ANTÉNOR

The Kyo Croissant pairs crisp, flaky pastry with cream and matcha chocolate, and is a popular choice at ANTÉNOR. Diners have praised the balance of the gently sweet cream and matcha chocolate, saying that although it is generously sized, it is easy to enjoy. It could appeal if you are after a satisfying snack, and some travellers have picked one up on their way home from Kyoto. If you spot it in the shop, it also makes a Kyoto-flavoured gift to take away.

For a baked treat, look out for the Yuzu & Matcha Baum-KOTO, described in reviews as a Kyoto-only product. One customer found it moist and soft even when served cold, with a striking yuzu aroma and a subtle matcha flavour in its green outer layer. They also enjoyed it lightly warmed, saying that the yuzu fragrance came through more strongly. Some customers look forward to returning from time to time to see what new seasonal products are available.

Among the fresh cakes, customers who tried both the shortcake and chocolate cake found them pleasantly balanced in sweetness, noting the light cream and the depth of the chocolate. One person who took home the strawberry shortcake especially liked how the light sponge and fresh cream went with the strawberry confiture. Located on basement level 1 of Kyoto Isetan, ANTÉNOR offers takeaway, so you can choose a snack for the station, a cake to bring home or something from the baked-goods selection.