaming hot, next to the cash register.…
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Nishiki Market Best: Soy Milk Doughnut

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Kyoto Nishiki Market
Do not miss! When I pass through Nishiki Market I nearly always stop at Fujino Tofu and get a bag of tonyu, or soy milk doughnuts. These soy milk doughnuts are the best, especially in the cool and cold seasons. These doughnuts are best enjoyed hot and…
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