A tasting report on the ¥530 rare cheesecake at Takase confectionery near the east exit of Ikebukuro Station. The article provides details on the shop's history, layout and the cheesecake's flavour characteristics.
Takase confectionery, located near the east exit of Ikebukuro Station, is a long-established shop that has operated since 1920, during the Taisho period. Its business is divided by floor, with bread and cakes sold on the 1st floor, a café on the 2nd floor, a restaurant on the 3rd floor and a coffee lounge on the 9th floor. The report describes enjoying the rare cheesecake inside the shop.
The rare cheesecake is priced at ¥530, not ¥532. It is coated with white cream on the surface, while the cheesecake itself is a cream-coloured rare cheesecake mixture, with layers of berry jelly inside. A cookie base is placed underneath, and fruit is added as a topping to create an attractive appearance.
When eaten, the surface cream feels light and fluffy, while the rare cheesecake has a smooth mouthfeel and a slightly springy texture that melts warmly with the temperature. The berry jelly has a pleasantly firm, jiggly texture. Overall, it has a restrained sweetness and rich flavour.
The article says that Takase is supported by its retro Showa-era atmosphere and a longstanding customer base, and that its retro setting and delicately flavoured desserts are popular. It also praises the shop's product development for taking customers' perspectives into account. The article additionally provides information about receiving updates via LINE.