I wandered around looking for something cold and ended up seeing the front side of the Konoike Shinden Kaisho for the first time. I think my alma mater's land was given to the Konoike family. Apparently, they used to own a lot of land. Finally found a shop and paid 370 yen in cash for an ice cream sandwich and an eclair. Had the ice cream at the rest area in Aeon, but the cone was cracked and a bit soggy. The ice cream was okay. Got some takoyaki to take home. Ate it chilled in the evening, but it was a bit hard overall, maybe because of the nuts.

We rarely buy big decoration cakes at our house. On my son's birthday, we bought one from a cake shop in Koike (^_-) I had a lemon pie for myself (430 yen) which was not the typical round yellow lemon cake, but had a meringue-like cream that was well done, giving it a unique taste. It had a slightly subdued sweetness with a strong lemon flavor. They also had Mont Blanc (460 yen), Strawberry Shortcake (440 yen), and Flower Cake (540 yen). The cake shop in Koike had a slightly high-end feel with a variety of options and plenty of gift items available. There are not many places selling sweets in Koike, so I would like to try more of their cakes in the future (^_^)

▼Location▼ Located along Prefectural Route 168, 150m from the Nittabashi intersection towards Nakatamari on the right side. ▼About the Shop▼ Originally operating as a shop called Kenari, the current shop Gato Julian opened in 2011 when the owner decided to become independent. It has become a popular Western confectionery shop in the Hongike Nitta area. ▼Menu▼ Various cakes, including decorative cakes, and baked sweets are available. ▼Food Tried▼ ▽Strawberry Mont Blanc 430 yen▽ (As of November 2021) A sponge cake topped with whipped cream and strawberry cream, with strawberries on top. The strawberry-flavored cream, mild whipped cream, and strawberries inside create a good balance of flavors, living up to its name as a strawberry Mont Blanc. ▽Cream Puff 180 yen▽ (As of November 2021) A solid type of cream puff with a sturdy choux pastry. The cream inside, smooth and mild in flavor, is well-balanced. ▼Impressions▼ (As of November 2021) A popular Western confectionery shop operating along the busy Prefectural Route 168 in the Hongike Nitta area. Originally known as Kenari, the shop was rebranded as Gato Julian when the owner decided to go independent in 2011. They specialize in various cakes and Western confectioneries. This was my first visit, and the cakes I tried were as described above, with stable and enjoyable flavors. The strawberry Mont Blanc was particularly delicious. I would like to try other cakes and baked sweets on another occasion.

I have used this place for souvenirs several times, but the customer service is always bad whenever I go.

Regular cake shop

I used to go shopping at this cake shop occasionally even after writing a review♪ Since it's April, the consumption tax has increased, and it seems like the prices have gone up more than the tax increase (^^; The cream puff (140 yen), was it always like this? The choux pastry is neither too hard nor too soft... just average. Last month, I bought Petit Chocolat, Cheese, and Bûsse for the first time in a while. The Bûsse was delicious, but the taste of the chocolate and cheese seemed to have declined... Maybe the change in temperature or humidity affected it, or maybe the pastry chef has changed? I might reduce the frequency of my visits a little bit... Thank you for the meal♪ Occasionally, I visit this cake shop♪ (including tax) Cream puff 130 yen, Eclair 150 yen. The outside is covered with chocolate and peanuts, with a crunchy texture, and the inside has custard and whipped cream... delicious♪ Fluffy Bûsse 150 yen, as the name suggests, fluffy♪ The cream inside is also delicious♪ Petit Chocolat 150 yen, my favorite at this shop is Petit Chocolat♪ It's not extremely rich, but the chocolate flavor is strong, giving a satisfying feeling of "I ate it!!"♪ All of them are priced like convenience store items but taste even better♪ Highly recommended♪ Other items like Honey Roll Half 420 yen or Shortcakes ranging from 320 to 380 yen are also reasonably priced♪ The square cookies (priced around 525 yen) are popular as souvenirs♪ The point card gives 1 point for every 500 yen spent, and 20 points can be exchanged for a 500 yen voucher. There is another cake shop nearby, but both are recommended♪ Some of the staff members are friendly, while others are not. Thank you for the meal♪

I think... this shop used to be a cake shop called Kenari, but now it's called Gateau Julian. The atmosphere of the shop hasn't changed at all, so I wonder if the new owner took over the business. Running a cake shop must be tough (+_+) I was planning to just buy a little, but everything looked so delicious that I ended up buying a variety of items. Pumpkin pudding for 230 yen, strawberry Mont Blanc for 380 yen, strawberry daifuku for 210 yen, and an eclair for 150 yen. Everything looked so good! There was no disappointment with any of them! My favorite was the eclair (^^)/ It has a thick layer of cream and custard, topped with plenty of chocolate (‾0‾)/ The choux pastry is also delicious! The nuts on top of the chocolate have a strong presence too! At 150 yen, it's a great deal♪ The pumpkin pudding was also delicious! I will definitely go back to buy more! But the shop is a bit too close to the road... it's both easy to get to and hard to get to... but the eclair is so delicious that I'll still go (^^)♪♪

July 2013 After sushi, I bought some souvenirs at a cake shop that stays open late. I purchased mango cake, new pistachio cake, and strawberry daifuku. December 2012 I revisited in December and bought cakes for Christmas. I got two types of strawberry cakes and a strawberry mont blanc. They were quite delicious. It's convenient that they stay open late. The cake shop looks very cute from the outside. I bought a birthday cake on my way back from Harelu-ya. It was a strawberry decoration cake, about 15cm in size, and cost 1800 yen. It's quite affordable. Before taking a commemorative photo, I ended up eating it all (laughs). The whipped cream and sponge were not too special but tasted delicious. There were plenty of strawberries on top, which was satisfying. I would like to try their baked goods and other cakes as well.

My hormones were out of balance and I was feeling extremely irritated at work, so on my way home from the office, I saw this cake shop that I always passed by and I immediately stopped my bike and rushed in to buy some cakes to indulge in. It's called "Gateau Julian" in the industrial area of Higashi-Osaka, where big trucks zoom by on the roads. It's a local shop that seems like it could be found in any town. Even though it was almost 8 pm, there were still quite a few options available, which was great. I couldn't wait until I got home (no matter how old I am, haha), so I decided to eat the cakes I bought - an eclair (150 yen), a cream puff (130 yen), and a fluffy biscuit (150 yen) - in the warm waiting room at the station. As always, the pictures are not great, but this time it's because I took them in a room with lots of shadows (haha). The taste was honestly just "okay"... Nothing particularly special or unique, just like the typical homemade cakes you'd find at a local cake shop. However, the choux pastry was crispy and fragrant, which made me think "they must make these fresh every morning". The cream, while not particularly special in flavor, was generously filled. It made me think "every town should have a straightforward and honest cake shop like this". Although I feel like I'm adding this as an afterthought, the biscuit with white chocolate cream filling was delicious with a gentle flavor. It seems like it can last for a few days, so I'd definitely want to buy it again. With so many overwhelming things happening beyond my capacity every day, I'm constantly feeling confused, but as long as I have sweets (and alcohol, haha), I feel like I can keep going. Well, that's not really a conclusion, is it? (haha)

The other day, it was my paternal grandmother's birthday, so my father and brother bought a cake. After finishing work and arriving home, I noticed my grandmother and the cake, and felt bad for forgetting her birthday. We had a family celebration after dinner, and the whole cake was quickly devoured by our large family. The cake was from Kenally, a well-known bakery in the neighborhood. It was my first time trying their cake, and it was delicious with lots of fruits on top and a fluffy sponge. They also brought a creamy pudding with vanilla beans, which had a smooth and mellow flavor. Thank you, Dad, and happy birthday to my grandma. Stay healthy and happy always. - From your grandchild.

I always rely on this cake shop. Their cakes are delicious for birthdays, gifts, thank you gifts, and returns. Their cookies and madeleines are also great. The cream is light and the classic shortcake is a must-buy every time! Now they also have a variety of jelly desserts perfect for summer. They have colorful and chic options, so whenever I go, I lose track of time chatting with the staff. The chocolate desserts are irresistible, with just the right amount of bitterness. Everything is so delicious that I can confidently try their new items too.