Asakusa Umeen "Ningyo-yaki

At a community support fair at a supermarket, I found "Ningyoyaki" from Asakusa Umezono, a long-established Japanese confectionery! I actually bought and tried one; it comes in a pack of 5 pieces and costs 600 yen (tax not included).

Asakusa Umezono "Ningyoyaki

Umezono is a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Asakusa. It was founded in 1854 when it opened a teahouse in a corner of Umezonoin, a branch temple of Sensoji Temple, and the store name Umezono is said to be related to that. The shop is a member of the Toto Norenkai (Goodwill Association of the Eastern Capital) and the Asakusa Umaimono Kai (Good Food Association of Asakusa).

The "Ningyo-yaki" (doll-shaped pancake) is baked in a mold with the store's original logo. It is filled with a smooth red bean paste made from Hokkaido azuki beans.

Asakusa Umeen "Ningyo-yaki

The dough is moist and dense. The filling of Koshi-an has a pleasant texture and a light sweetness. The overall sweetness of the dough is recommended to be served with green tea, unsweetened black tea, or coffee.

Asakusa Umeen "Ningyo-yaki

Although each piece is not particularly large, both the dough and red bean paste are moist, so eating just one is quite satisfying.

Asakusa Umeen "Ningyo-yaki

The plum-shaped "Ningyoyaki" from the long-established Japanese confectionery Asakusa Umezono looks lovely. Please check out the " Dorayaki " introduced previously as well.