野良パンダム
Revisited. Since it's a very famous restaurant (and I'm lazy), I'll skip the details. I stopped by after having sushi dinner in Shinbashi, looking for a sweet treat. I arrived on a weekday during dinner time, just one guy walking in. I thought it would be easy to get in at night, but surprisingly there was a wait. Maybe the sushi restaurant was too efficient (laughs). However, the wait wasn't long, so they gave us a ticket and we went to see the Ginza Sweets March nearby. It seemed pointless to come to Shizuka Patisserie at this time... as I muttered, I received a call back message. I hurried back to the restaurant. As usual, the inside of the restaurant was like a women's paradise. But who cares! Even a guy can confidently enjoy dessert alone. I appreciated the kindness of the service man who pulled out a chair for the rare character of a guy dining alone. I wanted to try the famous Shiseido Parlour Monogatari, but they were sold out at this hour. However, they had a peach parfait that I love, so I decided to order that. Seto Peach Parfait from Arakawa, Wakayama (2800 yen) with a set tea (600 yen) Total bill: 3400 yen. While waiting for the parfait, I observed the surroundings and saw peach parfaits on every table. Peaches are so popular. Japanese people really love peaches. But once you taste it, you understand. It's simple, but the peach is delicious. The flesh exudes a sweet aroma even before you eat it, perfectly ripe and melts in your mouth instantly. The aroma, sweetness, and smoothness of the flesh – everything about the top-quality peach is perfect. The parfait wasn't overly chilled, which was nice. The simple composition of the parfait was satisfying because each component was well-crafted. The slight acidity of the homemade peach sorbet enhanced the sweetness of the fresh peach, which was great. I also love the rich vanilla ice cream, a tradition of Shiseido Parlour. I love not only the taste of the parfait but also the elegant and classical atmosphere of the restaurant. The pure white tablecloth with the restaurant's logo, the weighty Christofle cutlery, the red walls and plush carpet, the impeccably dressed service men and cute female staff in pretty uniforms – everything is perfectly set. A good cafe or restaurant is said to be more than just what's on the plate, and I think Shiseido Parlour truly embodies that. I prefer the Ginza store over the Jiyugaoka store.