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Dora-don

銅鑼殿（どらどん）

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Compact dorayaki with the Shimazu family crest stamped on it

I bought a dorayaki called “Dora-don” made by “Satsuma Steam Shop” in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Satsuma Steam Shop is famous for making many traditional Kagoshima sweets and also for making “Kasta-don“.

銅鑼殿（どらどん）のパッケージ

There is a theory that the name “Dorayaki” comes from its similarity in shape to a “Dora (gong)” a musical instrument, so it seems like a fitting name for Dorayaki.

銅鑼殿（どらどん）の見た目

The branding mark “circle and cross” stamped on the top is said to be based on the family crest of the Shimazu clan of the Satsuma domain, and is used as the symbol of Satsuma Steamers.

銅鑼殿（どらどん）の断面

It contains standard tsubu-an (sweet bean paste). The dorayaki crust is also compact, but small and well-balanced in appearance.

銅鑼殿（どらどん）を食べてみた

It was a “Doradon” an unmistakably delicious dorayaki that seems to be a compact realization of all that is required of a Dorayaki.

  • Price

    1piece : 120 yen
    (approximately 0.85 USD)

  • Manufacturer

    薩摩蒸氣屋
    • Kagoshima

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