Review of Matsumura Manju
I purchased it at Kusatsu Onsen.
My number one among hot-spring manju
Nickname: Capybara
Satisfaction: [star rating=”4″]
Manju is sold in almost every hot-spring town, but Matsumura’s version feels exceptional to me. My grandmother gave me one when I was young, and the first bite made such an impression that Matsumura has been my only choice for manju whenever I visit Kusatsu.
It looks like an ordinary brown steamed bun, but biting into it reveals how remarkably thin the skin is. Despite that thinness, it remains soft and fluffy, creating a difficult-to-describe but delightful texture.
The filling is generous and moist, yet not overly sweet. Its refined balance makes it easy to eat more than one. The proportion of delicate skin to bean paste is what makes the product so satisfying.
Some hotel shops stock it, but popularity means it can sell out quickly. I have not noticed aggressive advertising; its reputation seems to have spread largely through word of mouth.
Unlike some shops in the Kusatsu streets, Matsumura does not depend on loud calls to passing tourists. Certain hotels may accept orders a day in advance, so it is worth asking at reception or checking before the morning of departure.
For me, this quiet reputation matches the sweet itself: simple appearance, careful texture and elegant flavor. Anyone comparing onsen manju in Kusatsu should try Matsumura at least once.
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