Waguri Senmon Saori

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No matter how much the cafe and dessert scene in Korea has improved... it seems different from Japan. It's been a while since I had a dessert that made me unconsciously exclaim, 'Wow, this is crazy...' especially since I'm not particularly fond of Mont Blanc. But this Mont Blanc was something else! It's worth the visit even if it's hard to get in without a reservation. The dessert menu is full of chestnut-based treats. Among them, the main highlight is Mont Blanc. There are two versions: [Saori], made with regular chestnuts, and [Saori 'Sha'], made with premium Tanba chestnuts, with a price difference of 800 yen. Although they look the same, the type of chestnut varies. Of course, I went for the [Saori 'Sha'] made with Tanba chestnuts! Each menu item comes with a drink, and I chose roasted green tea.

The large dessert of Mont Blanc using Tanba chestnuts [Saori] does not specifically require coffee or tea. It was rich and beautiful on its own. It wasn't at all bland, greasy, too sweet, or any negative element. It's filled only with the delicate taste of the ingredients themselves, minimizing the sweetness of sugar. From the chestnut cream on the outside to the fluffy chestnut meringue inside, it's a menu full of joy from start to finish. It provides satisfaction worth the price.

Chestnut and Seasonal Fruit Tart: The menu ordered by my companion was a seasonal fruit dessert with chestnuts. The current dessert features Japanese pears. The chestnut cream was impeccable, and the pears that came with it matched perfectly, providing the right balance of sweetness and sourness. The delicate flavors still seem to linger in my mouth, making a strong impression on my taste buds.

In addition to these two menu items, there are parfait and rice cake options available. Plus, there are takeout options available for those who couldn't make a reservation, so it might be nice to experience the class of Kyoto Mont Blanc in this way too.