Speaking of "Karinto", it is characterized by its crispy texture. However, at Azabu Karinto, a store specializing in Karinto in Azabujuban, Tokyo, there is the opposite, "Soft Karinto". Its name is "Kogashi Black Honey Karintoman"!

This is insanely good. Personally, I liked it the most among the Japanese sweets I ate this year. The price is reasonable at 92 yen (tax included) per piece, so please try it once.

◆ The devil's horse is fragrant

It looks like karinto (slightly thick), but it is a moist and soft steamed bun. The bean paste is wrapped in a dough that is carefully kneaded with charred black honey and fried in oil to finish it.


A dough that melts in your mouth when you stretch it. It melts smoothly and wraps the tongue with the bean paste inside.


A savory, charred scent that spreads in your mouth. The rich sweetness of black honey and the slightly stronger bitterness slowly chase after it. The balance of sweetness and bitterness is too exquisite ...!

◆ Where can I buy it?

Kogashi Kuromitsu Karintoman, which was by far the most delicious Japanese sweet I ate recently. It is recommended not only for karinto lovers, but also for people who are tired of the usual steamed buns and for elderly people.

Karin and Man can be purchased at each Azabu Karin store (not available at online shops). Only the Azabu main store and Daimaru Tokyo store sell one. You can also eat "freshly fried" at these two stores. However, it may be sold out, so it seems good to check with the store before coming to the store or visit as soon as possible!