Japanese confectionery shop Hanabishi specialises in daifuku (sweet chewy rice cakes), but instead of a standard red bean paste centre, the treats feature a range of fruit fillings. The daifuku here use premium quality fruit sourced directly from farmers, which are then wrapped in a thin layer of white bean paste and habutae mochi, a higher quality type of mochi (sweet rice cake) that has a smooth and silky texture.
You’ll find classics like ichigo (strawberry) daifuku as well as more unusual creations including grape, melon, mango, fig, pineapple and even a giant daifuku made with a whole mikan (orange). There are around a dozen kinds of daifuku on offer daily, but the menu changes depending on what’s in season. Hanabishi's daifuku are so delicate and well-made that when they are sliced in half using a piece of thread, you'll see a beautiful reveal of the hidden fruit in cross section.
You can purchase some to take home or enjoy them in-store with some green tea to complement the sweet treats.