In Paris, the Les 3 Chocolats patisserie reinterprets the traditional galette des rois with a matcha tart, available until the end of January 2025. This gourmet creation combines Japanese and French flavors in a unique experience.
It's not really a king cake since it doesn't have puff pastry, but it is so good that you close your eyes and simply ask for more. There Pastry The 3 chocolates doesn't have the space in her laboratory to start making puff pastry, but no matter, she decided a few years ago to offer an alternative that is worth its weight in gold.
Nestled on rue Saint-Paul, The 3 Chocolates offers a tarte matcha refined which honors Japanese elegance. Although it does not include puff pastry, this creation is no less festive. It consists of a matcha shortbreadof a ganache and a matcha cookieof a crispy almond praline et hazelnuts, all enhanced by an artisanal bean celebrating nature. Available in two formats (€32 for 4 people, 47 € for 6/8 people), it combines both tradition and innovation.
A crumbly shortbread, a finely measured matcha, the melting and crunchy praline, everything is there to delight our senses, we love it!
Behind this gourmet address are Emiko Sano and her husband Sho Kimura, duo behind modern pastries and unique chocolates. Emiko Sanocoming from a line of Japanese chocolatiers dating back to his grandfather Gensaku Sano, combines the expertise passed down for three generations with his experience with big names like the MOF Olivier Bajard or the Plaza Athénée. Since 2017, their Parisian boutique has seduced with its creations that combine boldness and delicacy.
In the window of 3 Chocolatesthere are around six pastries renewed according to the seasons, as well as around twenty chocolates with varied flavors. Among the essentials, the hazelnut praline, the orange blossom hojicha chocolate or the sesame praline rub shoulders with more daring creations such as the miso or wasabi chocolate. Matcha lovers will be delighted with chocolate bars or candies.
Sweet tooths will also appreciate the intimate atmosphere of the shop, where it is possible to taste these sweet treats on site, although places are limited. Whether for the matcha tart or other signature creations such as the famous “3 chocolates”, this address is a must for gourmets curious to discover a different pastry, where Japan and France meet brilliantly.
In short, for a change from the pancake while keeping the friendly side of sharing and the surprise of the bean, we head to Les 3 Chocolats at 45, rue Saint-Paul in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. The store is open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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