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About this place
Go for a classic flavour, or explore the distinctive notes of blue cheese or matcha. Diners’ orders at Kyoto Cheesecake Museum show just how many options there are for cheesecake fans. One visitor chose a blue-cheese Basque cheesecake alongside blue-cheese Mont d’Or, topped with grated Mimolette. They enjoyed the balance of gentle acidity and milky richness, with the savoury character of Gorgonzola Piccante. If you like blue cheese, a bold option like this could be a good place to start.
Another visitor chose a Mont d’Or and Gorgonzola combination, as well as a pistachio Basque cheesecake, described as lightly sweet and full of cheese flavour. Others mentioned matcha Basque cheesecake, sake-lees cheesecake, kinako and white chocolate with berries. The choice is not limited to different takes on a classic base; it also extends to combinations of flavours. One diner who tried both the plain Basque cheesecake and the cheese terrine found them rich, with a pronounced cheese flavour. Another, who chose different styles such as soufflé and terrine, enjoyed the contrast in texture. If it is hard to settle on one, you could vary the cake style as well as the flavour.
The menu includes Shitan, described as suitable for all ages, as well as Shikon, a blue-cheese cheesecake. The selection may vary with the listing or season, so check when booking if you have a particular flavour in mind. Reservations are available, and the shop also offers dine-in service. You can enjoy a cheesecake with coffee on site or take it away, depending on how you would like to enjoy it.
