Kamome no tamago by Saito seika
SIGNATURE SOUVENIR IN IWATE, CALLED "KAMOME NO TAMAGO".
This is a sweet that surely satisfy both tongue of world. The name, Kamome (Seagull) no tamago (Egg) means "Seagull's egg".
Iwate is one of the favorable place for seagulls throughout the seasons. That is why a company called Saito seika started to make the sweet.
An egg yolk and bean paste is covered by soft castella dough, and coated with white chocolate. This is a sweet perfect in both visual and taste. Won Monde selection award for 3 years in raw.
Last for 30 days.
Kamome no tamago.
Price: ¥252
2 pack for reasonable price. Package sizes are available from 4 (¥453) to 20 (¥2,268).
Enjoy 3 layers of flavor. White chocolate makes it look alike.
Kamome no tamago, Banacho.
Price: ¥480
Banacho is short for Banana chocolate.
Banana jam and banana flavored bean paste is covered by castella, and coated with milk chocolate and colored sprinkles.
It is preferred to cool it in fridge for 30 min before the bite to add crispy texture.
Where to buy: "Saito seika"
Main shop.
Address: 41-12, Tomizawa, Ofunatocho, Ofunato city, Iwate
Open hours: 9:00 to 18:30
Closed on: 1st January
There 10 shops in Iwate, click here to see them all. (Google translated)
Saito seika official site.
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