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In 2019, the shocking patisserie "Atsushi Hatae" opened three stores simultaneously in Takanawa, Yōga, and Daikanyama, offering flavor-focused petits gateaux. Since the Yōga store I visited last time received high praise, I decided to go to the Daikanyama store. It's about a 10-minute walk from Daikanyama. Passing by Il Pleut Sur La Seine, you turn onto a side street from the main road to find the store. The distinctive black entrance is the same as in Yōga. The Daikanyama store also has seating for eating in. The showcase has about 15 types of petits gateaux, as well as two daily specials. On this day, the specials were Fraisier and Millefeuille. I visited on a good day (^ ^) Other offerings included strawberry tart, Mont Blanc, and many chocolate-based desserts. The prices are mostly over 800 yen, but the sizes are also quite large. After some deliberation, I purchased about five items and enjoyed them at home.
- Fraisier (972 yen) ★3.9
Using Amaou strawberries, very juicy. The mousse has a nice balance of texture, sweetness, and richness that I like. The Kirsch was not very noticeable, and it was made quite sweet.
- Millefeuille (810 yen) ★3.9
This Millefeuille is a one-layer pastry sandwiched with puff pastry. The thin layers of puff pastry are crispy and light in texture. The cream inside contains vanilla and mascarpone, giving it a rich flavor. It also contains rum, leaving a rum flavor in the aftertaste. It was an unusual, adult taste of Millefeuille.
- Chestnut Mont Blanc (972 yen) ★3.9
A Mont Blanc made with chestnuts. Contains chestnut paste, Chantilly cream, chestnut paste, and sponge cake. Enjoy the strong taste of chestnuts, then the Chantilly cream, sponge cake, and meringue base offer a variety of flavors. A simple Mont Blanc.
- Snow Rabbit (1500 yen) ★3.7
A tart with white strawberry snow rabbit on top, white chocolate, strawberry sauce, and custard cream below. Surrounding the rabbit are almond cream, raspberry jam tart base. The strawberry sauce and custard cream provide a rich flavor, while the snow rabbit adds a gentle sweetness. The almond cream and raspberry give a strong flavor to finish.
- Triangle (648 yen) ★3.8
Chocolate orange and caramel mousse and cream, pecan nut brownie, and chocolate biscuit. Starts with rich chocolate, followed by caramel's bitter-sweet nutty aroma. Then, the crunchy texture of pecan nuts adds variety.
- Vanille Fraise (864 yen) ★3.8
Vanilla mousse with strawberry jelly inside. The fragrant vanilla scent and gentle texture of the mousse. The raspberry acidity adds a change. At Atsushi Hatae, which focuses on fragrance = flavor, I enjoyed the changing flavors one after another. Thank you for the meal.