Usagîya, Japanese pastry shop
Usagîya is a Japanese pastry shop on Rue de la Krutenau, in the district of the same name. It makes wagashi, Japan's traditional sweets, such as daifuku, dorayaki and mochi.
Japan in sweet form
Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections. Usagîya offers several kinds: daifuku, small filled rice-dough balls, dorayaki, two soft pancakes sandwiching a filling, and mochi. A welcome change of register in a city of kougelhopfs.
In the heart of the Krutenau
Rue de la Krutenau crosses this lively district on the other side of the Ill from the Grande Île, known for its cafés and small shops. According to its website, the shop opens Wednesday to Saturday, so check before you go.
Practical information
Address: 32 Rue de la Krutenau, 67000 Strasbourg
Frequently asked questions
Where is Usagîya?
On Rue de la Krutenau, in the Krutenau district, a few minutes' walk from the Grande Île.
What are wagashi?
Traditional Japanese confections; Usagîya makes daifuku, dorayaki and mochi among others.
