Mamesho Hatano

For a straightforward taste of the beans, reviewers recommend the plain-roasted peanuts. One person who tried the unsalted kind found that the skins were not noticeably astringent, and praised their light crunch and rich bean flavour. Someone who bought the salted peanuts, meanwhile, remembered their well-judged seasoning. Trying both makes it easy to compare the flavour of the beans on their own with the salt-seasoned version.

For something sweet, consider the sweetened white kidney beans. One review described them as moist and not overly sweet, making them a good choice for a different flavour from the peanuts.

Other suggestions include Chiri Pi, flavoured with chilli oil, and Uni-mame, fava beans with a sea urchin flavour. One diner also enjoyed the salted beans and nori soybeans with beer. At Mamesho Hatano in Sangenjaya’s Sangenjaya 2-chome, the selection ranges from simple bean snacks to seasoned varieties, so there are options to suit different moods.