Lion CAFE, a nationwide retailer of "pand" (fluffy pancakes with cream sandwiches), will offer "Raspberry Lychee" and "Pistachio Apricot" as new flavors for early summer. The price is 4,480 yen (tax included) for a total of 10 pandos, 5 of each. Sales will begin at 6:00 p.m. each day at the online store. Limited quantities available.

Raspberry Lychee

A fluffy pancake carefully baked to a rich adult taste, sandwiching a tart raspberry jelly, lychee whipped cream, and a softly fragrant rose custard. The pancakes are filled with a gorgeous aroma, combined with raspberry chocolate pie crumbles, and are available in home-size portions. Available on May 21, 25, and 28.

Pistachio Apricot

Fluffy pancakes made with Italian pistachios, which are known for their rich, rich flavor, baked together with the batter. Pistachio ganache made with white chocolate is combined with apricot julienne, and fresh cream made by soaking tonka beans, which have a sweet aroma, is trapped in the pancake. Available on June 1, 4, 8, and 11.