Strawberry shortcake

Blaine and I had our Saturday night date tonight: a workout/swim at the Tokyo American Club, ramen noodle soup and gyoza (fried dumplings) at Shinagawa Station, and dessert purchased in the basement food shop at Wing Takanawa at Shinagawa.

In Tokyo, you almost never see people eating in public, so these perfectly designed desserts are perfectly packed for transport on a train and eaten later at home.

The box:


Inside, there's a small clear-plastic spoon, two cardboard circles to prevent the cake from slipping around, and a small ice pack to keep everything fresh:


And my slice of dessert, which reveals a patiently arranged strawberry pattern within the light, sweet cream and spongecake.


Yum!