The Higashimachi area is a little way from the center of the tourist destination, Bikan Historical Area.
In Higashimachi, where residential and tourist areas intermingle, there is a crepe specialty shop called “Nijiiro Shoten.”
I heard that it had collaborated with another shop for the first time in June 2023, and was curious, so I went to check it out.
Here are some items that capture the character of Nijiiro Shoten while also showing a new side of the shop.
The information presented here was accurate when this article was published in July 2023. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About Nijiiro Shoten
Nijiiro Shoten is a crepe specialty shop in a renovated white-walled building.
The shop is run by the Rainbow Cafe Project Cooperative, which aims to support the independence of people with disabilities.
Apparently, 90% of the miscellaneous goods and paintings are sourced from workshops at facilities for people with disabilities in Okayama Prefecture.
Crepes may be strongly associated with takeout, but Nijiiro Shoten says it hopes customers will take their time and enjoy them in the shop.
The crepes come in three main types:
- Crepes (made with sweet potatoes or fruit)
- Deli crepes (savory options, such as those with sausage)
- Hot butter crepes (simple, with fewer fillings)
Rather than being served in rolled paper, they are served on a plate.
Having it on a plate makes it seem like you can enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
Starting in June 2023, collaboration menu items were added to the regular crepe selection.
I tried the collaboration menu
Let me introduce the limited-time menu item I came for.
Thanks to a business partnership between the two shops, customers can now enjoy items from Tsunagu Sabo in Osaka at Nijiiro Shoten.
The collaboration menu changes about once a month.
Hachisabo's Melon Bouquet Crepe
The first-ever collaboration menu item was the “Hachisabo's Melon Bouquet Crepe.”
Just as its name suggests, its adorable bouquet-like appearance is enchanting.
The arrangement is dotted with round melon balls, edible flowers, mint, and flowers you can eat.
There are cherries and blueberries, too, adding a variety of colors.
Beneath the fruit is mildly sweet mascarpone cream, which adds richness to the flavor.
The refreshing mint is a lovely touch, too.
The crepe had a subtle tea flavor, and when eaten with the cream, it transformed in my mouth into a flavor like royal milk tea.
I enjoyed the cute, round fruit with the flowers or wrapped in the crepe.
I savored it while being charmed by its cuteness.
Hachisabo's Melon Bouquet Crepe was available until July 9, 2023, but a new collaboration menu item is introduced every month.
Menu updates are announced on Nijiiro Shoten's Instagram, so be sure to check here.
Melon Cream Soda
There are collaboration drinks, too.
The crepes are available for a limited time, but the drinks are offered year-round.
There are two options: melon cream soda and natural strawberry cream soda.
Since I visited in June, I chose the melon cream soda, thinking it would feel summery.
It looks refreshing.
On top are vanilla ice cream and a cookie shaped like Sabou-kun, the character from Tsunagu Sabo.
Like the crepe, it was a drink brimming with cuteness.
Reservations are recommended
The collaboration crepes are available in limited quantities.
You can get one as a walk-in if any are left, but reservations are recommended.
▼Hachisabo's Melon Bouquet Crepe
| Available | June 28 (Wed)–July 9 (Sun), 2023 |
|---|---|
| How to reserve | By phone (086-422-3900) |
| Party size | 1–2 people |
| Dining times | ①11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ②1:00–2:30 p.m. ③3:00–4:30 p.m. |
Nijiiro Shoten is a crepe specialty shop serving crepes that customers can enjoy at their leisure in the shop.
We spoke with buyer Ayabe Sayuri, who sources the products sold in the shop and is involved in its operations.
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