I have been here before and it is still stylish and elegant. I tried the limited edition Mont Blanc cake for September. The Mont Blanc is surrounded by red grape sauce and jelly, with chocolate on top. Even though I was sweating profusely in the heat and feeling uncool, the staff welcomed me with a smile, for which I am grateful. I didn't have enough cash and had to pay with PASMO, but they tried their best, so thank you very much. I enjoyed the mini Mont Blanc slowly at home. It was delicious and melted in my mouth. They offered to refill the coffee as many times as I wanted, but I politely declined after the second cup, as it was slightly frothy. I had a feeling it would be like that, but it's a shame they served it that way.

I had a baked cheesecake. Personally, I prefer rare cheesecakes. It was too big for six people to finish. The taste was good. I think this place is famous for their Mont Blanc, so next time I want to go to the shop and try their exclusive Mont Blanc.

This is a gift I received from a female gym friend who loves Kyoto. Chef Cookies, 3 pieces for 388 yen (including tax). They are palm-sized cookies in a cute house shape box. You can see the vanilla beans on the surface. The taste is a combination of fermented butter aroma, crispy and crumbly texture, and a perfect hint of salt that leaves a lingering aftertaste in your mouth. Definitely delicious! The box is sturdy, so you can carry it around without any worries. It's small and compact, making it a perfect souvenir!

I had always wanted to visit Maarlbranche♪ I tried the watermelon and fromage cake, which is exclusive to the Kyoto Kitayama main store, along with herbal tea. The cakes were not only visually appealing but also offered a variety of flavors with fruits and chocolate inside. The herbal tea was refreshing and delicious (*¯꒳¯*) I would love to try their Mont Blanc next time.

I think many people use it as a souvenir from Kyoto. They have several locations, but the main store offers many limited edition items that you can't get anywhere else. - Mont Blanc Haute Couture: 1540 yen - Tea: 770 yen The staff will finish the Mont Blanc in front of you by piping chestnut cream on top. Inside, there is ice mousse. The taste changes as you eat it. They also let us try the baked Kitayama Madeleine. - Kitayama Madeleine, Lemon: 281 yen each (takeout) Both are limited edition items only available at the main store. The interior is decorated with beautiful fresh flowers, and there is a nice atmosphere inside.

Marbranche Kitayama Main Store is a café where you choose your dessert from a showcase or menu as soon as you enter the store. When I went around 3 pm, most of the cakes were already sold out. I was torn between getting shaved ice or the new summer tea dessert, and ended up choosing the summer tea dessert. Shaved ice was only available in Mont Blanc flavor. After being seated, I placed my drink order, and was told that the Fruit Tea would take 20-30 minutes. If I had known, I would have ordered it earlier when choosing my cake. However, the Fruit Tea with 7 types of fruits was kept warm and remained delicious until the end. The summer tea dessert had layers of tea-flavored bavarois or blancmange, which looked beautiful but tasted average. The cute chairs in the store left a lasting impression.

Whole White Peach Pie Tart 810 yen Limited time offer until late July Due to the arrival of white peaches, there may be days when the shop is out of stock. The white peaches are so juicy and sweet!! They are really delicious!! It's hard to experience this peach flavor in a tart!! The tart crust is crispy!!

I visited during a business trip to Kyoto. I heard they have a Mont Blanc where they squeeze out the chestnut cream on the spot. At 10:30 in the morning, there was no line yet as it wasn't coffee time. I bought the exclusive Kitayama Madeleine that you can only get here. The summer limited edition lemon flavor was already sold out at 10:30. They had 9 regular Kitayama Madeleines left, so I bought them all. Sorry to those who came later. They will be baked in the afternoon. I ordered the Mont Blanc Haute Couture in the store. It cost 1,560 yen. You can choose the rum to pour on top. They sprinkle crushed Japanese chestnuts around and squeeze out the chestnut cream. The chestnut aroma is delightful. The chestnut cream is light, but the rum infused in the crushed chestnuts adds a nice touch. This is delicious. It's worth a visit.

Maaruburanshu has several stores centered around Kyoto. I visited the Kitayama main store by taking the subway to purchase the Kitayama Madeleine, which is only available there. The Madeleine is baked at specific times, and it often sells out quickly if you don't arrive in time. You can also make reservations in advance, so I did that this time. I bought two seasonal limited edition Lemon Madeleines and their popular "Matcha Sweets". The Madeleine is truly delicious with a soft and fluffy texture, and a strong flavor of eggs and vanilla. The Matcha Sweets are Matcha chocolate fondants, best enjoyed chilled. The Matcha aroma is amazing, not too sweet, and the bitterness of the Matcha is well balanced. Even though I'm not a big fan of Matcha desserts, I always buy this one. You can order Matcha Sweets online, but you can only purchase the Kitayama Madeleine in person, so it's a must-visit when in Kyoto. There is also another product called "Lalala Madeleine," which is different from this one.

Only available at Marbranche Kitayama Main Store! I was torn between the seasonal limited shaved ice and the Mont Blanc, but since it was my first time, I ordered the Mont Blanc. It started with choosing the type of brandy, and the Mont Blanc made right in front of me was even more delicious than I imagined. Since I heard that there was a fair amount of brandy, I thought it would be best for those who are not good with alcohol to choose non-alcoholic. The eat-in space was narrow, so even at lunchtime at 12 o'clock, the inside of the store was crowded and it was not a relaxing atmosphere.

During tea time, my visiting partner ordered a Mont Blanc dessert, while I ordered a Mont Blanc shaved ice. They said the Mont Blanc was delicious. I'm not good with sweet things, so I only had a few bites and had my partner help me finish it. The shaved ice looked lovely.

New release!! Maaru's Chocolate Pudding for 389 yen. This chocolate pudding has different flavored chocolate cream on top, with caramel pudding at the bottom. It's not too sweet and the portion is just right. Delicious!

I visited a famous Mont Blanc shop at the temporary Kyoto exhibition at Nagoya Takashimaya. The showcase is full of Mont Blancs, and many customers are lining up. I bought a Mont Blanc. The sponge is moist, and the crushed chestnut inside is delicious. The whipped cream is not too sweet. The chestnut cream has a strong chestnut flavor and is delicious. If you keep eating, the sweetness becomes stronger.

Kitayama Main Store Chef's Cookie Vanilla Beans - Lots of vanilla and butter flavors, very delicious. Cookie Stories Spring - Looks cute, especially the fir tree is good. The texture is firm and to my liking. The taste is not too sweet and just right, very delicious.

"Although the specialty of this shop is the 'tea sweets,' there are also many delicious Western-style pastries available. Among them, the leaf pie is highly recommended. The multiple layers of pie crust are crispy and shaped like leaves. The Hokkaido butter used has a rich aroma and deep flavor, with a gentle sweetness. The 'Everyone's Leaf Pie' is a must-try."

"Squeezed Mont Blanc for the third time ~" I visited on Sunday around 1:00 PM. The restaurant was full, so I gave my name and phone number at the entrance and took a walk around while waiting. On hot days, cold days, or rainy days, you can wait inside the building next to the shop (Maruburanshu's gift shop?). After about 30 minutes, I received a call from Maruburanshu, so I moved to the cafe area. Without hesitation, I ordered the freshly squeezed Mont Blanc. They squeeze the Mont Blanc right in front of you. (I always end up taking a video of itヽ(#`･ω･)ﾉ) It has a strong rum flavor, perfect for rum lovers. I enjoyed it while savoring the aroma. It was a happy time. (For those who don't like alcohol, there are options without rum.) The cafe space is small, so be prepared for a wait. I also enjoyed the walk during the waiting time."

My sister bought me a souvenir when she traveled to Kyoto, it's a pack of 3 individually wrapped tea-flavored Langue de Chat cookies. They are made with carefully selected tea leaves from Shirakawa in Uji. They claim to be a world-class quality and the best of the best. Inside the Langue de Chat cookies, there is white chocolate which adds a perfect balance to the cookie and chocolate. It's super delicious. I remember buying them at a food fair before as well.

After visiting the botanical garden, I went to the Maison Marunouchi Kitayama main store. Around 2:00 PM on a weekday, the eat-in area was full of customers. It seemed like there was a 30-minute to 1-hour wait! There were a few people lined up for takeout. This time, I got the freshly made Kitayama Madeleine. It's a seasonal limited edition cherry blossom Madeleine. The Madeleine was fluffy and moist, with plenty of cherry blossom filling. It was topped with cherry blossom glaze, making it a luxurious treat. It was really delicious! There are so many cherry blossom sweets available this season, and it's a blissful experience.