I wanted to try it once, so I bookmarked it. By chance, I happened to pass by, so I stopped by, and there was one person buying inside and one person waiting outside. When I lined up behind them, a staff member came out from inside, so I asked if I could buy without a reservation, and they said, "We still have some for today," so I decided to make a purchase. I noticed a delicious-looking brandy cake, so I mentioned that I was interested in that as well, and they kindly let me try both. It's a premium bitter caramel for gentlemen, made by hand one by one, with deep-roasted bitter caramel sandwiched between cookies spiced up. They usually only sell caramel bars (I guess around 50 pieces?), but now they have only 10 brandy cakes available for sale in Ginza. Both were delicious!! The caramel bars last about 2 weeks, but the brandy cake lasts about a month, so I purchased both. When you make a purchase, they stamp a number and purchase date and seal it with a sticker. The packaging is stylish and luxurious. The store has a European-style atmosphere, and stylish gentlemen serve customers. The caramel bars need to be refrigerated, but they recommended taking them out of the fridge and letting them sit for a while to soften the caramel to the right texture for better taste. Opening the box at home was so exciting! I feel like I have to savor it carefully. It was delicious from the first bite, and when I enjoyed it slowly with coffee, the caramel gradually softened, offering a different texture to enjoy. It was a blissful coffee time. It also goes well with red wine! I haven't tried it, but it seems to pair well with brandy too. The brandy cake is a bit more expensive. It's a moist cake with plenty of brandy, and it's quite delicious. Be careful as it has a high alcohol content. It comes with a stylish knife, but the sharpness is not that great haha. It also paired well with coffee and red wine. It would be a delightful gift as well. But I can't help but hope it's not eaten carelessly. It's said to be a premium for gentlemen, but I think ladies would also enjoy it.

First Visit 202306 (No.4591) 1. Purpose of Visit - The purpose of the visit was to gather material in the Minami-Aoyama area for a related story. 2. Shop Information - Genre on Tabelog: Western confectionery - Opened on April 27, 2016 - A specialty shop for "Premium Bitter Caramel Bars" handmade one by one with carefully selected ingredients and recipes for gentlemen - Business hours: 13:00-19:00 - Closed on: No regular holidays - Take-out only shop 3. Crowdedness on the day - Visited around 14:10 on a weekday, no prior customers and 1 customer after 4. Customer Service - Followed the manual, but the service was pleasant 5. Purchased Items - The Premium Bitter Caramel Bars (1 dozen) for 6,480 yen - Limited to 50 dozens a day, the box is stamped with the number of the purchase day, giving it a premium feel - The packaging resembles a cigar, adding to the luxury feel - Despite being labeled "Bitter," it is not overly bitter and has a moderate sweetness, making it a delicious product - Thank you for the meal.

I received a wonderful adult souvenir. It is a limited edition caramel sandwiched between biscuits, which requires a reservation and has a unique numbering. Before chilling, the caramel is soft and blends well in the mouth. It goes perfectly with whiskey! We enjoyed it at a barbecue in Ginza (laughs) with everyone. The caramel is sweet but not too sweet, and the biscuit has a maple-like taste and aroma. It is a lovely caramel bar that would go well with coffee, whiskey, or brandy. Thank you for this precious treat! March 20, 2023.

My eldest daughter said she wanted to try it... so I ended up buying it. There were two handsome men inside the shop. They stamped a serial number-like mark on the boxes of butter sandwiches and brandy cakes. The shop was small but very clean and had a boutique-like design. They also gave me small bags with the items. The butter sandwiches cost around 6,500 yen for 12 pieces, and the brandy cake was about 8,500 yen for one. I hope they told me the price before I bought them! What if I didn't have enough money... oh, do I have a card? The brandy cake is for an important gift, while the butter sandwiches are for home use. They apparently go well with whiskey, but I don't have any at home, so I tried them with Shaoxing wine. It definitely doesn't compare to whiskey... A friend who I gave two pieces to said her husband enjoyed them with whiskey on the rocks and suggested they might also pair well with sake. The caramel was slightly bitter and had a deep flavor, truly a caramel for adults. The brandy cake was heavy, so it must have been rich. I felt like I was experiencing a moment of luxury (in pajamas with Holstein cow print from Don Quijote). Please buy me some souvenirs like this next time~♡ Thank you for the meal♫

I had always wanted to try this caramel bar that I had heard so much about. I finally had the chance to visit the shop and reserve a box for a special occasion. It's a bit pricey at 6,000 yen for a box of 12 bars, but the quality is truly worth it. The packaging is stylish and it's perfect for someone who enjoys alcohol like me. When I paired it with a sip of whiskey on the rocks, it was pure bliss. The caramel bar has a sophisticated bitter taste that isn't too sweet, leaving a lingering aftertaste. It was a delightful experience, and I will definitely be coming back for more!

The sweets have a sophisticated appearance like a cigar from the packaging. When opened, the simple yet very fragrant and slightly bitter caramel scent was wafting. The taste was exactly as imagined from the appearance and scent, with a sophisticated flavor.

I tried it without knowing anything about it, but it was just average. I wouldn't buy it myself, but it wasn't bad. It came in a nice box and wrapping. Everyone said it was delicious, but no one mentioned being impressed or it being incredibly tasty.

A gift from a business partner. A cookie shaped like a cigar, moist type, with a rich caramel sauce sandwiched inside. I'm not a fan of sweet things, but of course I couldn't say that, so I took a bite to take home. Huh? Delicious! "Adult flavor~" What's with this perfect bitterness... The person who made this is amazing. I tried pairing it with a light whiskey or vintage brandy, and it was spot on! When I read the product's website, they actually recommend eating it that way, haha. If you have the chance, please give it a try.

Received a gift from my friend Chika at the beginning of April 2022! I knew it was expensive, but I had no idea it was this pricey. Each one costs 500 yen. I wouldn't buy it for myself. A pack of 12 costs 6000 yen. It's quite expensive. The joy I felt when I received it was beyond words. But it's really delicious, as expected from something so expensive. It's not too bitter or too sweet, just the right balance. You can feel the attention to detail in the packaging. It lasts for a week, so I'm looking forward to my snack time every day. Oh, thank you so much.

I received the ◇GENDY◇ Valentine's Day gift at Omotesando. The premium bitter caramel bar, limited to 50 servings a day, offers a blissful experience when eaten. This unique flavor is hard to find elsewhere. Priced at 6480 yen for a dozen, each bar is delicately wrapped in paper packaging, resembling a cigar. It has a mild sweetness that pairs well with whiskey or coffee. I went there with someone who bought it for me, and I am truly grateful. Thank you very much. I also wrote a blog about it: https://masatorablog.com/gendy/#GENDY＃Omotesando#ValentinesDay#OmotesandoSweets

Located in Minami-Aoyama with its main store and a branch in Ginza, this shop offers caramel sweets for adults. The concept of "GENDY = Gentleman x Dandy" targets those who enjoy cigars and whiskey. When I first encountered it in 2016, I initially thought, "Whose hobby is this for the wealthy?" However, I later found out that it is a concept shop of the Sus Group, a listed company that produces various sweets, including the famous Hokkaido cheesecake brand LeTAO. I receive these sweets regularly from someone, and considering the sales volume, it seems unlikely that they are profitable. The current second-generation owner, Mr. Kawai, seems to have a passion for "the wealthy's hobbies," as I suspected (laughs). The image shows The Premium Bitter Caramel Bar, priced at 6,480 yen for 12 pieces, with a proper packaging. It roughly translates to 500 yen per piece. It is ideal for caramel lovers who do not enjoy overly sweet treats, appealing to adult men and women. The flavor complements wine and whiskey without overpowering them, creating a harmonious overall taste. The caramel does not stick to the teeth, making it suitable for those who have difficulty eating caramel due to weak teeth or throat muscles. The shop seems to be branding itself in various ways, but starting with such a serious tone may not be profitable in the long run considering the price range and image. Perhaps the current chairman or president started the shop because they liked it. It seems that they may not be fond of sake, as there are not many sweets that pair well with sake. The pound cake at the Ginza store seems to be intended for brandy, right? So, what about sweets that pair well with premium wines? Since there are strong competitors in the brandy cake/chocolate cake market (especially in Shinjuku Gyoen), it might be time for a slight change in strategy. Placing the sweets in subscription services at high-end bars or hotels, or gradually shifting the focus to "Caramel Lover's Adult Sweets" might be more effective. There are many delicious cakes available for 700-900 yen each in the city, so customers would likely prefer to receive more value for their money. Since it is always women who purchase sweets, it is essential to please them and encourage them to buy. Note that the shop does not offer mail-order sales. The sweets would make a great gift for wine clubs or affluent individuals. Adding a note like "I thought this would suit someone like Mr./Ms. X, a dandy gentleman" and dividing them into smaller portions could also be a great idea for Valentine's Day gifts to superiors, for example (laughs). The Ginza store sells pound cakes for 8,000 yen each. It should also appeal to unmarried men in their late 30s to early 40s who are obsessed with British suits and whiskey. The alcohol chocolates at Ebisu's "John Canaya" might also be a good match. Ingredients: Sugar, wheat flour, butter, cream, dairy products, almonds, eggs, corn syrup, hazelnut products, salt, cinnamon powder, (contains soy in some ingredients).

GENDY is a caramel bar specialty store that focuses on the concept of "premium gentlemen's quality" for adults. Their menu consists of only one item, and it is sold in limited quantities. Already a hot topic among gourmets in Aoyama, GENDY offers "The Premium Bitter Caramel Bar," which sandwiches deeply roasted bitter caramel between spiced cookies. The aroma is spicy with a hint of salt, followed by the rich flavor of bitter caramel spreading in your mouth, making it a sophisticated taste that would pair well with dark roasted drip coffee or smoky single malt. The caramel bars are sold in dozens, packaged in a wooden box with a metal lid. Each bar is carefully wrapped like a cigar, exuding a luxurious feel fitting for a premium gentleman. The address is Tokyo, Minato-ku, Minami-Aoyama 5-4-40, Minami-Aoyama Hashimoto Building 1F. The items ordered were: "The Premium Bitter Caramel Bar" (1 dozen) for 6,480 yen, "The Premium Bitter Caramel Bar 'Orange'" (1 dozen) for 6,480 yen, and "The Premium Caramel Brandy Cake" for 8,640 yen.

It's like a sophisticated version of the childhood excitement of eating chocolate cigar sticks, with a touch of humor from the bitter sticks. The packaging is incredibly stylish. Opening the stylish package reveals neatly arranged stick caramels, reminiscent of the childhood thrill of eating cigar stick chocolates. The key is in the opening method, with instructions inside the package. Once opened carefully, inside are beautiful caramel sticks. When you bite into them, delicious caramel oozes out. The taste of the caramel that spreads throughout your mouth instantly transports you back to your childhood. It's a nostalgic flavor that combines adult sophistication with childhood memories.

I think 500 yen for one is expensive, so I have no intention of buying it, but my wife and daughter seem to like it, so my wife bought it and I was forced to go along. Well, I think it's delicious, but I can't accept this price for this quantity and quality. I can't become a gentleman, I am a dirty old man in mind and body...

At first glance, it looked like a vintage clothing store...? But after passing by once, I was told, "Oh! This is a famous caramel shop!" so I decided to go in on my way back. As soon as I entered, I was asked if I had a reservation. I didn't, so I was already thinking of leaving, but they said it was okay without a reservation! I decided to take a look at the products. A dozen caramels for 6000 yen... The caramels were like cigars, giving off a luxurious vibe. And then, they asked if I wanted to try a sample. At this point, I couldn't turn back even if I wanted to... The taste was extremely rich, just one bite filled my stomach with flavor. I needed coffee to go with it. They only sell 50 pieces a day, all handmade one by one, and they stamp the date and the number it was sold on the box. They really make you feel special. The staff were also handsome, I thought they must have been hired based on their looks. It seems like they are used as gifts for business dinners. It's definitely too expensive for a simple gift, so it's something you would have to pay for with the company's expenses.

I had been curious about this place for a while, and when I found out that reservations were available, I decided to visit for the first time. I purchased a gift for Valentine's Day. When I arrived at the shop, the staff seemed to be working on something at the counter. The staff were all good-looking, which made me a little nervous. Another woman came in after me, and perhaps due to COVID or the limited counter space, we were told, "We can only serve one person at a time, so please wait outside for a while." The case I purchased had the purchase date and a number out of 50 engraved on the side, which added a special touch. They also provided a bag for gifting. When the staff asked, "Is this a Valentine's gift?" and I confirmed, they said, "I showed you a bit of a hectic scene earlier, so..." and added a caramel bar to the bag. I couldn't taste it before giving it as a gift, and considering the price, I hesitated to buy it just for myself, so this gesture was very much appreciated. And when I finally tasted it... I'm actually not a fan of NYC Sando, so I was unsure about this too, but this caramel had an elegant bittersweet flavor that I enjoyed as a mature taste. The recipient of the gift was very pleased. Since we were close, I even got them to take a photo (laughs). They were delighted not only by the taste but also by the cool case (laughs). By the way, it's kept in the fridge, but if it gets too cold, the caramel can become quite hard, so I personally think it's best to let it sit at room temperature for a bit before eating.

About 5 years ago, a store called "Gendi" opened on Aoyama Antiques Street. Unlike typical sweets that target women, this one is aimed at men. The name "Gendi" comes from "Gentleman&Dandy". Each sweet is individually wrapped in paper packaging that you peel off. I tried one without any prior knowledge. It was not too sweet, with a hint of bitterness in the caramel. The taste was elegant, despite the strong impact. I later found out that each one is handmade. It is recommended to enjoy it with single malt whiskey (especially a smoky one like "Bowmore"). The price was surprising - 500 yen per piece, with a dozen in a box for 6,000 yen (excluding tax). They can only make 30 boxes a day due to being handmade. They are only sold from 3 pm to 7 pm. If someone were to gift me such a luxurious item, I would be grateful for the effort and thoughtfulness. It's not something I would normally buy for myself, but I would appreciate it if someone gave it to me.

【Order】The Premium Bitter Caramel Bar【Price】6000 yen per dozen【Rating】The combination of bitter and caramel flavors, which should be contradictory, blends together perfectly. Truly a taste for adults. Limited to 50 boxes per day, this is a rare sweet that you must reserve in advance to get your hands on. A treat for the sophisticated gentleman. Thank you for the meal.

A shop that specializes in caramel sandwiches. I had it before and it was delicious, so I decided to buy it when I passed by. They only sell 50 boxes a day, so it's better to make a reservation to ensure you can get some. The Premium Bitter Caramel Bar - 12 pieces for 6000 yen (excluding tax). There is also a set of 24 pieces. The wooden box looks like it could contain cigars, with a copper-like metal plate sliding lid, and each piece has a serial number. Each piece is handmade, with rich and bitter caramel and a cinnamon-scented sablé crust. They said it's good to eat it chilled right away, but I found that leaving it at room temperature for about 10 minutes makes the caramel more gooey and that's my preference. I would like to visit again.

I suddenly went to buy it as a souvenir. I had never eaten it before, but I tried a sample of the matcha flavor. It has a strong presence in just one bite. It has a heavy feeling, but I think it goes well with coffee. I don't think I would eat it much unless someone gave it to me, so I think it's good as a souvenir.

Luxury gifts received. It seems to be a popular souvenir that celebrities often buy. I always thought it was something that I, as a commoner, would never have the chance to experience... The item comes in a wooden box with a serial number and a copper plate. The packaging exudes a sense of luxury, reminiscent of a cigar. Limited to 50 pieces per day, each bag is handmade. The image character is a middle-aged gentleman, with the concept of "a gentleman's premium product." It contains 12 pieces per box, priced at ¥6,000 per box or ¥500 per piece... I couldn't help but constantly think about the price, being a commoner. It's a super premium wafer with a bittersweet caramel sandwiched between a smooth cookie dough. I thought, "It must be delicious because of the price," as I nibbled on it. It made me realize that there are such things in the world. I probably won't get my hands on something like this ever again...