Henri Charpentier – Ginza, Tokyo.
This is the first post of several that will focus on Japan, which I was lucky enough to travel to during the Christmas holidays that just passed.
My memorable first visit to Henri Charpentier in Ginza lured me to visit it again and I was not disappointed.
Cakes on display
Macarons
C orders the Tarte Pomme Fine (¥1,260), a seasonal selection on the menu, which is themed around apples. The green apple sorbet is refreshingly crisp with sour undertones. The tarte is sweet and the pastry base has a satisfying crunch.
I opt for the Quarte Petites Cremes Brulees (¥1,050), a dessert with a selection of of vanilla, pistachio, orange and chocolate crème brulee. Going from left to right, the vanilla crème brulee is flawless and I find myself savouring the bold flavour. The pistachio is just as good; nubbins of chopped pistachio together with the velvet texture of the brulee. The orange crème brulee is not quite there for me. Finally, the chocolate crème bruelee is wonderfully decandent and is my favourite of the four.
Once again, I leave Henri Charpentier with a spring in my step, whether from the sugar rush or joy, who knows.
Henri Charpentier, Ginza
Address: 2-8-20 Ginza, Chuo-ku
tel: 03-3562-2721
Station: Ginza-Itchome (metro exit 9), Ginza (metro exit A13)
January 24th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
all those pastries and macarons look gorgeous! wish i was going to japan sometime soon
January 25th, 2012 at 2:41 am
Oooh that looks really good!! Almost makes me wish I’d gone Japan instead of Europe haha…
Love the look of the tarte pomme fine!
January 27th, 2012 at 2:18 am
The apple dessert looks divine! But, um, explain the last shot of the car please?
January 27th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Wow, that photo of the apple dessert looks absolutely mindblowing. I wish I could take such photos!
January 27th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Love the design of the tarte pomme fine. It’s looks very fine indeed
February 1st, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Japanese desserts almost always looks too good to eat. They are so delicate and precisely created, fine art at it’s best! The apple one looks the most tempting!
February 1st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
omg that apple tart looks crazy!!! 1260 would be around AUD$13?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:10 am
Oishii…. that looks so delicious. I’m seriously missing the amazing food in Japan.. wah! :’(
February 7th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
The tarte pomme fine looks glorious. I actually tired my first ever macaron in Ginza, believe it or not