"Sweet treats + alcohol" three-restaurant tour (Hitokian → Kyoto confectioner Sendo → DEMEL). There is no small sweet treat more suitable for alcohol than this "fresh cookie". Since I didn't see it at the WIEN main store "DEMEL Vienna", it makes me think that this was created by a Japanese pastry chef who loves alcohol. In any case, with the advanced cafe culture in WIEN, there are many stores selling small sweets that pair well with grappa and marr. At "Demel Isetan Shinjuku Store", fresh cookies are available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please open the lid of this "jewel box" and slowly enjoy each different flavor and aroma with your favorite alcohol. You can have a fulfilling moment. Make sure not to crunch it loudly.

A friend gave me a chocolate gift knowing that I love chocolate. I've never tried this before, but it's shaped like a cat's tongue. It's cute! There are different cocoa percentages available, right? This one was on the sweeter side (milk chocolate?). Since it's thin chocolate, I feel like I can eat as many pieces as I want. Thank you so much! ❤️

Stollen is a traditional baked treat that is made by soaking dried fruits and nuts in fragrant rum, then adding them to a spicy dough and baking it. It is filled with plenty of nuts and dried fruits, which makes it irresistible! The large dried fruits give it a satisfying chewiness.

A woman who is planning to return to Shikoku for a visit went to Shinjuku to scout for souvenirs. She bought a Kleine Kuchen at this store in Isetan to try it out. It has a texture that is slightly different from pound cake or Baumkuchen, with a sophisticated taste that seems to have a hint of Western liquor. It goes well with coffee. The manufacturer listed on the back of the box is Ueno Fuzuki-do.

It may have been 20 years since I last had it. I suddenly felt the urge to eat Demel's Sachertorte. It costs around 2000 yen for a size 3.5 whole cake. It comes in a luxurious wooden box. The cake is tightly packed and hard to cut through with a knife. The sponge is not fluffy, but rich and dense. The thick chocolate coating around the cake provides a satisfying chew. The refreshing marmalade sauce between the chocolate and sponge layers. The taste of Sachertorte hasn't changed from when I had it a long time ago. Eating it again makes me want more.

I completely forgot about the birthday of the person in charge of 7. I planned to buy a Demel fresh cake for their birthday, but... However, as usual, Shinjuku Isetan Demel does not sell fresh cakes from before Valentine's Day until the end of White Day. So, finally, after White Day ended, I went to buy the cake. The person in charge of 7 quickly placed an order after looking into the showcase. What? Don't you need to think a little more? (laughs) Then, as soon as I got home, we had the opening ceremony. First, we tried the Praline Eclair and the Apple Strudel. The eclair had a vague taste because the ganache was thick and the chocolate flavor was faint. The eclair dough also had a unique texture, which I might not like. The strudel had a strong cinnamon aroma. The apple was surprisingly moist, with a nice combination of tart apples, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts. It was great! And then, the main attraction, the Truffle Torte. As we cut into it, the layers of chocolate sponge and ganache were beautiful. The sponge was rich in chocolate, and the ganache had a slight acidity, creating a dense and satisfying experience. It was incredibly rich and satisfying. The person in charge of 7 was also very pleased. Demel's Truffle Torte is truly the best. Thank you for the meal.

I bought a cake for the first time at Demel in Shinjuku Isetan! It was a rich chocolate cake and it was delicious! I love the beautiful packaging of Demel's chocolates, and the cakes are also large and tasty, so I will definitely buy again. Especially, Demel's traditional Sachertorte was amazingly delicious!!! The harmony of apricot jam and chocolate is wonderful.

Demel is a confectionery with a long history, founded in 1786 and serving the Vienna royal family. Their packaging is very stylish, with a beautiful box that holds two types of treats: fig and pistachio. The fig treat has a cocoa-based dough with rum, while the pistachio treat has a green dough with cherry liqueur. Both are delicious and easy to eat due to their convenient size. They also have a good shelf life, making them a perfect gift for others.

"Kara-ya" and "Seishukken" following the example of Oggeti209's review, I decided to imitate it. When it comes to Demel, in my younger days in a rural corner (the years have changed but the place remains the same), I used to devour the magazine an-an, which featured an article on "souvenirs that make you happy to receive," mentioning Demel as "Sachertorte or chocolates with cute cat packaging." I eagerly bought them as an adult, but Sachertorte was not that great, while the chocolates with cat packaging were cute and delicious, so I used them a couple of times and then they became just another chocolate brand easily found in department stores. But Oggeti209 seems to enjoy Demel's "raw cookies" with alcohol. "Raw cookies"? My curiosity for food knowledge kicked in. Despite being weak with alcohol, I was intrigued by Oggeti209's message, and received a detailed response, mentioning that they are available in limited quantities three times a week, preferably enjoyed with alcohol (such as Mal, Grappa, Calvados, or Scotch whiskey neat). It was suggested to savor each bite and then have another bite with the alcohol to enhance the flavors. How cool! Even the renowned Kaiko Takeshi apparently enjoyed pairing yokan with Macallan. Macallan? I just heard of it for the first time (*^_^*). I only knew about whiskey until now. I dove right into it, and it was delicious! Despite talking so much, I'm weak with alcohol (^O^)／. I will now write about the taste, but I wrote these notes in a somewhat whimsical state. Please bear with any misuse of confectionery terms like marzipan, filling, ganache, etc. I hope you can kindly watch over this countryside girl who seems to be enjoying it. Furthermore, the names of the 10 raw cookies are introduced in German, with pictures provided for each, making it easy to understand. If you are in a hurry and want accurate information, please check the link below: [link provided]. Thank you to those who will continue to follow along with my reviews. Here is how Uko, who doesn't really understand sweets, expressed her thoughts in her own words. - The one covered with almond slices (sorry, I know it sounds lame! I apologize, I'm not very good at this) has large grapes soaked in liquor (I don't think they are raisins) that go well with the almonds and taste delicious! (After checking the site mentioned above, I realized it was actually sour cherries! How embarrassing! I couldn't even tell the difference between cherries and grapes! However, I will continue to write about my initial impressions as they were.) Even for someone like me who is weak with alcohol, I realized that these cookies are meant to be enjoyed with alcohol, just as Oggeti209 advised. (I couldn't even tell the difference between cherries and grapes!) - The one with amber-colored jelly on top. Cookies with this kind of jelly are often hard, but true to its name, these raw cookies have a soft jelly part with a refreshing apricot scent that tastes delicious! - The one with thin chocolate swirls. It contains hazelnut-flavored ganache, which, combined with the softness of the cookie dough underneath, tastes delicious! - The circular one with half covered in chocolate and green filling inside. The green filling is pistachio, right? I don't know what kind of liquor it is, but the combination of this liquor and the softness of the filling tastes delicious! === From here on, I was able to get Grappa as advised by Oggeti209, so I will review while enjoying it. === - The one with almond slices on top in a spiral shape. It is divided into two layers, with a thin red-colored transparent cream on top of marzipan, coated with a thin layer of chocolate. I take a sip of Grappa here. Delicious! How does it pair so well with Grappa! Grappa ===========

After a long time, I visited Demel. After much hesitation, I decided to purchase the Assorted Cookies 285g (3,240 yen). The wrapping, box, cookies, appearance, and taste were all perfect! The cookies looked luxurious both inside and out, making them a perfect choice for a souvenir.

I received some Demel sweets as a summer greeting from Tokyo - not a souvenir from Vienna. It's something you can find in department stores in Kumamoto, but it's a luxurious and delicious treat that I wouldn't normally buy for myself. This time, I got a variety of cookies - Florentines, chocolate cookies, macarons, pistachios, raspberry cookies, all vacuum-packed with a long shelf life of about 2 months. The gorgeous box made me feel excited. Maybe that's why? Or maybe it's just normal. Come to think of it, the chocolate I had in winter didn't really suit my taste. But when I served it with coffee to my guests, they loved it. Everyone has different preferences, right?

On the 7th person's birthday, I went to Demel at Shinjuku Isetan to buy a fresh cake, but they didn't have any cakes before Valentine's Day. So, I decided to go after Valentine's Day, but they didn't have any cakes before White Day. Finally, I was able to buy a cake. The Truffle Torte on the left and the Aliba on the right both had a good texture when cutting with a knife. The slightly sweet chocolate ganache with a hint of acidity was rich and delicious as always. The Aliba had a bitter chocolate ganache that matched well with the slightly sweet sponge, creating a great balance and satisfying eating experience. This combination seems to be the best among the cakes for the 7th person so far. Looking forward to trying the Anna Torte next time. It was a very satisfying experience with the first Demel fresh cake of the year for the 7th person.

No reservation, no wait, visited alone, stayed for 10 minutes, price 1500 yen per person. I bought a chocolate cake for my brother who loves it. It was extremely rich, and even one piece gave a strong sense of satisfaction. I think it will be good for a while.

This is a popular chocolate shop. I bought a cake for the first time and the rich chocolate flavor was delicious, more suitable for adults. I think it would go well with red wine as well as coffee or tea. The slightly firm texture was also characteristic of Demel and I liked it.

[Addendum] October 10, 2022, Demel Isetan Shinjuku Store. Not just cat tongue chocolate. The cakes are delicious too (3) The selling point is a chocolate cake sandwiched with a mousse that includes a caramel-flavored chocolate praline. It was a whole cake with a diameter of about 15cm. The staff member in charge had been eating it since the morning (laughs). Although the selling point of "caramel flavor" was hardly felt... [Continuation] August 23, 2020, Demel Isetan Shinjuku Store. Not just cat tongue chocolate. The cakes are delicious too (2) I wandered around the basement of Shinjuku Isetan with the staff member in charge. There were fewer customers than I expected, and it felt like the crowd was still there despite the pandemic. Did the wave of self-restraint finally arrive at Isetan in Shinjuku? So, while I was able to shop leisurely, I bought a cake at Demel... [Continuation] February 22, 2022, Demel Isetan Shinjuku Store. Not just cat tongue chocolate. The cakes are delicious too (1) I went to Demel at Shinjuku Isetan to buy the seasonal caramel with a cat label solid chocolate for Cat Day on February 22nd. But they were already sold out. Disappointed, I looked into the showcase and found cakes for sale. When did they start selling cakes? So, I bought them right away. Truffle Torte (front) and Sachertorte 0 size (back). First, I opened the Truffle Torte. The layers of chocolate sponge and ganache were beautiful. The sponge was dense and chocolaty, and the ganache was very rich. A very satisfying torte. Then, I opened the Sachertorte 0 size. I had bought a boxed one before (size 3.5?), and I remembered feeling overwhelmed by its size and sweetness. But with the 0 size, it was not so bad. The apricot jam between the chocolate shell and sponge, and the crunchy texture of the chocolate surface. It was surprisingly not bad at this size. Maybe it was also because of the strong coffee I brewed. I enjoyed it without getting tired of it. Thinking about how we had overlooked delicious cakes at Demel due to the fixed idea of Sachertorte and cat tongue, we decided that we would like to try other cakes as well.

The cookies at this chocolate shop are delicious. Today, I had a selection of cookies, and they were amazing. The cream sandwiched between the cookies was very tasty. The outer cookies had a nice crispy texture that was delightful. Overall, it was a very delicious and enjoyable snack.

When it comes to Demel, people often think of Sachertorte, but their regular chocolate is also delicious. In addition to the individual chocolates sold through the window, the triangle-shaped solid chocolates in the box are also tasty. There were over 50 pieces in the box, and I couldn't stop eating them. Not too sweet, not overwhelming with chocolate flavor, I finished them all. It is recommended to eat them chilled in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.

Demel is a long-established confectionery shop located in the capital city of Austria, Vienna. It is also known for being a supplier to the Habsburgs, making it a prestigious establishment. The fact that it is located in the department store basement is quite convenient. You can also buy the famous Viennese specialty, the Sachertorte, here. Personally, I feel that the cake, which comes in a splendid wooden box, could be offered at a lower price if the box is not included.

Demel's red tea mousse is not overly artificial tasting, but the mildness may be a bit off-putting. The cream is thick without being greasy, and the texture is not too heavy. However, the topping of dacquoise lacks a satisfying crunch. While the dessert is decent, it may not live up to high expectations.

I often receive Demel as a gift. It has a traditional, rich taste and comes in a cute box, making it perfect for gifts. This time, I received Bamboo for the first time, and even though it's a typical stick chocolate, it still has a dense flavor. It lasts long, so I'll keep it in the fridge and savor it little by little.

Once you get used to bright colors like red, yellow, and pink, subdued colors like black and brown start to look fresh. I found a strangely calm adult booth in one corner of the department store basement. I had heard the name "Demel" before, but had I ever actually said it? A chocolatier is a craftsman who uses plenty of chocolate to make sweets, and it seems that Demel received the favor of the prestigious Habsburg family that once dominated Europe and even became the official supplier. It is an honor to capture the stomachs of rulers, regardless of time or place, and to receive the family crest of a noble house. However, as is often the case, where there is power, there is money, and where there is money, various troublesome matters follow. There was also a dispute with the main house, Sachertorte, and there is a legend that Demel was allowed to put a triangular seal on Sachertorte. I purchased two items, the Kirschtorte and Sachertorte. I was already carrying a handful of packages, so I reluctantly decided to leave the rest for another time. Let's call it a day for now, but who should I say that to? I have eaten many things with the name Sachertorte in the past, but the rich chocolate flavor that emerges is indescribable even with my own taste buds. It's just rich and delicious. Is this the taste that won the battle against the original Sachertorte, or the taste that captured the palate of the Habsburg family who ruled Europe? I savored each bite while pondering. The Kirschtorte, with dark cherries and sour cherries piled on top, was truly a bewilderingly delicious treat. The perfect balance of the cherry's sweet and sour taste and the rich sweetness of chocolate, this is the Demel quality.