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Waguri Senmon Saori

1-mm thin ribbons of tanba chestnuts come together in this exquisite mont blanc.

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This Japanese chestnut specialty shop opened in 2019 along Kamo River in Kiyamachi/Kyoto. Among the many prized Japanese chestnuts, the sweets at Saori are made with heaps of “Tanba”, a specifically high-end variety of chestnut. Their hottest menu item is the super silky, high-end Tanba Chestnut mont blanc (2,860yen), made with 1-mm thin, delicately woven spirals of Japanese chestnut. It’s made solely with rare Tanba chestnuts and only 100 orders per day. Rich chestnut flavor meets round and creamy goodness and a lightly crunchy merengue inside to finish it all off.

The menu has a line up of other popular dishes, including the “Japanese Chestnut and Seasonal Fruits Parfait” (2,750yen), filled with plenty of seasonal fruit and Japanese chestnut, Kuriko-mochi (1,760yen), made with shiratama, Japanese chestnut cream and chestnut powder. Starting at 11am there’s even a takeout option, the 1-mm Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Softserve Ice cream served in an adorable cup (starting at 1,100yen).

The shop itself was a Machiya house inn and lodging in a past life, but is now revamped in its Kiyamachi-dori location along with the other veteran eateries and shops. On the first floor you’ll find an open kitchen where you can watch the final touches go on the freshly-made, gorgeous sweets. This spot is especially popular so it’s best to hurry up and grab a numbered ticket that they begin handing out in the morning.

Highlights

  • Both the “silk” and “woven” mont blanc are their hit items.
  • Made with “tanba” chestnuts, some of the rarest Japanese chestnut varieties.
  • Plenty of vibes to enjoy at this location along Kamo River.
  • Takeout menu available.
  • Each guest most order their own dessert.

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  • A light sweetness that brings out the pure chestnut flavor.

    A light sweetness that brings out the pure chestnut flavor.

  • Chestnut and seasonal fruits parfait (2,750yen) is another crowd favorite.

    Chestnut and seasonal fruits parfait (2,750yen) is another crowd favorite.

  • Japanese Chestnut and Seasonal Fruits Tart (2,200yen), a housemade tart topped with heaps of chestnut cream.

    Japanese Chestnut and Seasonal Fruits Tart (2,200yen), a housemade tart topped with heaps of chestnut cream.

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Details

Name in Japanese
和栗専門 紗織‐さをり‐
Postal Code
600-8014
Address
170-1 Izumiyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-365-5559
Closed
Irregular holidays
Business Hours
10:00am-6:00pm(L.O.5:30pm)
Budget
1,000〜3,000 yen
Access
Approx. 5 min. walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)