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Kirin is the reincarnation of Tendo Matcha & Desserts after a slight change in location, some rebranding, and a new menu. You'll find the mid-sized cafe/bakery around highway 7 & Warden (near Gal's Sushi if you're familiar with the area). The decor leans toward the minimalistic yet elegant side of things. There's a fair amount of table seating with chairs and benches, so you're free to bring the whole gang or sit by your lonesome and enjoy your own company. (Like myself. No shame.)
Like its predecessor, Kirin features several matcha inspired treats and drinks. I won't pretend to know what the health benefits are of matcha, but my hip and with it friends talk about the stuff like it's unicorn tears. What I can say is that though matcha is apparently supposed to be slightly bitter, the guys at Kirin have the know-how to not just cut that bitterness, but to completely neutralize it. This was definitely the case with their Matcha au lait tea. And shout-out to the generous amount of froth that helps make this an enjoyable drink to savour.
I started my pastry adventure with their Matcha Azuki Daifuku. These guys are half fist sized, doughy, white pastries, filled with a creamy matcha and red bean filling, and topped with matcha dust. I'm pretty sure these guys took the cake for me. (#punLife) Like all the pastries at Kirin, they are gently sweetened, which was quite the refreshing change in pace from the typical American pastry that sets off a sugar explosions on your tongue. They actually trick you into thinking you're eating "healthy". Sadly, I'll welcome you back to reality, because dessert is dessert. The last thing I loved about these is the gooey texture of the external pastry, that you bite through to meet even further gooey filling. I'll be craving this one for some time.
I also delighted myself in a choux à La crème, and a mont blanc. The choux à La crème is a larger pastry with similar filling to the Azuki Daifuku, but with a thicker and flackier exterior, whereas the mont blanc is completely different. With its unique look, the mont blanc starts to step into Instagramable food territory. The pastry consists of a sweet tart topped with what I'll incorrectly describe as spaghetti sugar fun. Rather than me butcher an explanation, have a look at a photo. Just know that it's a cute, little treat that doesn't disappoint in the flavour department.
So where do I fall on Pâtisserie Kirin in general? Well I wasn't kidding when I said I was giddy to try the place out, since I stopped by on their first soft opening day. So with that said, I couldn't tell you what the ambiance is like normally, or what everything is like on a regular day. What I can say is that the staff are welcoming, and for a guy who can easily not have sweets for months, this subtle twist on desserts has me craving round two. For now, I'm a big fan.
And word to the wise; apparently they have a rotating menu, so stop by for a surprise.
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