I heard that a new menu has appeared at the hidden café "Yume Kukan Hashimaya" in the Bikan Historical Area, so I went there right away!
The takeout product, which has been on sale since September 5, 2020, is called "Frozen Maruto Mousse".
This new sensation smoothie was born from a collaboration with the local specialty "Fujito Manju".
It seems to be a Japanese smoothie that makes the most of the delicious "koshi-an" from Fujito Manju.
I wonder what it tastes like. As a fan of Fujito Manju, I am excited!
New Sensation Japanese Sweets "Frozen Maruto Mousse"
Without further ado, I will have the new product "Frozen Maruto Mousse" for 800 yen (including tax).
It's not "Maruto Smoothie," but "Maruto Mousse." The name is also a point of emphasis.
Since it's a takeout product, let's enjoy it in the garden of Yume Kukan Hashimaya.
First, take a sip straight away.
The carefully crafted an mousse made with espuma spreads in your mouth.
The an mousse was completed after much trial and error to make the most of the flavor of "Fujito Manju's an."
Oh, this is definitely Fujito Manju!
The sweetness is just right, and the smooth texture that doesn't feel like an an is wonderful.
Under the an mousse, there is a smoothie made with high-quality matcha from Kyoto, along with matcha jelly and black syrup.
The secret ingredient in the matcha mousse is fresh banana. It seems that the rule for smoothies is to include either vegetables or fruits.
The slight bitterness of the matcha and the refreshing aroma that wafts through the nose are wonderful, and the freshness of the banana is very effective.
Finally, mix in the black syrup, and you can enjoy the combined flavor of the an and matcha.
The package features a large design of the symbol mark "〇 to" from Hashimaya Kimono Store.
It seems that the "to" was taken from the founder of Hashimaya Kimono Store, Kusudo Tokukichi, and trademarked.
In the future, it seems that we will see the "〇 mark" more often in the Bikan Historical Area.
Thoughts on the Local Specialty "Fujito Manju". The Making of Maruto Mousse
"Yume Kukan Hashimaya" is a café renovated from the rice storehouse of the Important Cultural Property designated by Kurashiki City, "Kusudo House."
"I have always liked Japanese sweets, so I wanted to create sweets that incorporate an,"
says Kusudo Noriko, the planner of Yume Kukan Hashimaya.
When she thought about "an sweets," the first thing that came to mind was the koshi-an of "Fujito Manju."
After various connections and timing came together, when I asked to use the koshi-an, they kindly granted permission, and the development of the new product progressed.
"The previous owner of Fujito Manju was a valued customer of Hashimaya Kimono Store, so I feel like the connection was made."
"The Fujito Manju store feels like a special place for the people of Kurashiki, as if it is filled with local love. I wanted to create a new product using an that has local love."
The beloved local sweet of Kurashiki, "Fujito Manju."
The "Maruto Mousse," completed with the desire to make the most of that an.
I felt that it is truly a new era of sweets born from the history of Kurashiki.
For more detailed articles on Fujito Manju, please click here.
Lunch and Tea Time at a Café Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Kurashiki
While the Maruto Mousse is a takeout product, the café is also very lovely.
At the café renovated from the rice storehouse designated as an Important Cultural Property of Kurashiki, curry lunch and handmade sweets are recommended.
In the garden and inside the store, there are casually displayed iron art by the artist "Tokumochi Koichiro".
Don't miss the collaboration of the vivid art pieces that seem to evoke the sounds of jazz with the historic rice storehouse.
At the entrance of Yume Kukan Hashimaya, there is a sign for the Maruto Mousse.
Let's head towards the side of Hashimaya Kimono Store.
New and Nostalgic, "Frozen Maruto Mousse" Born from the History of Kurashiki
The collaboration product between Yume Kukan Hashimaya and Fujito Manju, "Frozen Maruto Mousse".
A nostalgic yet new sweet was born precisely because of the long history of Kurashiki.
It has the familiar taste of an, yet its texture and coldness are truly a new sensation!
It feels like I'm eating something for the first time, yet it also feels incredibly nostalgic...
The mysteriously delightful Maruto Mousse seems like it will become addictive from now on.
Please try the Frozen Maruto Mousse and taste the history of Kurashiki in its entirety.
Hashimaya Dream Space Data
| Name | Hashimaya Dream Space |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-20 Higashimachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-451-1040 |
| Parking | None |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last order at 4:30 PM) |
| Regular Holiday | Tuesday |
| Payment Method |
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| Seating | 24 seats, Large table: 10, Tables: 2×6 |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking |
| Toilet | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Hashimaya Dream Space |
