Rahotsu-Manju｜"Rahotsu" refers to the rolling hair on the head of the Great Buddha

Rahotsu-Manju

Japanese notation　"らほつ饅頭"

"Rahotsu" refers to the rolling hair on the head of the Great Buddha

The “Rahotsu Manju” made by “Shogaku,” a new confectionery shop in Nara Prefecture, is called “Rahotsu,” referring to the right-curled hairstyle of the Great Buddha on his head.

らほつ饅頭の見た目

Indeed, the shape resembles the curly hairstyle on the head of the Great Buddha. It is a round shape like a dumpling. It looks like a fried bun made of brown sugar batter and fried crispy.

らほつ饅頭を半分にしたところ

The outer crust is fried to a crispy firmness, and the aroma of brown sugar spreads through the air, while the inside is filled with mashed red bean paste made from high quality Tokachi azuki beans.

らほつ饅頭を食べてみた