Daigaku Imo Nari Coma

Just a short walk from Nezu Shrine, Daigaku Imo Nari Coma is an inviting takeaway stop dedicated entirely to traditional sweet potato snacks. The signature daigaku imo (candied sweet potatoes) glisten with a thick, glossy honey glaze, balancing a candied exterior with a moist, fluffy interior. Each piece is cut large and hearty, and you can choose whether or not to have black sesame seeds sprinkled over the top when ordering.

Sharing popularity with the hefty candied chunks is the shop's "Karikari," a thinly sliced chip-style snack. Coated in sweet glaze, the gossamer potato slices deliver an addictive, karinto-like crunch that stays pleasantly crisp even the following day. Comparing the fluffy, dense chew of the classic daigaku imo with the fragrant crunch of the chips makes for a fun tasting.

The counter also offers traditional Japanese sweet potato cakes (sweet potato), packed with the vegetable's natural richness and unadorned sweetness. With their tender bite and wholesome flavor, they make convenient casual gifts or easy snacks to take on a stroll through the neighborhood.

The shop accepts credit cards and various forms of electronic money, making it effortless to drop by on a whim while wandering through the streets of Nezu.