The daughter of a famous chocolate shop in Hakata is the third generation and she sells chocolates from Le Trois Chocolats in Paris at the shop in Solaria in Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. As a Japanese chocolatier, she uses Japanese ingredients to create delicious bonbons. I will definitely visit again! ^_^

Before going to Fukuoka, I saw this shop in a guidebook and wanted to visit. It's a chocolate shop, so there is no seating inside to eat. I enjoyed the chocolate soft serve on the sofa outside the shop. The soft serve was very rich and flavorful, perfect for chocolate lovers. It's delicious, but if you prefer smaller portions like me, sharing one with another person might be just right.

Chocolate shop right inside Solaria Plaza. The photo shows the cakes display around 4 pm in the evening, many were already sold out. Besides cakes, there are also cute chocolates and baked goods lined up. It's been a while since I last came, and I was surprised by the price of the cobblestone cake. I ended up buying the classic cobblestone chocolate cake and a pudding. The pudding can last for 3 days. The taste is average. The cake has a light and fluffy sponge part with a crunchy texture at the bottom. It seems like the taste of the cakes varies depending on the store.

The dates I visited are different, but I will summarize them here. The shop is located on the first floor of Solaria Plaza. The purchased items are collaboration products with Kake Grapefruit Florida Grapefruit. Le Trois Valentine Collection White Day, the highest quality chocolate limited to Valentine's Day. Adult Mariage Chocolat Preshu.

Located on the first floor of Solaria Plaza☆ I thought it was just a branch of a chocolate shop, but according to the website, it is a completely different store called "Le Trois Chocolat" (Bonbon Chocolat) with the same name as the shop. I bought a "Strawberry and Chocolate Decoration Cake" that requires reservations the day before this time♪ I had never been inside the shop before, but when I went in, I saw a few cut cakes for sale, and there were many delicious chocolates that made me want to buy them(o^^o) The decoration cake had a gentle sweetness, with lots of chocolate cream on a sponge cake☆ The sponge was also a chocolate sponge, fluffy and filled with lots of chocolate cream inside, giving the impression of feeling the cream more than the sponge♡ The chocolate wasn't too rich or too sweet, it was a well-balanced cake(*^^*)

The cake served at the HKT48 talk event by a chocolate shop was from a long-established shop known as the "origin of Fukuoka's chocolate". Each member posted about it on Instagram, and Eretan (Aina Sakamoto) posted a picture of a bright red heart-shaped cake, suggesting fans to do "ichikatsu" (doing the same thing as your favorite idol). She went to the main store after finishing her work in Fukuoka, but unfortunately, the cake was sold out that day. It's their most popular item and often sells out by evening. Disappointed, a staff member checked and found out that the cake was available at their store in Solaria. She rushed there and bought an Anniversary cake for 540 yen. It had a flashy pink exterior with three layers of chocolate inside that melted quickly in the mouth. It wasn't overly sweet, so it disappeared quickly. She wished she had savored it more.

I recently got into chocolate, so before my trip, I searched for "Hakata Chocolate" and found this shop. It seems that this shop is part of a chain that also appears in the search results. It was located in the middle of a high-end jewelry store, so it felt more luxurious than it looked, haha. According to their website, this chocolate shop seems to be the first in Fukuoka. This particular branch in Solaria Plaza is known for their Bonbon Chocolat shop, which is apparently run by the third generation of the family? brand? That's why the number 3 is a motif here. Indeed, there were rows of Bonbon Chocolat displayed in the showcase. I bought a Bonbon Chocolat as well, but when I opened it after going out for a meal, it had melted, so I'll skip the photo. The flavor I bought was Aso Milk, and it was sweet and tasted like milk chocolate! It was delicious ♥️ I would like to visit again if I have the chance, as they also have a variety of cakes and baked goods that look appealing. It seems like a good place to find gifts or souvenirs.

When it comes to chocolate shops in Fukuoka, this is the place to go. The chocolate bars with fruit mixed in are perfect for affordable gifts. Their pound cakes are also great for souvenirs for valued customers. They have a variety of cake options in the showcase, but I would like to visit again when their parfaits are available.

I visited the shop before 6:00 PM on a weekday. The shop is located on the 1st floor of Solaria and has a stylish interior with high-quality displays. Despite going to buy a chocolate cake, this time I purchased a fruit cake called "Gâteau aux Fruits" for 1,836 yen (tax included). It is a fruit cake with dried fruits (almonds, raisins, orange peel, cranberries, apples, pineapples, plums, apricots, strawberries, lemon peel, pistachios) and liquor. The taste is worth the price. It went perfectly with a strong hot coffee. Thank you for the meal.

Located on the first floor of Solaria Plaza. When I came to Fukuoka five years ago, the chocolate shop was a standalone store. The only place in Japan where you can purchase Retrois products on a regular basis. The chocolates are air-shipped from Paris, and the confectioneries are made in the chocolate shop based on Chef Emiko's recipes. Although Chef Emiko is not present, it seemed like the essence of the Paris flagship store was condensed here. I have never been to the Paris flagship store, of course, lol. During the Valentine's event, you can only purchase certain products like Bonbon Chocolat, so my main purpose this time was to buy Petit Gateaux. The variety of options was not extensive, but each Petit Gateau was charming. I made my purchase right at the 10 o'clock opening and had them set aside for me. ● Tenjin Trois Parfait (Corn / 540 yen) A chocolate soft serve with just the right amount of sweetness and rich flavor. It is topped with flakes, nuts, chocolate, and whipped cream, giving it a distinctive touch. The corn cup is from Nissho, a reliable brand. It was a satisfying soft serve with a good amount of volume. From here on, it's for takeout. ● Pistachio Fraises (540 yen) Pistachio mousse filled with strawberry mousse, jelly, and Rocher. The balance of flavors is good, but personally, I found it a bit too sweet. ● Anniversary (497 yen) The vivid colors are striking. It has a Rocher inside, adding a crunchy texture as a nice accent. The smooth and rich ganache was distinctive, combined with the form to create a cool finish. ● Mont Blanc Filleo (626 yen) A tart with a crispy texture as the base. It is filled with a rich chestnut paste that is well balanced with Chantilly. It was a fresh experience of Mont Blanc that I had never had before. ● White Cobblestone Cake (594 yen) A vanilla-based cake developed over two years by Chef Takashi Sano of the chocolate shop to accompany the cobblestones of Hakata. It is inspired by the pure white veil of Hakata's cobblestones. The elegant taste of vanilla spreads gracefully. ● Pavé de Chocolat (Paris Cobblestone) (497 yen) In addition to the five layers of Hakata cobblestones at the chocolate shop, a layer of caramel nuts has been added to create a six-layer structure. It offers a more fragrant flavor compared to Hakata cobblestones. Personally, I prefer this one. ● Retrois Chocolat Roll (1,944 yen) At the Valentine's event, it was named "Retro Roll," but I think it's the same roll cake. The roll cake that I ate two pieces of on my own due to its deliciousness was also my goal this time. Despite its heavy appearance, the refreshing texture is unique and unforgettable. ● Hakata Honey Lemon (1,782 yen) Made with a jelly of precious Hakata honey from Japanese honeybees collected in the city and a ganache of "Itoshima lemon" that pairs well with the sweetness of natural honey. When the chocolate coating breaks, the honey jelly spreads richly, enveloping you in the pleasant acidity of the lemon.

I visited the "Le Trois Chocolat Collaboration Chocolate Shop" on the 1st floor of Solaria Plaza in Tenjin, Fukuoka City. This shop is a collaboration between "Kasanoya" in Dazaifu, known for their Ume-gaeshi Mochi, and the famous "Chocolate Shop" known as the birthplace of Hakata chocolate. The shop is run by the third-generation chocolatier Emiko Sano in Paris since 2017, and the Chocolate Shop is owned by the second-generation chocolatier Takashi Sano in Hakata. The shop offers a variety of sweets from both establishments, including the heavenly Trois Parfait (Corn) for 540 yen tax included. The parfait features rich soft-serve ice cream with cocoa aroma and topped with chocolate, including a lovely heart-shaped chocolate. The shop also offers delicious cakes, chocolate rolls, and chocolates. I purchased four cakes to take home: Shine Muscat Tart for 691 yen, Anniversary Cake for 497 yen, Pavé de Chocolat (Paris Cobblestone) for 497 yen, and White Cobblestone Cake for 594 yen. The shop is beautifully designed, and the desserts are highly recommended. Check out the blog for more details: https://blog.goo.ne.jp/good-tasty/d/20211007

I learned about her from a documentary program in the past, "Emiko Sano," the third generation of a "chocolate shop" that has been running for 76 years in Fukuoka. However, she opened a shop in Paris on her own, unrelated to her parents, and is still active based in Paris. She recently opened a shop in Fukuoka under the double name "Le Trois Chocolat x Chocolate Shop." Her delicate flavors using Japanese ingredients and her sensibility are highly appreciated by the Parisians. I always wanted to try her chocolates someday, and to my surprise, this shop turned out to be her shop! I entered the shop with excitement. It is an elegant shop, but the prices are reasonable. The chocolates imported from France are all charming. I purchased the following while asking the staff for recommendations: - Aso 270 yen (tax included): Chocolate au lait and rich milk plain chocolate. - Blond Maison 335 yen (tax included): Exquisitely baked chocolate blond, finished with sweet and bitter ganache. - Rose 281 yen (tax included) - Lime Mint 335 yen (tax included): Fresh peppermint scent combined with dark chocolate noir and lime juice added. - Paris Cobblestones 497 yen (tax included): The most popular "Fukuoka Cobblestones" in the Chocolate Shop, but the French version. I enjoyed them at the hotel where I was staying. The bonbon chocolates were all smooth, and each flavor was distinct. I was wondering about the Lime Mint, but it was refreshing and delicious. Among them, "Paris Cobblestones" was exceptionally delicious. Everything was fluffy, and the caramelized nuts were fragrant. Just thinking about it makes me want to eat it again. This fulfilled one of my wishes. Thank you for the meal!

I wanted to visit this shop as a chocolate lover! Inside the showcase, there are many types of chocolates lined up! I purchased 4 types: Lime Mint, Sakura Kunsei, Hot Wine, and Yuzu. Each chocolate has a different design, even though they are the same size. Lime Mint has a refreshing lime scent with a hint of peppermint. Sakura Kunsei surprised me with its great combination of smoked tea and cherry chips. Hot Wine and Yuzu both have unique flavors that would go well with wine or whiskey. I chilled them in the fridge but let them sit at room temperature before eating to fully enjoy the aroma.

I had always wanted to visit this chocolate shop. This time, I visited the shop in Soraia Plaza. I wanted to try the cakes and chocolates, but I couldn't decide. In the end, I bought cookies with caramel filling and some chocolates. The caramel in the cookies was delicious, with a great flavor and sweetness. I definitely want to go back again. Next time, I want to try the cakes too. The shop is also very clean and the staff's customer service is excellent.

"LES TROIS CHOCOLATS PARIS ♡ CHOCOLATE SHOP FUKUOKA" is a collaboration shop between the second-generation owner of Fukuoka's famous sweets shop "Chocolate Shop" and his daughter who opened the first French Paris store by a Japanese woman, called "Le Trois Chocolat". They also sell sweets imported from France. The shop has a chic atmosphere with a selection of popular chocolates from Paris and great gift options. - Hakata's Cigar Chocolate [300 yen]: A collaboration product between the bakery shop "Panstock" and "Chocolate Shop". It is a baguette bread made with chocolate mixed into the dough, filled with "Chocolate Shop's" special caramel-flavored white rocher. The bread has a rich chocolate flavor, yet it is soft, moist, and light. It is a luxurious treat that envelops you in a feeling of happiness. - Coffret D'Amour [700 yen]: This is a product from Le Trois Chocolat, made using only the rare and valuable Ruby cacao. Topped with strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and raisins, it has a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. It has an elegant flavor profile, allowing you to savor both the unique taste of Fukuoka and Paris. The tablet chocolates here (from 1,000 yen) are visually appealing and perfect for gifts. The ones decorated with dried fruits are not only beautiful to look at but also offer a delightful taste experience. This shop, where three generations of family members collaborate on recipes, is definitely worth keeping an eye on in the future.

I always thought it was expensive, so I usually passed by. But today, I decided to go in and randomly bought something, and wow! It's delicious! The store has a luxurious atmosphere, but there are also areas where you don't have to interact with the staff, so even shy beginners can take their time to choose. The products last for 2 weeks, which adds to the special feeling. I bought a box of pecan nuts for a gift, and sugar-free broken chocolate for myself. The broken chocolate is delicious! It's soft, almost like it's starting to melt. Is it raw chocolate? I'm not sure. But it's so tasty even without sugar that it makes me wonder how delicious other chocolates must be! Well, they must be using something in place of sugar, but I don't mind. I'm considering whether to eat the gift myself.

I was drawn to the passion and strong determination of the female shop owner in Paris, as I watched her struggle in her shop on TV in the past. This time, I came to buy the Paris cobblestone chocolate... The interior of the shop has an elegant and cute charm that appeals to women. The cobblestone from Hakata has only sponge at the bottom, while the cobblestone from Paris has nuts in it, giving it a good texture when you bite into it. I want to taste all the flavors together in one bite, but every time I put a spoon in, it breaks apart due to its softness, leaving the top and bottom separated, which is a bit disappointing. The flavor is rich, so one piece is enough for a late-night snack. I received the most popular "kinako" chocolate from the staff, and it was delicious. Some may think it's worth the 260 yen per piece, but I personally prefer the sweetness over Maribel. I can feel that they skillfully use delicate Japanese ingredients in a diverse way that can be understood by both Japanese and foreign visitors.

"The origin of Hakata's chocolate can be found at the 'Chocolate Shop,' a historic shop that opened just after the end of the war. The main store is a bit far, so I visited the shop at Hakata Station first. Then I went to this shop as well! LES TROIS CHOCOLATS x Chocolate Shop Retro Washokora x Chocolate Shop - The third generation of the Chocolate Shop, Emiko Sano, opened her own shop in Paris called 'Retro Washokora,' with the logo shining brightly. She appeared on Seven Rules, so many people may have seen her. Since there is only a shop in Paris, the only way to eat it in Japan is to come here. A collaboration shop with her family! Wonderful ☺️ - Pavé du Chocolat 460 yen 'The French version of Hakata's cobblestone,' the most popular item at the Chocolate Shop. The interior of the Chocolate Shop is full of cobblestones! Of course, the cobblestone cake here is fluffy and delicious! - They also have Bonbon Chocolat! ♡ Brazil, Wasabi, Hot Wine, Vanilla Small in size but with a thick shape. The appearance is beautiful ✨ The ganache is very smooth and delicious! It's not layered, but it feels like they use a lot of scented ganache. The wasabi is... amazing! When it comes to Fukuoka's chocolate, start here."

In recent years, tablet chocolate has become popular. The famous cobblestone texture here really stands out. The vibrant summer color of blood orange adds a nice touch. The white chocolate is dominant, making it hard to detect the aroma and subtle fruit flavor. The back of the chocolate also has attention to detail, making it look cute. The cutting along the grooves was a bit challenging. The different thicknesses offer a variety of flavors to enjoy, which is good. The raised parts are about 5 millimeters high, while the recessed parts are around 3.5 millimeters. This could be a good choice for a gift. Thank you.

This is the reverse import version of the chocolate shop that first opened in Paris, France, from Kyushu (Kokura-ku, Gofukumachi). This time, I bought "ZERO Chocolate" without sugar as a souvenir for my friend (kinako and coffee). The chocolate bar type is 600 yen per bag. In recent years, there has been a low-sugar trend, so sugar-free chocolates can also be found in mass retailers, but if you are looking for high-quality ones, this is the place to go. There are also beautiful Bonbon Chocolat perfect for formal gifts.