"I revisited the 'Ken's Cafe Tokyo Main Store,' which has repeatedly won the 'Tabelog Sweets TOKYO Top 100' award. It is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. This place is a take-out specialty shop known for its Gâteau Chocolat, often featured in the media. They also sell limited quantities at department stores, so it's worth checking their website. I often buy their products as gifts, and they are always well-received. Today, I purchased a freshly made one. When I opened the box, a refined cocoa aroma tickled my nose. This is because they use only couverture chocolate from Domori. Since it was freshly made, the center was gooey. It was a bit difficult to cut as the center was melting. I enjoyed it at room temperature today, and as always, it had a rich flavor with a light finish. The quality at this price point is truly remarkable. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely visit again."

I visited a Gâteau au Chocolat specialty shop located in a back alley about a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station. The menu consists of only Gâteau au Chocolat! I had been wanting to go there for a while, but there were always long lines or it was difficult to make a reservation. When I checked the website after a long time, I was able to make a reservation for the next day, so I went to buy it at the designated time. On the day I visited, it seemed that you could purchase without a reservation even for the same day, but making a reservation is still recommended. Also, it is available in limited quantities at Ginza Matsuya and Tobu Ikebukuro. What I had: - Special Gâteau au Chocolat: Slightly bitter chocolate that is rich and creamy. It's moist and smooth, like eating raw chocolate. It's incredibly delicious. Despite being rich, it's not heavy and has a light texture, making it exquisite. It's gluten-free because it doesn't use flour. I had always thought it was just a chocolate cake. You can enjoy it in three ways: at room temperature as Terrine au Chocolat, chilled in the refrigerator as raw chocolate, or warmed up as Fondant au Chocolat. I tried all three ways, but eating it at room temperature was the best as it allowed me to savor the chocolate flavor the most. Many rich Gâteau au Chocolat have added flavors like orange, but this one had only the aroma of cocoa, and it was very delicious. I will cherish it as I eat it. Thank you for the meal.

Walking from Yotsuya-Sanchome to Shinjuku Gyoen, I remembered that there was Kens Cafe along the way. I called to confirm if they still had today's portion available. They did, so I made a reservation right away. Although I had passed by many times before, this was my first time actually entering the cafe. The reception area was surprisingly small, with the rest of the space seeming like a work area. I purchased a slice of Gâteau au Chocolat, which cost 1170 yen per slice. It was a bit pricey, but after buying and trying it for the first time, I could see why. The chocolate flavor was rich and intense, with just the right amount of sweetness and a smooth texture. It was definitely worth the price. Thank you for the meal.

I bought some as a gift for my mother's birthday and also got some for myself. It's recommended to enjoy it in three different temperatures: cold, room temperature, and warm. Personally, I highly recommend warming it up. Just microwave it for about 10 seconds and the center becomes gooey. You can taste the rich chocolate flavor. I always want to buy it when I go to Tokyo.

The incredibly popular rich Gâteau au Chocolat with a delightful aroma of super-rich chocolate is too delicious ◆ Ken's Cafe Tokyo Main Store (Shinjuku, Tokyo) ◆ Special Gâteau au Chocolat ¥3500.

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station, is a famous shop selected for Sweets Hyakumeiten 2023, located about a 5-minute walk away. I have eaten here a few times before. I have also been to a cafe in Kamakura that serves chocolate pancakes, which can be casually enjoyed. When I bring their sweets back home, my family is always delighted. This was my first visit to the Shinjuku Gyoenmae branch; I didn't realize that the main store was located here. I visited on a weekday evening, and luckily, there was no line, so I could make a purchase without waiting. While it is called a cafe, there is no seating area, only for takeout. Perhaps they used to have a dine-in option before? The shop looks spacious inside. I ordered a Gâteau Chocolat for ¥3,800, which was the only option available. They prepared it quickly, and my total time spent there was less than 5 minutes. This shop is unique among the Sweets Hyakumeiten stores in that they only offer one product, indicating its popularity. At home, we chilled it in the fridge, sliced it, and served it with ice cream. The packaging is stylish and would make a perfect gift. It had been a while since I last tried it, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. I got so caught up in the amazing taste. If I have the chance, I would definitely buy it again.

Specialty Gateau Chocolat Address: 1-23-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Goen Copo Vianez 1F Phone Number: 050-5868-9459 Business Hours: 10:00-19:00 Closed on Sundays and holidays - Listed in Tabelog's "Top 100 Sweets in Tokyo" - Ranked 1st in Tabelog's "National Popular Chocolate Shops Ranking" - Officially approved by the Secretariat Room as "Selected for Business Entertainment Souvenirs" - Japan Gift Award "Tokyo Award" - Cuisine Kingdom "Cuisine Kingdom 100 Selection"

I went to Tokyo and brought back some souvenirs from here ❤️ I got a take-out and brought it back, and the Gâteau au Chocolat was incredibly rich and creamy ❤️ I think chocolate lovers will absolutely love it ✨ This is delicious ❤️ I want to go back to buy more souvenirs ☺️

I visited Keynes Cafe Tokyo main store located in Shinjuku Gyoen. It is a take-out only shop. I bought their special Gâteau au Chocolat. It came in a luxurious package and the chocolate was rich and elegant in flavor. It would make a perfect gift. I will definitely purchase it again. Thank you for the delicious treat!

Around 10:30 on August 29, 2023, I visited the store to pick up a book I had reserved online, priced at 3500 yen (tax included). There was no waiting time. It seems that on this day, it was possible to purchase without a reservation. People who like Gateau Chocolat would be delighted. Thank you for the meal.

◆At the time of the visit, the information from Tabelog was 3.90 out of 5, ranking 28th in sweets nationwide and 23rd in sweets in Tokyo from 2023 to 2022, and 2020 to 2018. Reservations are better! You can try going to the store directly without a reservation, but you may be able to buy if you're lucky! ◆About the shop: This is the only Gâteau au Chocolat specialty shop in Japan and it is also a takeout-only store. It used to have an eat-in option before, but it seems that it has been discontinued due to COVID and there are no plans to bring it back. ◆Impressions: The exterior of the shop looks very luxurious and the interior is spacious, so I was puzzled as to why they wouldn't resume the eat-in option. I thought that even with just 20% of the existing space, they could still operate as a takeout-only store. You can make a reservation on the morning of the day and the pickup time is generally flexible, making it very easy to purchase. When I opened the box, I felt a sense of premium despite the size not being that large for 3500 yen. The texture was moist and dense, with a rich chocolate flavor that was not too sweet but rather sophisticated. In terms of satisfaction for the price, I honestly thought it was a bit too expensive, but I would definitely recommend this dessert to those who love Gâteau au Chocolat or are looking for gift ideas. Additionally, I found that eating it with vanilla ice cream increased the satisfaction. If you buy this as a gift, it will surely impress. ◆Items received (food only): Gâteau au Chocolat 3500 yen ◆Notes: - The Michelin and Tabelog rankings include information from past years. - Prices are including tax. ⭐️Rating criteria: - 3 stars or below: Satisfied with just one visit - 3.5 stars: Good, somewhat recommended - 4 stars: Very delicious, highly recommended (would recommend to friends) - 4.5 stars: Amazing/Will visit again/Highly recommended (would confidently recommend to food enthusiasts) - 5 stars: Ultimate satisfaction/Lifetime visit/Must highly recommend (recommend to all citizens) ◆About me: - I visit approximately 700 restaurants nationwide each year, mainly in Aichi, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. I discover and revisit restaurants that I want to visit for a lifetime while exploring various restaurants when I am young. I have visited over 5000 restaurants in total. ◆I review with the sincere hope that my followers can enjoy delicious meals by visiting the restaurants I recommend. I prioritize satisfaction in relation to the amount paid. ◆I value the trustworthiness and objectivity of the content I provide, and I strive to always mention the meal prices. ◆To the restaurant staff: Thank you for providing opportunities to taste delicious food and for providing memorable experiences despite the challenging environment due to COVID and rising food prices.

There is a signal before the Shinjuku Gyoen Tunnel heading towards Shinjuku, which is a bit hard to find, on the direction to the old Koshu Kaido. I bought one Japan's finest Gâteau au Chocolat. It has a rich cocoa flavor, a moist texture, and a raw chocolate sensation. It's a bit pricey but delicious.

On a day off, I visited this Western confectionery shop alone. Located about a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station, on a quiet back street, this shop specializes in gluten-free special selection Gâteau au Chocolat, the first in Japan. It has captivated urban ladies. This shop has high exposure in various media. It has been awarded as one of the top 100 sweets shops from '18 to '23 consecutively. On a certain Saturday, I made a reservation in advance at my wife's recommendation and visited around 4 pm. No other customers were there. The building had an elegant atmosphere, as if a butler would open and close the door for you. When I entered, surprisingly, the cute staff in casual attire greeted me with a smile. I gave my name and got the reserved Gâteau au Chocolat. It used to have a waiting time of several months, but I wonder how it is now. In any case, it's great to be able to get the desired product at a top 100 shop without waiting in this scorching hot weather. When I got home, I enjoyed it over two days. On the first day, I microwaved it. The inside melted slightly and had a finish like Fondant au Chocolat. It had a good melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the taste was quite rich, with a strong impression of cocoa flavor, bitterness, and acidity rather than sweetness. It seems like it would be nice to enjoy it with rum or brandy. On the second day, I had it straight out of the fridge. It felt like I was eating pure chocolate, and personally, I liked this better than microwaving it. Delicious! Since the size is small, splitting it between three family members over two days meant each person had about 3cm each time. It's not something you can buy casually due to the price, but it seems handy as a gift. I definitely want to visit this shop again. Thank you for the treat. I'll be back.

The chocolate cake is too delicious! I heard rumors about a very delicious chocolate cake, so I went to buy it. It's moist and rich. For chocolate lovers, this taste is irresistible. Please try it out!

I've always wanted to visit Ken's Cafe Tokyo, but never had the chance. When I came to Shinjuku Gyoenmae, I thought I should stop by. I was a bit worried because I didn't make a reservation, but when I entered the shop, there was a notice saying they had products available for the day, which put me at ease. I was able to purchase the special Gâteau au Chocolat. I was concerned about the intense heat, but everything was fine. It can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, and there are three ways to enjoy it - as is, chilled, or warmed up. Today, I put it in the fridge and enjoyed it chilled. It tasted just like eating raw chocolate. As many people have mentioned in their reviews, it is truly amazing. It's so delicious that I don't even know how to express it. Tomorrow, I will let it sit at room temperature before enjoying it. This wonderful Gâteau au Chocolat is perfect as a special gift for someone special. I look forward to visiting again.

Sweets TOKYO is a take-out specialty store for Gâteau Chocolat, one of the top 100 stores in Tokyo. Reservations can be made online until the day before, or by phone on the same day. They are open from 10:00 to 19:00 on days other than Sundays and holidays. Although you can also find their products at Tobu Ikebukuro and Matsuya Ginza, I visited the main store near Shinjuku Gyoen to experience the atmosphere of the shop. The exterior is chocolate-colored, and you can pick up your order as soon as you enter. The Special Gâteau Chocolat priced at 3500 yen uses the "KEN'SBLEND DRIOLLO" created by the founder of the world's finest chocolate "DOMORI," Gianluca Franzoni. Enjoy the various textures and sweet melting sensation that change depending on the temperature. When eaten at room temperature, the blended chocolate aroma is prominent. Heating it in the microwave for about 10 seconds gives it a smooth and melty texture with a hint of bitterness. When chilled, you can taste the richness of the chocolate. The shelf life is 2 days at room temperature and 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It was a delightful experience enjoying the aroma, richness, and texture changes of the Gâteau Chocolat. Thank you for the meal.

This shop is famous for its Gateau Chocolat. I always thought you needed to make a reservation the day before, but when I passed by the shop today, it said, "We have some available today!" So, I decided to get one and take it home. It's more than double the price of my usual lunch, but when I tried it at room temperature, I was amazed! It just melts in your mouth, so airy, and full of chocolate flavor! It's so delicious, right? It's quite small, so you have to be careful not to finish it all at once. I put the rest in the fridge and tried it cold, and again, I was like, "Wow!" It's like a super delicious chocolate mousse! No wonder it's so popular. It's definitely going to be added to our dessert lineup at home!

【2022 Top 100 Shops】Whenever I go to Shinjuku Gyoenmae, I always stop by here, but you can't buy anything without a reservation (^^; Today, for the first time, I made a reservation the day before and visited to pick up at "KEN'S CAFE TOKYO." ◇ Special Gâteau au Chocolat; 3500 This is the only item! When you arrive at the store at the reserved time, it is already packed in a paper bag. I received it, paid for it, and got it in less than a minute. I've been turned away so many times before... I can compare it to the one from Caravanson the other day~

This place is delicious. I happened to pass by and it caught my eye, so I looked it up and found that it had a high rating on Tabelog. I bought it immediately and tried it at home. It is very rich. You can enjoy it at room temperature, chilled, or warmed up, but personally I prefer it at room temperature. It has a very nice aroma, and I recommend it to chocolate lovers.

I saw another shop while taking a walk in Asakusa. It was gluten-free, and I thought my family would like it. So I decided to try it at the main store. I visited around 3:30 PM on Saturday. Just as some customers were leaving, I entered the shop. In the back of the store, there were rows of reserved items, indicating its popularity. I didn't do much research before visiting, so I was suddenly faced with only the shop assistant behind a partition. After freezing for about 10 seconds, I quickly regained my composure and ordered the special Gâteau Chocolat for 3,500 yen. When I asked which way was recommended to eat it, the shop assistant said all ways were recommended. When I got home, I put it in the fridge and ate it with my family at night. The instructions included three ways to eat it: 1) warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds 2) eat it at room temperature 3) eat it chilled. This time, I tried 1) and 3). For 1), warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, slice it thickly, and eat it. The chocolate in the middle will melt and become gooey. The outer part will have a slightly stronger chocolate flavor (bitterness?). It was really delicious. For 3), eat it chilled. It had a smoothness like raw chocolate and was very rich. It was so good that I savored it slowly. I wanted to try 2) at room temperature as well, but it disappeared quickly, so I couldn't. It's a bit pricey, but this Gâteau Chocolat is a must-try. Highly recommended as a souvenir too! Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I bought a very famous Gâteau Chocolat as a souvenir. I had reserved it online a few days before, but when I went (around 1 pm on Saturday), it seemed like you could also buy it without a reservation. I tried it cold, at room temperature, and microwaved it, but my favorite was when it was cold. It was very rich yet had a refreshing sweetness with a sharp taste, delicious! Microwaving it made it melt in your mouth with a full cocoa flavor. The bitterness also increased, giving it an adult-like taste that was delicious. My wife was also very satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I dropped by casually at 2pm on Saturday and found out they had today's special. I bought some as a gift. I'm looking forward to eating it after a long time. There was a couple behind me who entered the store with smiles on their faces. They must be excited too. It tasted rich and delicious when I finally ate it. Personally, I prefer eating it cold.