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First visit. It's a detour from Ramen Jiro Koshigaya. I was debating whether to go to Fleur de Saison in Akihabara, but it seemed like a hassle to change trains midway, so I searched at the transfer station Chiyabacho and this place came up. It was completely unknown to me but I decided to give it a try.
Access: Just a few minutes from Chiyabacho Station, located at the corner of a back alley. It seems like there has been a sudden increase in trendy eateries in this area, or is it just my imagination?
Interior: The moment I walked in, it felt trendy (laughs). The ceiling with exposed concrete is filled with dried flowers, creating a modern atmosphere. There are 7 seats at the eat-in counter, with only 2 people sitting when I entered. However, all the customers in front of me were eating in, so I decided to do the same (laughs). There are also about 6 terrace seats outside. Now, what to order. There are about 15 types of cakes, so it's a difficult choice. I didn't do any research, but after Ramen Jiro, I wanted something light and fruity. So, I was torn between the Melon Shortcake for 960 yen or the Melon Verrine for 840 yen. Since I wanted to try something different, I chose the Melon Verrine. It was a great choice. The kitchen is surprisingly large. About 2/3 of the interior is filled with the kitchen, with trendy women working. There is only one man, who I assume is Chef Patissier Oyama. I paid and waited about 10 minutes for the order to arrive. Are they making it after receiving the order?
Impressions: The moment I tasted it, it was innovative, light, and delicious! The yogurt chantilly and verbena jelly in the first half were innovative and simply delicious to me. The melon in it was "too fruity" for my trained palate, with a sweetness that was not satisfying for me, but the matcha blancmange underneath was light, easy to eat, and had a taste I had never experienced before. Reading reviews, Chef Patissier Keisuke Oyama's background is indeed impressive, and the deliciousness was convincing. I bought Financier, Pistachio Financier, and Chocolate Canele as souvenirs. The Financier was delicious but lacked individuality, more like a model student type of taste. On the other hand, the Pistachio Financier was quite tasty. The Canele had a good fluffy and moist texture in the dough.