Located in the direct access from Nakanoshima Station, the chocolat boutique at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is now available at Melissa. The popular item is the "Planet's Radiance" chocolate. This time, I purchased the Bonbon Chocolat from the showcase. Hazelnut (Milk) for 324 yen and Earl Grey & Hazelnut for 324 yen. The Hazelnut Bonbon Chocolat consists of two layers, Hazelnut Gianduja and sweet chocolate ganache. It is coated with milk chocolate sprinkled with caramelized almonds, making it on the sweet side. The Earl Grey flavor features Earl Grey-flavored ganache and Hazelnut Gianduja in two layers. It has a refreshing taste and was delicious. With a variety of choices, receiving these chocolates would make anyone happy. I would like to revisit if I have the chance.

I visited a sweets shop in Osaka's Nakanoshima area for the first time. I went on a weekday at 11 am and was able to enter the shop immediately without waiting in line outside. The shop is located inside the Regal Royal Hotel's hotel shop. I purchased the "Sparkle of the Planet, Earth." The chocolate looked good, had a smooth texture, and a good aftertaste. It was delicious. I enjoyed it. Note: The chocolate seemed sensitive to heat, so I decided not to buy any more for souvenirs to avoid melting while walking around. The chocolate that melts in your mouth is my favorite, and I will definitely come back for more.

I visited the Le Régale Royal Hotel for the first time in over 20 years, since attending a company's briefing session when I was a job seeker. I went to the patisserie on the first floor. It was Thursday at 5 pm, and there were a few customers here and there. Upon entering the shop, I was drawn to the display of "Planet Chocolates," bonbons inspired by the 8 planets of the solar system. I was interested, but today I decided to try the cake instead. --- Fujii Farm Fig Tart - $8 A tart filled with figs. The figs were delicious.

I visited "Leclair," which was selected as one of the top 100 sweets shops in the 2023 Tabelog Sweets WEST. It is located in Kita-ku, Osaka. It used to be located at the end of the first floor, but now it is sold within "Melissa." The famous chocolates here include "Shine of the Planets," which are colorful chocolates resembling planets and chocolates shaped like sea bream. Of course, I purchased "Shine of the Planets." - Venus (Lemon): White chocolate with lemon ganache. The refreshing acidity is the highlight. - Earth (Cacao): A chocolate-like flavor. Slightly sweet and goes well with coffee or tea. - Jupiter (Vanilla): Vanilla flavor followed by a hint of brandy. Not too strong, making it easy to eat. I would like to try the ones I haven't eaten next time. Thank you for the meal.

On August 17, 2023 (Thursday), I tried the Planet Chocolate 3 pcs set from Chocolat Boutique Le Clair. It costs ¥1,620 including tax. The set includes Lemon, Cacao, and Vanilla flavors representing Venus, Earth, and Jupiter respectively.

I purchased a unique chocolate at the Rihga Royal Hotel. The Solar System Chocolate Kaiseki contained various types of chocolate, allowing me to enjoy a variety of flavors in one. Each piece was surprisingly large, and I was satisfied with the experience.

This restaurant is listed on Tabelog individually, but when I looked at the receipt (the actual store is in the same space), it seems to be part of Melissa? Because of this, it wasn't listed on the hotel's guide board and I got a little lost. Honestly, it's expensive! I paid 1,620 yen with my card for the cheapest option of a 3-piece set and left. I chilled them in the fridge at home and tried them. The left one is Lemon from Venus, it doesn't taste like lemon but it's delicious. The right one is Vanilla from Jupiter maybe? The brandy flavor isn't too strong, which is good. It's quite tasty. The one in the middle is Cocoa from Earth, right? It's rich and tastes like high-quality chocolate, not bad.

A shining chocolate that evokes the image of planets, with each type having a different flavor. Although the price per piece is quite high, it's worth it. It's a popular and enjoyable dessert that is highly recommended. The shop is located on the first floor of the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka in Nakanoshima. Why not visit the chocolate shop "Reclasse" at least once?

Once again, I visited the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka. It's like a lonely island because there are not many places to go outside, but since it's a large hotel, there are plenty of dining options inside. Today, I visited a Belgian chocolate shop called Recla and tried a set of three chocolates from their "Sparkling Planets" series. The designs were outstanding, with Earth being recreated in blue. The taste was sweet milk chocolate. Venus was represented by white chocolate with a hint of lemon. Jupiter, surprisingly red in color, had a vanilla flavor with a touch of brandy. Overall, the chocolates were sweet with minimal bitterness. I was drawn to the beautiful designs and creativity, and the taste did not disappoint. These chocolates would make a great gift for women who appreciate stylish items.

Located in Nakanoshima, Osaka, is the Rihga Royal Hotel. This is a chocolate specialty store on the first floor of the west wing. It's a small shop that specializes in takeout. I have been intrigued by their "Planet Chocolat" for a while now. I saw a photo of it in a Valentine's Day feature and was drawn to its design. The chocolates are shaped like planets in the solar system, each with a different ganache flavor. As expected from a high-end chocolate, each planet costs around 500 yen. This time, I got the set of five planets called "Brilliance of the Planets." You can also buy individual planets in a box, making it a great gift idea. This would make a really classy gift, I think. The flavors of the planets I bought this time are as follows: - Earth: Plain Cocoa - Mars: Hazelnuts with a hint of bitter orange - Jupiter: Vanilla with a touch of brandy - Uranus: Luxurious milk tea for adults - Neptune: Cappuccino with a hint of cinnamon When you bite into them, they split into two pieces. They are incredibly stylish and have an adult taste. The texture is smooth and luxurious. I wish I had bought all the planets. By the way, I heard that Pluto is no longer considered a planet but a dwarf planet. The idea of expressing planets with chocolate is just fantastic. Planet Chocolat is likely to be hard to get again during Valentine's Day. I am satisfied that I was able to fully enjoy it this time. Thank you for the meal.

Inside Riga Royal, there is a shop called "Reclara". I visited to try the "Shine of the Planets". Next to the colorful chocolates, there were cute sea breams...♡♢ Small Celebration Sea Bream @2,100 The sea bream has three layers of ganache, and the rest have two layers of ganache. Shine of the Planets 3-piece set @1,680 Venus... Lemon Earth... Cacao Jupiter... Vanilla I stored them in the refrigerator and took them out just before eating. The gentle melting sensation in the mouth is delightful. They would make great gifts too. Thank you for the meal! (๑>◡<๑)

On a business trip in Osaka, I ended up staying at a luxury hotel for some reason. The accommodation fee was comparable to a regular business hotel, but the hotel had various shops inside. I discovered a perfect shop for indulging my family - a high-end chocolate shop that I had seen before at a Valentine's special event! They had round chocolates that represented planets, with beautiful gradients that were mesmerizing. Three pieces would make a perfect souvenir, right? Of course, I won't be eating them (laughs), but if they're delicious, then that's all that matters. These chocolates are so beautiful to look at. They make for a perfect souvenir! Thank you for the meal.

I visited takeout at 12:45. They had L'éclat in Melissa. It's quite expensive so I couldn't buy it until now, but with the Osaka campaign's 2,000 points... I got the Shine of the Planets × 5 set × 1. The appearance and the box are both very beautiful. Mercury (coconut & mango), Earth (cacao), Jupiter (vanilla), Uranus (milk tea), Neptune (cappuccino). There are a total of 8 varieties, so next time I'll get the other 3.

Parents' COVID vaccine appointment day. While waiting, I went shopping at Leclair. My son, who loves cute things, may not find the chocolate inside as delicious as it looks, but he was happy with the vanilla flavor. I also bought a 12-piece Savoir. Savoir means "flavor" in French. It has a 66% cocoa content, but it's refreshing. My son found it too bitter, but I've been enjoying chocolate a lot lately. Maybe that's why I feel so happy.

Last year, I received a Leclair's Rocher Strawberry flavor for White Day and it was so delicious that I decided to stop by the Rihga Royal Hotel on my way home from work to get another one. When I asked the staff, they told me that the Strawberry flavor is very popular and they were out of stock, but they had Macadamia flavor available. I decided to purchase the Macadamia flavor, and to my surprise, they gave me a complimentary Milky Tea flavor "Planet's Radiance" to try. I was so happy! The Milky Tea flavor was delicious. On my way back, I took the shuttle bus and enjoyed a mini trip around the city up to Umeda. I will definitely visit again when the Strawberry flavor is back in stock.

Today is 2/14, Valentine's Day ♥️ There are various ways people celebrate, whether by giving chocolates, receiving them, or treating themselves to a special gift. This year, for my Valentine's Day, I purchased the "Sparkle of Planets" set for 4,000 yen from the "Chocolat Boutique Le Cri" at the "Rihga Royal Hotel." This set allows you to taste chocolates representing all 8 planets in the solar system. The packaging, designed to resemble the universe, with planets lined up in a row, is truly captivating. The chocolates offer a variety of flavors, including fruit-infused ganache, tea, coffee, nuts, and spices, providing a diverse and enjoyable tasting experience. The appearance of the chocolates is so beautiful that it almost feels like a shame to eat them ✨

I received a gift of chocolates from "Leclair" that I have always admired. I was so happy (ﾉ*>∀<)ﾉ♡ When I saw it, it was so beautiful that I was moved and felt it was "mysterious♡". The chocolates I received were all rated 3.5 out of 8 planets☆.:＊・゜Mercury - Coconut Mango, Venus - Lemon, Earth - Cocoa, Mars - Hazelnut, Jupiter - Vanilla, Saturn - Rum Raisin, Uranus - Milk Tea, Neptune - Cappuccino. Each one has a beauty like a planet, making it almost a shame to eat, but I couldn't resist! It was fun to discover the hidden flavors inside the chocolates, especially the Cappuccino and Coconut Mango. The coconut's taste and the fruity mango flavor that comes through in your nose, as well as the nutty hazelnut aroma, all blend together perfectly in that one piece. The white chocolate used throughout is so delicious! The appearance is beautiful and the taste is delicious! Truly the work of a Royal chocolatier. I will definitely consider including it as a candidate for Valentine's Day next month! It's a chocolate that makes me want to give it to someone as well.

Visit date and time: 14:50 on a weekday Waiting time: None Note: I visited the store, but it was closed, possibly due to COVID-19 measures. However, I was informed that they sell their products in the neighboring store. I purchased two boxes of "Shine of the Planets" (8 pieces each). One box was for a gift and the other for myself. The price was a bit high, but the appearance is beautiful and perfect for a gift. The taste was mostly white chocolate-based, not too sweet, and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I purchased the Planet Chocolates from the chocolate specialty store L'ecru at The Royal Park Hotel Osaka. Each piece costs 450 yen, quite luxurious, right? Now, let's see how they taste. I tried the "Mercury" and "Venus" chocolates, which are part of the Planet Chocolates collection featuring the eight planets of the solar system. First of all, they look incredibly beautiful! The chocolates are like artistic gems, with a marble design in yellow and red colors. They are so stylish that you just want to keep admiring them! Sometimes, with expensive chocolates, you can't tell if they're worth the price just by looking at them, but these ones definitely have a luxurious feel, making it clear that they are high-end even as a gift. Now, onto the taste. Both chocolates are based on white chocolate, with Mercury having a coconut mango flavor and Venus having a lemon flavor. Venus has a strong acidity with a prominent lemon taste. It's not too sweet and very delicious, easy to enjoy! It doesn't have any alcohol, so it's suitable for everyone. On the other hand, Mercury is more mellow with a gentle sweetness from the coconut. The subtle mango flavor is delightful! Overall, the taste is soft and delicious. It's a bit pricey to buy for yourself, but I wish someone would give me other planets as a gift. (laughs) Thank you for the meal!

It's been a while since I visited Osaka, and there were so many restaurants I wanted to try that I ended up walking around quickly in heels and getting a bit tired. But then I remembered that there's a free shuttle bus to Umeda from Riga, so I decided to head there. I wanted to get some chocolates too, so it was a win-win situation. As I arrived at Riga Royal Hotel, I remembered my late aunt who had treated me to Japanese food here a few times. The lobby was spacious, and I found a chocolate boutique called "Le Cœur" in one corner. The chocolates in the showcase looked luxurious and inviting. I ordered a box of 5 pieces and chose my favorite flavors from the round chocolates inspired by planets. The marble patterns were delicate and beautiful. The rum raisin chocolate from "Saturn" had a sophisticated adult taste with a hint of alcohol. I really liked it. Lastly, I tried the "Earth" chocolate from our planet, which had a white chocolate coating. It started off sweet like milk chocolate but gradually revealed a bitter taste, making the flavor experience enjoyable. Each flavor had its own unique personality and was delicious.