Bendel Yogashiten

For a Mont Blanc, try the one whose gently sweet soba and caramel-flavoured chestnuts leave a lasting impression. It could be a good choice in Kugahara when you want to savour the flavour of chestnuts.

Some customers return for the seasonal cakes, mentioning mango pudding in early summer, peach tart in summer and Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc in autumn. One report says the mango pudding was not offered in a particular year because the ingredients did not meet the maker’s standards. The seasonal selection is part of the appeal.

A customer who ordered a birthday cake liked its light sponge and cream, and recommends the half-and-half strawberry and chocolate option. It may be a useful choice when family members have different preferences.

Alongside cakes topped with fresh cream, some customers favour the savarin, which is made with a generous amount of liquor. Choose fresh cakes for a treat at home, or a set of baked sweets to take as a gift.