Hyperlocal Tokyo

I visited this shop after a fellow fan recommended their delicious cream puffs. I heard it was a popular place and often sold out, so I arrived 30 minutes before opening on a weekday. It was raining, but there were already seven groups waiting. While waiting in line, the staff asked how many people were in our group and how many cream puffs we wanted to buy. After opening, the staff handing out the goods and the staff at the register worked together, and the turnover felt fast. I bought the cream puffs I was looking for and a pudding as well. The cream puffs were delicious, with a crispy (firm) outer shell and a fragrant black sesame flavor that went well with the slightly sweet custard cream. The pudding was also slightly sweet, with a smooth, soft texture and a slightly bitter caramel sauce that was a perfect match. I enjoyed it very much.

This shop is famous for its cream puffs, which are sold three times a day. Unfortunately, the 12:00 batch was sold out, and the next batch wasn't until 5:00 PM. So, I decided to try the raisin sandwich instead, which cost 320 yen. The raisin butter, sandwiched between soft, elegant cookies, was juicy and rich. The raisins had a strong, assertive flavor, making for a truly satisfying treat. I'd love to try the cream puffs next time, but for now, thank you for the delicious raisin sandwich! 😋

I arrived about 30 minutes before closing time. It was late, so there weren't many items left. There was a sign outside that said "Cream Puffs Sold Out." ...But when I went inside, there were cream puffs! Well, it said "Sesame" on them, so I wondered if they weren't plain. I bought one anyway. (I later learned that this is apparently their signature cream puff??) I took a bite and was surprised at how delicious it was! The sesame flavor was so good, and the custard cream had just the right amount of sweetness. They should put sesame in all their cream puffs! In fact, I was wondering why they hadn't been doing it all along!

Cream Puff ✨ [ ¥330 ] The smooth sweetness of the rich egg custard combined with the nutty aroma of black sesame is simply divine! 🤩 The freshly baked quality remains even after taking it home. ✨ This is a popular item that people are willing to queue for. 👍 There were about 20 people waiting for the 5 PM batch! The baking times are 3 times a day: AM, 12:00 PM, and 5 PM. ✨

I remembered there was a batch that was supposed to be ready at 12 pm, so I went around 15 minutes later and there were about 10 people lined up outside the store. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to buy any if I joined the line now, but then a staff member came out and asked everyone in line how many they wanted. I was relieved to know I could still get some! Maybe because of that, the line moved quickly and I didn't have to wait too long. The cream puff was delicious. The pastry was sweet and the black sesame seeds were fragrant and crispy. The cream was also exactly what I like. I love the combination of black sesame and sweets, but my daughter said she didn't like the black sesame, so it's really a matter of personal preference. I had it for dessert after lunch, and even though I was full, the cream puff was so good that I didn't feel weighed down at all. I'll definitely buy it again.