Interviewer: What is your favorite time being at Suzuya? Chef Misuzu: I like morning times. You can see the sunrise, we have a really nice view from here at Suzuya. It’s quiet and calm. I like when I have a coffee in the dining room. Interviewer: What kind of morning drinks do you…
Interviewer: This week, we’d like to discuss cake delivery services. What are the most popular cakes to deliver and is there a special way that delivers cakes? Chef Mike: Strawberry shortcake is the most popular item. The milk crape is the second most popular dessert after the strawberry shortcake. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve…
Interviewer: We wanted to talk about birthday cakes. Do you have any current or former birthday cakes that you’d like to share? What’s your favorite cake that resonates with you? Chef Misuzu: I love creating strawberry shortcakes, including the making process and the taste. I love making them not only because of its process, but…
nterviewer: Today, we’re diving into the art of crepes and how they are influenced by Japanese culture. Chef Misuzu, can you share your journey with crepes? Chef Misuzu: My journey with crepes started when I was helping sushi restaurants. One of the restaurant owners requested a mille crepe(crepe cake) for his wife, giving me the…
Interviewer: What is the background of the Ichigo (strawberry) daifuku? And why is it culturally significant? Chef Misuzu: Daifuku is a very traditional Japanese sweet that Mochi and Anko (red bean paste) inside it, but Ichigo daifuku also comes with strawberry. The product is typically being sold around spring when cherry blossoms bloom in…
It’s already August—what a relief that cooler weather is another month closer! I am personally most excited for the next season’s ingredients, which include luscious Fuji apples and sweet, comforting kabocha (Japanese pumpkin). While our summer seasonals tend to be more vibrant and refreshing to reflect summer fruits, fall seasonals tone down the vibrancy and…
Interviewer: We wanted to talk about the Tokyo Cheesecake, let’s talk about a little bit of why it is called the Tokyo Cheesecake. Chef Misuzu: I remember when we named it, I think we made that name in five seconds. We just wanted to make it different. You know you want to show this…
One of the first things you will notice when looking at our showcase is the colorful macarons on display. Our chefs at Suzuya make different buttercream fillings sandwiched between crispy shells with chewy centers. Our Goma macaron has a slightly bitter and nutty flavor from the black sesame buttercream. We also have a Shoyu caramel…
Some people think green tea is an acquired taste and it’s something that I’ve observed customers consider when buying cakes for their loving ones. I always tell our customers that Suzuya’s green tea log cake is always a great choice. The red bean cream complements the earthy flavor of the green tea sponge cake which…
Interviewer: I wanted to talk to both of you guys about the strawberry shortcake. Why do you think the strawberry shortcake is the most popular menu item? Chef Misuzu: I think it’s because of its color. People love anything with an awesome red and white like some kind of intuition. I think most of the…
