Wakaba Sweets Store

The mitarashi dango make an immediate impression at Wakaba Sweets Store. Visitors describe them as generously sized, soft and chewy, with a hint of roasted flavour and a sauce that is not overly sweet. One diner reported that an order came with 4 dango and found them satisfyingly springy and substantial. They make a good snack when you are in the mood for a soft texture or a sauce with restrained sweetness.

For a sweet made with anko, try comparing the regular ohagi with the kinako version. One person who tasted both found them simple and unpretentious. The ohagi may also appeal to those who enjoy sweets such as ichigo daifuku without an overpowering sweetness.

Seasonal choices such as kusa mochi, sakura mochi and domyoji also appear in visitors’ accounts of what they bought. Some chose kusa mochi with either smooth or chunky anko, and enjoyed the chewy mochi and moderately sweet filling. At this wagashi shop in Nerima 2 chome, you could pair classic ohagi and dango with a seasonal sweet for a gift or a snack on a walk.