The cannelés were so small that I finished them in no time, so all I have left is this flyer. Their cannelés are really beautiful—so beautiful that I wanted to buy several more boxes—but they’re also really expensive. The texture was average, and the outside wasn’t very crisp, but they make up for it with their cute appearance. They’re still worth buying if you visit Okinawa.
Houkiboshi “Brown Sugar Cannelés – 10-Piece Set” | Review by Star
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Hakodate Snaffle’s “Cheese Omelette”
The name Snaffle’s comes from the phrase “I snaffle therefore I am”-expressing the joy of living through delicious food.
This is the cheesecake I had while shopping at the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse in Hakodate. If you eat it there, it comes with a cup of black coffee, and you can stand in the space behind the counter and enjoy it at your leisure.
I have to say, this pairing is really good. Especially when you're a little tired after walking around for a while, one cheesecake with a soft, creamy center that melts in your mouth makes all the fatigue disappear instantly.
Also, the black coffee isn't too bitter, so even I, who normally don't drink much black coffee, enjoyed it. (By the way, the logo tag stuck into the cake apparently can be used as a spoon.) Their cheesecakes come in many flavors, but for me, the original was already very satisfying. If I get another chance to go, I'd like to try the chocolate flavor. -
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SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY
Jointly operated by PARCO, which runs fashion buildings across Japan, and SAN-A, a supermarket chain in Okinawa, SAN-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY is housed in a six-story building, with its 1st to 3rd floors serving as a commercial area. Boasting 78,000 square meters of retail space, it stands as one of the largest shopping facilities in the Okinawa region.
I don't know if it's because this PARCO is mostly high-end boutiques, but AEON Mall feels more fun to browse. Still, there are cute shisa here, so I recommend stopping by. The shisa here are even tan versions, and they're really super cute.
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AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom
Opened in 2015, this is one of the largest shopping malls in Okinawa Prefecture. The five-story complex houses around 220 shops, including fashion, lifestyle goods, gourmet food, and entertainment facilities. Based on the concept of an “Okinawa Resort Mall,” the mall is filled with attractions and events that let visitors fully experience Okinawa through shopping and dining.
I went in December, when it was almost Christmas, so there were Christmas decorations everywhere, as well as a Christmas Pikachu. This place is huge, so I recommend setting aside a whole day to explore. There are tons of stores, including an inexpensive Daiso.
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