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Taiyaki + Croissant= Taiyaki Croissant!!
Trains that actually come on time, bustling streets laden with attractive shops and restaurants, amazing food... there are so many perks that comes with living in Tokyo. And did I mention amazing food??
One of the best perks is the easy access to creative and wonderful food hybrids. Today, I went to Shinjuku to try one of the latest culinary inventions- Taiyaki Croissant!
My friend, Emma, and I met at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit. It's literally one minute away from the East Exit. Once you head outside of that exit, in front of your eyes should be a big shopping mall- Alta Studio.
As you walk towards Studio Alta, you will see Croissant Taiyaki right in front of the entrance. You cannot miss it. Aside from the big "Croissant Taiyaki" across the banner, there are those side- flags indicating what's sold there. The moment you step near the store (which is located outside btw), you can smell the powerful scent of the sweet pastry. It smells amazing!
The Croissant Taiyaki is by Gindako, a popular chain takoyaki restaurant. The Croissant Taiyaki are also sold at certain Gindako spots- you can check the website here http://www.croissant-taiyaki.com.
My friend, Emma, and I met at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit. It's literally one minute away from the East Exit. Once you head outside of that exit, in front of your eyes should be a big shopping mall- Alta Studio.
As you walk towards Studio Alta, you will see Croissant Taiyaki right in front of the entrance. You cannot miss it. Aside from the big "Croissant Taiyaki" across the banner, there are those side- flags indicating what's sold there. The moment you step near the store (which is located outside btw), you can smell the powerful scent of the sweet pastry. It smells amazing!
The Croissant Taiyaki is by Gindako, a popular chain takoyaki restaurant. The Croissant Taiyaki are also sold at certain Gindako spots- you can check the website here http://www.croissant-taiyaki.com.
I bought one for 200 yen and it was worth every yen. You can also purchase a set of them to bring home and share with your friends and family or eat them all by yourself!
The Croissant Taiyaki is made from croissant puff pastry sheets and pressed in Taiyaki mold. On top, you can see sprinkled drops of hard, crystalized sugar.
The inside is filled with warm Anko (red bean) filling. The crispy outside and the soft filling complements perfectly. It's sweet, warm, and delicious!
I recommend this to everyone who loves sweets and food in general~
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