If you go, you should definitely stop by! [Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Approach] ARNE's two highly popular cafes <Great for souvenirs>

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is an essential spot for sightseeing in Fukuoka and for New Year's visits to the shrine.

Recently, many gourmet food and sweets shops that are becoming popular on social media have appeared in the approach area! Among them, the ARNE editorial team will introduce a carefully selected list of popular shops that you should definitely stop by.

There are also some products that are perfect as gifts, so be sure to check them out.

[2 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Kyushu's first "Catalana" specialty store "AMARILLO"

Image: AMARILLO

The first thing we would like to introduce is AMARILLO, Kyushu's first specialty store for Catalana, a sweet dessert originating in Spain, which opened on October 23, 2022.

The popular cafe "GOOD LIFE CAFE," which was located about a 3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station, has relocated and been renovated.

Image: AMARILLO

"Catalana" is very similar to creme brulée, and has a taste similar to ice cream and pudding. Usually the surface is caramelized, but at this shop it is not seared, and it is enjoyed like a cake with various sauces.

This is the "Dazaifu Egg Plain Catalana" (1,100 yen with drink). The catalana is topped with orange pulp, caramelized nuts, fresh cream, and caramel sauce. The cookies sprinkled on the outside are crushed.

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The smooth Catalan cream has a strong egg flavor and is perfectly balanced with the toppings. The various textures also add a nice accent.

Other items currently available are "Strawberry Millefeuille Catalana" (1,500 yen), "Uji Matcha and Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Catalana" (1,300 yen), "Black Tea and Apple Tart Catalana" (1,200 yen), "Bitter Chocolate Catalana" (1,200 yen), and "Nut Catalana" (1,200 yen). All of these come with a drink and are only available for eat-in customers.

Another exciting item on the eat-in menu scheduled to be released on Friday, December 15, 2023 is the "Strawberry Mille-feuille" (1,500 yen, includes a drink). The sourness of the strawberries and the rich sweetness of the Catalan cheese go perfectly with the crispy texture of the pie!

Image: AMARILLO

Another attraction of this shop is that it has a wide selection of products that can be taken away as souvenirs.

This is "Bottled Catalana" (500 yen). There are six different flavors.

Image: AMARILLO

The "Cookie Sandwich Catalana" (450 yen), a Catalana sandwiched between cookies, is great to eat while walking around.

Image: AMARILLO

In addition, a new "Tarte Ice Catalana" (580 yen) will be available from December 2023. There are six flavors: "Plain (caramel and dried orange)", "Black tea (white chocolate and lemon peel)", "Matcha (matcha and red beans)", "Nuts (nuts and dried banana)", "Chocolate (chocolate and almond)", and "Raspberry (raspberry, white chocolate, pistachio)". The gorgeous appearance is also wonderful!

Image: AMARILLO *The photo shows the product cut in half

You can also purchase "Catalana Cookies" (680 yen) and the Japanese black tea leaves used in the shop (780 to 980 yen).

★Check out the article about this shop★
Opened right next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! Great for cafe use or souvenirs ♡ Kyushu's first "Catalana" specialty store　

<Store Information>
■AMARILLO
Address: 2-6-20 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular

[2 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Stylish cafe "tōn" with its popular "Two Toon" menu

Image: chippachapus *Photo is from the past

Next up is the cafe "tōn" located in "NISHIKIMACHI", a new Dazaifu attraction that opened on February 17, 2023, just after turning right at the first torii gate on the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. It is a sister store of the popular cafe "TAGSTÅ" in Fukuoka City.

The building also houses "Loop a Bread" and "Sushi Hirano."

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The signature dish is the "Two Toon Cheesecake," which allows you to enjoy two types of cheesecake at once (the top and bottom are baked cheesecakes, and the middle is a rare cheesecake). It is two-tone (two colors) in honor of the store's name, "tōn."

Image: chippachapus *Photo is from the past

This is "Vanilla x Vanilla" (630 yen). The baked cheesecake on top and bottom has a gentle sweetness with a slight sourness of cheese, and the middle has a smooth creamy taste. When eaten together, it melts in your mouth.

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This is "Matcha x Black Bean Kinako" (730 yen). A combination of matcha baked cheesecake, where you can directly taste the flavor of tea leaves, and black bean kinako rare cheesecake, where the aroma of kinako spreads softly. The chunky black beans are also a nice accent.

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This is "Hojicha x Salt Caramel" (630 yen). This rare cheesecake has a good balance of the sourness of the cheese and the sweetness of the salt caramel, and the flavor of the hojicha tea leaves spreads softly afterwards, making it delicious!

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Currently, there are six other flavors to enjoy: "Pistachio and Raspberry" (730 yen), "Chocolate and Rum Raisin" (630 yen), and "Earl Grey and Apple Cinnamon" (630 yen). They are available for takeout, so they are also great as souvenirs.

Also popular is the "Mille-feuille," a combination of crispy caramelized pie with cream, limited edition rare cheesecake (changes daily), and seasonal fruit (strawberries in the photo).

From December 2023 to January 2024, they plan to offer pistachio and raspberry mille-feuille (1,250 yen).

Image: chippachapus *Photo is from the past

For lunch, you can enjoy the "Two Ton Pasta," which has two different flavors for the noodles and sauce, "Apple Pork Ragu Pasta," and "Weekly Pasta." The menu changes irregularly, so you'll have to wait until you visit to enjoy it! In addition to being served as a single dish, it can also be enjoyed as a course.

Image: chippachapus *Photo is from the past

★Check out the article about this shop★
A stylish new attraction in Dazaifu! A cafe where you can enjoy two delicious "two-on" cheesecakes and pastas at once

<Store Information>
■tōn (Toon)
Address: 2-7-5 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (Lunch 11:30-15:00)
Closed: Irregular

These two stores are sure to get you excited with their stylish atmosphere and delicious sweets. If you're in Dazaifu, be sure to stop by. (Written by ARNE Editorial Department)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.

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