Mini Peach Parfait ¥1540 I have been enjoying Hosokawa's peach parfait every year. This year, they also started offering peach sandwiches. Maybe because the season was a bit late, I felt a slight bitterness. Although they use good ingredients as a fruit specialty store, it felt quite expensive.

It was a very hot day, so I escaped to a café for shelter. I ordered a rose parfait. Everything was fresh, sweet, and delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. There was soft serve on top, which helped cool me down nicely.

Fruit dessert near Shimogamo Shrine * Kyoto Matsugasaki. Hosokawa. Strawberry Mille-feuille with tea or coffee set for 1,540 yen. The drink is a pot of lemon tea, a unique touch from a fruit shop with thick slices of lemon bringing a small happiness. The teacup with a strawberry pattern is cute. The strawberry mille-feuille features large Amaou strawberries, leaf-shaped sablé with a strong butter aroma and pistachio ice cream topping, providing a satisfying crunch. The cake looked delicious too. Thank you for the feast! #Hosokawa @fruithosokawa. #Hosokawa Shimogamo main store. #Shimogamo cafe #Shimogamo gourmet #Matsugasaki cafe #Matsugasaki gourmet.

A cafe with a fruit shop in Kamogawa. Visited for the first time at noon at the end of the year. There are 5 two-person tables. When the tables are put together, they become a four-person table. - Cut fruits 1100 yen (tax included): Originally 2200 yen, but they offered it at half price because they didn't have melon that day. The apple, pear, strawberry, muscat, mandarin orange, and blueberry were all sweet and ripe. - Coffee 550 yen Set -100 yen: Fruity. - Tea 550 yen It was very delicious. The fully ripe fruits are unique to a fruit shop. I was able to relax and enjoy my time.

This is a fruit parlor located south of Matsugasaki Station, facing Kitaoji Street (National Route 367). I was treated to a parfait. They offer a variety of items using fruits such as parfaits, sandwiches, and cakes. Parfaits range from the affordable 900 yen + tax Chocolate Banana Parfait to various options. I tried the regular menu Rose Parfait for 1000 yen + tax and the seasonal Fig Parfait for 1200 yen + tax. The Rose Parfait includes 7 types of fruits: orange, apple, blueberry, strawberry, papaya, pineapple, and kiwi. Both parfaits are filled with fruits all the way to the bottom.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon. The interior of the shop had seating for 3 pairs, and the fruit gift section in the back caught my eye. I ordered the "Dekopon Parfait" (¥1100) and my companion ordered the "Rose Parfait" (¥990). The seasonal Dekopon was delicious, perfectly fresh, and really showcased the quality of the fruit. However, the other elements (macaron, chocolate, ice cream) tasted too ordinary and brought down the overall quality of the Dekopon. Lately, I've been into trying different fruit parfaits, and I had high expectations for this place, but unfortunately, it didn't exceed those expectations, especially considering the slightly higher prices. The "Rose Parfait" was impressive with its abundance of fruit and luxurious appearance.

I was not satisfied with the traditional Japanese sweets, so I decided to go to a nearby cafe. There, I had fig sandwich and berry sandwich. *Before leaving, I saw a family of three - a father, a mother, and a boy around 5 years old - who had just finished eating a parfait. The boy hugged his father and said, "It was so delicious!" It was heartwarming to see. I think children's honest words like that are genuine, and I love shops where such natural words come out. *It was delicious! Thank you!

I have been to several peach parfait places, but I have never encountered sweet peaches, so I tried to find a new place, but it was fully booked and I couldn't go today. So, I decided to revisit this place that doesn't seem too crowded. I arrived early and was able to enter smoothly. I opted for the Rich Peach parfait this time, as last time I had the mini parfait. It was a simple parfait with two types of peaches and soft serve ice cream, without any extra toppings like cornflakes, allowing me to fully enjoy the peaches. The white peach was sweet, while the yellow peach had a more subtle sweetness. Finally, I was able to enjoy a peach parfait that satisfied me, with just peaches and soft serve ice cream. If you come early, the place is not crowded at all, so you can eat leisurely. I definitely want to come back here for their parfait next year.

The price was a bit high but it was delicious. I had a fruit sandwich and two parfaits, which cost almost 5000 yen. There is parking space for one car in front of the store. There are only four tables, so it fills up quickly. There is another famous fruit sandwich shop, but I think this one is good enough.

I visited this shop in Kyoto that I found in the peach feature of Savvy August 2021 issue. They had a Mini Peach Parfait for 1,320 yen and a Fruit Mix Juice for 770 yen. The peach parfait had a refreshing milk flavor with slices of peach on top. They used one whole peach for this parfait, and it was sweet and perfectly soft. The Fruit Mix Juice was thick and had a natural sweetness with a slight sourness, but it was delicious. Although the prices were a bit high, it was worth it to enjoy fresh peaches. They accept electronic money and QR code payments, and they have a parking space for one car in front of the shop.

This is a long-established fruit shop founded in 1948. I visited around 1 pm on a weekday and was able to enter without waiting. I tried their fruit sandwich (¥1100) for the first time, which contained strawberries, pineapple, banana, papaya, and muskmelon. It was surprisingly delicious. The bread was thin, serving mainly to hold together the fruits and cream. The cream was smooth and complemented the fruit flavors well. The strawberries, pineapple, and banana stood out, showcasing the deliciousness one would expect from a fruit shop. It was really tasty! Thank you for the meal!

I had a Rose Parfait (¥990) and a Banana Juice (¥660). The parfait was a simple combination of fruits and ice cream, but it was beautifully decorated with a variety of fruits, making it look very luxurious. It was a delicious and fresh parfait. The banana juice was rich in banana flavor, which was great, but I was a bit disappointed that it was not as cold as I expected.

The seasonal limited edition orange parfait was delicious. I enjoyed the fresh taste of oranges. I also decided to send a fruit gift for Mother's Day. I ordered two oranges, one persimmon, one pineapple, and two mangoes, but there was only one mango in the package. It seems like there is someone forgetful there, so it's better to have them pack and confirm on the spot before sending. It's a shame because the taste was so good.

・Millefeuille Parfait 2000 yen A parfait made in the style of millefeuille, with strawberries, pie crust, custard, and pistachio ice cream. The pie crust was more authentic than expected. The pistachio ice cream and soft serve were quite light and had a bit of a cheap taste, which may be understandable since it's not an ice cream shop. However, I felt that the quality of the strawberries was a bit poor for a fruit shop. ・Rose Parfait 900 yen A parfait topped with 7 types of fruit: orange, apple, blueberry, strawberry, papaya, kiwi, and pineapple. This parfait is recommended for those who want to eat a variety of fruits at a reasonable price.

Fruit sandwiches are the specialty at Hosokawa's Shimogamo Honten (3.55). The store offers a wide variety of fresh fruits, making it seem like a direct-operated shop of a greengrocer. Although the cakes in the showcase caught my eye, when I asked about the popular menu items, the answer was definitely the fruit sandwiches. Three men shared three types of fruit sandwiches. Strawberry Sandwich (1,500 yen), Fruit Sandwich (1,000 yen), Berry Sandwich (1,000 yen). The displayed prices do not include tax. The strawberry sandwich contains 12 pieces of domestic strawberries. The fruit sandwich includes papaya, pineapple, banana, strawberry, and musk melon. The berry sandwich has raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and homemade berry jam. All of these are listed as the ingredients in the menu. Each sandwich is made with a light and slightly sweet whipped cream, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruits. The concept seems to be to bring out the sweetness of the fruits. However, personally, I found the combination of tangy fruits and mildly sweet cream to be too subtle. (The writer is someone who dislikes eating white fish or blowfish with ponzu sauce.) I actually prefer the fruit sandwiches at Shiseido Parlour in Ginza (Tokyo) (3.55), which uses a rich and creamy cream that suits my taste better. This difference in preference between light and rich flavors may affect the evaluation.

First visit with three middle-aged men before dinner. This place seems to be famous for its fruit sandwiches and parfaits. Located in the middle of a triangular area between the Kamogawa and Takano rivers, it is quite challenging to approach from the Tetsukarasuma Line, Keihan Line, and Eizan Line stations. The front of the store has a parking space for two cars. We entered at 3:30 pm, with one group of two already inside. Inside the store, on the right side, there are displays of fruits, juice with jelly, and cakes. On the left side, there is a cafe space with seating for four tables of two and one table for two. There is no sense of tradition, and the interior is modern. We ordered: 1. Strawberry sandwich for 1500 yen 2. Fruit sandwich (papaya, pineapple, banana, strawberry, melon) for 1000 yen 3. Berry sandwich (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry) for 1000 yen 4. Set of 3 drinks for 1200 yen The dishes arrived in about 10 minutes. Our impressions: - The whipped cream is not too sweet, allowing the flavor of the fruits to shine through. Perhaps this is a characteristic of an established store? It may not be popular with children, but it is a mature fruit sandwich. - Each sandwich is packed with fruits, giving a powerful impression, but it is difficult to eat. If you can't fit it in one bite, the contents fall apart... It's quite messy and not very elegant. It's a dilemma whether to prioritize appearance or ease of eating. [Rating: 3.5] [Takeout] 4. Tablet chocolate (dark 55%) for 500 yen - Dark chocolate with banana, cranberries, pistachios, and walnuts on top 5. Tablet chocolate (white) for 500 yen - Sweet white chocolate with cranberries, pistachios, and hazelnuts on top. The chocolate in #5 is sweeter, but the tartness of the cranberries stands out. Both have a cameo-like appearance and look visually appealing. It's interesting to compare and contrast #4 and #5 while eating. [Rating: 3.7]

Hosokawa Shimogamo Main Store in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City (Subway Matsugasaki). Decopon Tart with a strong sweetness of decopon and a good balance of acidity with plenty of juice. #HosokawaShimogamoMainStore #Hosokawa #Matsugasaki #KitaojiStreet #ShimogamoHondori #Cafe #CafeHopping #Fruits #FruitParlor #Cake #Tart #FruitTart #DecoponTart #Decopon #Takeout #Sweets #KyotoSweets #KyotoGourmet #KyotoFoodHunt #SweetsLover #AiUeOtoko.

The restaurant offers a fruit parfait with strawberries, citrus fruits, and melon. It was delicious, especially the citrus fruits. However, the melon seemed overly ripe. The cakes with plenty of fruits also looked delicious. Some customers even come all the way from Mie by car to dine here.

Fruits shop Hosokawa, famous for its fruit sandwiches and parfaits, is located on the south side facing Kitaoji Street. There are two parking spaces in front of the store. It is rare to find a fruit shop in Kyoto where you can eat in. This shop deals with high-quality fruits in Kyoto. Today, I ordered the popular fruit sandwich, Berry Sandwich, which is rich in vitamins and perfect for this season. The drink, Kurenai-chan Sand, costs 1000 yen, while coffee or tea is 500 yen. I wonder what's wrong. Perhaps due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were fewer customers, and the bread was a bit dry, which was different from usual. This was a bit disappointing.

■Visit Date: October 3, 2020■Item Received: Berry Sandwich■MEMOVisited on October 3, 2020. The shop is located about 2-3 minutes west of the intersection of Shimogamo Motodori Kitaoji. They have a cafe corner as well. Since I had just tried mitarashi dango before, this time I opted for a takeout purchase. I decided to get the berry sandwich. It was a trio of raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry, with a sweet and sour taste that perfectly matched the cream and bread. I could eat it endlessly, it was so delicious. I'm very satisfied to have enjoyed such a tasty sandwich. Next time, I look forward to enjoying eating in at the cafe corner. Thank you for the meal.■Bloghttps://ay-style.net/?p=53748