NYC, Style & a little Cannoli: minamoto kitchoan

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Minamoto Kitchoan on Madison Avenue

I know I always say how there are so many things to see/do in NYC. This is one fine example. Minamoto Kitchoan used to be in the Rockefeller Center area. I did a post on them way back HERE and was amazed by their products. When they moved to Madison Avenue, it took me until recently to pay another visit. I was sorry I waited so long! The new shop is really so lovely, as well as the folks inside who wait on you. This is of course a Japanese Bakery, and a bakery like you have never seen before. Do not be afraid to go in, ask questions and they do let you taste products as well. Are you ready? Here we go .....

Everything here is just displayed so elegantly, you feel bad eating the items!

I have yet to try one of these, but they are on my list!

The gift items here are really stunning, wrapping paper so delicate and pretty!

The items you see here are nothing like you will ever see in a regular bakery!

I actually tried one of these in Paris Baguette and it was amazing! So so full of flavor, and those thin layers made it so light. I was going to get one here, but they were sold out. I wasn't shocked!

I tried a sample of one of these and I can't even describe it to you. A total full flavor of peach, if you like peach this would be your choice in this shop.

I love photographing these items! They are just so darn cool!

They have some items available, like this Mochi, where you can purchase just one to try. I did that and it was pretty darn tasty. I got the chocolate one. They are a rice cake filled with smooth chocolate cream coated with crunch.

This is a high quality peach flavor Japanese jelly. What a beautiful gift to give someone, such nice presentation!

The green tea items were a plenty! I purchased the cake all the way to the left, a sponge cake made with rice flour, which was so light and full of flavor.

These are a sweet red bean sandwiched between a Japanese-style pancake

Most people think of ice cream when they hear “mochi,” but our mochi is not an ice cream. It is a traditional style kneaded rice powder dough covered in green tea powder (maccha). Enjoy the harmony of sweet red bean paste and maccha powder in a delicate mochi.

I think the decor of the shop is just so delighful. They also have locations in Tokyo, San Francisco, London, Singapore and Shanghi.

509 Madison Avenue,

NEW YORK, NY10022 USA

TEL 1-212-489-3747

MAIL minamoto.ny@kitchoan.com

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Minamoto Kitchoan in Rockefeller Center

When I talk about being in the city and trying new places, Minamoto Kitchoan is one of those places. Located on 5th Avenue and 49th Street, this Japanese bakery is the ultimate in unique desserts. Their locations in addition to New York City are: Tokyo, San Francisco, London, Singapore and Shanghai. The sales clerks are very friendly, and didn't make me feel dumb not knowing what I was looking at in the shop. The flavor and texture of these little gems is out-of-the-ordinary.

Here is some information from their website:

“Wagashi” Healthy Food

Delicious Japanese sweets full of natural goodness. “Wagashi” contains red bean, kidney beans, glutinous rice, powdered rice, sweet potatoes, sesame, agar-agar and sugar. “Wagashi” is full of sun kissed goodness and high in plant protein. There is almost no animal fat, which makes it a wholesome, healthy product. Natural unrefined sugar is one of the important ingredients in “Wagashi”.

The sugar is not only sweet but it is made from pure carbohydrates and they are totally natural. Served with a cup of hot green tea, the perfect traditional complement to the sweetness of this confection. If you have any questions or would like to place order, please contact your nearest MINAMOTO KITCHOAN store.

The design is amazing and the packaging is divine. If you know of someone who loves Japanese food and culture, what a great gift any of these items would make! Something you will not find in many other cities, a true foodie delight! Be sure to stop in if you are in the area and looking for that unique place unlike any other.

Minamoto Kitchoan

5th Avenue and East 49th Street

NYC

Hours:

Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 7:30 pm

Fri-Sat 10 am - 8 pm

Minamoto Kitchoan in Midtown West

This is a different bakery from any you have ever seen. The items here are works of art. Japanese Bakeries are probably not found in many of our hometowns. The staff is very pleasant and I think happy I was taking photos of their items. I felt the need to buy something and did get a dessert and some tea. I can't even describe what I ate but it was amazing and like nothing I ever had before. This is a great place to stop to bring something home to family and friends that would be very, very different. Let's take a peek inside.....