The story
Higashi Chaya District is Kanazawa’s geisha district, a picturesque neighborhood lined with souvenir shops and sweet stalls. “Cosa mangiamo oggi?” praised the Kanazawa pudding as excellent, but noted that the azuki bean sweets are “getting old.”
Among the traditional treats, the Kanazawa Pudding earned high marks, while the dorayaki with azuki beans, mochi, and soy sauce also received a thumbs up. For visitors exploring Kanazawa’s historic side, this district offers a mix of hits and misses—the pudding is a standout, but the bean confections may feel past their prime.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The Kanazawa pudding is the undisputed star, a silky, rich dessert that steals every review. The overall vibe is one of cozy, indulgent simplicity, perfect for a sweet pause in the historic district.
“I suggest filling it three quarters and then go into a corner and squeeze it. And if Mauro tells me that, I trust him. Well, it looks promising. Damn, it's good. Is that caramel or soy sauce like mine? No, no, it's caramel. We could launch a video that collects all the puddings we've eaten around the world because it's becoming something we find everywhere.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Higashi Chaya District. Most active: Cosa mangiamo oggi?
Higashi Chaya District is Kanazawa's geisha district with beautiful shops selling souvenirs and sweets — the Kanazawa pudding was excellent but the azuki bean sweets are getting old.
Dishes mentioned
Dorayaki with Azuki Beans, Mochi and Soy Sauce
I hadn't realized it was a sort of dorayaki with a ton of azuki beans, a mochi and soy sauce. The interesting thing is the soy sauce, caramelized and salty at the same time. It's good, but it's always the same flavor. The soy touch is interesting. But guys, sweets with azuki beans — I hope no one gets offended, but I'm kind of sick of them.
Kanazawa Pudding
I suggest filling it three quarters and then go into a corner and squeeze it. And if Mauro tells me that, I trust him. Well, it looks promising. Damn, it's good. Is that caramel or soy sauce like mine? No, no, it's caramel. We could launch a video that collects all the puddings we've eaten around the world because it's becoming something we find everywhere.
