If you’re wondering about what to bring home as a souvenir, how about a delicious cheesecake? Below are four popular cheesecakes that you can buy in Tokyo. All four are special, exquisite cheesecakes that are overflowing in delicious flavors!
1. PABLO Cheese Tart Mini Size (PABLO)
PABLO is a new type of cheesecake that comes in different levels of "doneness". Its signature item, cooked to "medium-rare", is the PABLO Cheese Tart Mini Size (490 JPY (incl. tax)). This is a masterpiece that will let you enjoy exquisite, fluffy goodness with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Each piece of cheesecake at this shop is carefully baked in the bakery to ensure only the finest texture. Its crispy tart crust, rich cheese, and a hint of apricot jam meld together to bring out the most delicious cheesecake. This item is quite small in size, so it is perfect as a souvenir. You can purchase PABLO’s cheesecakes at its long list of locations, including Shinjuku, Akihabara and Shimbashi.
2. Cheese Souffle (Ginza Cozy Corner)
Ginza Cozy Corner is a Western-style confectioner with tremendous popularity in Japan. Out of all its confections, the Cheese Souffle (572 JPY (incl. tax)) has been getting rave reviews for its moist texture that makes it irresistibly delicious. This treat’s superb texture is created by whipping meringue until it becomes foamy and airy. Make sure to enjoy this souffle's enticing cheesy aroma and texture. At Ginza Cozy Corner, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of each month are “Cheese Souffle Days”, when you can buy this delicious dessert for just 500 JPY (incl. tax) instead of the regular price of 572 JPY (incl. tax). Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Head to its branches all over Tokyo, such as those in Shibuya, Tokyo Station, and Shinjuku Station.
3. Milk Cheesecake (Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory)
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is a shop that offers a variety of cheese-based treats. Its Milk Cheesecake (1,836 JPY (incl. tax)) is made with the finest ingredients: cream cheese from France and Hokkaido, and fresh cream and only the best milk from Hokkaido. There are two layers inside this cheesecake, comprising cheese mousse and cream mousse, which are wrapped in a moist crepe. Take a bite of this cheesecake, and your mouth will be filled with a variety of delicious flavors! You can purchase this treat at Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory in Tokyo Station.
4. Tokyo Cheese Cake (Shiseido Parlour)
Shiseido Parlour is a veteran confectioner, with a main branch in Ginza. Its Tokyo Cheese Cake (prices start at 918 JPY (incl. tax) for a box of three), the evolution of this shop’s ever-famous Cheese Cake, is an original new item made by adding chocolate to rich cream cheese. They can also be enjoyed cold! The cheesecakes are individually wrapped to make them easier to eat, so this product is also recommended as a souvenir! “TOKYO” is printed on the packaging, so you will feel the Tokyo vibe in every box. This treat is available at Shiseido Parlour’s branches in Tokyo Station, Haneda Airport, and other areas.
Don’t you think the cheesecakes in this list are superb souvenir ideas? Make sure to try these exquisite treats!
*Please note that the information in this article is from the time of writing or publication and may differ from the latest information.
