Chocolate Desserts & More Serving at Just-Opened Pâtisserie & Café DEL’IMMO in Kyoto Isetan
12.February.2019 | FOOD
The all-new Pâtisserie & Café DEL’IMMO opened at JR Kyoto Isetan on February 5, 2019 at Eat Paradise near the West Exit ticket gates.
The café chain is the branch to open in Kyoto by chocolatier and pastry chef Kazuaki Eguchi. With a background in Kyoto tradition and culture and a knowledgeable insight into the chocolate of the world, Eguchi’s innovative spirit is set to bring forth new chocolate sweets and desserts that can be called “made in Kyoto.”
Melange Fruits KYOTO MATSURI: ¥2,484 (Tax Included)
Chocolate master Kazuaki Eguchi has crafted a whole range of new chocolate products available only at the new Kyoto branch of DEL’IMMO. Absorbing the culture and traditions of the city, his line-up of original chocolate treats are made with ingredients from Kyoto.
Maiko Chocolate: ¥950 (Tax Included)
Other delectables include pancakes and a parfait. One to look out for however is the “Maiko Chocolate,” an Instagram-worthy choice that is formed in the shape of a Maiko’s lips. A Maiko is an apprentice Geisha and a symbol of Kyoto. It’s filled with yuzu jelly and a rich ganache made from matcha and pistachios.
Also on the menu are “Letter Chocolates,” flat-shaped chocolates decorated with various pictures of Kyoto scenery on them. These would make for the perfect gift from Kyoto. There’s also the “Puzzle Chocolate” which is a chocolate jigsaw puzzle.
Experience a whole new world of chocolate and culture at DEL’IMMO in Kyoto.
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Pâtisserie & Café DEL’IMMO Kyoto Isetan
Address: Eat Paradise, JR West Ticket Gates, JR Kyoto Isetan, Karasuma Dori, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Grand Opening: February 5, 2019
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00AM-10:00PM (Last Orders 9:00PM) / Weekends & Holidays 8:00AM-10:00PM (Last Orders 9:00PM)
Pâtisserie & Café DEL’IMMO Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Address: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Floor B1F, 1-1-3 Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
Business Hours: 11:00AM-11:00PM (Last Orders 10:00PM)
TEL: 03-6206-1196
Store List: http://www.de-limmo.jp/shop/
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Strawberry Shortcake
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Mont Blanc
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the vegan marshmallooow
Running: April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021
Where: Mitsukoshi Ginza Floor B2F
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Shiki to Maison Sakura Sweets
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A collection of four items from Kyoto
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Strawberry Flower Chocolate Cookies (Contains 6)
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Have you bought your Mother’s Day gift yet?
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Mother’s Day Gifts
Buy Here (Japan): https://item.rakuten.co.jp/kimono-kyoukomati/20037602/
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New official artwork illustrated by Pixar Animation Studios for ‘PIXAR! PIXAR! PIXAR!’
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PIXAR! PIXAR! PIXAR!
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LIFE IS PÂTISSIER White Day Gifts
Release Date: March 14, 2021
LIFE IS PÂTISSIER Official Website: https://www.life-is-patissier.com/