Japanese cakes are deeply influenced by French desserts, and in the last century, cake chefs were organized to study in France on a large scale. In this context, in 1995, Shibata Takeshi opened the first Shibata West Pastry in his hometown of Tajimi, and in more than 20 years, he broke out of Japan and opened stores in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong and other cities. In Shanghai, where the law is full of sweetness, Shibata West Pastry did not take the flashy old road, but adhered to a reasonable restraint and innovative style, after gaining a good reputation, Shibata West Pastry also remained cautious, Hangzhou currently has only two stores, here may be a business strategy considerations, but also can see the store's dedication to quality control and reputation.
The "goddess" is definitely Shibata's façade, Valrhona 72% Araguani dark chocolate encapsulates the cream mousse inside, a layer of wafers and a few wine-stained cherries are hidden in it, crunchy and sweet and sour neutralize the bitterness of the high chocolate, rich in layers, rich in richness with lightness, it is a must-see sign. It should be reminded that this cake has a strong flavor and is suitable for relieving greasy with Earl Grey tea or mint tea; If you choose several types of cakes at the same time, it is advisable to postpone the order in which they are tasted so as not to affect the taste of the other cakes.
The Lightning Puffs are relatively ordinary in appearance, but they have a variety of flavors and are popular in the store. The CBS in the name is the initials of caramel, butter, and sea salt, indicating that this puff has three flavors: sweet, salty, and oily. The puff skin is filled with full of caramel cream, and then coated with a layer of caramel sauce, and the top layer is sprinkled with British Maldon sea salt and French Philippe Olivier butter, the taste is warm and silky, and the sweet, salty, bitter and greasy aromas are integrated and spread in the mouth, overcoming the shortcomings of the single taste of ordinary puffs and reaching the middle and high level of the industry.
Under the banner of French desserts, Mont Blanc is naturally a must-try classic. This 13th-century cake is named after Mont Blanc in the Alps. In early winter, the summit of Mont Blanc is covered with snow, and the ridges are mottled with winter vegetation in tan, similar in color to the ripe chestnuts of the same period, which are used to imitate the high mountain and changing colors of Mont Blanc. The top is sprinkled with powdered sugar to resemble a snowcap on the top of a mountain, and the dry meringue is wrapped in light whipped cream, and the outer layer is a smooth chestnut puree, which is sweet and delicate. Shibata's Mont Blanc has a high sweetness, making it one of the most popular desserts in the store. The highlight of this Mont Blanc is that the light cream makes the chestnut puree smoother, but unfortunately the sweetness obscures most of the aroma; The same problem exists in the bottom meringue of the bottom, which is dry and crisp, but the sweetness of the mouth makes it too monotonous, which affects the score.
The Xixi store of Shibata West Point and the two stores of Xizi International are completely identical, but the decoration style is very different. The former is mysterious and heavy, with a modern industrial style; The latter is lively and bright, taking the Japanese small and fresh route. Although the staff's clothes and speech are not as high-end as Lady M's, they are still well-mannered, and Shibata Pastry has long passed the stage of "Internet celebrity store", so the store will not be crowded even on weekends. For a delicate afternoon with dessert, tea or coffee, Shibata is a relaxing choice.
