Missing Japan? 4 Japanese Desserts You Need to Try

Missing Japan?

The food. The tiny dessert shops. The convenience stores full of things you've never seen before. That feeling of finding something delicious around every corner.

If your last Japan trip feels like it was far too long ago, there's always dessert.

We've rounded up four Japanese-inspired desserts to try at Harajuku Gyoza when you're craving a little taste of Japan.

No flights required.

1. Strawberry & Cream Sando

If you've spent any time wandering around Japan, you've probably spotted one of these.

The Strawberry & Cream Sando is a Japanese-style fruit sandwich made with soft, fluffy bread, sweet cream and strawberries.

Simple? Yes.

Very, very good? Also yes.

It's light, creamy and fruity, making it the perfect little treat after a meal or alongside a coffee.

Basically, it's a reminder that sandwiches don't always need to be savoury.

2. Raindrop Cake

One of Japan's most recognisable modern desserts, raindrop cake is almost too pretty to eat.

Almost.

This delicate, jelly-like dessert has a unique texture and subtle sweetness that makes it completely different from your usual cake, brownie or ice cream.

It's light, refreshing and definitely one for the food-curious.

And if you've never tried raindrop cake before, consider this your sign.

3. Dessert Bao

Bao might usually make you think of savoury fillings, but these soft, fluffy buns can be pretty great on the sweet side too.

Harajuku Gyoza's dessert bao gives the classic bao a sweet twist, with a pillowy texture that's made for finishing off a meal.

They're also perfect for sharing with the table.

Or ordering for yourself and pretending you're going to share.

We won't tell.

4. Nutella Gyoza

Missing Japan doesn't necessarily mean sticking to traditional desserts.

Sometimes you just need a little Harajuku Gyoza creativity.

Enter: Nutella Gyoza.

Crispy gyoza wrappers. Rich Nutella filling. Dessert.

It's unexpected, fun and exactly what you want when you're looking for something a little different.

Think of it as the meeting point between your Japanese food cravings and your chocolate cravings.

A Little Taste of Japan, Wherever You Are

You might not be able to jump on a plane to Japan this weekend, but you can bring a little bit of that Japan feeling to your next Harajuku Gyoza visit.

Whether you're missing your last Japan holiday, planning your next one or simply love Japanese food, these desserts are a fun way to finish your meal.

Find the Strawberry & Cream Sando, Raindrop Cake, Dessert Bao and Nutella Gyoza at Harajuku Gyoza locations across Australia.

So grab your friends, order a few to share and work your way through the dessert menu.

Japan might be a plane ride away, but dessert is much closer.