After enjoying delicious Italian cuisine in Futako-Tamagawa in March 2023, I visited Takashimaya Department Store and purchased cakes from the Belgian royal chocolatier, VITAMER. I tried the Chocolat Frais for 680 yen, which had a berry mousse and chocolate cream. The Opera Japonaise for 650 yen had a matcha mousse and chocolate cream. The Chocola Samba for 580 yen had chocolate mousse with white chocolate decorations, although it was slightly on the sweeter side.

*Waiting time* Sunday 4:00 PM, 2nd group *Order & Price* Phrase de Vie Mail for 594 yen *Atmosphere* There are many cute cakes lined up. *Service* The service felt mechanical, lacking in smiles or warmth. *Impression* It's a cute round strawberry shortcake. The sponge and cream are both fluffy and delicious. *Expectations* I thought it was a bit pricey, but the taste was delicious. I would like to try the chocolate one next time.

Vita Mail, a chocolate specialty store based in Belgium, is loved at events in the Belgian royal family and gatherings of the upper class since its opening. Vita Mail Japan was recognized as the world's first second store. They have created original recipes tailored to the rich seasons of Japan and the taste buds of the Japanese people. Items received: - Brownie (¥1,296 including tax) I expected it to be moist, but it had a surprisingly crispy texture. The surface is crunchy, while the inside crumbles softly. The Belgian chocolate, with its subtle sweetness and a hint of bitterness, has an elegant flavor. The abundance of almonds, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts is charming. The bitterness of the chocolate and the nuts go well together. Recommendation for serving: It is recommended to chill it in the refrigerator before eating. The brownie, which was crumbly at room temperature, becomes moist all at once. It will have a richer texture, more like a traditional brownie.

Located about a 2-minute walk from Futakotamagawa Station. It is inside the gourmet section on the B1 floor. It was crowded in the early afternoon on holidays, with lines at the register. - Chocolate Brownie 1200 yen A brownie with plenty of nuts. It is thick and satisfying to eat. Perfect for when you want something rich and sweet. It goes well with black coffee. They also sell chocolates and ice cakes. Perfect as a souvenir gift.

I arrived around 14:30 on a regular day. The variety of items is sufficient. Items purchased: - Fore Noir for 594 yen I wanted to try it after seeing it on TV. The box for takeout is really cool, it transforms to reveal the cake. The cake is rich and delicious, surprisingly firm. The chocolate film on top was tasty.

Vitameal is one of my favorite cake shops♡ I especially love their éclairs and Gâteau Frais♡ This time, I decided to try their "Chocolat Samba," which has even won the Chocolate Trophy (awarded by the Patisserie Dessert Association) before (#^^#)♡ The cake consists of two layers - milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate mousse. The milk chocolate mousse is smooth and sweet, while the dark chocolate mousse has a rich chocolate flavor♡ Both layers have a silky texture and are delicious. The milk chocolate mousse is surrounded by a plain sponge cake, and the bottom has a layer of chocolate sponge. The balance between the sweetness of the mousse and the mild sweetness of the sponge is perfect♡ The chocolate coating on the sponge had a slightly disappointing taste, as it tasted like regular coating chocolate. I also got a Musch (choux cream) for my 5-year-old daughter. The choux pastry was crispy, and the cream was smooth and tasty♡ It had a classic flavor that we enjoyed.

I suddenly felt like eating the Gâteau Frais here, so I bought it for the first time in about 3 years☆ The cake lineup seems to have not changed much from 3 years ago. The Gâteau Frais here has a thin sponge, and I think the balance between the strawberry and cream is really good♡ Gâteau Frais (Strawberry Shortcake) often has thick, fluffy sponges. Some people like fluffy sponges, but I personally dislike thick sponges that feel mushy in the mouth. I prefer sponges that are very thin, lightly soaked in syrup, with plenty of cream that melts in your mouth♡ The cream has a high milk fat content, is rich, and not too sweet. On the other hand, the sponge is a bit sweet, and the strawberries are sweet and sour, which tastes delicious when eaten together♡ I really like whipped cream, and there was a time when I would just whip up cream as a snack (lol), but no matter how high-quality the cream is, it's not that delicious on its own (lol). It's when the sponge, fruit, syrup, and sauce all come together that the milky flavor really stands out♡ I bought an éclair for my 5-year-old daughter☆ The éclair seems to have a slightly different appearance and cream from a few years ago. The pastry is crispy, and the cream (chocolate caramel) melts in the mouth and tastes delicious (she took a bite and enjoyed it♡). Thank you for the meal♡ Gâteau Frais 550 yen Éclair 230 yen

The desserts are not too sweet and are small in size, making them perfect for when you just want a little treat. I tried the most popular No. 1 and No. 2, and I also want to try the Mont Blanc next time since I was in the mood for it.

My wife and daughter gave me a Valentine's present. It was a luxury chocolate from Belgium, which is known for its whiskey bonbons. They got me a set with liqueur-filled chocolates, knowing how much I love them. Grateful!

The sweets shop had a variety of chocolate cakes, but this time I opted for strawberry and raspberry cakes. The whipped cream was not too sweet and smooth. The raspberry cake had a sweet and sour taste, very elegant. The cakes also looked cute, so they would be great for presentation.

Valentine's return gift from my son on White Day. He said, "It's just a little, but Mom, please don't eat them all." It's VitaMail chocolate. It's delicious so I like it, but I rarely buy it for myself. When I opened the box, there were four small chocolates, each with a different flavor. I cherish them dearly... making sure my husband doesn't eat them. The flavors were sweet and sour raspberry, fragrant vanilla, and rich taste. They were really delicious. On another day, I bought Belgian Eclairs for the family. They have a rich caramel chocolate cream inside, and they are delicious. They are small in size, easy to eat, and very popular. VitaMail is always popular with customers, but especially in February and March.

I received a gift of friend chocolate! It was chocolate from "Vitamer", which is a royal purveyor to the Belgian royal family and has a long history in Belgium, being passed down for three generations as a patisserie. It was my first time trying it as I had never purchased it before. The chocolate came in a pack of 4. The chocolate with a flower pattern was milk chocolate with a gooey center. The red, round chocolate had a fruity apple sauce and apple puree ganache filling. The white chocolate had raisins and liqueur inside. The pine cone-shaped chocolate had brandy in sweet chocolate, making it a sophisticated treat. It was an interesting chocolate with a variety of flavors to enjoy! Thank you for the meal!

Belgium royal family's appointed shop. It's a shop that is irresistible to chocolate lovers, but I can't tell the difference as I think "convenience store chocolates are tasty these days." However, today is Valentine's Day, so I went out to find delicious chocolates. Since it's a shop famous for chocolates, there's a long line. Alright! This year, instead of chocolates, I'll buy a chocolate cake. So I decided to take a lap around the store first. After about 30 minutes, I returned to find that the chocolates cakes that had been lined up earlier were now down to just two left. In a rush, I ordered the last two cakes and brought them home to eat together. The fruits were very juicy and delicious. Next time, I would like to visit when there is no event and try the chocolate cake. Thank you for the meal.

Visited during the weekend in the afternoon. As I mentioned before, the Takashimaya department store basement is extremely crowded on weekends. It's understandable though, with so many delicious (and delicious-looking) items lined up. On this day, while shopping for various things, we were strolling around. After lunch, we felt like having something sweet, so we headed to the Western confectionery section. Among the cakes, chocolates, and brownies, what caught our eye was the eclair. We quickly ordered one and had it wrapped for us to enjoy on a nearby bench. When we tasted it, the eclair had that unique fluffy texture that was really nice. The slightly bitter sweetness of the chocolate on the surface, combined with the fluffy cream inside, was exquisite. Although not small in size, it was so delicious that we wanted another one. I don't usually have sweet things, but it's nice to have them occasionally. This eclair was so delicious that I might get hooked on it. Thank you for the meal.