Tokyo Zebra

View Original

Harajuku Sweets TOP 10 | TOKYO STREET FOOD

As I have told you in Best 5 Destinations for STREET FOOD in Tokyo, Harajuku is known for fun cool sweets.  You can find crepes everywhere in Takeshita Dori and trendy sweets shop from all over the countries opens up a store in Harajuku every month. 

Yes. There are too many stores to choose from but after reading this blog, you know exactly which ones to go to!

See this content in the original post

1. Com Crape
2. Totti Candy Factory
3. Beard Papa
4. Calbee
5. Croquant Choo Zakuzaku
6. Kanazawa Ice
7. Milk
8. Anovan
9. Pablo
10. Torikara


1. Com Crape

People think of Marion Crepe as Harajuku's staple but Com Crepe is the hottest crepe spot in Harajuku right now! I've been wanted to try this and I finally got to go for this blog!! YAY! 

There are many choice on the menu but make sure to order the best of the best, Creme Brûlée crepe (one in the picture).  Rich custard is filled full to the top in the crepe and the top is of course burnt just as creme brûlée.  It's divine.  You MUST eat this.

Store Info

Address: Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Jingūmae, 1 Chome−8−8-25
Tel: 03-6455-4464
Business Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Wednesdays are closed)
http://comcrepe.com/ (Japanese only)

 

2. Totti Candy Factory

Totti Candy Factory's giant rainbow cotton candy is all over the instagram so you might have already seen it.  In this store, you can also get other colorful candies and cute sweets.  Cotton candy is HUGE and 2 of us can barely finish it. If you are eating alone, maybe you should try 3 color cotton candy which is smaller than rainbow.

Shop Info

Address: Shibuya-ku, Jingūmae, 1−16−5
Tel: 03-3403-7007
Business Hours: Weekends, Holidays and vacation time 9:30-20:00
Weekdays - 10:30 - 20:00
Weekdays in winter - 10:30 - 19:00
http://www.totticandy.com/ (Japanese only)

 

3. Beard Papa

Beard Papa has been around since 1999 and is still as good as ever. I have been in love since I was teenager! 

Their extra light cream puff is filled with a cream mixed of whipped and custard which has a strong vanilla flavor.  They fill it out after they take orders so outside is crisp and never saggy.  To me, it is kind of like Krispy Kreme original donuts which I can eat dozen by my self - SO ADDICTING!

Good new for you who live in the U.S. or Canada!  You can find Beard Papa in mane asian cities or international district in those 2 countries. (I was so happy when I found it in Fullerton when I used to live around there.)

Shop Info

Address: Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 Chome−19-4
Tel: 03-5474-7677
Business Hours: 10:00-21:00
http://www.beardpapa.com/

 

4. Calbee

fresh-made potato chips with squid ink powder.

Calbee is one of the largest snack makers in Japan.  In this store, you can try fresh fried potato chips with different flavors as well as fresh-made Jagariko which is one of the most popular snacks they make.

We tried several things but to us Jagariko was the best out of all. It was like fried potato with a great flavor.

Store Info

Address: Shibuya, Jingumae 1 Chome-16-8
Tel: NA
Business Hours: 9:30-20:30
https://www.calbee.co.jp/calbeestore/calbeeplus/sp/en/

 

See this content in the original post

5. Croquant Choo Zakuzaku

ZAKUZAKU sells crispy cream puff like sweets. ZAKUZAKU describes a sound of chunky crispness in Japanese so that probably gives you a hint, right? Their ice cream is really good too but if you are only trying one thing, try the original menu in the picture. The cream inside is extremely light and goes perfect with the extra crispy croquant chou. 

Shop Info

Address: Shibuya, Jingumae 1-7-1
Tel: NA
Business Hours: 10:00-20:00
https://en.zakuzaku.co.jp/

6. Kanazawa Ice

Alrihgt. So, this store might change your world because they sell ice creams that do not melt up to 40℃! Kanazawa University has invented this crazy ice ream with the secret of 'strawberry poluphenol'. At first, we didn't believe it so we actually did a test by leaving the ice cream outside for 20 minutes (outside temperature as 28℃). Yes, it was true. IT DIDN'T MELT! You must watch how it turned out in our video but it just got a bit softer. You would have thought it has some kind of chemical in it, right? It is all natural, baby! 

Store Info

Address: 1 Chome-7-3 Jingumae, Shibuya
Tel: 03-5411-1212
Business Hours:10:00-20:00
http://ice.biotherapy.co.jp/

 

7. Milk

Milk is a whipped creamspecialized store, which is located 5 minutes away from Takeshita-Dori. All cakes are made to enjoy their milky whipped cream but you have to eat inside of the restaurant built next to it. If you want to keep walking around, get his super rich and milky soft served ice cream, A.K.A. soft cream as we call it in Japanese. 

Store Info

Address: Shibuya, Jingumae, 3 Chome−25−18
Tel: 03-5772-8858
Business Hours: 11:00-18:00
http://milk-craftcream.com/

8. Anovan

Anovan sells the fluffiest bouchée in Harajuku. They have different kind of flavors and made fresh in a store every day all day. They always have seasonal flavors. 

Store Info

Address: Shibuya, Jingumae, 4-26-22
Tel: 03-6232-7411
Business Hours: 11:00-20:00
http://anovan.tokyo/ 

 

9. Pablo

Pablo is one of the most popular sweets store among tourists. Pablo stores are usually just a stand or small store but here in Harajuku, you can enjoy it in the nice cafe.

They offers the best freshly made cheese cake tarts but that is not the only tasty stuff they have. They have cheese tart fruit cakes, rare cheese cakes, puddings and lots of others!

Store Info

Address: 1-14-21, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3478-0826
Business Hours: 10:00-21:00
http://translate.pablo3.com/BRAPABLODR/ns/w0/jaen/

10. Torikara

Torikara is a fried chcken stand that has a pretty unique way it serves their chicken. I know it is not sweets but we had to add this in this list because fried chicken is Paolo's favorite. Plus they have all sorts of sauces!

Store Info

Address: 1-20-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6447-0952
Business Hours: 10:00-21:00
http://www.kinnotorikara.jp/shoplist/takeshita-street/

 

Hope you know which sweets to eat in Harajuku now and this blog helped! Let me know if you have questions or wants to know more information! 

-Maiko

See this content in the original post

See this gallery in the original post