Pretty, Palatable and Pleasant: A Purin Expert’s Top 6 Purin Picks in Kyoto

29.September.2019 | FEATURES / FOOD / SPOT

Here at MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON, we have never failed to provide you with the essentials: updates on the best bubble teas around Kyoto. However, today we have a special sweet treat for you. After consulting expert Instagrammer kyoto cafe life tiara, we have compiled a list of Kyoto’s top purin that will fill you with satisfaction and as well as nostalgia. Purin is a type of Japanese custard pudding loved by the Japanese for generations. When it comes to searching for the best desserts in the Kansai region, kyoto cafe life tiara leaves no stone unturned . 

 

Cafe Yamamoto, Higashiyama

Pudding (Set): ¥750

The bitter and fragrant caramel sauce of this purin is to die for. This purin has a rich eggy flavour and is stiffer than a traditional purin. Enjoy your purin served in a silver plate which will fill you with the nostalgia of the retro Showa Era.

▼Cafe Yamamoto (やまもと喫茶)
Address:307―2 Ishibashicho, Kyoto
Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00 (L.O.16:30)
Closed: Tuesdays
Official Instagram: @yamamoto_kissa
Kissa Zou, Imadegawa
Pudding: ¥450
The purin here is rich in flavour and garnished with a scrumptious biscuit. It is too cute to eat.
▼Kissa Zou (喫茶ゾウ)
Address: 440-3 Santeicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Last Orders: 17:00)
No regular holidays
Official Instagram: @kissa_zou
BAR Tantei, Mototanaka
Pudding a la Mode ¥700
This fancy pudding is topped with seasonal fruit, ice cream or even cake. The retro atmosphere of the bar is the perfect place to enjoy a fancy moment to yourself.
▼BAR Tantei (喫茶探偵)
Address: 26 Tanaka Satonouchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
Opening Hours: 12:00-17:00,  19:00-02:00
Closed: Sundays, additional irregular holidays.
Official Instagram: https://kyoto.bartantei.com
Takagi Coffee Takashiji Honten, Shijo Street
Homemade Purin Set: ¥ 800
Takagi Coffee is known for the unique shape of their purin, which looks very similar to a slice of cake. This purin is slightly stiffer than your usual purin and has a lovely accent of rum which adults love. This is best enjoyed with a cup of coffee.

▼Takagi Coffee Takashiji Honten, Shijo Street (高木珈琲店 高辻本店)

Address: 175 Honeyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
Opening Hours: 7:00-19:00 (Closes at 18:00 on Sundays)
Closed: January 1-3
Official Instagram: http://takagi-coffee.jugem.jp/
Salon de thé François, Gion Shijo
Purin a la Mode: ¥850
This purin is bigger than you expect it to be. Although the flavour is simple, it will send you on a trip to old traditional Kyoto. This purin is stiffer than usual and sweet with a gentle touch of bitter caramel sauce. This is topped with ice cream and garnished with tangy yet sweet strawberries. This purin is on a slightly more luxurious level which makes it perfect for adults.
▼Salon de thé François (フランソワ喫茶室)
Address: 184 Nishikiyamachi-dori-Shijo-kudaru; Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
Opening Hours: 11:00-22:30(L.O 22:0)
No regular holidays
Official Instagram: http://www.francois1934.com
NOTTA CAFE, Saiin
Custard Purin: ¥500
This deceiving purin may appear to look like a cake and avoid jiggling like a true purin would, however, once you take a bite, the rich custard flavour will flood your mouth. The flavour is perfect for those of you who cannot handle very sweet flavours and are looking for something more refined. To fully enjoy your experience, order this purin with the oiri sweets cream soda.
NOTTA CAFE (ノッタカフェ)
Address: 37 Saiinkitayakakecho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays-Sundays: 11:30-20:00
Wednesdays: 11:30-21:00
Closed: Mondays
Official Website: http://nottacafe.com

So, how about it? For those of you who are in desperate need of a sweet fix in the Kansai region, Kyoto café life tiara’s Instagram will swoop in to rescue you.

 

Research for article contents and photos provided by: @happy_pinkrose_tiara

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