In the center of Kyoto, when it comes to shopping streets, Nishiki Shopping Street is famous for tourists, but for a strong local flavor and close proximity to the city center, Sanjo Shopping Street is well-known as a relatively large shopping street of about 1 kilometer in length. While there are many shops catering to local customers from the middle of the Showa era, new shops have been established and especially gourmet shops have been increasing. One of them is the Sasa Yakigashi Koubou bakery. Despite being relatively new, it has been around for almost 40 years. Western-style pastry shops are concentrated east of Horikawa Street, and surprisingly few are found on the west side. Among the few, bakery shops are rare and offer a wide variety, which is why I keep coming back. This time, I bought: - Pumpkin Loaf (550 yen): It looks like a pound cake, but it is more moist and goes well with tea. It is topped with a firm cheese cream, which serves as an accent to the relatively sweet cake below. Although it is moist, it is quite substantial, and half of it is enough. - Rum Fruit Cake (550 yen): As a fan of cakes with alcohol, this is a must-try. Although it contains alcohol, it is not overpowering, so it is not like a savarin soaked in alcohol. It contains various dried fruits, and the cake itself is firmer than the aforementioned Pumpkin Loaf, but it is not lumpy. The white topping is sugar. This cake is not always available for sale, so it's lucky if you find it. - Raspberry White Chocolate Brownie (400 yen): This time, I bought it as a souvenir for an acquaintance, so I didn't eat it, but I remember that the sweetness of white chocolate and the acidity of raspberries matched well. It is smaller in size compared to the previous two, making it just right for one person. This area is densely populated with residential buildings, making it convenient to bring as a souvenir to acquaintances or to buy 2-3 varieties to share with family and enjoy. All of them go well with black tea.

Located a 5-7 minute walk from Nijo Castle Station is the pastry specialty shop, Sarasa Yaki-Kashi Kobo. Upon entering, you'll find a variety of delicious pastries lined up, making it a popular sweets shop. They also have an eat-in space, which is a plus. The prices are a bit high, but the taste is definitely worth it, making their cookie assortments a great gift option. This time, I tried the Snickerdoodle. It comes in two classic flavors: plain cookie with cinnamon sugar and chocolate. They are simple, with a gentle sweetness and a crispy texture that everyone would enjoy. They offer a variety of cookies, so you can find your favorite pastry. Be sure to visit! Thank you for the meal!

- Apple and walnut cake for 580 yen - Carrot cake for 550 yen - Chocolate chip cookie for 240 yen I used to love Land's carrot cake, but unfortunately they closed down. I was craving carrot cake, so I found this bakery next to Sara Sara 3. They have a variety of baked goods like cookies, cakes, and scones. I was tempted by the brownies in the showcase, but this time I settled for the carrot cake and a cookie. Both were rich and moist, just the way I like it. It's easy to visit and I will definitely go back again!

Carrot cake ¥550, Pumpkin cookie ¥200, Black pepper & cheese biscotti ¥180. Sarasa is well known for their carrot cake! I called around 2 pm to reserve it. It has big walnuts inside, giving a strong crunch. The pumpkin cookie is perfect for a tea time snack. The biscotti has a strong black pepper flavor, making your tongue tingle a bit. It's a sophisticated treat for adults!

Yesterday, after having lunch at Inakatei, I thought about having some tea, but since I had freshly bought beans, I decided to drink coffee at home and buy some sweets. I was tempted by the shop famous for Mont Blanc, but I was drawn to Sarasa Yakigashi Koubou, a shop that specializes in baked goods that go best with coffee. I was so indecisive because everything looked delicious. Eventually, I bought an apple and walnut cake and a carrot cake. Both of them go so well with coffee! Especially the carrot cake!!! It's incredibly delicious! The natural sweetness of the dough and the good saltiness of the cheese layer perfectly, and I could eat as many pieces as I want ❤️ I've decided to buy the carrot cake again. Next time, I'll also get cookies and chocolate brownies! #SlipknotDachshund #SarasaYakigashiKoubou #Sarasa #Sarasa3 #AmericanCake #CarrotCake #Kyoto #KyotoFamousShops #KyotoGourmet #KyotoSweets #KyotoShopHopping #KyotoOmiya #AppleCake #WalnutCake #DeliciousShopInKyoto #KyotoGourmet #Kyoto #Yamy #SanjoKaiShotengai #Cat #Cats #CatsofInstagram #CurryUdon #CatLovers #UdonShop #BoiledEgg #BottledBeer #CatsOfInstagram #CatsOfTheWorld

At the end of my trip to Kyoto, I decided to pick up some sweets near Nijo Castle! I used the food log current location search and Google Maps to find a shop nearby. Within walking distance, I found a really nice shop that I didn't notice when I researched before the trip. When I entered the shop, the selection was beyond my imagination and I was thrilled! Carrot Cake ¥550 - A must-try as it is the signature item. It's moist but not heavy, with a slightly coarse crumbly texture and a perfect balance of sweetness from the carrots. The carrot cake here is not dense and has a simple charm to it! It tastes like a pound cake with less butter, mainly cinnamon flavor with large walnuts as accents. It's not heavy on the stomach, so you can easily finish it. This shop seems to focus on simple sweets made with body-friendly ingredients. White Chocolate and Raspberry Brownie ¥400 - I love this!! This was the most delicious. The white chocolate on top is crispy, and the combination with cranberries is excellent. The cake is not heavy, but the texture is moist and rich, probably due to a generous amount of whipped cream or cranberry moisture in the dough. It's really delicious. I like moist cakes ☺️ Overall, the shop seems to use less butter, so the texture of the dough is not heavy, making it easy on the stomach even if you eat a lot. I'm happy. After eating this, I started to doubt if I really like carrot cake. The chances of encountering delicious food seem to be higher with white chocolate desserts! Blueberry and Orange Cake ¥550 - This also has a simple charm with a crumbly texture. I like orange cakes and fruit cakes, so I thought it would be delicious. However, it was different from the pound cake I had in mind, with a crumbly and fragile texture that makes it seem like you want to bite into it rather than eat it with a fork. It lacks the juiciness of orange, but you can feel a refreshing acidity from the first bite, like a castella with a baked feel, so it's a bit dry but still dense. Caramel Cheese Cake ¥580 - I bought this because it looked delicious with caramel chips scattered throughout. The caramel flavor is not that strong, and in terms of balance, it's more like a cheesecake with the main acidity of the cheese. It has a dense floury texture, more like a moist baked cheesecake than a rich one.

I visited around 18:30 on Saturday. There was one customer ahead of me for takeout, but they kindly let me go first. I tried the carrot cake for 550 yen. It's a guilt-free cake with lots of green and yellow vegetables in it. It tasted just as good as I expected from its appearance. If it were a little cheaper, I would definitely come back for more.

I also like junk food, but secretly I love baked goods. The cafe next door also sells baked goods. Here are the cookies I tried: Maple & Flaxseed Cookie, Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookie, and Seed Cookie with Coconut and Sunflower Seeds. I love homemade baked goods. Thank you for the delicious treats!

I really wanted to have breakfast at the cafe next door! I couldn't wait until 11:30... I was so excited about the simple American baked goods. The carrot cake and pecan nut scone were amazing, and the cheesecake was the best. The way they used cheese was clever! It was refreshing yet had depth, and I was so happy. It wasn't flashy or bold in appearance or taste, just a really gentle deliciousness. It was worth going out of my way for.

I purchased cookies at the Cookie Fair on the 10th floor of Isetan. It was past 12 pm on a weekday but most of the cookies were already sold out. The recommended cookies by the staff were the White Macadamia Cookie for 200 yen. It had a soft texture with a rich sweetness from the white chocolate and a light crunch from the macadamia nuts, making it very delicious. The Peanut Butter Cookie for 200 yen had a completely different texture, being rough and firm. The nutty flavor of the peanuts mixed with the rich butter made this cookie also very tasty. I had been curious about Sarasa, so I was glad to try it. Thank you for the meal.

Plate lunch for 980 yen (tax included) consisting of steamed chicken, rice, soup, salad, pickled radish, seaweed salad, and a drink. The portion was sufficient and the volume was more than it appeared. The chicken was tender and the sesame-based sauce with a hint of spiciness was delicious. Above all, the staff were amazing. They were all cheerful, energetic, and used pleasant words. It's rare to find a place where all staff members provide such excellent customer service. Every staff member was truly the best. I had a really pleasant time. Thank you very much. I would like to go back next time for dessert.

I visited a bakery in Sanjo Shotengai that I had been curious about for a while. I went there around noon on a weekday. The atmosphere around the shop is very Showa-era, but inside, it has a pop and American vibe. The retro blue walls are stylish and cute. There is also a cafe next door, but I wasn't hungry so I opted for takeout. The showcase was filled with cakes, and this time, I bought the following three items: - Chocolate Brownie for 320 yen: It was rich and sweet, with a satisfying weight. One piece was enough for me to feel satisfied. - Carrot Cake for 520 yen: This is their most popular item. It contains walnuts, coconut, and cinnamon. The cake has a subtle and gentle sweetness that warms the heart. - New York Cheesecake for 550 yen: It has a dense and rich texture, but the aftertaste is refreshing. It's delicious and addictive. They also had cookies, biscotti, and many other items. If this bakery was near my home, I would definitely become a regular customer. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ★

I decided to visit a bakery in the Kyoto Sanjo Kai Shotengai today. "Sarasa" is a popular cafe in Kyoto, and this bakery is one of its branches. They specialize in baked goods like tarts, butter cakes, and cheesecakes. All the baked goods from "Sarasa" are made here. Inside the store, there were cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, butter cakes, and a variety of cookies. I bought a pumpkin cream cheese muffin and a New York cheesecake. The pumpkin cream cheese muffin had pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top, giving it a crunchy texture. The moist sponge cake paired well with the refreshing cream cheese and subtle pumpkin flavor. The pumpkin seeds added a nice accent. The New York cheesecake had a high cheese content, giving it a lovely white appearance. The base was soft and the cheesecake was moist, rich, and flavorful. It tasted delicious when chilled. Overall, the baked goods were of high quality!

The brownie with cheesecake, white chocolate and raspberry cake looks amazing! The cheesecake was like a chiffon cake with the texture of a pound cake. The pumpkin cookie had a slightly soft dough. The caramel cheesecake was delicious. Carrot cake, pumpkin loaf, and cheese cookies were all great too.

I visited the Sanjo-kai shopping street for the first time to eat a 10-point Mont Blanc, and I came across this shop by chance. The shop has good reviews from YouTubers and on Tabelog, so I decided to visit. They had delicious-looking baked goods that last for a few days, including my favorite carrot cake with lots of frosting. Although I had already visited 100 bakeries before going home, I bought four types of cookies for tasting purposes. Each bag was priced around 200-250 yen, making it easy to choose. There were also some products that were considerate of health and allergies. The ratings for the cookies I bought were: Chocolate Chip Walnut - 3.4, Cinnamon Nut - 3.3, Coconut Raisin - 3.5, Berry and Nut - 3.5. The Cinnamon Nut cookie had almost only nuts, which was great for nut lovers, but I wished it was a bit sweeter. Overall, I enjoyed the other flavors and would like to try them again. I look forward to visiting next time for the carrot cake or muffins.

After having lunch at Sarasa 3, I got the number one popular carrot cake to go. The cream cheese on top was a nice touch, and it had a subtle hint of cinnamon. The cake itself was not too overpowering. They had a variety of baked goods, so I might try them out next time.

Last year, I got some baked goods to go and was delighted by how delicious they were. I wanted to visit the shop again next time I was in Kyoto, but it's a bit far from the city center so I couldn't make it. However, when I happened to be in Nijo for something else, I visited their sister store, Clamp Coffee, and tried their white chocolate brownie, which was incredibly delicious. I didn't plan on stopping by, but I had a sudden urge to. I had to get the treats to go again this time. I purchased: - Raspberry and white chocolate brownie (370 yen): A cake that I was impressed by during my last visit. I also tried it at Clamp Coffee. The raspberry flavor doesn't overpower, allowing the sweetness of the white chocolate to shine. I could eat as many as I wanted. - Caramel cheesecake (550 yen): The moist texture and caramel flavor are irresistible. I love it. There are caramel chocolate bits scattered on top, enhancing the deliciousness. - Carrot cake (520 yen): Filled with walnuts, great texture, not overly spiced, and easy to eat. The cream cheese frosting is delicious. Eating the frosting and cake together made my mouth dance with joy. - Soft milk biscuit (220 yen): Essentially a scone, with a simple and gentle flavor. I enjoyed it with store-bought pistachio spread cream, which complemented the biscuit well. All of these baked goods are worth trying again. Kyoto has many unknown shops, but when it comes to baked goods, this place stands out as exceptionally delicious. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious treats.

When I went to Kyoto, I was excited to visit the "Sarasara Yaki Kashi Koubou" bakery. Located in the Sanjo Kai Shotengai arcade, the store is filled with baked sweets. They have a cozy eat-in space, but this time I opted for takeout. The popular biscotti, as well as cookies, scones, pound cakes, and cheesecakes are all plentiful. I tried the Milk Biscuit for 220 yen, which had a crunchy texture and a gentle milk flavor. It was delicious even without any toppings. I also got a set of cookies for 140 yen, which included three different types. The jam cookie was my favorite with its crispy and fine texture. The Carrot Cake for 520 yen was packed with carrots. The sponge was fluffy with a crunchy coconut texture, and the natural sweetness of coconut and carrots was incredibly delicious. The cinnamon and cream cheese added extra flavor. The wrapping seal of this shop is cute, with hand-drawn illustrations by a former staff member. They wrap the items carefully, making them perfect for gifts. I can't wait to go back and try more of their treats like biscuits, cookies, and maybe another Carrot Cake or Cheesecake for myself!

I tried several types of cookies at a charming shop with a variety of baked goods Maple and flaxseed cookie Contains flaxseeds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds The sweetness of maple spreads gently Cinnamon nut cookie As the name suggests, rich in cinnamon aroma, easy to eat in one bite Thank you for the meal!

I visited the place after hearing that their scones are delicious, but unfortunately, they are only available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. So, I purchased two baked goods and their popular Carrot Cake instead. The Carrot Cake is square-shaped and quite substantial in size. It contains finely chopped carrots and is topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. It has a homemade feel to it, which is nice. The sweetness and spices are not overpowering, making it appealing to a wide range of people. It is soft, fluffy, and easy to eat, with a nostalgic flavor. I would like to try their scones and cheesecake next time.