Hello, fellow travelers!
I’m Binako, a writer for Sarukuma!

Today I’m excited to introduce you to
“Mugi Hoppe”,
a delightful little shop located in Nishikigaoka, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City.

Look for the adorable cat illustration — that’s your landmark! ^^

There’s a gravel parking area behind the building (tandem-style parking) and

another spot right in front of the entrance (*´ω｀*)

To find the shop, look for [Kona’s Coffee] on your right, then turn down the small road on your left.
Mugi Hoppe will appear on the right side ( *´艸｀)

There’s even a charming outdoor café space!
It was rainy on the day of my visit, but on a sunny day, this would be the perfect spot to enjoy your treats al fresco (^^♪

Inside the shop on the right, you’ll find a wonderful selection of baked goods.

Oatmeal Cookies — 280 yen
Shio-Koji Soft Biscuits — 280 yen
Rice Flour Balls — 280 yen
Rice Flour and Sweet Potato Cookies — 280 yen

Every item here is made with wholesome, body-friendly ingredients (*´ω｀*)

Birthday Decoration — 850 yen

is also available!
Pair it with a chiffon cake for a truly special treat ♪

Chiffon Rusks — 180 yen were also displayed near the register ^^

Payment is accepted via PayPay.

And here’s a lovely surprise —
take a closer look at that cup!
The shop kindly serves complimentary tea!

On my visit, I was treated to a beautiful rosehip tea.
A delightful herbal blend!

The friendly, warm hospitality really made my heart feel cozy ( *´艸｀)

Here’s the menu for whole chiffon cakes!
Prices vary by flavor, which makes choosing tough — but in the best way.

When in doubt, try this!

An assorted set with various sliced chiffon flavors —
a perfect way to sample everything in one go!

Recommended Menu

And here are the chiffon cake flavors:

Plain — 220 yen

Coffee Cinnamon — 240 yen

Organic Banana — 240 yen

Caramel Nuts — 260 yen

Blueberry — 260 yen

(Sold out during my visit)

Pear — 260 yen

Pear and Fig Cake — 270 yen

Tofu and Sesame — 260 yen

Matcha — 260 yen

Cream Chiffon — 330 yen

Sweet Red Bean & Whipped Cream — 340 yen

Even though several items had already sold out,

the variety on offer is still impressive!

This time, I went with the
Cream Chiffon (Coffee & Cinnamon) — 330 yen!

Topped with almonds and chocolate.

Just look at that

fluffy texture!

The chiffon cake is light, fluffy, and beautifully moist.
With the cream filling, the cake is the perfect size,
and the gentle, not-too-sweet flavor made it disappear in no time!

Wait… it’s already gone?
That was my exact reaction.

Next time, I’d love to try the tofu and sesame flavor…

Come and let yourself be wrapped up in the warm hospitality
and the heavenly fluffiness of these chiffon cakes!

Frequently Asked Questions

*Information is current as of the time of the visit. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.