Tsuruya Yoshinobu has announced that it will bring back the Kirby-themed Monaka cakes in mid-November 2024. After originally releasing the cakes in 2019, the Japanese confectionery company will produce a new batch of the traditional cakes with a new matcha-flavored paste option.
The company has been packing the paste and buns of the cakes in separate cans. Those who have purchased the packages must first open the cans and then apply the paste with the provided spatula on a bun. They can then cover it with a Kirby face bun to complete the cake.
The original 2019 featured Ogura-an (Adzuki bean paste) and Koshi-an (smooth anko) paste choices. The new batch in 2024 will replace the latter with a new Matcha-an (green tea) paste. However, the new Matcha-an paste will be only available in a 2-in-1 set that costs 3,456 yen (~$22.65). The single set priced at 1,836 yen (~$12) will only contain the Ogura-an paste can.
The return of these Monaka cakes will give people another opportunity to get Kirby-themed food. There are three permanent Kirby Cafe branches available in Tokyo, Hakata, and Osaka as of November 2024. There are also Kirby Cafe Petit stores in Tokyo and Osaka that sell takeaway food like the pink Kirby pudding.
The handmade round Kirby Monaka cakes will be available for sale again on November 15, 2024.
Published: Nov 8, 2024 01:30 pm