For generations, local farmers have been harvesting Mishima's very own brand of May Queen Potato by hand on the sunny, eastern hillsides of the city. Known for their rich flavor and exquisite texture, Mishima Bareisho potatoes are sought by chefs and food-lovers nationwide. Try them steamed, in tempura, in a salad, and in the local favorite – piping hot Mishima potato croquettes known as Mishima Korokke.
Each potato carefully harvested by hand.
Air-dried to enhance natural sweetness.
Rigorously selected by seasoned professionals.
Rich, creamy, and piping hot, Mishima Korokke potato croquettes are the perfect snack to go. Made with 100% Mishima Bareisho Potatoes, you can find restaurants all over the city serving up these delicious snacks with their own originality and flare. Affordably priced and starting at around 150 yen, they are the perfect snack at any time of the day. Start your Mishima Korokke food journey at one of these terrific eateries:
At Oomura Meat Shop, Mishima Korokke come in two delicious seasonal styles. From the start of the Mishima Bareisho harvest season in July and August until October, enjoy the piping hot goodness of Mishima Bareisho Potatoes in these adorable heart-shaped Korokke. During the late fall, try their heavenly Mishima Sweet Potato Korokke. The ideal snack as you take in the quiet streets and babbling streams the city has to offer. Kawaii!
Perfectly seasoned to bring out the rich, full flavor of Mishima Bareisho Potatoes, these Korokke are made without meat. Locals and fans alike love the delicious harmony of Mishima Bareisho Potatoes, sweet onion, and their rough-cut texture. Conveniently located in front of Mishima Grand Shrine, they are one more must-have item while in Mishima.
Izu Collection is located one minute from the south exit of Mishima station and specializes in local products and souvenirs. Made only with 100% Mishima Bareisho Potatoes and succulent Japanese pork, Izu Collection Korokke are freshly made, deliciously sweet and creamy with an irresistibly crisp batter. While there, be sure to try their local green tea, sake, and Japanese confections.
First-prize winner of the Mishima Korokke People's Choice Award and the Mishima Korokke Championship, Gruppe Korokke are deliciously seasoned with bacon and black pepper and are loved by young and old alike. Wrapped to perfection in their very own fresh breadcrumbs made from specially baked bread, these are so good they are best savored as is. Savor their original 'Diamond Fuji' Korokke with its soft-boiled egg center capturing the beauty of the sunrise over Mt. Fuji.