Koreha-Umai

The name means "delicious" and it is exactly.

This manju called “Koreha-Umai (This is delicious)” made by “Kaiundo,” a confectioner established in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture in 1884 and having a history of over 130 years.
It is a walnut manju, but the origin of the unusual name is that “many customers who tasted it said, ‘This is delicious! It became so popular that it became the name of the confectionery as it is.

Moreover, it is surprising that this snack was born in the Taisho era (1912-1926), which means that it has a history of about 100 years. What’s more, they have also obtained a registered trademark for “Koreha-Umai (This is delicious)”.

A manju with a large walnut on top. It is baked to a golden brown and looks delicious.

The overall feel is rather crisp.

The texture of the azuki bean paste is soft and fluffy with just the right amount of azuki bean grains remaining.

The savory taste of the walnuts is delicious and matches the crispiness of the overall texture as well. The name of the snack is true to its name, and it is truly “Koreha-Umai (This is delicious)”.