kyoraku tsujigahana

V introduced me to a monaka chazuke by Kyoraku Tsujigahana.

We've tried something similar before from Kanazawa.

Monaka are wafers, you usually see them filled with sweet bean or ice cream. This particular version is filled with freeze dried veggies and instant soup.

The left package has 2 servings and comes with no monaka (wafer) while the tiny one on the right is an individual serving with the monaka (wafer).

The individual one with the monaka.

Underneath the monaka is a little packet of fish or tsukemono (pickles) depending on which one you buy.

I didn't read the directions, but before you put the wafer onto your rice, you should break it up, so the hot tea will melt the wafer and dissolve the soup nicely.

The type that comes without the wafer has four packets. Two with all the dry ingredients like soup and veggies and two with wet ingredients like fish or pickles.

Either version suggests you pour hot water or tea over.

They aren't found in all department stores here.

In fact, in the Kansai area, they can be found in Kyoto at their shop near Kawaramachi and in Kobe at Daimaru Kobe.

Thanks V for introducing us to this!

Kyoraku Tsujigahana
53-1 Daikoku-cho
Nakagyo, Kyoto
Phone: 075.253.0178
Hours: 10:30-18:00
Closed Wednesdays