I really have to agreed on Angie C's insight on La Bamboche's macarons!! This is for the time being the BEST macarons I have eaten as of now...Though it is on a more pricey side ($2.50) but is the largest one I have compare to other bakeries.
The selections here are a little unique compare to other ones, I tried:
Spicy Cocoa
Ume and Sake ( I don't think I see this flavours anywhere!)
They are not overly sweet and in fact Ume and Sake one is a little salty. The one thing I love is how they make this little hollow space in the middle of the macarons so some of the fillings are inside the space. Why I like that?? Great for Sharing.. because I just pull the top and the bottom apart and there 2 equal pieces to share.
Opera de la Passion ($5.20)
All these layers (passion fruit almond joconde/passion fruit buttercream/Chocolate ganche) of different texture.. really remind me of the Chinese dessert I have! Of course this is definitely a lot sweeter and richer! I don't think I can finish one on my own without going into Sugary coma (but at least I am happy!) The dark chocolate with passion fruit filling on the top is such a pleasant and delicious surprise.
La Bamboche now is the to go place for me for macarons and just love how they put their little Japanese twist in their French pastry!