I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of pastry desserts here. Although some of them appeared better than they tasted in the end, I found this patisserie shop to be very inventive! A minor tweak or there and it will be world beating material indeed, almost on par with the Paris and Japanese counterparts. But it is probably missing that final touch for now..
Cake Display -
Very interesting recipes.
Almost too try-hard, but let’s eat first to judge!
Uniformly made Caneles/Canneles -
I like the polished looks externally. They don’t seem to be as darkened as the version in France but the uniformity is definitely a plus.
Michel Cluizel Chocolate mousse, Lychee and Rose Jam, with Brownie – NT 140
Presented like a lollipop. This was pretty good but more chocolate-ty than the fruity base suggests and we couldn’t detect the brownie bit for now. ~ 7/10
Canele/Cannele -
This isn’t my 1st time trying this, as fellow blogger friend from http://voyagetaiwan.blogspot.com , has brought back some for us to try in HK before. The quality at the original store is perceivedly better than flying them back as you would imagine, it seems like Caneles and Macarons just aren’t too keen to travel the distance!!
The Inside -
The external was correctly burnt crispy, the inside with a hint of rum and eggy taste but without much vanilla influence. Overall the externall was really good, but this batch’s internal was perhaps a little bit too dense packed, though not too moist either and getting there! ~ 7/10
Tahiti Vanilla Mousse, Wild Berries compote Macaron – NT 160
This looked so pretty but it was Smurf Blue. Really like this for presentation, especially the chocolate dipped part, although wasn’t really sure if the taste followed up with the recipe in hindsight. ~ 7/10
Michel Cluizel chocolate with Cherry mousse and Wine Soaked Cherry, Almond biscuit base -
This was so pretty but dense. I enjoyed this but it wasn’t really punching in your face material. ~ 7/10
Fresh Strawberries, Caramelized Puffs,
Hazelnut Pistachio and Cherry Brandy chantilly custard -
This was to me the best item, it was thoughtful and complex, and it delivered in the final taste. Amazing stuff. 12/10
I was rather impressed.
Although the recipes sounded more intriguing than they tasted in the end, such creativities are always welcomed. If they can improve on the executional side and taste department 1 day, they could well be one of the best patisseries in the world I have ever visited. Right now however they are promising more than they could chew in my personal opinion but almost getting there in taste..
Price: TWD $200
Food: ♕♕♕♕ to ♕♕♕♕♕
Ease of Access: 3/5
Address: 116台灣台北市大安區金華街223號
Ph: +886 2 3322 2833
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