Komachi-dori Street

A tourist trap essentially haha, just 2 streets full of shops, selling food to souvenirs, to snacks and craft. Street feels old but the stuff sold are rather modern. From artisan gelato and financiers to burgers and ring customisation craft shops and art galleries.

Stopped by this shop with a queue - Good Luck Buddha Cake, and again, the Singaporean in me joined it. Clever marketing there, it's basically taiyaki, with 6 different fillings and they made them in the shape of the Daibutsu, the most famous landmark here. Then they assigned a wish to each filling so you are made to think hard of what you hope for when deciding which flavour to buy, I guess they were betting on the human greed where one would want it all and hence, order all 6 haha. Well didn't catch me there, I was practical with my choice and went for the one flavour that I enjoyed most and it turned out decent. The custard cream was nicely done, creamy not curdly-thick, not too sweet and balanced portion in proportion to the sponge cake. Worth the queue, which does move fairly quickly.