My visit was based on the recommendation that the macarons at Mairevi are delicious. I decided to try only macarons this time. (1) The Banane macaron has a banana-flavored cream with a hint of liqueur. While I wished the outline was more defined, overall it was a high-quality and delicious macaron. The cream was slightly rich but not overwhelming. (2) The Marron macaron likely contains rum, giving it a strong alcoholic taste with little chestnut flavor. The aftertaste lingers with the rum. Despite the strong taste, it is a tasty macaron. (3) The Pistachio macaron had a well-defined outline. The cream seemed lighter compared to the previous ones, allowing the dough's flavor to stand out. The pistachio flavor was subtle. The green line on top likely came from gardenia coloring. (4) The Chocolat macaron was also delicious, with a perfect harmony between chocolate and macaron dough. The dough's texture was excellent. (5) The Rose macaron was delightful with a wonderful rose aroma. It includes raspberry, but I didn't notice it much. The taste of the rose was exceptional. (6) The Baileys macaron was fantastic, resembling a rum raisin version. It surpassed the quality of a rum raisin sandwich. While there are still some high-scoring pastry shops in Kyoto that I haven't visited, I feel like I've explored most of them. Therefore, I plan to gradually incorporate traditional Japanese sweets into my visits, starting next year. Mairevi is very convenient for me, and their macarons are excellent, so I am considering visiting again.

I visited the popular patisserie Patisserie S in Karasuma. The patisserie is originally from the now-closed Tokyo Kyobashi Idemitsugino, so I had high expectations. I tried the "S Specialite" and the "Orient Black Tea Cake," which had a mature taste without being too sweet. Kyoto's sweets are truly of a high standard. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious treats.

A well-known Kyoto sweets shop that is popular among those in the know. I purchased Calé Kiwi and Chocolat Framboises this time. They were not too sweet, and some had a rich flavor of brandy or rum, giving them an adult taste. While the Es is the most popular, my personal favorite is the mille-feuille. If you are in the area, be sure to visit.

The biscotti with a hint of lemon flavor is delicious and has a rich taste. It seems like it would go well with coffee, but I enjoyed it with milk. The galette nanterre has a crispy texture that melts in your mouth, with a subtle hint of saltiness. I received it as a gift from a friend this time, but I would like to visit the shop next time and try other baked goods like financiers.

I visited a famous sweets shop and was impressed by the delicious-looking cakes. Although I didn't have time to sit down and eat, the cakes looked very tempting. The shop was not too crowded on a weekday afternoon, and I managed to buy some cookies as a gift since the financiers and madeleines were sold out. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere inside the shop made me feel like I was in France. They also had outdoor seating on the terrace. They used tea from a brand called "Urbane" for their tea. I bought a large cookie called Galette Nantes, which was simple, crispy, and delicious. It was on the sweeter side and paired well with milk tea. I would love to try their other baked goods and the chocolate terrine cake, which looked very tempting.

I am traveling around the country in search of truly delicious food. I love anything delicious, from high-end cuisine to casual dining. 【Area】Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 【Genre】Western confectionery 【Award】Tabelog Sweets WEST Top 100 Stores 2023 【Number of Visits】First visit 【Crowdedness】Not particularly crowded 【One-word Comment】Part 6 of exploring sweets, cafes, and bakeries in Kyoto. I visited several places this time as well, aiming to conquer the top 100 sweets, cafes, and bakeries in Kyoto. The level of Western confectionery and bakeries in Kyoto is indeed high. Thank you for the meal. ＜Evaluation Criteria＞ ・Points are mainly determined by the taste of the food. ・Additional points/penalties are given for cost performance, customer service, and atmosphere/facilities. ・The points represent the overall evaluation of the restaurant. Comments are supplementary. ・Points are based on relative evaluations within each cuisine genre, so a high-end dish may receive a low score if it is not tasty, and a street food or casual dish may receive a high score if it is delicious. ・Regular adjustments are made to ensure consistency in scoring. ・Hotels, inns, golf courses, etc., are evaluated on a 0.5-point scale for the entire facility. Please refer to the profile for more details.

I had always wanted to go there and ordered takeout from a few places. The one in the photo was the most delicious. They have a limited edition mille-feuille on weekends, which is simple but rich and crispy. It's so delicious that I will definitely order it again. It would also make a good gift.

I was recommended by someone I am grateful for and visited this place. I had tried various other foods earlier in the day, so I decided to get just one cake to go for myself. The shop closes at 19:00, and I arrived around 18:00 to find a wide variety of cakes still available, which made it hard to choose. The "Es" cheesecake seemed to be the most popular, but this time I went with the "Masala" cake. It was a smooth and elegant cake with a chocolate base and tea-infused cream. On top, there were spices that seemed to be pink peppercorns and lemon, which added a nice touch without being overly sweet. If I lived in Kyoto, I would love to try more of their cakes, but I hope to revisit when I come back to Kyoto.

I visited this popular patisserie in Kyoto during the day. I arrived a little after 1pm and there were no other customers. Almost all the varieties were still available. Currently, they only offer takeout and not dine-in service. I purchased two items this time. <Etebois 680 yen> The homemade praline has a pleasant roasted nut aroma. The dacquoise adds a nice texture. The most impressive part was the cream with freshly squeezed lemon, giving it a refreshing summer-like taste. <Tahiti Vanilla Pudding 370 yen> It features a generous amount of Tahitian vanilla, giving it a sophisticated and elegant aroma. The texture is smooth, but overall it lacks a big impact. The size is also quite small. They have a lot of cakes with alcohol and focus on flavors, offering stylish and sophisticated Western-style sweets. Thank you for the meal.

The patisserie on Shijo with a good reputation for macarons does not offer eat-in service, but they have a salon near Karasuma Oike where you can enjoy their treats. Today, I bought two popular macarons to take home. There were only a few left. - Caramel Salted caramel flavor. The crispy yet fluffy texture and gentle caramel aroma make it exquisite. - Chai This one also pairs perfectly, with the scent of black tea and a hint of complex spice. These macarons, only 3-4cm in size, are made from just three basic ingredients: egg white, sugar, and almonds. It's amazing how they can create a variety of flavors with such simple ingredients. Perfect for gifting!

It is located about a 4-minute walk from Shijo Station. - Galette Nante 250 yen: Sweet buttery aroma, perfect moist and crispy texture with a hint of saltiness. - Galette Nante Vanilla 277 yen: Just the right sweetness, very delicious. - Galette Nante Chocolate 277 yen: Lighter and crispier than plain or vanilla, cocoa flavor is strong and slightly fruity. - Galette Nante Organic Sugar 277 yen: Crispy texture, uses egg whites, unique flavor from the sugar on top. - Galette Nante Coco 277 yen: Plenty of coconut, with a hint of liquor, very satisfying. - Noa 611 yen: Crispy with walnuts instead of almonds, should be refrigerated in summer. - Chocolate Chip Cookie 611 yen: Crispy texture, slightly firmer than Galette Nante, delicious bittersweet chocolate chips.

I went to a cake shop called "Patisserie S" near Shijo Station in Kyoto Prefecture for a takeout, and ordered the "S" for 700 yen (tax included). It was incredibly delicious! The light cheesecake mousse melts in your mouth, with a refreshing lemon base, and inside there's a red sauce of raspberry and red currant, with a hint of grapefruit. The acidity and sweetness alternate in your mouth! The female staff's customer service was great. Thank you very much!

The cake named "Es" was excellent in quality, indeed delicious. The texture of the mousse was particularly outstanding. I recommend the pudding with a hint of Western liquor. Thank you for reading until the end. Please consider saving, liking, and following. This post is a reprint of a blog article. You can find more photos and information on Hiroshima gourmet with over 1000 restaurants at the original blog. Visit: http://syokuki.com. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syokuki.com.hiro/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/syokuki_com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/syokuki.

I visited the restaurant as soon as it opened, and there were even people waiting before it opened! Although I didn't line up for the mille-feuille when it opened, I definitely want to try it next time! It was very delicious, especially since it is one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog for 2022!

Kyoto Karasuma Sweets Top 100 Stores "Patisserie S" Today I bought some baked sweets. ★ Escargot Pie The dough is round like a pie crust, with sugar toppings. The crispy texture is enjoyable and delicious (^-^) ★ Pain de Vis Chocolat The orange peel inside is refreshing and collapses softly. It looks stylish. Next time, I want to try the cakes (^-^) If you are interested in the store, please save it from this post (^-^)

Kyoto, about 5 minutes from Shijo Station, there was a shop on the first floor of an apartment building. When I entered the shop, there were about 20 types of fresh cakes lined up. It seems that there are many cakes using alcohol. Mille-feuille for 703 yen is limited to weekends and holidays. It has a crispy, light pastry with plenty of buttercream and custard cream. The hint of Macallan whiskey also adds a nice touch, and the sweetness and flavor work well together. Tonte for 629 yen is a combination of apricot mousse and pistachio mousse. The fruit on top is sweet and sour, and the balance of pistachio mousse and sweet sourness is good. I felt that the way alcohol was used and the balance of flavors in the cake were excellent.

There is a shop on the first floor of an apartment building about a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station and Subway Shijo Station. I had wanted to visit for a while, but since there is no parking and it's not a heavily trafficked area, I missed the chance. Finally, I was able to visit! As soon as I entered the shop, the pleasant aroma of butter wafted through my nose, increasing my desire to make a purchase! Since I visited in the evening, there were some cakes sold out. This shop seems to specialize in takeout. Today, I indulged and bought three cakes: Es S for 700 yen, Nocturne for 680 yen, and I forgot the name for 680 yen. I don't have much knowledge about Western sweets, so I can't describe them well, but all three had an elegant sweetness and a moderate amount of liqueur. The flavors blended well without interfering with each other. They were luxurious treats that would go well with coffee as well as wine! I would like to visit again!

【Sweets Top 100 Stores 2022】The name of the shop itself exudes a sophisticated coolness! Since it's one of the top 100 sweets shops, I thought my colleagues at work would be happy to receive some. Since there were no customers, I was able to ask around. For baked goods, the most popular item is the financiers, followed by madeleines. I decided to buy both. I also bought some for myself. I handed them out saying, "These are from a top 100 store on Tabelog," but unfortunately, not everyone knew what that meant... The reactions were mixed. Explaining to each person what a top 100 store is would have been too much effort, so I just handed them out casually. Some people said they were delicious, but many others seemed indifferent. In the end, I feel like it was just for my own satisfaction.・°°・(＞_＜)・°°・. 【Purchases】 ○ Financiers I don't eat financiers often, but these had a moist and slightly springy texture. The buttery flavor was strong and the sweetness was just right for a baked good. ○ Madeleines These also had a rich buttery flavor and a moist texture. They didn't leave my mouth feeling dry, and were indeed delicious madeleines. I also bought some jam for myself, but I haven't tried it yet. I'm curious about their cakes too, and I think I'll come back occasionally to buy some baked goods for myself.

The taste of the gin and fruits is quite strong, and the cake lacks cohesion as a whole. This might be perfect for those who enjoy this type of flavor profile. I have visited twice before but unfortunately, it was closed both times, so my expectations were perhaps too high.