Japan Trip 2013 - Tokyo Banana & MOS Burger

One of Japan's most famous souvenir would be their Tokyo Banana series. These banana-filled custard cakes could be found in most major shopping attractions around in Japan especially in the airports. The shop I went to was at their Tokyo Sky Tree branch which was located nearby the Sky Tree station. 

Limited edition giraffe printed Tokyo Banana

Personally, these tastes like any other banana related cakes (but 3 times more expensive) you can find back in Malaysia and is certainly nothing to shout about. The only reason that I can think of why this dessert is so popular in Japan is that because they don't produce bananas all year long. Most of their bananas are imported from China or Phillipines hence banana related desserts are considered a delicacy to them (same like how we craze over strawberries). No harm buying one box to try though, but certainly not worth it to buy a few boxes and add on to your luggage. 

Another shop that is worth recommending is their MOS burger! This shop was originated from Japan and it's nice to finally try the shop at its place of origin. Having tried the shops at Taiwan and Singapore, it's a bit unfortunate that the shop that I went too has less choices for their unique rice burgers. Here they only sell Ebi Rice Burgers. No pork whatsoever :/

Most delicious indeed

Ebi burger

Not sure was it due to the lack of customers, but the burgers that I ordered with my friend are all freshly grilled and fried including the fries. It's quite nice to taste fresh fast food once in awhile. Highly recommended. You won't find rice burgers anywhere in Malaysia.

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