[Fukuoka Classic Food] A collection of popular Seoul sweets frequented by locals!
The author of this article, "fuk_instafooood", has an Instagram Food account with 50,000 followers and has been posting various Food information about the Fukuoka area. This time, we will be focusing on "Fukuoka soul sweets" that are loved in Fukuoka and Hakata.
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One of the nation's leading sweets battlegrounds. Fukuoka's soul sweets continue to be loved
Fukuoka City, with 108 cake shops within the city, ranks first with 7.0 shops per 100,000 people .
In addition, Fukuoka City, which has 248 Western confectionery stores in total, came in second with 16.1 stores, just behind the leader, Kobe City, with 16.4 stores (as of 2021).
It is said that the reason for this fierce battleground is that the area is the birthplace of confectionery culture in Japan, as well as flour-based foods such as udon, soba, and manju, thanks to the sugar road known as Nagasaki Kaido.
So, this time we will introduce you to a shop that boasts "Fukuoka soul sweets" that continues to be loved by the people of Fukuoka Prefecture.
There are plenty of options, from stylish takeaway sweets to famous sweets you can eat in restaurants!
Don't miss out on the Fukuoka local specialties at each store!
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1. "Mucchan Manju" - A super sweet treat that will satisfy your hunger
This restaurant is "Mucchan Manju," which has over 15 stores in Fukuoka Prefecture and is popular with people of all ages, from young people to seniors.
The "Mucchan" in Muchan Manto refers to the "Mutsugoro" that lives in the Ariake Sea, and the company was created 30 years ago from the founder's desire to encourage people to love the "Mutsugoro" at least a little.
The texture of the dough, which is shaped like a mugwort, is soft and easy to eat, with a mildly sweet taste. There is a wide variety of dishes and desserts inside.
Muchan Manju is thick and filled from head to tail, so it's filling.This time, I went to the Takamiya store! I bought three popular items.
This restaurant only offers takeout, and prices start from 240 yen, making it very reasonable!
First, there is the custard cream, which is very popular among sweets. It goes perfectly with the soft batter, and many people buy it as a set with a side dish. Its sweet flavor is also very popular with children.
And when it comes to Muchan Manju, it's all about the side dishes. Their "ham and egg" with special mayonnaise, soft-boiled egg and bacon is the undisputed No. 1 menu item.
Muchan Manju is a takoyaki-style dish with special mayonnaise and octopus. This is also a side dish that is very filling! All of the menu items are very popular.
In addition to the ham and egg, custard, and Gorogorochan flavors we introduced, there is also the Muchan Burger, tuna salad, sausage, black bean paste, and white bean paste.
They also offer limited-time items such as chocolate during Valentine's Day and gratin during the cold winter months, so you'll want to visit regularly.
In addition, many people have become addicted to Muchan Manto's special mayonnaise, and due to its popularity, "Mucchan Manto's Delicious Mayonnaise" has started to be sold in stores. If you visit the store, be sure to check it out.
[Mucchan Manto] Fukuoka people's Familiar
When I was a student, I was always hungry. Muchan Manto's ham and eggs are more than just a dessert; they're a side dish for just 200 yen!When I was a student, I often lined up to buy them on my way home from school.
Even now, I suddenly feel like eating it.It can truly be called Fukuoka's soul food.
[Mucchan Manju Takamiya store]
■Address: 12-7 Tamagawacho, Minami-ku , Fukuoka City City [MAP]
■Access: 4 minutes walk from Takamiya Station
■Business hours:
Weekdays 11:00-20:00
Weekends and holidays 10:00-18:00
■Closed days: Irregular holidays (announced on SNS)
*Business hours and holidays may vary depending on the store. *Please check with the store for the latest information. ■TEL: 070-2406-6363
■For more information, click here@mucchanmanjyutakamiya
■Website: https://mucchanmanjyuu.com/
2. "Horaku Manju" closes as soon as it's sold out! A popular shop with long lines
This shop, Horaku Manju, has been in business for over 60 years and is a popular shop with long queues of customers at department stores and shopping streets across Kyushu.
The founder runs a beekeeping farm and wanted to create something delicious using the honey, hence the name "Horaku Manju". The manju is kaiten-yaki, with a chewy skin and a hearty filling.
The edges of the skin are a little tough, which adds an extra flavor to the taste and makes it popular.
This time, I went to the Nishijin store!
This shop only offers takeout, and the menu has two types of bean paste, "black bean paste" and "white bean paste," each priced at 120 yen, making it easy on the wallet.
With Hokkaido-grown red beansThe bean paste, made with high-quality "pure domestic honey" using techniques cultivated in the beekeeping industry, is not too sweet, is nutritious, and is very delicious. There are days when they sell more than 2,000 pieces.
[Horaku Manju】Something Fukuoka people Familiar
But most people eat both (laughs). In reality, most people like both and eat either the white or the black depending on their mood that day. This is also Familiar.
[Hairaku Manju Nishishinten]
Address: 4-9-18-1 Nishijin , Sawara-ku , Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 2 minutes walk from Nishijin Station
■Business hours: 10:00-17:00
*Closes once sold out *Please check with the store for the latest information
■Closed on Tuesdays
■TEL: 092-822-5599
■Homepage:http://www.houraku.co.jp
3. "Mignon"Hakata Station's sweet aroma! A specialty shop specializing in mini croissants
MIGNON is a very popular croissant shop located inside Hakata Station, the gateway to Fukuoka.
There are many restaurants and souvenir shops inside Hakata Station, but the one that stands out the most are the croissants at Mignon, which smell particularly delicious.
It's crispy on the outside and chewy and moist on the inside, and it's so delicious it'll put a smile on your face when you eat it.
This croissant specialty shop has been loved in Hakata for 27 years, and there is still always a queue as you can eat freshly baked croissants right at the station.
There are three standard flavors: plain, chocolate, and sweet potato. (100g: 226 to 259 yen)
The crispy croissants are small in size, so you can eat as many as you like.
Prices are measured in 100g increments, and customers often pay by saying things like, "Give me 1,000 yen for all kinds!" or "200g of each, please."
Personally, I like chocolate the best. The crispy chocolate croissant is filled with piping hot chocolate.
Mignon is open early in the morning, so it's recommended to buy some to eat on the Shinkansen. If you're traveling or on a business trip, we recommend arriving at Hakata Station a little early and buying some.
[Mignon] Fukuoka people 'Familiar
When I was little, my dad, who worked in Hakata, would bring it home as a gift, and he would instantly become a hero to us kids (laughs).
[MIGNON]
■Address: 1-1 Hakata Central Street, Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: Inside Hakata Station ■Business hours: 7:00-23:00
*Please check with the store for the latest information.
■Closed: None
■TEL: 092-412-3364
■For more details, please click here @mignon_minicroissant
■Homepage:https://mignon-mini-croissant.com/
4. "Kawabata Zenzai" - The sweetest zenzai in Japan, eagerly awaited by Hakata!
This shop is Kawabata Zenzai, a plaza beloved by locals located in Kawabata Shopping Arcade.
There used to be a restaurant in Hakata that served "Japan's sweetest zenzai," and it was so popular that it was called "a specialty of Hakata Kawabata," but it took down its sign in 1985.
Later, in response to the voices of local residents who said, "I want to taste that flavor again! I can't forget Kawabata Zenzai!", Kawabata Shopping Street took the lead in reviving "Kawabata Zenzai"!
As the name suggests, this is the sweetest zenzai in Japan, and it contains two rice cakes inside.
The "takuan" (pickled radish) served with it may seem like a mismatch at first glance, but it is the perfect palate cleanser for the sweet zenzai.
Kawabata Zenzai is a famous and extremely popular souvenir from Fukuoka and Hakata, and can now be purchased online.
[Kawabata Zenzai] Something Fukuoka people Familiar
I always take photos, because that's how striking the decorations are.
It's very tasteful to eat zenzai while watching the "Kazariyamagasa" floats along the river. It's rare to be able to enjoy a Hakata specialty dessert at your leisure while watching the "Kazariyamagasa" floats so closely.
[Kawabata Zenzai Square]
■Address: 10-256 Kamikawabata-cho, Hakata -ku , Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 2 minutes walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station
■Business hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-18:00
*Please check with the store for the latest information.
■Closed: Monday to Thursday
■TEL: 092-281-6223
■Homepage: http://www.hakata.or.jp/zenzaihiroba/
5. "Dazaifu Umegae Mochi" - A popular Tourism favorite! A timeless Dazaifu sweet
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a famous Tourism spot in Fukuoka. It is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and is said to be the head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines across the country.
The specialty of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is Umegaemochi, a chewy rice cake filled with bean paste and baked until crispy.
Freshly baked Umegae Mochi, which can only be found in Fukuoka, is absolutely delicious and addictive!
This time, we visited Oyamada Teahouse, a little-known establishment behind the main shrine. It has been preserving the traditional flavor since the Edo period and is the only official supplier of Umegae-mochi to the religious ceremonies of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
It tastes best when freshly baked, so you can fully enjoy the crispness.
The Umegae mochi at this shop isBaked with the highest quality domestic azuki beans and secret mochi flour,The characteristic of this dish is that the mochi is very chewy.
Umegae mochi is also a great souvenir, and can be enjoyed at home by heating it in the microwave or oven, or frying it in a frying pan.Just as fragrant as when it was freshly baked,It's delicious, which is another reason for its popularity.
[Dazaifu Umegae Mochi] Something Fukuoka people Familiar
On the anniversary of the death of Sugawara no Michizane, who loved mugwort, mugwort Umegae-mochi will be sold. The price is the same as the regular ones.
Many people in Fukuoka check the 25th and head to Dazaifu.
[Oyamada Tea Shop]
■TEL: 092-922-4175
■Address: 4-8-17 Saifu, Dazaifu City [MAP]
■Access: About 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station
■Business hours: 9:00-15:30
*Please check with the store for the latest information.
■Closed days: None
■Homepage: https://www.umegaemochi.net/
In the second half, popular Western and Japanese confectionery stores will appear
