If you want to indulge yourself with a fancy treat, try La maison Jouvaud in Hiroo. Not only are their desserts visually amazing, they also taste like they come straight out of heaven! You can take them on the go, but if you can’t wait to get home to enjoy your edible piece of art, there is a small seating area inside the shop.
The Food
If you decide to eat there, they have a dessert menu that includes a drink (from 1,300 yen). You can pick any desserts that they have on display, which, let me tell you, won’t be an easy task!
Chocolate Mousse Cake
If you like chocolate, you cannot go wrong with the Chocolate Mousse Cake. The shiny chocolate coating hides a light vanilla cream filling. Even though the chocolate taste is rich, the vanilla flavors nicely tones it down so it does not feel too heavy on the stomach.
Strawberry Mille-feuille
Making a delicious mille-feuille is one thing. Making a delicious and good looking mille-feuille is another one. I was impressed by the precision and cleanliness of this Strawberry Mille-feuille. La maison jouvaud found the perfect balance between the fruit pieces, the pie sheet and the cream filling.
Mont Blanc
The Mont Blanc was absolutely fantastic. I loved the contrast of the crunchy, nutty layer with the smooth inner chestnut purée. It was not too sweet or heavy, so I was left satisfied but not uncomfortably full. This perfectly balanced dessert tasted as good as it looked!
Chocolate Brownie
This revisited Chocolate Brownie was another hit. The top layer was light and foamy, the heart was compact and creamy, and the bottom layer was airy and crunchy thanks to the walnut bits. The different textures were extremely well thought-out and they worked amazingly well together. The chocolate was not too overpowering and the size was perfect for a guilt-free pleasure.
The Drinks
Hot Chocolate
I had not had real hot chocolate in years, so La maison jouvaud‘s hit the spot. Their hot chocolate was rich, thick and creamy; yet not too sweet. But let me warn you: it is quite filling! If you are thinking about having dessert too, you may want to order something on the lighter side!
Overall
If you want to treat yourself or someone else, La maison jouvaud‘s desserts are an excellent choice. Not only do they taste good, the presentation is absolutely wonderful. Each dessert is also reasonably priced, so you won’t have to break the bank to indulge yourself with top-notch sweets.
La maison Jouvaud
Opening hours: open everyday from 10:00 to 20:00 (last order 19:30)
Website (Japanese only): click here
Address: 5-10-24 Minami Azabu Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3445-1022
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