Toraya is famous for its yokan. I always thought yokan was rather sweet and came in fairly large portions, so I never particularly wanted to buy any to take home. But Toraya's yokan really changed my mind! The portions are small and refined, and each box contains many different flavors, so you can try several at once without getting tired of them as easily. It's perfect for sharing with a few friends, cutting it into small pieces, and enjoying it slowly. It goes especially well with Japanese green tea, whose aroma helps balance the sweetness of the yokan and makes it even easier to enjoy. I'd like to try some of their other sweets next time!
TORAYA GINZA | Review by Linda Liao
Other Reviews by Linda Liao
-
Amu Plaza Nagasaki
Adjacent to JR Nagasaki Station, this shopping center unites a wide array of shops including fashion and general merchandise, a cinema complex, and restaurants. With the opening of the "Nagasaki Kaido Kamome Market" directly connected to JR Nagasaki Station in March 2022, the complex now hosts about 200 stores combined, allowing for a leisurely day of shopping and dining.
Amu Plaza Nagasaki is located next to Nagasaki Station and is a shopping complex offering shopping, dining, and leisure activities. Inside, you'll find clothing stores, household goods, souvenirs, and a variety of restaurants. Its convenient location makes it easy to access by streetcar or from the station. In addition to shopping, you can also enjoy Nagasaki specialties, making it a good place to take a break, have a meal, and buy souvenirs during your trip.
-
-
BonPatty Nagasaki Station
Located within the souvenir zone of Nagasaki Kaido Kamome Market, BonPatty Nagasaki Station is a charming shop directly connected to JR Nagasaki Station. It specializes in traditional Nagasaki confections and is one of five directly managed stores operated by Obama Shokuryo Co., a long-established sweets maker based in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Don't worry if you haven't finished buying souvenirs yet! BonPatty is inside Nagasaki Station and has a huge selection. You can find popular treats like Nagasaki castella, kakuni buns, loquat sweets, and Kujukushima rice crackers. Stop by before catching your train and make this the final souvenir-shopping stop of your trip. You can easily pick up everything you still need and head home with your bags full〜
-
-
Butter Butler TOKYO GIFT PALETTE
Butter Butler is a sweets brand built around the idea of butter as the star ingredient, made with carefully selected butter sourced from around the world. In addition to signature favorites such as Butter Financier and Butter Galette, the most popular item is Butter Millefeuille, sold exclusively at the Tokyo Gift Palette store.
I saw Butter Butler at Tokyo Station First Avenue. Its products highlight the rich aroma of butter, and the buttery flavor really does stand out, with a very rich taste and texture. For me, though, it was a little too oily and noticeably sweet and heavy. A small piece is just right, and it would be better paired with tea or coffee.
-
