I received these cookies. They are called Sablé Chocolat Noisette Milk. They are crispy sablé cookies with chocolate cream sandwiched in between. Delicious. They are light, making them perfect for tea time. They are individually wrapped, making them easy to eat.

- Orange Chocolate: A favorite combination but the orange flavor tastes cheap. - Cream Puff: The choux pastry has a hollow texture. I love chocolate and baked goods, but this might be my first time trying cake. It reminds me of the Western-style sweets from the Showa era that I ate as a child.

In 2022, the Ueno-Yushima area is a barren land for macarons, but surprisingly you can find them at VITAMEAL. According to the staff, macarons are only available at Ueno Matsuzakaya and VITAMEAL Shinjuku Odakyu stores in Tokyo. It's recommended to visit on days other than Monday, as there is no restocking on that day. The price is reasonable, around 1300 yen for a box of 6 (approximately 300 yen per piece). The taste is delicious, with a crispy texture that is not sticky. It's light in calories, making it a good option even for those on a diet. The total calories for a box of 6 are 252kcal, with 3.5g of protein, 14.1g of fat, and 29.2g of carbohydrates. The staff at Ueno Matsuzakaya and other shops in the area are always friendly and helpful. I love it. I will definitely go back for more. Thank you for the meal.

Entremet cake ¥2592, 15 cm in diameter, just the right size (o^^o). The balance between the bitter chocolate mousse and milk chocolate mousse is perfect (o^^o). It's best to eat it on the same day as the chocolate hardens the next day (o^^o).

I stopped by a cake shop in Daimaru Matsuzakaya in Ueno to buy a cake as a souvenir. It seems like they are purveyors to the Belgian royal family. I purchased a Ruby chocolate cake and a Mont Blanc. I have a weakness for anything with Ruby chocolate, so I couldn't resist buying it. The cake coated with vibrant Ruby pink chocolate was visually stunning! It wasn't too sweet and was delicious.

As a fan of sweets, this cake was the best for me! I have tried VitaMeal cookies before and I love the taste of that chocolate! This cake was coated with a lot of that chocolate and it made me happy. The chocolate was crispy, and the top part was almost like a chunk of chocolate. Because of that, it was a bit fragile, so it might not be easy to share neatly. I would definitely want to buy it again!

First visit in March 2021 (No.2546) The Sachertorte is a dessert that I find very interesting and love, but it is limited to the Tokyo area, so it is rare to encounter new shops or products. Recently, knowing that Bicerin Shinjuku Takashimaya store offers a Sachertorte that is far from orthodox, my Sachertorte fever was reignited, so I decided to visit here (laughs). This is a Belgian chocolate shop that was founded in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, in 1910 and is a purveyor to the Belgian royal family (^O^)／ Operated in Japan by "VitaMiel Japan", the roots can be traced back to "Edelweiss Co., Ltd." founded in 1966, a major confectionery manufacturer with an annual revenue of 15.97 billion yen (as of March 2020) that produces chocolates as OEM. I was aware that "VitaMiel Japan" sells Sachertorte, but I had doubts about the quality of their Sachertorte, and in addition, their Sachertorte is only sold as a whole cake, so I have refrained from purchasing it until now. However, I decided to take the plunge and make a purchase this time. The Sachertorte (15cm) costs 4,104 yen. I wanted to buy the 12cm one for damage control, but it seems that only the 15cm one is available... (>_<) When I checked at home, I found that it comes in a wooden box, so they must be confident about it. The shelf life is about 2 weeks, so it might be a traditional Sachertorte after all. When I cut into it, I found that although apricot jam is used on the surface, it is also firmly sandwiched inside. While Demel only applies apricot jam to the surface of the sponge cake, the Hotel Sacher type sandwiches apricot jam inside, making it a characteristic of this product. It is slightly weak, but with a crispy chocolate fondant texture and not too moist sponge cake, it seems to be a decent Sachertorte (laughs). It is also quite sweet, so it would go well with unsweetened whipped cream. Thank you for the meal.

I was able to buy it without a reservation (^^) Hall ¥4536. I decided to purchase it based on its visual impact (^^) Both the cream and chocolate are very sweet (^^) The layer of berries adds acidity (^^) I only ate a quarter of it, but it was quite filling. There were also smaller sizes available, which might have been better (^^)

I visited Vita Merle on the 1st floor of Mitsukoshi and enjoyed their delicious chocolates. Today, I wanted to have some cake so I came here. I bought the Chocola Samba (594 yen tax included) and Ruby Citrus Berry (734 yen tax included). The Chocola Samba has layers of milk chocolate mousse and bitter chocolate mousse with a hint of bitterness. The mousse melts softly in your mouth with a rich chocolate flavor. The Ruby Citrus Berry is a beautiful pink cake made with ruby chocolate. The smooth mousse of ruby chocolate and berries is complemented by the refreshing acidity of citrus confiture. Although it is a bit pricey, the cakes are very delicious. I will definitely come back to buy more. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On the first floor of Ueno Matsuya is Vita Mail. This shop offers delicious baked goods made with chocolate, with its headquarters located in Belgium. While purchasing gifts for the year-end, I also bought some sweets to take home. For home consumption, I bought the Sablé Chocolat. It is a light-textured baked good with chocolate sandwiched between sablé cookies. A box of 7 pieces cost 648 yen. It included Milk and Noisette flavors. The Milk flavor consists of cocoa sablé with a rich chocolate taste. The Noisette flavor has a fragrant hazelnut dough. Both were delicious and crispy. The shop offers a wide variety of baked goods, as well as elaborate cakes that look very delicious!

Located on the 1st floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno store, "Vitamer" is a popular boutique within the confectionery section. Established in 1910 in the capital of Belgium, Brussels, it is a brand favored by the royal family. I bought a box of "Sablé Chocolat" with 12 pieces as a souvenir for a friend who loves these chocolates. The box contains milk and hazelnut flavors, both rich and delicious. The staff were friendly and the shopping experience was pleasant. Due to recent infection control measures, Matsuzakaya Ueno store is closed every Tuesday this month. It's important to be aware of this new schedule, as department stores used to be open every day.

Vitamare, who had bought chocolate online, was surprised to find out they also sold cakes! They ordered a strawberry shortcake for takeout. They don't remember much because they were drunk, but they were impressed by the perfect balance of the strawberry's acidity and sweetness on top. The price for a small size was around 500 yen, which wasn't too expensive. The cakes come in mini and whole sizes, both round, making it a bit difficult to eat without making a mess.

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