Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty Store, Kyoto Isetan Store — Restaurant in Kyoto

Tucked away in the B1 corner near the wine section.

This spot is clearly designed with tourists in mind… they provide cards that translate the menu into English and Chinese. A key house rule: each person must order one Mont Blanc. With the order of our Mont Blanc, it came with a complimentary drink and an additional small welcome drink. They’ll even let you know when they begin preparing your dessert in case you’d like to video the process.

While I haven’t tried every Mont Blanc out there, this is easily one of the best I’ve had. The limited-edition version (only 30 available per day) is outstanding… rich, deeply chestnut-forward, and incredibly well made. I also love that it’s not sweet making it so delicate to eat. It’s on the pricey side, but definitely worth the splurge…

Service is not the friendliest but this...

Saori is truly a dessert lover’s paradise, and their seasonal peach Mont Blanc is an absolute masterpiece. The presentation is elegant and delicate, almost too beautiful to eat. The peach flavor is fresh, light, and perfectly balanced with the rich chestnut cream, creating a harmony that feels both indulgent and refreshing.

The texture is spot on—the crisp base, the smooth cream, and the juicy peach all come together in every bite. It’s not overly sweet, which makes it easy to enjoy until the very last forkful.

The staff at the Kyoto Isetan store were kind and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you’re in Kyoto during peach season, this Mont Blanc is something you definitely shouldn’t miss. A perfect blend of Japanese craftsmanship and seasonal...

I’ve been here before and thought the food and atmosphere were nice, even if overpriced. But this time was a complete disappointment. We took our parents, only to find out all the desserts were sold out except for one. Then we were told each person had to order an item. We didn’t want four of the exact same dessert, so we politely asked if we could at least do one dessert with drinks or even takeout. The server, who couldn’t speak English and relied on a translator, flat-out told us no. Basically, unless all four of us ordered the same dessert, we had to leave. That’s ridiculous. So we walked out without ordering anything. We will definitely...