Is your mouth watering? (Photo: Maria Ariyama Neumann / JT)
Are you a passionate foodie looking for the ultimate cheese? Then look no further than the Mega Don Quijote store in Shibuya and its 10 yen bread!
This Japanese discount store is known for its wide range of goods (including kitchen supplies, snacks, stationery, clothing, toiletries, cosmetics and more), making it popular with tourists and locals alike.
(Mega Don Quixote store in Shibuya)
At Don Quijote’s Shibuya location, you can not only enjoy the impressive variety of goods, but also the funny-shaped cheese snack.
(Small shop in Don Quixote)
This delicacy is located on the first floor and, contrary to expectations, costs 500 yen.
(Pay conveniently at the ticket counter)
After paying at the ticket machine, give your receipt to the employee and watch your treat being prepared right before your eyes.
(Watch with excitement while you wait)
The worker first pours the batter into a specially designed 10 yen coin-shaped frying pan, then tops it with a generous piece of mozzarella. He seals the pan, and after a few minutes, your snack is perfectly baked and ready to eat!
Pose with the Hachiko statue at the back of the store! (Photo: Maria Ariyama Neumann / JT)
Before you devour the sweet bread – which can be difficult given the intoxicating smell of dough and cheese – be sure to take a souvenir photo.
Then it’s time to enjoy! The high heat of the griddle creates a crispy outside and a soft inside – the perfect contrast to the stretchy cheese inside. These contrasting textures combined with the savory filling and sweet dough make for an addictive bite. Plus, the stretchiness of the cheese makes for a fun and social media-worthy eating experience.
Bread in the shape of a 10-yen dollar compared to a 10-yen coin (Photo: Maria Ariyama Neumann / JT)
Due to the popularity of this treat, you’ll likely have to wait in line, but the quick cooking process means it goes quickly.
If you’re a fan of aesthetic, delicious, cheesy, and fun treats, you won’t want to miss out on this 10 yen bread!
Arrival
Shibuya’s Mega Don Quixote store is about a 1-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
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