This season, in response to my partner's request for a moon-viewing burger and Mont Blanc from a certain fast food restaurant, we purchased Mont Blanc from Marublanc. I am not a fan of chestnuts, but the Mont Blanc here is not too sweet and delicious. The strawberry shortcake also has a cream that is not too sweet but has a rich flavor and is delicious. Highly recommended.

It's a set of Matcha Fondant Chocolat "Kona no Ka" and Matcha Langue de Chat "Cha no Ka". My relatives who live in Kyoto gathered delicious treats from Kyoto in advance. I am so happy to eat them one by one haha. First, the Matcha Fondant Chocolat melts in your mouth. It's rich and very delicious, just to my liking. I want to eat this again. And the Matcha Langue de Chat has white chocolate that is also delicious. It's a bit sweet but has a nice tea aroma and tastes great. I didn't give any to my husband, I kept it all for myself.

Cute cakes. The strawberry shortcake with milky cream and delicious strawberries is a perfect 100 points in my book! The balance of strawberries, sponge cake, and cream was excellent. I want to eat it again. The cherry cheesecake is a cute pink color. I wonder if the pistachio cream is a hidden flavor.

Amo strawberry mousse for 681 yen. Available for sale until around May 10th. When you open the lid, a sweet aroma of Amo strawberries spreads. This scent is irresistible for strawberry lovers! Inside, the strawberry jelly and brulee enhance the acidity and sweetness. The accent with the bottom crust is also good. This is delicious!

Since coming to Kyoto as a student, I was looking for a product that seemed hard to find anywhere else but Kyoto. I found a group here and visited them at Kyoto Station, but the desired product was almost sold out. The staff kindly checked at Daimaru store and confirmed that they had stock. When I visited there, the product was relatively well displayed. I had received this product as a gift from a friend on Valentine's Day and it was delicious, so I bought some as souvenirs. The weather was bad and I had other bags along with my carry-on case, so the staff kindly prepared the largest bag and a rain cover bag so that I could carry them all together. This thoughtful service, which seems rare even in Tokyo, made me feel warm inside. I couldn't help but mention the excellent service to another staff member within earshot. Just with that kind of service, I would want to buy from them again if I have the chance. Thank you very much.

I visited Maaru Blanche at Daimaru Kyoto Store located in B1F of Shijo Street, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City. It is about a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Karasuma Station and about a 2-minute walk from Subway Karasuma Line Shijo Station, with direct access from the underground passage making it easily accessible from the train. There is also a facility parking lot available for those coming by car. This time, I purchased the limited-time Valentine's Day treat called "Chuko no Ka" (450 yen), which is a cocoa-flavored langue de chat. It is a creation born from the chocolatiers at Maaru Blanche constantly exploring different cocoa flavors and combinations with ingredients. The popular langue de chat "Chuko no Ka" has been transformed into a chocolate-flavored version using 3 types of cocoa, resulting in a rich cocoa aroma. The texture of the biscuit is crispy and light, while the chocolate has a smooth melt-in-your-mouth quality. The packaging is also cute, making it a perfect gift option. I would love to visit again if I have the chance. Thank you!

"A tour of walking and eating at best condition without sightseeing in Kyoto (souvenirs/takeout). In Kyoto, enthusiastically walking and eating, aiming to eat in the best condition, but not really in the best condition. Well, everything is delicious, but if asked if it's in the best condition of hunger...NO (^_^;) Well, it's because of the limited number of days. By the way, one of the things I wanted to do in Kyoto. 'Buy a cake from Maahlblanc and eat it at the hotel.' For those living in Kyoto, it may be nothing special, but for travelers, well. I have had dessert at the main store in Kitayama and have tried all the available souvenirs, but I have never bought a takeout cake. This time, staying at a hotel relatively close to the downtown area, and luckily being able to slip into Daimaru before closing, I purchased a cake. It seems that I bought a cake called 'Hakuna Matata,' which seems to be a limited edition for Valentine's Day. Well, the cake selection was limited as it was past 7 pm, but let's consider it lucky to have a limited edition left. 'Hakuna Matata'...yes. The Lion King. Even if you're not a Disney fan, you've probably heard that song. In Swahili, it means 'no problem, okay, no problem, let's take it easy.' Now, about Maahlblanc's 'Hakuna Matata.' 'The sun setting over the majestic land, dyeing it orange. Representing the giraffe and baobab tree living robustly under that sunset with chocolate and mango-passion jelly.' Indeed! If you take a picture from the side, it looks like a setting sun, a giraffe, and a tree, right? It's quite an artistic cake. The visual is great. Inside, there is chocolate mousse and sautéed banana, with a good acidity from the mango-passion jelly. Chocolate lovers should be satisfied with the rich chocolate. Maahlblanc is delicious after all. [Bill] Hakuna Matata @734 (tax included)"

In Kansai, Marublanche is a popular Western confectionery shop. A must-try item exclusive to Kyoto is their "Matcha Cookie". It is individually packaged and filled with white chocolate sandwiched between matcha langues de chat cookies. The matcha flavor is subtle, making it a perfect match for Japanese tea, black tea, or slightly bitter coffee as a 3 o'clock snack. It is recommended to purchase it in winter as there is a risk of it melting in the summer.

It was so cold on Christmas Eve that snow piled up in the east sea. I visited to buy a Christmas cake on my way home. [Summary] Happy Roman-kun Tree 734 yen A Roman-kun shaped cake with a diameter of about 40mm and a height of 50mm. It's too cute to eat. Milky and refreshing cheese mousse with a good mouthfeel, blueberry jelly in the center. Simply delicious. Sparkling Forest Christmas Wreath 734 yen A stump-shaped cake with a diameter of about 40mm and a height of 40mm. The sponge around it looks like a stump. Pistachio cream on top, light caramel nut mousse in the middle, and sticky cream caramel at the bottom. It leans towards being a bit too sweet with caramel and nuts, but the raspberry jelly acidity tightens it up.

The "Matcha Langue de Chat" is now a nationally known product, representing Kyoto. However, during this season, Mont Blanc is a popular choice. The "Monsieur Mont Blanc" has a hint of rum in it. The store also sells Mont Blanc cream, which is a versatile and excellent product.

I bought a specialty cake, Mont Blanc, as a souvenir. It is a specialty of Marublanche, Mont Blanc, with a rich chestnut flavor. It is made with chestnut cream flavored with rum, chopped chestnuts, whipped cream, and sponge cake. When I divided it into three pieces, it was just the right size. The cake was delicious with chocolate, Mont Blanc cream, and a hint of rum. Thank you for the meal.

Mont Blanc Fondant Chocolat Chestnut Act...! This one costs around 1000 yen for a pack of 3, so it's a bit on the expensive side. However, the taste is amazing! The rich chestnut paste combined with chocolate and butter creates a very intense chestnut dessert! I highly recommend it to those who love chestnuts. I have once again encountered a wonderful sweet treat. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Kyoto Kitayama Main Store" the day before and was captivated by a special cookie tin commemorating the 40th anniversary of Ma Maison displayed in the case, but it was already sold out, so I had to give up... (T_T) However, when I visited "Daimaru Kyoto Store" for another purpose, there was a Ma Maison booth, so I decided to give it a try, and there it was, the "40th Anniversary Commemorative Cookie Stories" that I saw the day before! I quickly purchased it, and it was the last one! The "Cookie Stories (I bought the M size)" featured cookies from various eras, including new creations like the Minoki Sablé, all assorting in a cookie tin with a red silhouette of the main store. The visual of the tin was charming, and when I opened it, the story-like setup inside was unique and lovely. Not only visually appealing, but the taste of each cookie was also delicious.

We purchased these as souvenirs for ourselves. Marublanc is located in Kyoto as well as Kansai Airport, Narita Airport, and Haneda Airport. All of them are in the duty-free area. Since it's not often that you have the opportunity to buy them at the airport, you should definitely buy them when you visit Kyoto. The set below costs 1,500 yen: - Matcha Fondant Chocolat x2 - Two types of Langue de Chat (summer limited edition and regular) x3 each Both are Kyoto limited editions. The Matcha Fondant Chocolat (matcha chocolate cake) was amazing! The matcha flavor was very rich and had a moist, velvety texture. It was best to chill it in the refrigerator. When chilled, the velvety texture was just right, not too heavy. It makes you want to have it with tea. There are two types of Langue de Chat. The "O-Nou Cha" Langue de Chat is exactly what it sounds like, with a strong matcha flavor. The rich and aromatic matcha-flavored Langue de Chat with white chocolate that balances the matcha's aroma and bitterness perfectly. It may seem a bit expensive at 451 yen for 3 pieces, but there's a reason for that, so please check their website before trying them. The "Ryocha no Ka" (summer limited edition) uses Uji tea leaves, including those along the Kizu River in Kyoto. Even though it's also Langue de Chat, it's completely different in taste from the former O-Nou Cha. Firstly, the thickness is different, and it's mixed without white chocolate in between. You can still taste the strong matcha, but the aftertaste is refreshing, making it perfect for summer. Their website has a very informative and interesting chart on the melting sensation, so please take a look. The taste is exactly as shown on the chart. They were all delicious, but the Fondant Chocolat was especially delicious. I should have bought more!

When you think of Marublanche, you might picture tea-flavored sweets, but at Daimaru's Marublanche, they were selling refreshing sweets, so I decided to buy them. The "Summer Tea Sweets" cost 1,080 yen (including 8% tax). It consists of layers of tea jelly, tea panna cotta, white panna cotta, and rich tea sauce. It looks beautiful and tastes milky and sweet!

If you come to Kyoto, be sure to get the Matcha Fondant from Maahlblanc. I bought it in Kyoto the other day, but I saved it for later because there were other desserts I had to try. One of the benefits of this treat is that it keeps well. After chilling it for a while, I ate it after dinner. As I slowly put my fork in, I took a small bite. Instantly, a refreshing scent of matcha and a subtle bitterness spread in my mouth. I slowly melted it like chocolate. The sticky texture was nice too. I tilted a sip of red wine. Surprisingly, it paired well. The wine reset my mouth, making each bite enjoyable from the beginning. I savored it bit by bit, washing my mouth with wine in between. Oh no, it's gone. I should have bought more.

I went to Marbranche in Kyoto Daimaru, where I knew they sold fresh cakes. This time, I purchased some to eat at my hotel. I bought a melon chou, a luxurious matcha pudding, and a cream puff. They all looked beautiful and tasted elegant with a subtle sweetness.

Maruburanshi, a traditional Japanese sweets shop located a 3-5 minute walk from Karasuma Station. This popular shop is known for its famous madeleines from Kitayama, delivered directly from the workshop. Being situated in Daimaru Kyoto, it is easily accessible for a quick visit. They offer a variety of Kyoto-style sweets using matcha, perfect for souvenirs. I purchased the popular menu item, Grand Chocolat. This dessert consists of a crispy matcha cookie sandwiched with sweet and creamy white chocolate. The matcha cookie made from carefully selected tea leaves has a rich bitterness, complementing the white chocolate perfectly. If you're looking to buy traditional Japanese sweets for takeout around Karasuma, be sure to visit this shop. Thank you for the delicious treat!

After shopping at Kyoto Daimaru, I bought some sweets to take home. Marublanche is famous for its tea sweets. Last time, I bought a whole cake but couldn't eat it, so this time I bought a shortcake (560 yen excluding tax) and a Mont Blanc (520 yen excluding tax). The honey-infused moist sponge cake sandwiched with milky cream and strawberries, but I didn't like the texture and it wasn't to my taste. I didn't find the Mont Blanc particularly delicious either. Maybe this shop's baked goods are better.

This is a store located in the basement of a department store, with a great selection of baked goods making it convenient for buying souvenirs. I decided to buy a strawberry sandwich with a very delicious looking yellow dough! The dough is so vividly colored, they must be using good quality eggs. It was so tasty that I finished it in no time. Thank you for the meal!