This day was spent in Kyoto. I bought some yakimochi at Shinbado, then decided to visit my favorite temple since it was drizzling. I took a taxi and enjoyed the serene beauty of the borrowed landscape garden. It was a refreshing experience! Feeling hungry, I decided to go for lunch. While on the bus heading to the Kokusaikaikan Station, I saw a tweet from Patisserie Tandress mentioning their weekly special, the strawberry shortcake. Excited, I headed straight to Patisserie Tandress. Arriving just before 1 pm, there was no line outside. Lucky me! I entered and ordered the following: Strawberry Shortcake and Dijonaise, with an iced tea to drink. The strawberry shortcake had a strong strawberry aroma, with fluffy cream and a fragrant sponge. It was incredibly delicious! The Dijonaise, made with Burgundy blackcurrant mousse and vanilla bavarois, was also delightful. The presentation was beautiful. I will definitely visit again!

◆Visit information at the time of the visit Tabelog 3.89 Top 100 2023-2022 2020-2018◆About the shopThis patisserie has a lineup that changes every week, showing the dedication put into each creation. When asked about the reason for only being open on weekends and Mondays, it was revealed that they dedicate time to preparation, hence the rest days. It was impressive to learn about their diligent preparation process. During busy seasons like Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, the cakes sell out quickly, so be cautious. It is said that people start lining up as early as 9:00 am even though the shop opens at 11:30 am. Located slightly away from the city center, it is a shop loved by locals. They offer seating for about 5 groups, and while cake reservations are not accepted, you can leave purchased cakes at the shop to pick up later on the same day. They occasionally update sales status on Twitter.◆ImpressionsI visited this patisserie known among Kyoto's food industry professionals for its Italian chef. The customer service was warm and welcoming from the phone call, making me feel that this is a lovely place. I visited close to closing time on a weekend and managed to enter without waiting, although the seating for eating in was full. There were not many cakes left, but I bought the Brezilian and enjoyed it at home. The combination of coffee and apple was innovative, and after one bite, I was amazed by how delicious it was. The quality of ingredients and the intricate preparation set it apart from other cake shops. I thought about how there must be regular customers coming in every week with the menu changing weekly. The idea of finding my favorite cake one week is like discovering a treasure island. Definitely worth a visit.◆Items received (food only)✔︎✔︎✔︎Brezilian 790 yenA cake with coffee bavarois, apple, and coffee jelly, with a refreshing acidity.◆Remarks◆Notes*Mentions of Michelin, Top 100, Gault Millau, include past and current information.*Prices include tax.*Rating criteria*3 or less: Satisfied after one visit*3.5: Delicious, somewhat recommended*4: Very delicious, highly recommended (would recommend to friends)*4.5: Overwhelmingly delicious, a must-visit, highly recommended (even to food enthusiasts)*5: Culinary ecstasy, a lifetime favorite, an absolute must-visit (recommended to everyone)*Ratings are made based on the satisfaction with the price paid.

Patisserie Tandoress is a popular cake shop in Kyoto Ichijoji. It is highly rated in Kyoto, even competing for the top spots on Tabelog. However, it is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, which may make it a bit challenging to visit. The cake menu is updated weekly, so you won't get bored. While the prices are a bit high, the taste is sure to satisfy everyone. The only thing that didn't quite meet expectations was the iced coffee, which was surprisingly thin. Maybe that's just how it is? (I'll leave that out of the evaluation as it could be my lack of knowledge.) The Mousse au Fromage costs 810 yen and features a light rare cheesecake mousse with white wine sauce and fruits. The Trans Champagne Noir is 970 yen and offers a champagne and marron liqueur mousse with a proud chocolate flavor. There are few seats for dining in, and the service may take longer than expected, so it's recommended to get takeout and enjoy your favorite coffee at home.

After having tsukemen at Enakusan, I decided to stop by Patisserie Tandress, which is the highest-rated patisserie in Kyoto on Tabelog, to get some cakes to go since I was already in Ichijoji. The shop is located about a 10-minute walk east from Eizan Ichijoji Station, slightly off the main road in a residential area. The entrance to the shop looks like a regular house entrance, so you might not notice it without using Google Maps for navigation. I arrived at the shop just after 12 pm during lunchtime, and there were only two other customers inside besides myself. They had about 7 types of fresh cakes, and although I originally wanted a Savarin, they were out of it, so I ended up buying a cake with liqueur and a baked confectionery. ⚫︎ Tranche Champagne Noix (970 yen) I was taken aback by the prices as I had only been buying cakes at nearby affordable shops recently. My maximum for a shortcake was 700 yen, but all the cakes here were priced at 800 yen or more, which surprised me. However, I decided to choose the Tranche Champagne Noix, a chocolate cake with champagne and maraschino mousse. I thought I might get drunk from the two types of alcohol in it, but the alcohol content was almost completely evaporated, so I think even those who are not good with alcohol (like me) will be fine. The mousse, sponge, chocolate, and fruits like cherries all had a fine texture and melted smoothly in the mouth without any roughness or off-flavors. It was a perfect cake without any shortcuts, especially the fine texture of the sponge is something I want you to experience. ⚫︎ Madeleine Pistache Marron (460 yen) I was also surprised by the price, but the fine texture of the batter made this madeleine truly special. The pistachios spread throughout the batter, blending seamlessly with it, resulting in a translucent madeleine without any off-flavors. I felt out of place since everyone else there was a refined woman, but when I was about to put the cakes in my backpack, an elegant elderly woman who seemed to be the owner kindly and gently explained how to carry them. When she noticed I wanted to take a photo, she encouraged me to do so and I was even able to take a picture of the showcase. In my experience, high-end shops often have staff who are difficult to approach, but the lady who seemed to be the owner here was truly kind and considerate. The packaging of the cakes at expensive shops is often excessive, but here, the cakes were securely packaged in a simple manner, and they didn't collapse at all even when I rode my bike home. In that sense as well, I truly thought they were professionals. While I may not visit often due to the prices, I would like to buy from here occasionally or on special occasions.

The small cake shop is only open on weekends and Mondays, located a little distance from the station. It has been selected as one of the top 100 sweets shops, and there are always long lines for the eat-in option. I visited at 1:00 PM on a holiday, just in time to miss the first round and had to wait for the second round. We ended up waiting outside for an hour, which was quite hot and uncomfortable. The service was slow, with many customers ordering multiple items, and some still eating by the time we left. It would be better if they had a reservation system or time limits for seating. Despite the long wait, the cakes were unique and delicious. Overall, it was worth the wait, but I wish the experience was more organized.

It was good, they are doing well... Around 12:10, there were 2 people waiting outside and 3 people inside the store. I wasn't sure what was happening... I was thinking of eating there, but I misunderstood that the eat-in service starts at 13:00. The people waiting seemed to have already placed their orders and were waiting for their items... so I decided to order as well. I ordered the once-a-year pastry Contu de Champagne for 930 yen in cash... I waited a bit and received the item, then went outside... What should I do? I definitely won't be able to keep it until Osaka... There is a park nearby... I'll excuse myself and... It's delicious, isn't it? The liquid on top is probably mousse (I couldn't really tell even after checking online)... It's dripping, but it's sweet and tasty... The white peach is good too, overall the quality is high. With this, I have visited the 91st shop of the Sweets WEST Top 100 Shops 2022... I'll aim for a Western food top 100 shop for lunch.

Located in Hananoki-cho, Ichijoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, this popular patisserie has been selected as one of the top 100 dessert shops in the west of Japan in 2022. With a high rating of 3.88 out of 5 in Kyoto Prefecture for its Western-style sweets, it has received its 2700th review on Tabelog as of May 2022. The shop offers a small customer parking lot across the street with space for 3 cars, as well as a bicycle parking area. They only accept cash payments. Inside the shop, there are limited seating options with tables and sofa seats that can accommodate up to 7 people. The display case showcases 6 types of cakes available for takeout and 1 exclusive cake for dining in. In addition to cakes, there are also baked goods and pound cakes on display. The recommended item by the chef, "Eclair de Pistache et Abricot," priced at 970 yen, was purchased. This cake features a combination of pistachio mousse cream, apricot, and almond macaron with a caramelized surface. The pistachio mousse cream has a smooth texture and a high-quality taste, while the apricot and almond macaron offers a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, resulting in an exquisite and delicious dessert.

Visited at 5:30 PM on June 24, 2023. "Tandres" is a regular customer of the sweets top 100 stores, which has won the title continuously. Despite only being open three days a week on weekends and Mondays, it is clear how popular this top 100 store is. When following the map to the location, it was located in a residential area. Without the small signboards along the way or the parking and bicycle parking signs in front of the store, it might not have been obvious that it was a shop from the outside. Upon entering the shop, it was already almost sold out even though they are open until 7 PM, with only 1 type of cake and 2 pieces left. I underestimated this popular store (cries). It was lucky to be able to buy what was left. Today, I purchased one piece of cake "L'or du Soleil ¥790" and one piece of baked confectionery "Amandine ¥440". The cakes are recommended to be chilled in the refrigerator before eating to enjoy them at their best. "L'or du Soleil" was enjoyed later in the evening after chilling in the hotel room, and it was a delicious cake with a rich Bavarian cream and apricot sauce that matched perfectly. "Amandine" was a moist and delicious baked confectionery with almonds as the accent. Both were delicious. They disappeared in an instant. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I had been curious about this place for a while. I arrived around 2 o'clock. At first glance, it looks like a normal house. I got takeout. The chef's recommended desserts were Eclair de Pistachio et Abricot and Praline Pamplemousse. The pistachio mousse with apricot and almond macaron combination was fantastic. The apricot added a nice accent. The caramelized surface was crispy and delicious! The praline butter mousse with a hint of bitterness and freshness from the grapefruit cream was a perfect match! This one was also delicious! If I had to choose, I would go with this one. The cakes at this place are expensive but incredibly tasty.

I visited the patisserie during lunchtime on a weekday. When I arrived a little after 11:30, there were already 4 other customers. I made my purchase and left in just over 5 minutes. This patisserie is the highest-rated in western Japan. It's important to note that they are only open for 3 days on Saturdays to Mondays. This time, I bought 3 items. <Multifruit 950 yen> This cake consists of fruit jelly, mousse, and meringue. The fruit jelly was very delicious, and the mousse was not overpowering at all. Among the items I bought, this was the most well-balanced cake. <Rockin' Waves 790 yen> This cake is made of almond and passion fruit genoise sponge, vodka butter mousse, and milk chocolate ganache. The dominant flavors are passion fruit, followed by milk chocolate. I couldn't really taste the vodka, but it might appeal to citrus lovers. <Nicolo 850 yen> This cake has lime and framboise mousse. The lime's acidity is very strong, making it quite refreshing, maybe even a bit too much. It took a different approach compared to the other two cakes. It felt delicate and elegant. However, I felt like I didn't fully understand them yet. Thank you for the meal.

[Sweets +0.3] Kyoto Western confectionery tour 4th store! Kyoto Western confectionery ranking 1st place! This time, I visited the top 4 Western confectionery stores in Kyoto, but I have only tried 2 or 3 items so far, so this is just a provisional evaluation. Today, I had Dijonaise (lime and raspberry mousse) for 870 yen, Lamponne (crispy choux pastry with mascarpone and raspberry cream) for 650 yen, and Keck. O. Cafe (financier) for 380 yen, totaling 1,900 yen. The cakes were delicate and meticulously made. They were of super high quality and I enjoyed them very much! The balance was superb. The financier was average.

I arrived one hour before closing time on Saturday. The place seemed to be a house with a store on the first floor. I was planning to get takeout, but there were empty seats for dining in, so I decided to eat inside. There were only three types of cakes left, so I chose the Nicolette lime mousse cake and the Citronade special drink. The cake was not too sweet, refreshing, and delicious. I recommend going earlier for more variety.

Recommended by a Ginza lady, this place is open only three days a week and has limited seating for eat-in starting from 1 pm. The Opera cake, with its five layers, offers a delicious taste that is not overly sweet. It's understandable why some people would make the trip to Ichijoji for Tandoresu. While Ichijoji is known for its ramen, Tandoresu is definitely worth trying. A good way to enjoy Ichijoji is to wander around places like Shisendo, try your luck for an eat-in at Tandoresu, and buy a stylish book at Keibunsha Ichijoji store. The atmosphere in Ichijoji is relaxed, with fewer tourists compared to other parts of Kyoto. It feels more authentic and less touristy. This was my second time visiting Ichijoji.

I visited Uzumasa Futaba after visiting Demachi Futaba, so it was already past 4 PM. However, on this day, it seemed that there was no shortage of petit gateaux, so I ordered two types for eating in. There was a wait for one group, but since the store can only accommodate three groups inside, I waited for about 30 minutes to enter. The Opera Noisette had layers of cream and ganache, with the top layer being crispy and delicious. As I was eating, customers kept coming in one after another, and by the time I finished eating, many items were sold out.

Aburiko's apricot cake for 890 yen was seriously delicious! The cream was so smooth and had a great texture. The taste was elegant with a perfect hint of acidity. I heard the menu changes weekly, so I want to visit every time I'm nearby!

Head to Patisserie Tandres in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Located about 600m east from Ichijoji Station on the Eizan Electric Railway, this cake shop is only open on weekends and Mondays. There are three parking spaces available across the street from the store. The shop is set up in a residential area, resembling a room in someone's home, with a cute-sized showcase. There are three 2-person tables for eating in. At 2:30 pm on a Saturday, there were already 4 customers ahead. The sign at the entrance said, "We will give you a numbered card," so I was prepared to wait outside. Luckily, I was able to eat in without waiting as the previous customers left. By this time, some cakes were already sold out. I ordered the Tantation Gourmand for 850 yen and the Blend for 630 yen from a classy lady with glasses. The Passion Fruit sauce had a vivid and refreshing juice flavor. Below it was a Passion Fruit Bavarois and a lightly bitter caramel Bavarois sandwiched between a fluffy Pistachio biscuit. The seeds popped crisply with a loud sound, and the scent of rum raisins suddenly came to mind. The sophisticated richness, acidity, and accents alternated in the mouth, disappearing smoothly. As I savored each bite, more and more customers came in, and the store quickly became lively. It seems that getting a seat without waiting was just luck. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited the store before 18:00 and there were two cream puffs and two cakes left. A lovely mother served me in a cozy atmosphere. The orange and cassis flavors were refreshing and delicious! I would like to visit again at a time when they have a good selection of pastries.

Evasion 890 yen, blend coffee 640 yen. Arrived at the shop on Saturday at 13:15, only one group in the eat-in area. There were about 6 types of cakes available. Ordered to eat in. Tried the special cake of the year, "Evasion". It looks like a cake surrounded by cream, but the combination of coconut flavor and banana is sticky, and the acidity of pineapple and the scent of lime prevent it from becoming too heavy. The base is a crispy cookie dough. I would like to try other cakes as well.

On Saturday afternoon, after having lunch with grilled carrots, I remembered this place and decided to visit again around 1 o'clock. It was my second time visiting. The elderly lady who served us was amazing. There were many types of cakes to choose from, but I opted for a light and refreshing one. The Coconut Mousse was light, fluffy, and delicious. I wished I had a spoon. The Nouveau had a slightly adult taste with pistachio, tangy fruits, and a hint of liquor. I saw a note on the Coconut Mousse saying "once a year," but I forgot to ask what that meant. There were mostly solo male customers that day. Couples and female customers might have gone out to see cherry blossoms, as it is the cherry blossom viewing season.

Boucheron - 850 yen Vals de Citron - 850 yen Souvenir for my wife series It was past 2 pm on a weekday, and there were 4 groups of customers waiting outside for eat-in. I stopped by after visiting Takayasu in Ichijoji. My wife was very happy with the delicious cakes last time, so I decided to revisit. This time, I arrived late and there were about 3 sold-out items, so I could choose from about 5 types. I chose a chocolate cake and a lemon cake! Boucheron: A chocolate cake with layers of chocolate biscuit and rich chocolate cream. It's not heavy, but light with just the right amount of sweetness. It's elegant and would definitely go well with tea! Vals de Citron: A pastry made up of 3 types of lemon cream, lemon Bundt cake, lemon confit, lemon meringue, and 6 parts of lemon, all on a sablé base. This was incredibly delicious! I can't even explain how good it was. It's a delicious cake that removes the sourness of lemon. Not too sweet, refreshing, and the texture is amazing! Just eat it! That's all I can say. It's delicious. I will definitely buy it again when I come to Ichijoji! Thank you for the meal!

I went to Tandress because it wasn't too crowded. I tried the Roulade Pistachio for 890 yen, a cake that is only available once a year. It consists of a light almond pastry filled with pistachio butter mousse. The instructions recommend letting it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating. The pistachio aroma is delightful, and the cake is delicious. If I had to nitpick, I would say that a bit more brightness in flavor would be nice.