[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] The reward is irresistible! What is local bread “Cream Box”?

Introducing Cream Box, a local bread from Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

Cream Box is a sweet bread with a gentle taste that is loved by people of all ages. A generous amount of milk cream is placed on the surface, and when you stuff your mouth into it, the rich milky feeling is irresistible. This is a luxurious reward sweet bread that you will never forget once you take a bite.

This time, we will provide an overview of Cream Box and also explain recommended stores. Let's share the charm of Cream Box together!

What is Koriyama City's local bread "Cream Box"?

Cream boxes are very popular in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Regardless of where it originated, this local bread has remained popular since the Showa era. Many bakeries in the city carry it as a regular menu item, so it is by no means new or unusual. Still, there are probably many people who just buy it when they see it.

What makes Cream Box unique is its abundance of cream and bread.

First of all, cream. The pure white milk-flavored cream has a creamy and smooth texture. It may be best to imagine a soft pudding. The taste is milky, mellow and rich, yet has a gentle sweetness. And the cream is thick and plentiful on top. Can you feel the heavy weight of the cream from the cross section?

Next, the bread that is the base is also distinctive. The palm-sized thick slices of bread are designed to be easy to eat, as they do not sag under the weight, even when topped with heavy amounts of cream. And the bread itself has a strong chewy feel, and it has a presence that can't be beaten by cream. If you eat cream and bread together, you will be able to enjoy a ``reward'' that goes beyond the essence of traditional sweet bread.

The standard cream box is milk flavored, but each store sells cream boxes with a wide variety of flavors, including seasonal items and unusual items. Part of the fun is shopping around looking for cream boxes that can only be found at that time or at that store.

The popularity of cream boxes shows no signs of stopping, and souvenirs and goods designed for the home are also sold. Cream Box Spread allows you to recreate that taste at home. Get some delicious bread that's meant to be eaten raw, and serve it generously.

Introducing 3 recommended restaurants where you can enjoy Cream Box

There are many bakeries in Koriyama City and nearby areas that sell cream boxes. Even though it's called Cream Box, each store has its own unique cream and bread, and the ``best store'' will vary depending on the person.

This time, we have selected three famous bakeries in Koriyama City where you can buy a cream box and have been loved for a long time. Please use this as a reference when shopping.

"Gato Nakaya", which many people say is a taste that brings back memories.

Gatonakaya is located a stone's throw from Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School. You can often see the products at high school purchasing departments and supermarkets in the city, and many people may feel that they "grew up with this flavor." The retro exterior also conveys the feeling of being a long-established store.

One of their specialties, the cream box, is characterized by its light sweetness. Thanks to its small size, you can easily go with it.

In addition to cream boxes, retro sweet breads that give you a slightly nostalgic feel are also popular. Why not experience one of the flavors of Koriyama's hometown?

Information

• Name: Gatonakaya
• Address: 3-12-12 Kaisei, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 024-932-2133
• Business hours: 6:00~17:30
• Closed: No holidays

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When it comes to cream boxes, this is the famous “Romeo”

Romeo is a long-established bakery that has been making cream boxes since 1975 . This is a famous store that supported and nurtured the popularity of Cream Box. Currently, Romeo is managed by the Sanmangoku group, which is famous for the Fukushima souvenir sweets ``Mamadoru''.

The chewy and chewy bread is filled with thick, jiggly milk cream. This is the cream box! It has a consistent taste that makes you want to eat it. The eye-catching illustration of the cute mascot character "Cream Bock-kun"

In fact, Romeo's Cream Box is also sold in ``boxed'' and ``bagged'' formats at Sanmangoku stores. Please check the official website for sales status.

Information

• Name: Romeo Ito-Yokado Koriyama store
• Address: 2-11-40 Nishinouchi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 024-939-1220
• Business hours: 10:00~20:00
• Closed: No holidays
• Website: Sanmangoku Co., Ltd.

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Delicious and reasonably priced “You can’t go wrong” “Otomo Pan Store”

Otomo Pan Store is located in Toramaru-cho, close to Koriyama Station . Founded in the Taisho era! For Koriyama citizens, it is a very familiar store that has become a natural part of their daily lives. It is an extremely popular shop that is visited by a steady stream of people looking for bread around lunchtime.

The palm-sized cream box is heavy and heavy for its size, and you can tell that it contains plenty of cream. When you put it in your mouth, it has an overwhelming creamy feel. The reason why it is still refreshing to eat is probably because the cream is adjusted to the taste and amount that makes the bread delicious.

In addition to the milk-flavored cream box, they also sell ``Rakuo Cafe au Lait''

The small store is lined with original sweet breads and deli breads that can only be found at Otomo Bread. And the reasonable price of each item is probably the reason why they have been loved by locals for so long. Don't forget to prepare your stomach when you visit, as you will have to get lost in everything.

Information

• Name: Otomo Bakery
• Address: 24-9 Toramaru-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 024-923-6536
• Closed: No holidays
• Business hours: 7:30~19:00

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Cream Box is Koriyama's soul food.

This time we introduced Koriyama City's soul food ``Cream Box.''

The reason Cream Box is loved by both children and adults is because it is full of gentleness and a sense of reward. The combination of plenty of milky cream and chewy bread is as luxurious as any high-end sweets. No matter how many years pass, the happiness you feel when you stuff your cheeks with it will remain in your memory as a memorable taste.

Please try Cream Box when you visit Koriyama City. Let's share the deliciousness together.