When I was looking for a cake called Foret Noir from France, I learned that it is the same as Kirschtorte from Germany, and that this shop offers it under the name Black Forest, so I decided to give it a try. The location is a corner of the 4th floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya. There is a store hidden in the women's clothing department. When I visited on the evening of a public holiday, it was full and there were 3 groups waiting. I was told that there was a 90-minute wait, so depending on the situation, I would have to wait quite a while, but my turn came around in about 15 minutes. The interior of the store has an elegant atmosphere with pale pink wallpaper and luxurious furniture. You can order cakes individually, but to match the formality of the restaurant, you order them as a set. Black Forest iced coffee set 1,760 yen. It's a bit pricey, but considering the atmosphere of the place, it's probably worth it. The Black Forest was a delicious combination of cream and sponge, and the grapes inside were a nice accent. It has an elaborate and elegant taste. The red thing in front of the cake was cherry ice cream, and the strong sourness complemented the sweetness of the cake. I think it's a well thought out structure. It's not cheap enough that you can go back to it many times, but it's a good place to spend time with your loved ones.
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