CRIOLLO Kotake-mukaihara (Criollo Tokyo Main Store) is about a 3-minute walk from Kotake-mukaihara Station (Exit 3) in a quiet residential area. The entire building is occupied by Criollo. I had the opportunity to tour the facilities when they relocated here... The quality produced using equipment not typically found in regular Western confectionery stores is quite impressive. This time, I tried the following items: - Nirvana: It has a slightly dark appearance with decorations of raspberries and blackberries. The chocolate and blackberry tea mousse is simple and smooth, with a slightly thick layer of chocolate biscuit underneath, offering a sophisticated taste with a vibrant berry flavor. - Chef's Special Pudding: A must-try for those who prefer soft puddings. Made with Jersey cow milk from Hokkaido, it has a unique film on top and a rich, smooth, and soft pudding texture. It's delicious enough to satisfy even those who prefer firmer puddings.

I arrived at around 3:30 PM on Wednesday, September 2023, and there were about three groups waiting inside the restaurant. The Praline Noisette cake, which won the Gaia World Championship, was delicious. It had a caramel-based cake with a fluffy melting vanilla mousse, smooth caramel cream, crispy nut crust, and moist sponge cake with thickly baked almonds layered on top. Personally, I found this one to be more delicious.

A famous dessert shop. I made a phone reservation for the Nunu's Jr cake with a bear design for 600 yen and a slice of the elusive cheesecake for 580 yen at the Meguro store. I also ordered the Brioche Orange, but they only offer it on weekends, so I ended up getting just the cakes. In the relaxed atmosphere of the shop, I chose the Salt Bread for 220 yen from the limited remaining bread lineup. I informed the staff at the showcase about my reservation and they were all very friendly and provided excellent service. The cheesecake was surprisingly fluffy with a generous amount of whipped cream, though I found it a bit too much after half of it. The Nunu's Jr cake was a cute size and very satisfying. It had a chocolate mousse with a subtle sweetness on top of a crunchy, pie-like texture, making it a delightful treat to eat. The Salt Bread was not greasy and had a light texture with a strong salt flavor, making it an easy-to-eat bread. Overall, I was very satisfied.

This is a shop that became famous for its guest appearance by Antoine Santos from Marseille, France, in the "Matsumoto's Unknown World" and "Chocolate Cake" episodes. The main store is located in the rare residential area of Kotate Mukaihara, and it is said to have long lines during Christmas. Today, I purchased ● Gaia ● Nunu Junior ● Mushroom Tartine (※ bread), each priced in the 600 yen range (total bill including tax was 2,400 yen). The cute bear-shaped Nunu Junior is just the right size for children, with a sharp and impressive face looking straight ahead. Gaia, a classic product that has won a gold medal in competitions, had a stable and elegant taste as expected. The bottom of the sponge was caramelized praline. Surprisingly delicious was the Mushroom Tartine. Of course, it is a menu that cannot taste bad, so it was naturally delicious, but the cream sauce was wonderful, and the slight chili kick was also nice. I would like to stop by again if I have the chance.

Located in Kotate-mukaihara, this shop owned by Frenchman Santos Antoine was selected as one of the top 100 sweets shops in 2023. The shop is beautiful, as seen on Instagram. It gives off a relatively new impression. Upon entering the entrance, it feels spacious! In addition to cakes, they also sell baked goods, bread, and jarred pickles. I intended to buy some baked goods to take home, but when I saw the bread corner, it looked delicious! I decided on the Cranberry Fromage for ¥380 - "Made with a balance of sweet and sour cranberries and cheese inside baguette dough," it said. It's to my liking, so I decided right away! While not too hard, it has a satisfying texture. I love hard bread, and the sweet and sourness is great. The cheese is also high quality, baked together with the bread, making it delicious. It tastes even better when sliced, toasted, and eaten. It seems like it would go well with wine too. Even if I go back to the shop next time, I think I would buy it again and again. There is also a store in Naka-Meguro, which is also one of the top 100 sweets shops. I bought a cheesecake at the Naka-Meguro store and it was delicious, so I thought it must be delicious just by looking at it. It's about a 3-minute walk from Kotake-mukaihara Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line. It's on the 1st floor of Santos Building. I'll definitely be visiting the shop again.

A famous restaurant a 5-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station. Bright and spacious interior. The previous eat-in area is completely gone, but there is a wide selection of bread, pastries, cakes, jams, etc. Three cash registers are lined up at the back, and you wait in a chair until your cake order number is called. Passion Coco @650 Limited to the main store When you stick a fork into the crispy chocolate container, the gooey passion fruit sauce overflows. The chocolate, resembling passion fruit seeds, provides a delicious crunchy accent. It's a perfect cake for summer and a definite favorite. Cockluge @540 Dough of duck waffles, strawberry mousse, vanilla cream, and cherry compote, a cake that looks delicious at first sight. A universally delicious cake. It was delicate enough to melt in the summer heat. Also, on November 24th (Friday), following the one in Nakameguro, Tokyo, a new third store is scheduled to open at Azabudai Hills. Looking forward to it. Thank you for the meal.

On the way back from Jūjō with my youngest daughter, we visited for her. It is located in a residential area in Kotate-mukaihara. They have partnerships with several nearby coin parking lots and will settle the payment for you. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and clean. The staff are polite and it feels like being in a hotel. I purchased Gaia, Phantom Cheesecake, Cœur Rouge Mont Blanc, and Danje Pêche. The Mont Blanc was featured on ZIP and the cream was smooth. Personally, I found Gaia to be the most delicious.

When it comes down to it, I always have a hard time deciding... In the end, I chose the Gaia Nirvana Mont Blanc Gateau Fromage, a classic choice with a well-balanced flavor. Each of the four desserts was equally delicious... but no matter which one I ate, the level of deliciousness was off the charts (lol). I ended up repeating the Mont Blanc and Gateau Fromage, but I was still impressed by the deliciousness ♡

There are baked goods, cakes, bread, chocolates, wines, jellies, etc. displayed. It seems like you need to register for a point card in advance. Tandoori chicken sandwich... The bread has a unique deliciousness that cannot be found elsewhere. Pain au chocolat... Delicious! The chocolate is mildly sweet and fluffy. I will come back for more. Financier (pistachio)... The surface was also soft. Delicious. Cookies... Tasty. I usually don't like many expensive cookies, but I liked these ones.

Visited on Saturday at 2:40 PM. A famous restaurant in Kotake-mukaihara. Last time I came, the eat-in option was suspended due to COVID, and it seems to still be closed. The interior of the restaurant is very spacious. First, place your order, receive a ticket, and wait to be called by the number written on it. There were about 10 people waiting, but the turnover was quite fast, and I was called soon. I chose two summer-like dishes: Melon Tart for 700 yen and Tropical Tart for 720 yen. Both the mousse and fruits were refreshing, making the mood cool.

The cake shop, which is a popular spot with at least 3-4 groups visiting even on weekdays, is much more spacious inside than it appears from the entrance. They offer a wide variety of sweets such as cakes, chocolates, baked goods, jellies, and bread. I couldn't resist buying the cheesecake like a Gâteau Fromage Soufflé that was featured by Nino-san. The Gâteau Chocolat was light and fluffy, making it a delightful place for sweets. Bon appétit!

When I bought a cake in Naka-Meguro before, it wasn't that great, but this time the eclair was really to my liking. It had double cream (whipped cream and custard) with strawberries, and the pastry was soft and crispy. The herb decorations were also well done. The interior of the shop was lined with a variety of Criollo products, which was enjoyable. If you're going to go, the main store is definitely better than the Naka-Meguro branch. The 20% off on chocolates right now is also good. Western sweets really do require a touch of magic, don't they?

A patisserie located in Kotate-mukaihara. There is also one in Naka-Meguro, but this is the main store. It used to be in Senkawa, and I used to go there often at that time, but it has been many years since it moved to Kotate-mukaihara (even though it's closer to home) and I finally visited. In the shop, not only cakes but also chocolates, bread, ice cream, wine, and various other items are sold. Maybe because it's hot in the summer, the chocolates with a 20% discount were prominent. I visited around 3 p.m. on a weekday, but it seemed like some cakes were already sold out. I purchased the seasonal peach shortcake and the award-winning cake. I ate them as soon as I got home, and both were so delicious that I regretted not buying more. (laughs) I plan to visit more often from now on. Items purchased on this day: ・Short Pesche ¥600 Sponge cake, whipped cream, peach ・Nirvana ¥650 Chocolate sponge, blackberry tea-flavored chocolate mousse, blackberry jelly, blackberry cream, blackberry, raspberry *Contains no wheat.

It is located in a residential area a short walk from Kotake-mukaihara Station. I went there around noon on a Sunday, and the interior of the store was spacious, so I was able to make a purchase without waiting in line (famous cake shops often have long lines, so it was a relief not to wait). In addition to cakes, they also have bread, baked goods, chocolates, and more, so I would like to purchase something other than cakes next time. Everything looked delicious. While looking at the cakes, the staff kindly explained about them. Since they are popular, I bought Mont Blanc and the legendary cheesecake. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere in the store is nice, and it's a definite repeat visit shop.

In between the rainy season, at 34 degrees Celsius, when you enter the shop from the quiet residential area, you'll find a lively atmosphere inside. The Summer Criollo is the best! With mango, pineapple, and other fruits, they cherish the essence of the fruits while creating them into desserts. There are various choices, but this is my favorite. The tray is like an early summer festival - with fresh mango, pudding, seasonal (peach) cake tart, and peach mango cream brulee. ☆☆☆☆☆ - The best dessert of the year!! Today, I also had Pain au Chocolat and Criollo Original Sparkling Wine. This place always gets me excited whenever I come, especially in the summer!

The croissant at Criollo for 380 yen was larger than expected. It had a crispy exterior and a moist interior, with just the right amount of butter. The aroma of the wheat was also delightful. It was delicious until the last bite. I wished the flavor extended all the way to the crispy tip of the crust. However, the light feeling is also a unique characteristic. The price is reasonable, making it a treat that can be enjoyed daily.

Mont Blanc for ¥720 and Macaron for ¥280. Both the Macaron and Mont Blanc are delicious, but lately, all sweets seem the same, don't they? However, the Mont Blanc here definitely had some changes! But the taste didn't really change that much after all~

・Gaia ¥680・Mont Blanc ¥720・Florentine Tropical, Framboise ¥280I had been to Patisserie Nakameguro, famous for its award-winning cheesecake, but I felt the need to visit the main store. The store is quite spacious with a wide variety of baked goods, bread, and cakes. There were many staff members, and their greetings were lovely. The two classic items were both large and delicious, satisfying my taste buds. I also saw a cake vending machine. Thank you for the meal.

A popular patisserie located in a back alley on the north side of Kotake-mukaihara Station. Representing Itabashi Ward, which has been selected as one of the top 100 shops, this was my first visit to the main store. I entered around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The shop is run by a French chocolatier and a Japanese sommelier. The shop offers not only cakes and chocolates but also baked goods, bread, and even wine. After making a purchase, you receive a number and wait in the waiting area inside the shop. The staff's service is polite and wonderful, and they even provide plastic bags. I purchased the following items: - "Gaia (¥680)" 3.5★★★☆ - "Mont Blanc (¥720)" 4.0★★★★ - "Caramel Chocolat Alegre (¥560)" 3.5★★★☆ "Gaia" won the prize in a competition in 2009. It is a cake with vanilla mousse, caramel cream, and a glaze. The mousse has a slightly rich caramel cream and a very light texture. The base is a firm sponge with a crunchy cookie texture. "Mont Blanc" was ranked No. 1 in the Tokyo 23 Wards special feature of ZIP! The cake features chestnut mousse, rum cream, and a meringue base coated in chocolate. The harmony between the chestnut paste and rum cream is excellent and very fragrant. The meringue is coated in chocolate, so it stays crispy without getting moist. "Caramel Chocolat Alegre" is a dome-shaped cake with chocolate mousse. Inside the light and flavorful chocolate mousse, there is caramel cream. It is delicious, but it felt a bit like a simplified version of Gaia in terms of taste. Both the texture and flavor are of high quality, making me curious about other cakes. Its ease of eating leaves a strong impression and makes you want to eat more.

I purchased a cake with a name like a rock band called Nirvana, which was the winning piece in a competition. It seemed to have meanings like bliss or paradise. It looks pink and fruity, but tastes like bittersweet adult chocolate. The sweetness of the base is made subtle, so the sweetness and acidity of the fruits on top stand out, truly a blissful taste. The bakery also offers a variety of baked goods and chocolates, as expected from a famous shop.

Today, I only purchased the NY cheesecake. It's a blend of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, creating a rich and delicious flavor of the classic cheesecake. It's so smooth and melts in your mouth, making it easy to devour. I want to savor the rest tomorrow. It was delicious. It was a weekend evening, but it wasn't too crowded, so I was able to buy it quickly. There were several other types of cakes that are cut similarly, so I'd like to try them next time.