The Picasso of desserts! A rose croissant flown from Paris to Japan
Text and photos by /Annie
PIERRE HERME PARIS is a well-known patisserie in France, and PIERRE HERME is also referred to as the Picasso of desserts. The brand's most famous dessert is the Ispahan. I once bought PH macarons at Osaka Isetan, but had never tried the Ispahan. One day, while browsing Kyoto's dessert rankings on Tabelog, I was surprised to find that PH actually has a branch in Kyoto, and they even sell the Paris-limited rose croissant. I had previously tasted a rose croissant that an air-hostess friend brought directly from Paris—a flavor hailed as the best croissant in Paris, which left a long-lasting impression. I had thought I could only enjoy it in Paris, but to my surprise, I could have it in Kyoto.
Kyoto’s PIERRE HERME is located on the first floor inside the Hotel Ritz-Carlton. The hotel’s breakfast also offers PH’s rose croissants and bread, but the room rate is really not cheap.
The entrance of the Ritz-Carlton adopts a low-key yet luxurious style.
Non-guests can also walk in directly to take away orders.
Compared to the Osaka Isetan branch, the Kyoto PH is more like a standalone store, with much more spacious interiors and a richer selection of products.
The rose croissant, which I’d been longing for even before my trip, was my sole mission at PH this time.
The cake fridge on the other side is quite large.
They also have the Ispahan here, one for 972 yen.
In the end, I only bought the rose croissant and headed contentedly to enjoy it by the Kamo River. While taking photos, crows (or eagles?) kept circling above my head—I feared the nightmare of my bread being snatched would happen again—so I quickly snapped a few pictures and ate it in a hurry.
Rose Croissant (Croissant Ispahan) 410 yen
Official website description http://www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp/plans/20140812_id=1299
The croissant is sprinkled with sugar glaze and rose granules on the outside, and filled with rose jam on the inside, featuring a slightly tart rose flavor and a floral aroma that lingers on the tongue.
The layered sides of the croissant reveal a very distinct texture with every bite.
Since the rose croissants come in paper bags, if you want to bring them back to Taiwan and keep them intact, consider bringing a container.
ピエール・エルメ・パリ (PIERRE HERME PARIS)
http://www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp/restaurant/pierreherme.html
Business hours: 11:00 – 19:00
Address: Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 2-nijō Ōhashi, Naka Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Annie @ Travel & Food Fun
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