Popular Japanese Cake and Desserts in Metro Manila | Popular Japanese desserts always end up on our screens every time we are looking for something to eat. What’s more interesting is the reason why they are trending these days. Just look at those colors; they are so aesthetically appealing! Very instagrammable, indeed. Take it, for example, the famous, irresistible, and incredibly fluffy Japanese cake. The softness of its bread and its various fillings make you crave one!
Well, listen to me closely, folks. I have a secret ready to unleash, and it’s for your ears only! Stop drooling over your phone and start ordering Japanese cakes available in Metro Manila. In Makati City, there’s a place called Kaintenyaki. Like what the name of the store entails, they offer signature Obanyaki Japanese cake with a variety of flavors to choose from. So, what are you waiting for? Let the food trip begin!
Japanese Cake in Metro Manila
KAITENYAKI, Your Go-to Place for Japanese Dessert Cravings
To fully enjoy Kaitenyaki’s special Obanyaki, let’s look into the story behind their sweet success. Their journey began when curiosity ignited in the mind of Zarena Saet, founder of Kaitenyaki, as she wandered the streets of Manila. Enthralled by the city’s landscapes, she also noticed the Filipinos’ profound fondness for sweet foods.
trivia time!
Obanyaki, also known as “Imagawayaki”, is a popular Japanese cake similar to pancakes in the western countries. This Japanese cake is made with the ingredients of flour, eggs, and sugar, traditionally served with red bean fillings. The distinctive shape is achieved using a circular grill pan specially designed for Obanyakis. However, did you know that this small, round-shaped dessert has been served in Japan since the An’ei era, spanning between 1772 and 1781 of the Edo period? That’s 250 years of joy and sweetness!
So, did she establish a dessert store in the country? Yes, that’s correct. She established their first business but with a consideration of Japanese and Filipino culture. The first Kaitenyaki food cart emerged, offering delightful Obanyaki with a fusion of Japanese and Filipino pride flavors.
Are you excited to taste the Kaitenyaki’s pride called Obanyaki? Let’s now explore their menus for you to enjoy.
KAITENYAKI MENU
Red Beans Obanyaki
First, try the traditional Obanyaki filled with Azuki red beans, freshly made from the kitchen. Enjoy this dessert in 6 or 12 pieces. Place your order here.
Chocolate Flavor Obanyaki
Are you a fan of chocolates? Well, you definitely need to try Kaitenyaki’s chocolate-flavored Obanyaki. It’s a guaranteed experience of a chocolate haven! Place your order here.
Cheese Flavor Obanyaki
Filipinos love cheese, and even in desserts, meals, or drinks, you can find the presence of this small yellow buddy. Kaitenyaki offers a cheese flavor of Obanyaki, perfect for the Filipino taste! Click here to order.
Ube Flavor Obanyaki
Ube, my love, so sweet~ That’s right! Kaitenyaki also offers Obanyaki with ube fillings. Try it today!
Matcha Flavor Obanyaki
Paging all matcha lovers out there! Here’s a new matcha delight for you to get captivated by – introducing Kaitenyaki’s matcha-flavored Obanyaki. You can choose your favorite combo from matcha red bean, matcha cheese, matcha ube, and matcha cheese flavors. Matcha for the win! Click here to order.
Where to order Kaitenyaki?
There are no Kaitenyaki food carts available in my area. What should I do? I don’t know where to order Kaitenyaki. Do you have any idea how I can order from their store? Okay, okay, I hear you. You don’t need to worry about how to order Kaitenyaki’s special Obanyaki, as you can order online. Kaitenyaki branches from Makati City and Waltermart Bicutan are now available on the LAHAT FOOD app.
Experience with the LAHAT FOOD app and Customer Reviews
The Kaitenyaki onboarded the LAHAT FOOD app in June 2023, while its branches at Robinsons Place Las Pinas, Waltermart Bicutan, Waltermart North EDSA, and Waltermart Sucat joined in December 2023. Rated as a 5-star Japanese dessert store on the app, customers truly appreciated the fluffiness and various flavors of their Japanese cake.
In addition to the customers, the Japanese store is also enthusiastic about the app as it promotes the products of Kaitenyaki food cart and its efficient door-to-door delivery service. Here’s their message for the app:
Thank you so much to LAHAT FOOD delivery app. It's such a pleasure to work with LAHAT FOOD. They help us to increase our sales and even little things they help us. Also, you can contact them as fast as they can, and (they are) very accommodating. ❤️❤️❤️
JAPANESE STORES THAT OFFER PREMIUM JAPANESE CAKE AND OTHER DESSERTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY
Kon’nichiwa! Let’s explore the vibrant and breathtaking culture of Japan by savoring their very own dishes – sushi, ramen, donburi, tempura, rice bentos, and many more! You can enjoy these delicacies without having to travel to Japan itself. With just a few taps on your phone, you could enjoy your favorite Japanese cake and other desserts in Metro Manila. All you need to do is download the LAHAT FOOD app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Create your account and start looking for your preferred restaurant. Additionally, an exciting deal is waiting for you! Get P100 LAHAT Points today (applicable for first-time users only). Download now!
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