Traditional japanese confection dorayaki is made of two hand-sized american-style pancakes sandwiched together with a sweet filling, the most popular of which is azuki red beans (anko). However, custard, chestnuts (kuri), and cream (matcha cream, cream with fruits, etc. ) are also popular. Dorayaki is a much-loved favorite among both children and adults in japan. This dorayaki recipe is made the traditional way filled with anko. Dorayaki may be perfect for people who have never had any traditional japanese sweets because it doesnt have any unusual ingredients. When tasting dorayaki for the first time, you might think it's similar to pancakes with whipped cream-just delicious Dorayaki is also called mikasa, from mount mikasa in nara, which is next to osaka. The soft, moist, and fluffy pancake with sweet red bean filling goes perfectly with warm and slightly bitter japanese green tea. Enjoy this dorayaki as an on-the-go treat or as a lunchtime dessert.