A new menu item has been added at “もいきや,” a tsubo-yaki sweet potato specialty shop in Kotoen〜
Here it is↓
Making its debut this time is the “Satsuma Kakuni Manju”〜 It’s made with fluffy handmade pao buns filled with pork belly that’s been simmered slowly for 8 hours. The sweet-and-savory sauce soaks right into the soft, chewy bun.
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The Sweet Potato Lineup Is Amazing
And of course! When you think of “もいきや”, you think of roasted sweet potatoes baked in a traditional pot. This time, new varieties are appearing one after another〜
Here’s the lineup↓
From Miyazaki Prefecture
・Beni Haruka
・Silk Sweet
・Beni Masari
From Hokkaido
・Kita no Kintoki
From Tanegashima
・Anno Imo
From Kagoshima Prefecture
・Marron Gold
From Kyoto Prefecture (very rarely)
・Jiryo Kintoki
Prices（same for all varieties）
Small 300 yen
Medium 400 yen
Large 500 yen
Beni Haruka
It has a rich sweetness and a dense, creamy texture. It’s also excellent chilled and paired with ice cream.
Silk Sweet
So smooth on the tongue〜 Since it produces plenty of syrupy sweetness, it’s incredibly good even chilled! The sweetness is clean and refreshing.
Beni Masari
Apparently, it’s the parent variety of Silk Sweet! It has an elegant, old-fashioned sweetness, with a perfect balance of fluffy and moist textures〜
Kita no Kintoki
It still has that Naruto Kintoki-like flavor, but with a moister finish, making it perfect for tsubo-yaki roasting. It’s also fragrant and feels like something new.
Anno Imo
The classic sticky-sweet type! Its deep, rich sweetness is irresistible. Since it has a lot of moisture, it’s super moist.
Marron Gold
A rare variety grown only in certain areas of Kagoshima. It has a vivid yellow color, a chestnut-like sweetness, and a texture similar to Anno Imo.
Jiryo Kintoki
A Kyoto vegetable-style sweet potato grown in the red soil of Kyoto’s Tango Peninsula. It’s a rare sweet potato with an elegant sweetness. If they have it, you’re lucky.
Let’s put it all into a table too〜
| Variety | Origin | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Haruka | Miyazaki Prefecture | Moist with strong sweetness, delicious even chilled. Pairs perfectly with ice cream. |
| Silk Sweet | Miyazaki Prefecture | Smooth texture with lots of natural syrup, mildly sweet and easy to enjoy. |
| Beni Masari | Miyazaki Prefecture | Old-fashioned, elegant sweetness. A perfect balance of fluffy and moist. |
| Kita no Kintoki | Hokkaido | Carries on the DNA of Naruto Kintoki, but roasts up moist, making it ideal for tsubo-yaki. |
| Anno Imo | Tanegashima | The classic dense and creamy type, with deep, rich sweetness. High in moisture and exceptionally moist. |
| Marron Gold | Kagoshima Prefecture | Bright yellow with chestnut-like sweetness. Mildly sweet and easy to eat. |
| Jiryo Kintoki | Kyoto Prefecture （Tango Peninsula） | Known for the refined sweetness of Kyoto vegetables. A rare variety. |
Their Roasting Method Is Seriously Impressive
Because they’re roasted slowly at a low temperature in a pot, the natural syrup seeps out, making them incredibly fluffy and moist. Apparently, professional artisans can tell when they’re perfectly roasted just by touching them. That’s amazing〜!
