AMANBERRY, which opened in Hakata Hankyu in 2023, is a popular new store that has quickly gained attention.
Interestingly, AMANBERRY’s products are often sold out by 3 to 4 PM. Even if you arrive before the store opens, you may find long lines waiting.
I once went at 2 PM and couldn’t buy anything, but I was lucky to finally make a purchase this time.
Despite being relatively new, AMANBERRY is on track to become a new standard for Fukuoka souvenirs.
In this article, I’ll provide detailed information about AMANBERRY’s products and store. Be sure to stop by when you visit Fukuoka!
What is AMANBERRY?
AMANBERRY is a specialty store for Amaou strawberry sweets that opened at Hakata Hankyu on November 11, 2023.
The store offers unique products made with Fukuoka’s famous Amaou strawberries, allowing visitors to enjoy them in various forms using all five senses.
Hakata Hankyu is always busy, but the line at AMANBERRY stands out as one of the longest. Once you enter the department store, you can easily find the store.
The store is also popular with foreign tourists, with some buying up to 10 boxes at once. A search for AMANBERRY on Instagram shows posts in Chinese and Korean, suggesting international interest.
At first, I wondered why the products sold out so quickly, but seeing the crowds and the limited stock, I now understand why they sell out by the afternoon (likely due to production capacity limitations).
I arrived at 11:30 AM, but the 5-piece AMANBERRY pack was already sold out.
Since the products sell out so quickly, it’s best to arrive early to ensure you get your hands on some!
What Products Does AMANBERRY Offer?
AMANBERRY offers three main products:
If you’d like to learn more about each product, you can check out individual articles for more details.
AMANBERRY
The product named after the store, AMANBERRY, is the most popular item.
It’s a delightful treat made by placing milk cream and Amaou strawberries on a crunchy tuile, similar to a shortcake.
The creamy richness of the chocolate enhances the sweetness, umami, and fragrance of the Amaou strawberries like never before.
With a shelf life of about a month and a half, it makes a perfect souvenir!
Both visually and in taste, it’s sure to impress and make a great gift.
CRYSTALBERRY
CRYSTALBERRY is a cheesecake topped with strawberry jelly.
The flavor is slightly complex and hard to describe, but it tastes like something you’d find at a French restaurant. It’s refreshing with fruity notes beyond just strawberries.
WHITEBERRY
WHITEBERRY is a strawberry covered in white chocolate and Amaou strawberry powder.
The tartness of the strawberry is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the white chocolate, making it a delightful treat when you’re craving something sweet.
