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Summer Luxury: Enjoy Chilled Mitarashi and Kuzuyaki Dengaku at Seigetsudo Honten, a long-established restaurant in Ginza

Enjoy the summer luxury of chilled mitarashi and kuzu-yaki dengaku at the long-established Seigetsudo main branch in Ginza.

If you are seeking coolness in Ginza in the summer, the chilled Mitarashi dango from Seigetsudo Honden, a long-established Japanese confectionery established more than 115 years ago, is the perfect choice. The perfect balance of dashi (Japanese soup stock) and soy sauce makes this Japanese confectionery a perfect choice for the hot season.

Chilled Mitarashi, a new summer staple in Ginza

Until a few years ago, skewered dumplings were the norm, but recently chilled mitarashi dumplings have become a summer tradition. Seigetsudo's chilled mitarashi is a palm-sized jar-shaped container filled with five mochi rice cakes and a sweet soy-sauce and dashi (Japanese soup stock) sauce. This sauce, which enhances the natural sweetness of the rice, is light and refreshing, and goes perfectly with the mochi's mochi-like texture.

Flavorful sauce and sticky texture

The charm of chilled mitarashi lies in its sauce. Soy sauce and dashi (Japanese soup stock) accentuate the savory flavor of the dumplings, giving them a light yet deep taste. The chilled dumplings are cool to the eye, and the candy-colored sauce is beautifully intertwined with the dumplings.

Feel the coolness of Ginza with Kuzu-yaki Dengaku

Another recommendation is Kuzu Yaki Dengaku, which is cool without being cold. This Japanese confectionery is made of kneaded kuzu and has a lightly baked surface. The cool color and elastic texture of kuzu melts in your mouth, and the refreshing sweetness spreads. Since it is stuck on a bamboo skewer, it is easy to eat.

History and Taste of Kuzu-Yaki Dengaku

Kuzu-yaki originated mainly in the Kansai region and is now available in Tokyo. Seigetsudo Honten's Kuzu-yaki Dengaku follows this tradition, and the aroma of green bamboo grass adds a refreshing coolness. With its light elasticity and moderate sweetness, it is perfect for those seeking coolness in summer.

Summer Wagashi at Seigetsudo's main store in Ginza

The cool and chilly cold chilled mitarashi and the slow and cool kuzu-yaki dengaku are both wagashi that are unique to summer. If you stop by Ginza, be sure to try these wagashi at Seigetsudo's main store.

Store Information

  • Store NameSeigetsudo Bookstore : Seigetsudo Honten
  • address (e.g. of house): 7-16-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  • Phone number: 03-3541-5588
  • Business HoursWeekdays 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • regular closing daySunday : Sunday

See also the official website of Seigetsudo Honten.Seigetsudo Honten official website

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