"Unagi Pie" by Shunkado is a popular souvenir representing Shizuoka. This crispy pie is made using a unique recipe that includes eel extract, a specialty of Lake Hamana. It features a mildly sweet and rich flavor, making it perfect as a snack with tea or as a gift.
Loved for many years, this pie is a delightful choice for souvenirs to share with family and friends.
Shape: The pie is oval-shaped to resemble the eels of Lake Hamana.ツ
Ingredients: The pastry is made with powdered eel, garlic powder, and other ingredients.ツ
Texture: Unagi pie is crispy and flaky.ツ
Taste: The pie is sweet and rich, with a balanced flavor.ツ
Origin: Unagi pie originated in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1961.ツ
Popularity: Unagi pie is a popular souvenir and a signature snack of Hamamatsu.ツ
Catchphrase: Unagi pie is known by the catchphrase "the ideal evening snack". This phrase reflects the creator's desire for families to enjoy snacks together at night.ツ
Inspiration: The pastry was inspired by the French palmier, a flaky pastry that resembles a raffia palm frond.ツ
Factory tour: Visitors can tour the Unagipie Factory to see how the pastries are made.