I have used this place several times and always make sure to have their strawberry shortcake. It is so creamy and loaded with plenty of strawberries! This time, I tried the Sachertorte, and as a chocolate lover, I was very satisfied! They also had a variety of peach desserts available, perfect for the season. When it comes to cakes at Isetan, Henri Charpentier is the way to go!

Dr. Fujisaki Shinichi, the director of BODYPIT KYOTO, here. I received a birthday present. Financiers! I love financiers so much! I was very happy to receive them. They were incredibly delicious. Thank you very much.

Matcha Financier - A Kyoto-style snack. I couldn't resist being lured in by the freshly baked financiers. Wow, they look delicious. I received a small, brightly colored financier. The exterior is a dark green, but the inside is quite vibrant green. With one bite, a rich matcha flavor spreads through my mouth and nose. It is sweet, but with a strong bitterness. Not a half-hearted bitterness, which is just the way I like it. This is really good. The price is high, but it's definitely worth it for the authentic taste. I wonder if you can't buy these in Tokyo.

I found this matcha mille-feuille pie on Instagram and it caught my interest. It seems to be exclusive to Isetan Kyoto, so I decided to buy it. The matcha mille-feuille pie costs ¥140 and is cut into 44 pieces. Each piece is quite big, but still works out to be around ¥350 per piece, which is quite expensive for a department store price. If you're not a matcha fan, you definitely wouldn't buy it. However, the taste was absolutely delicious. Inside, there was matcha cream, matcha ganache, and even red bean paste. It was a matcha lover's dream. I usually prefer matcha without too much sweetness, but this was rich in flavor. The mille-feuille layers were crispy and tasty even after some time. It was sold at a specific time, but I was able to buy it easily around 4 pm on a weekday.

Visited before 7 pm on Friday. Even on weekdays, there was quite a long line, and I ended up waiting for nearly 30 minutes to make a purchase. The Amaou Premium Shortcake (864 yen) seems to be the most expensive shortcake I've ever seen. The cake below it was just average. The value of "Amaou" seems to be driving up the price of everything here. The Chocolat Caramel Tonka has a crispy chocolate coating and chocolate cream on top. The texture of the nuts is also good. This shop located on the escalator always has a long line and is very popular.

The matcha mille-feuille is only sold at one store nationwide, with limited sales hours. The taste is rich in matcha flavor and the mille-feuille is crispy and delicious. The red bean paste is also exquisite. There are 4 pieces, making it a great deal for the price. It is a limited item that would be appreciated as a gift.

Today, I purchased a set of Madeleine and Financier from Henri Charpentier. I personally believe that Henri's Financier is the best, so I am feeling quite excited. I enjoyed the consistent balance of eggs at home. Highly recommended!

I wandered around the Depachika of Kyoto Isetan looking for a small souvenir and found a cute pink gift. I bought a set of 3 financiers for ¥400 (excluding tax) each. The package is cute and the financiers, rich in butter, are delicious. I'm glad the recipient was pleased.

At the end of the year, I wanted to eat cake, so I got a whole strawberry tart. It was my first time trying a cake from Henri Charpentier. The tart with lots of strawberries on top looked beautiful with their bright red color. The crispy tart and light cream were so delicious that I could eat as much as I wanted. Now I want to try their mille-feuille next time.

In 1969, Henri Charpentier was born as a small coffee shop in Ashiya. Financier achieved the Guinness World Record for the number of annual sales. This time, I received a individually packaged Tart Fromage. [Tart Fromage <Framboise> ☆3.3] A tart with a cheese flavor added with raspberry sauce to give it acidity. The cheese has a moist texture with a gentle sweetness, and it balances well with the acidity of the raspberry sauce! Topped with dried strawberries and blueberries, both have a fresh, juicy taste despite being dried, making it delicious.

I usually buy baked goods, but this time I tried their cakes for the first time. I purchased the classic Shortcake for 648 yen and the Shortcake with two types of grapes for 648 yen. The grape cream was not that great. I recommend the classic Shortcake instead! It has a light sweetness and a smooth whipped cream that tastes delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I love the financiers from Henri Charpentier and often purchase them. This time, I bought a limited edition set that also supports Tohoku. The package says "Smile for Tohoku". The set includes financiers, madeleines, and cake fromage. The cake fromage was so delicious, I wish it were a regular item♡

I received the limited edition matcha financiers "Tenpo" from the Kyoto store, so I would like to contribute my thoughts. Tenpo is a matcha financier that is designed to emphasize the aroma and flavor of matcha. It has a subtle amount of butter and almonds, allowing the charm of the first-class matcha from Kyoto Prefecture to shine through. The matcha used is Tenpo from Uji, Kyoto, and the meticulous stone mill grinding process truly shows in every bite. I am filled with gratitude for the care put into making this treat. I am happy to discover that it is also available for purchase online, making it a great gift for yourself or a loved one. Thank you to my senior colleague for the gift. I will confidently use it for future occasions.

I went to Henri Charpentier at Isetan Kyoto to buy freshly made mille-feuille. Even though it was a weekday, there was a long line, so while waiting, I started craving other cakes as well. So, I ended up buying The Shortcake and Mont Blanc in addition to the mille-feuille. Each of them has a different deliciousness. The freshly made mille-feuille costs 1,026 yen tax included. It is a limited quantity item at Isetan that is freshly made at 13:00 and 17:00. It has a crispy pastry with smooth custard cream sandwiched in between. The combination of crispy pastry and rich custard cream creates a delicious crunchy texture. The Shortcake costs 648 yen tax included. It is a classic shortcake with a sweet and sour flavor. The cream has a rich taste yet melts smoothly in your mouth. The three strawberries on top are inspired by Henri Charpentier's candle-shaped candles. They are sweet and sour, making it delicious. It is a classic cake that is moderately sweet and my favorite. The Mont Blanc costs 616 yen tax included. It has a chestnut cream with rum, giving it an adult-like taste. The candied chestnuts do not overpower the Mont Blanc, making it delicious without being too assertive.

I went to try the sweets from "Kyoto Gosho Minami Chocolate Laboratory," a collaboration between the popular Western confectionery shop "Henri Charpentier" and the renowned patisserie in Kyoto, "Assemblage Kakimoto." The sweets can be purchased at Henri's store in Kyoto Isetan. I bought the 4-piece set of Kyoto Sankaku Chocolat Sandwich. The chocolate pie in a triangular shape was filled with chocolate cream and had a hint of cinnamon. The pie crust was crispy yet moist, and the touch of salt on the surface was a nice accent. It was not too sweet and I enjoyed the new and unique chocolate treat.

I haven't had Henri's cake in a long time. Today, I originally planned to go to another cake shop, but it was unexpectedly closed. So, I decided to stop by Henri's and saw that they had a new lemon cake, which I love. I bought the new Miss Lemon for 648 yen. It has 320 calories, which is relatively low compared to other cakes at Henri's. The cake consists of lemon mousse, lemon jelly, sponge cake, and tart crust. Despite its lemony appearance, the taste was not as strong as I expected. It was rather ordinary and lacked the intense lemon flavor I was hoping for. Compared to other top-notch cake shops in Kyoto, Henri's cake felt quite average.

This year's Christmas cakes are from here. I've purchased cakes here several times before, and they are incredibly popular. I visited around 7 pm on Christmas Eve, but the underground floor was so crowded that I couldn't move. I ended up giving up and visited early on Christmas evening, but there was a long line extending to the escalator. I braced myself and waited in line for about 30 minutes before finally making a purchase. Some items were sold out as well. While waiting in line, I was given a menu guide, which also included information about sold-out items. Luckily, I was able to purchase all three Christmas season cakes, so I'm satisfied. The Rudolph with a red nose (648 yen) had a firm chocolate coating. The combination of orange-flavored cheese mousse, passion fruit, and mango jelly was delightful. The Christmas Present (648 yen) surprised me with its chocolate filling that wasn't too sweet, more of a slightly bitter taste, almost like a hint of alcohol. It was my favorite. The Santa Claus Tree (648 yen) had an unexpected combination of green and red glaze. When I tried it, I strongly felt the cookie at the bottom. They are all high-quality items with attention to detail.

I purchased a mille-feuille for 1026 yen and a Mont Blanc for 616 yen from a cake shop in a department store with set selling hours. I once again realized that cakes from department store shops have a unique taste. The Mont Blanc had a strong cream with a hint of alcohol aroma, which was delicious. I would have been happier if there were chestnuts inside. I have bought the mille-feuille a few times before, and for its size, it is a great deal at just over 1000 yen.

When using this place, I always seem to have high expectations and end up feeling like, "Is that all...?" The strawberry tart was delicious, but I wouldn't buy it again for the same price... that's how average it was. I don't know about the past, but now it seems like it's supported by the brand name, for better or worse.

My husband's birthday, we relied on this place again this year. The lineup included shortcake, Sachertorte, framboise, and honey cheesecake. When everyone chose first, the honey cheesecake was left for me. My son always chooses chocolate, and my husband and daughter usually go for strawberry or cream, so I had a feeling that would happen, haha. The cheesecake had a soft amber-colored jelly sauce inside the cake, giving it a moist and delicious taste. It was a stable and delicious treat that both adults and children enjoyed. Since Henri Charpentier in Hamamatsu-cho has withdrawn, I think I mostly buy from Isetan when I want to get something from Henri-san. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.