NAKANO: Oyaki-Dokoro Refutei for their amazing Imakawayaki... Its like a soft donut sandwich with azuki bean paste. (iPhone 12 Mini)

 

Of all the sweets in Japan my absolute favorite is the Imakawa-Yaki.  Its like an incredibly fluffy pancake/donut sandwich filled with azuki red bean paste.  160 yen here! Had to buy!

Cashier said be careful because its hot.

Its just sooo fluffy and chewy... would go great with a cup of English tea. 

Flavor of the azuki is mild and overwhelming.  Yum! But what got hooked me on this type of pancake was my discovery back in 2010 at Azabu Juban.Tsukishima-Ya 今川焼 月島家

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/azabu-juban-imakawa-yaki.html

Its feeling alot like Christmas in Japan! Japan goes directly from Halloween to Christmas in November... no Thanksgiving turkey here buddy.

Restaurant: Oyakidokoro Refutei

Restaurant J: おやき処 れふ亭 れふてい

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131902/13050583/

Address J: 東京都中野区中野5-63-3

Address E: Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Nakano 5-63-3

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeGnpe3CQCyEbVyZA

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