The longest shopping street in Tokyo, "Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street". It has been featured in many media so far, but its simplicity and friendly atmosphere full of downtown atmosphere will not change at any time. I like it, Togoshi Ginza.

"Togoshi Ginza Croquette" is a hot topic in such "Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street". "Togoshi-Ginza Croquette" is a croquette that each shop makes and sells with its own recipe in order to liven up the shopping district. It seems that more than 20 stores are now participating in this project. There are many unique croquettes, such as croquettes with oden, croquettes that have been combined with dumplings, and croquettes that are stuffed with foie gras .

Unique croquette, I'm curious! Increase! So, I went to the shopping district to buy a strange "interesting croquette".

■ "Oden croquette" at Goto Kamaboko store

First, I tried "Oden Croquette" from Goto Kamaboko store.

"Oden croquette" with a colon and a cute shape
"Oden croquette" with a colon and a cute shape

"Oden croquette" is a croquette that is kneaded with "oden" developed by a kamaboko shop. The price is 60 yen per piece, which is surprisingly cheap. The scent does not seem to be different from ordinary croquette, but what about the taste?

Colors, green and pink that should not be found in croquettes
Colors, green and pink that should not be found in croquettes

Hokuhoku's potatoes contain finely chopped oden ingredients! When it comes to kelp, radish, and kamaboko, we were able to confirm the existence of kamaboko. Even though it is a croquette, it has a new texture that you can enjoy a moderate texture. The soup stock of oden is effective and the taste is Japanese, so you don't need sauce. No, oden and croquette go well together.

■ Chinese food Kinkarou's "Gyoza croquette"

Next, I tried the Chinese food Kinkarou's "Gyoza Croquette".

This is the pride of a Chinese restaurant! "Gyoza croquette"
This is the pride of a Chinese restaurant! "Gyoza croquette"

"Gyoza croquette" is a combination of "Gyoza" and "croquette", which can be said to be representative of Chinese food. The elongated shape is somewhat reminiscent of dumplings. The price is 100 yen each. In the case of To go, it seems that you will order 4 or more.

The contents are the dumpling "an" itself
The contents are the dumpling "an" itself

When you open the inside, you can see dumplings with the scent of garlic that overflows vigorously! The moment you bite it, it's a croquette, but soon the punchy taste of garlic, garlic, and sesame oil spreads in your mouth. With the help of the special "gyoza sauce" and the chewy texture, it feels like you are eating the gyoza itself.

Almost dumplings, dumplings
Almost dumplings, dumplings

This will keep the chopsticks from stopping. I want to drink beer ...!

■ Western food studio Ceramic flower "foie gras croquette"

Finally, I tried the Western food studio Touka's "foie gras croquette".

Image of "croquet" rather than croquette
Image of "croquet" rather than croquette

"Foie gras croquette" is a croquette of a Western-style restaurant that has put "foie gras" in the croquette. The price is 300 yen per piece, which is a little higher than other shops. Because it contains the world's three major delicacies!

It really contains foie gras!
It really contains foie gras!

When I opened the inside, there was a lot of foie gras in it! There is no odor.

A fine foie gras has come out
A fine foie gras has come out

Fine-grained clothing with a crispy but soft and elegant mouthfeel. The rich foie gras is layered on the gentle potatoes, creating a unique and high-colored taste. Don't ask the unsophisticated question, "Why foie gras for croquettes ...?" This combination is an ant!

■ Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street is full of charm

We introduced three croquettes this time, but there are still many other shops in the Togoshi-Ginza shopping district. The En-eating editorial department will continue to develop delicious and unique restaurants in order to get closer to the appeal of Togoshi-Ginza! Will I be able to meet the local character "Gin-chan" next time?

"Gin-chan" who gently watches over the shopping street. Touching the blue ball on the left will improve your health and luck ...?
"Gin-chan" who gently watches over the shopping street. Touching the blue ball on the left will improve your health and luck ...?