Échiré L'Atelier du Beurre

The snacks from this shop have unknowingly made it onto everyone’s list. Driven by curiosity, I decided to give it a try. I originally planned to visit the nearby shops and then just take some on my way out, but to my surprise, there was already a line at the door when I returned! It’s clear that it’s popular with the locals.

I bought their most famous item: the ❤️Madeleine cake🍰. I genuinely think their madeleine is delicious. The outside has a slightly crisp texture, but it's not overly crunchy, while the inside is soft and sweet sponge, creating a delightful contrast of crispy outside and soft inside. Even better, it's not overly sweet but carries a faint fragrant aroma. I instantly understood why everyone walks away with a whole box!

❤️St. Honoré
I also ordered the St. Honoré, but I personally wouldn’t particularly recommend this dessert. For some reason, it was made to be particularly sweet, and the outer layer of the small cream puffs was a bit too hard. Although it still has a texture similar to crème brûlée, I felt there was too much cream, and the bottom cookie wasn’t prepared specially, so after being refrigerated, it became a bit hard overall. It’s not quite the flavor I was hoping to enjoy!

Overall, I still recommend the shop! However, I suggest everyone just get the madeleine cake, as the signature dish is a signature for a reason. If you insist on trying the St. Honoré, maybe you might have a different experience with other desserts and find them delicious! But I believe if ten people try their madeleine cake, nine of them will find it tasty. I welcome anyone interested who happens to be traveling in Tokyo to give it a try!