About the Shop

Hello everyone, hope you’re having a wonderful day! 😊
This is Yuzu, your Sarukuma writer 😄

Today I’d like to introduce you to a hidden gem located in
Kasuga, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City:
《Me no Okashiyasan》 😊

This lovely shop has been featured on Sarukuma before 😊

And honestly? I’m absolutely obsessed with their tarts! 😍

I find myself visiting once or twice a month 😆
A shop specializing entirely in tarts is a rare find indeed! 🥺

You’ll find it tucked away in a quiet residential area behind the Shinkansen exit of Kumamoto Station 😊

The shop has the most adorable wooden exterior! 😆

As noted at the shop,
please be considerate when using the parking area 🤲

If the parking lot is full, there are paid parking lots nearby that you can use 🙏

There’s a thoughtful waiting area set up right in front of the shop ⭐︎

Since the shop is run by just one person,
there may sometimes be a wait — so this little touch of hospitality is truly appreciated 🥰

Now, let’s step inside! GO! GO!!!!!

Once inside, you’re greeted by sparkling, jewel-like tarts 🌟

The shopkeeper’s warm smile is just as wonderful 🥰

I’m a huge fan! 😍

Mont Blanc Tart — 410 yen

Pistachio & Strawberry Tart — 400 yen

Chocolate Tart — 400 yen

Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart — 510 yen

Cheese Tart — 400 yen

Tiramisu Tart — 440 yen

Matcha Gyuhi (Soft Mochi) Tart — 390 yen

Persimmon Tart — 430 yen

La France Pear Tart — 440 yen

Shine Muscat Tart — 490 yen

Fruit Tart — 400 yen

Lemon Tart — 150 yen

Raspberry Tart — 150 yen

Chocolate Banana Tart — 150 yen

(All prices exclude tax)

Honestly, it looks like a treasure box of jewels! 💎

And it’s not just cakes —

they also have cookies! 🍪

Earl Grey — 150 yen

White Chocolate Chip — 150 yen

Dark Chocolate Chip — 150 yen

Cranberry — 150 yen

Almond — 150 yen

Cheese — 150 yen

Chocolat Noir — 150 yen

Sesame — 150 yen

These cookies have such a lovely homemade flavor —
beautifully crumbly and absolutely delicious! 🍪

Matcha — 150 yen

Vanilla — 150 yen

Tigré (Chocolate Chip) — 180 yen

Tigré (Strawberry & Cranberry) — 180 yen

Tigré (Matcha) — 180 yen

Tigré (Chocolate Chip) — 180 yen

Tigré (Earl Grey) — 180 yen

Tigré is a traditional French pastry, by the way 😄

Pop one in the microwave for a moment, and the center turns wonderfully gooey — I highly recommend trying it warm! 🥰

Recommended Menu Items

This time, I picked up the following:

Fruit Tart

La France Pear Tart

Matcha & Gyuhi Tart

Chocolate Tart

Tiramisu Tart

Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart

and enjoyed every bite 😊

Here’s a confession…
they were so delicious that I went back the very next week! 😆

So this round was a smaller selection 😊

For my second visit, I added:

Mont Blanc Tart

Banana Tart 😊

I picked up two Mont Blanc tarts so I could compare
the regular Mont Blanc with the Japanese Chestnut version 🥰

So today, let me tell you all about these Mont Blanc tarts 😄

First up, the Mont Blanc Tart 😀

That towering, majestic shape is simply irresistible! 😆

The Mont Blanc Tart features cream with a richer brown color, and the tart base is different from the Japanese Chestnut version.
The chestnuts used here are imported from France 😆

Sorry the cross-section isn’t the prettiest! 💦

The fresh cream inside the Mont Blanc is unsweetened 😊

Because it’s not overly sweet, you simply can’t stop eating it! 😆

Next, the Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart 😊

This one uses locally grown Kumamoto chestnuts 🌰
It’s also paired with a lighter, more delicate tart base 😆

The shop carefully matches each tart with the perfect base — what dedication!

This one also features unsweetened fresh cream.

The pairing of chestnut paste and fresh cream is absolute perfection!

Comparing them side by side, you can really see how the tart bases differ 😊

Even the cream inside is customized for each tart 😊

If you find yourself in Kumamoto, please come and try these gentle, lovingly crafted tarts packed with care and flavor — you won’t regret it! 😀

Thank you so much for reading to the end 😊

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Frequently Asked Questions

※Information is accurate as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before your visit.