- Kyoto City Sakyo-ku - A specialty store for German sweets and German bread in Kyoto, which I think is still rare and fresh. The slightly cluttered atmosphere inside the store makes it easy to drop by without any pretense. Kasekuchen 443 yen A refreshing baked cheesecake. It's even more delicious when eaten with the occasional raisin. It wouldn't hurt to have more raisins. Rhubarb Cake Rubberbar 432 yen A cake with rhubarb, which is an unfamiliar and unfamiliar ingredient. When I looked it up, it looked like a vegetable similar to butterbur. It seems to be commonly eaten in Europe and the United States. The rhubarb is like jam, sticky and sour. The soft tart and cheese base (Rahmkuchen) are easy to eat, and the sourness of the rhubarb becomes addictive. Cinnamon Cookies 450 yen Lots of small, moist cookies. The soft raisins add a nice flavor. The friendly female shop owner. Not only is the cake delicious, but the personality of the owner makes you want to come back. There is one table for four people, so (for COVID-19 measures) only one group can eat in. Pudding, eclair, bavarois, and more were also lined up.

I learned about this place at an event. The owner shared stories from his time in Germany. The dark cherry cake was delicious, with marzipan adding flavor. I really enjoyed it! I definitely want to visit the shop sometime.

I stopped by in the evening on a holiday to buy souvenirs. It's just up the hill from Tenkaippin. It's an area familiar to cafe lovers, with places like Tea Holick Anonima. I bought a few baked goods and then had tea and sweets in the cafe space. The interior is filled with mushroom goods, as mentioned in other reviews. The owner said with a smile, "I love mushrooms." The Darjeeling tea from Ronnefeldt was served with baked goods. The "Windboitel" I had in the store was also very delicious. The dough was firm, the cream with liqueur had a nice cherry acidity as an accent. I think it's best enjoyed in the store, so please try it there. The simple and unpretentious German sweets and cute interior balance each other out nicely. It's not just a cute shop. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Located off the Shirakawa Street, this cafe is one of many lining the street. The space is adorned with mushroom-themed lampshades, creating a cute mushroom exhibition-like atmosphere. I chose the Käse Sahne Torte and Earl Grey from the display case filled with German pastries. The tea leaves were from Ronnefeldt. The cake had a tart base with a rich cream coating on the sides. Despite its small size, it had a rich and elegant taste with a subtle sweetness. It was a fairytale-like moment surrounded by numerous mushrooms. A delightful experience at this mushroom-themed cafe in Germany where I could almost feel like a mushroom master.

After finishing eating ramen at Isao, I went to this nearby shop which is said to be a German pastry shop, but I didn't really understand what makes the pastries German. Inside, there were several types of cakes, but with difficult names to pronounce (lol). There were cream puffs, éclairs, strawberry cake, and chocolate cake. I also bought some cookies as souvenirs. Later, I went to Very Very Cafe and had them as a late-night snack. They tasted lighter compared to the strong flavors at the cafe, and the cream in the cream puffs and strawberry cake had a unique taste of sweet potato. Is this what German pastries are like? However, the pastry itself was very delicious. It was a bit difficult to describe these sweets...sorry.

Black Forest cake, a traditional cake named after the Black Forest region in Germany. It consists of layers of chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream and cherries soaked in kirsch. In France, it is known as Foret Noire, inspired by the dark and mysterious forest. This cake is like a fairy tale come to life, with a dreamy forest and sweet melodies. The writer visits a mushroom lady's house, filled with warmth and kindness, and wonders about German pastries. The key to creating delicious pastries lies in love and trust between the maker and the eater. In Kyoto, where traditional Japanese confectionery thrives, there are also unique and beloved French, Viennese, and German pastry shops that each convey their country's history and culture. While it may be impossible to perfectly replicate pastries from different countries, the key is to infuse them with love. To truly understand the deliciousness and love behind a cake, one must simply eat it and savor the flavors. For more, visit the blog.

When I did a cake tasting tour near Ichijoji Temple, my companion wanted to go to Frau Pilz, so we went there! The shop is small but very cute, with mushroom-shaped decorations both inside and in the parking area. The shop is bright and clean, and we ordered a sour cherry tart and a cream puff. It was a rare treat to have German pastries, and they were delicious! The cream in the cream puff was not too sweet but very satisfying. Even though it's a bit far, if I'm in the area again, I would definitely go back to this favorite shop of mine!

I bought two cakes after taking a walk nearby. The shop was cute, with a seating area for dining in. The display case mainly featured baked goods. I'm not sure what German sweets are like, but the cakes had a simple and delicate flavor. They weren't overly sweet or artificial-tasting, but rather highlighted the deliciousness of the fruits. It was a homemade cake that didn't try too hard to impress. The prices were reasonable. However, if you're used to richly flavored cakes, you might not be overly impressed. So keep your expectations in check!

Yesterday, a German pastry shop called FrauPilz opened in Ichijoji. FrauPilz means "mushroom lady" in English, which is quite cute. The shop owner kindly showed me the selection of cakes, and I chose a cream puff. The cream puff was shaped like a mouse and had a crispy choux pastry filled with soft custard, cream, and dark cherries. The cherries were placed on a thin layer of genoise to prevent the juice from seeping into the pastry. I'm not sure about the price or the overall atmosphere of the shop since it was a gift, but I definitely want to visit again soon, as it is located next to my favorite tea shop, TeaHolic.

It was a comfortable Saturday afternoon around 3:00 PM in June, with low humidity and clear weather. French pastries are popular these days, and while I do enjoy French pastries, sometimes I feel like trying cakes from a different country. There are many cake shops in Kobe with German names, but often they have a mix of French and Japanese pastries, so they are not reliable (laughs). This shop actually offers authentic German pastries, which I appreciate. It's a small shop with only about 5 types of cakes available. Since it was around 3:00 PM on Saturday, there was only one piece left of a certain cake, and if I had arrived a little later, I might not have had the chance to choose. One of the cakes that was still available was the German cream puff called "Windbeutel." I'm not a fan of whipped cream, so if I hadn't read the reviews, I probably wouldn't have ordered it. Since it was recommended in the reviews, I decided to give it a try despite my dislike for whipped cream. I also like cakes with alcohol in them, so even though I'm not a big fan of chocolate, I ordered a small dome-shaped chocolate cake (I can't remember the name) that was said to contain a fair amount of alcohol. In the end, both cakes were delicious. Despite the generous amount of whipped cream in the cream puff, which would normally give me heartburn, the addition of alcohol made it surprisingly refreshing to eat. Besides whipped cream, it also had custard and cherry jam or compote in it. I was chatting while eating, so my memory is a bit fuzzy. As for the chocolate cake, although I'm not a big fan of chocolate, the richness combined with the hint of alcohol made it surprisingly refreshing to eat. I found the chocolate cake to be even more delicious. I had apple cider as my drink. It had a German name, but it was too difficult and long to write out (laughs). This juice wasn't too sweet, and it seemed to be made with real apple juice rather than concentrated or reduced, so it was delicious. They also serve high-quality tea, such as Ronnefeldt, so I think the drinks here are of good quality as well. I was planning to visit the tea specialty shop next door, so I didn't order tea this time, but I would like to try it next time. I tend to get bored easily and can't eat the same cake all the time, so I hope to revisit when the seasons change and the menu completely changes. Also, it may just be a coincidence, but when I visited, there were many male (middle-aged) solo customers. I'm not sure if it's because the cakes aren't as fancy as French pastries or because there are many cakes with alcohol in them, but I don't know the reason (laughs).

Frau Pilz, located a little closer to the residential area of Ichijo-ji, is a wonderful shop with a clean and white-themed entrance and interior. The owner trained at the famous German confectionery Glucksschwein and in Germany, giving their baked goods a unique charm not found in French pastries or American cakes. I personally love cakes that are simple, meticulously made, and free from the artificial taste of shortening or margarine. Frau Pilz's cakes are made with great ingredients, each one carefully crafted with a serious focus on deliciousness. They are not trying to push you to buy with a high price tag, but rather considerate of the buyer and reasonably priced. Their Windbeutel (cream puff), Black Forest cake, and Frankfurt Crown cake are delicious, and their cookies and pound cakes are also worth trying. Whenever I visit different places, I always find that a shop with delicious custard cream is a sure bet! I can't wait to see what new cakes they will introduce next. Unfortunately, the cake I bought disappeared in an instant, so I have no pictures to share, sorry!

We came to Ichijoji to have tea and cake with our tea companions. The shop we were looking for was closed, so we decided to try the newly opened Frau Pilz. It specializes in German pastries, so we were curious about this shop. The seating area was small, with a counter for 3 seats and 3 tables for 2 people each. We ordered red tea and five cakes (Mandelkranz, Elzasar Apfelkuchen, Aiaarika Zahnertle, Keze Zahnertle, and Eldbeartorte). The red tea came with cookies, which was a nice surprise. They also had cream puffs and bavarois on display, about 8-10 varieties. They also sold cookies and other baked goods. As for the taste... is this how German pastries are supposed to taste? The cookie base was delicious, and the cream was refreshing, but something felt lacking... The cakes looked simple, not like the ones you see in patisseries, which felt fresh but personally, I prefer more elaborate cakes. It might be a good place to buy baked goods, but it's a bit far for me. Mandelkranz had buttercream and cherries. Elzasar Apfelkuchen was like an apple pie, with apple cream and apples baked on a cookie base. Aiaarika Zahnertle was a cake with egg liqueur cream. Keze Zahnertle was a German-style cheesecake. Eldbeartorte was a cake with a cookie base, custard, sponge, and strawberries.

I visited the "Wonderful Animal Kingdom Summer Carnival" held on the 9th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from August 9th to 15th. It was a cute event where stuffed animals from the 10th floor also came down to join in on the fun at the festival plaza. I was looking forward to trying the sweets from "Frau Pilz," a shop that came all the way from Kyoto. I was surprised to see that the sweets corner was very small, with only a few items on display. I decided to buy two tarts made by "Mushroom Lady." They had a simple and rustic taste, perfect to enjoy with a leisurely herbal tea. It turns out that "Mushroom Lady" specializes in German sweets made with plenty of nuts, simple and natural in appearance. The ingredients were also clearly labeled as additive-free, so I could enjoy them with peace of mind.