Waguriya

For a full taste of Japanese chestnuts, start with the signature Mont Blanc. The marron cream is piped to order, and diners have described its meltingly soft texture and concentrated flavour, reminiscent of chestnuts themselves. Its restrained sweetness lets the chestnut aroma and flavour come through. Meringue tucked beneath the cream adds a pleasing contrast to the smooth chestnut, and it is worth savouring the layers a little at a time.

For a lighter way to enjoy chestnut, there is also a Japanese chestnut parfait or chestnut soft serve. One diner who tried the parfait said the chestnut cream paired well with milk ice cream and remained enjoyable to the last bite. The menu also includes a Mont Blanc available only for eating in, and pure chestnut anmitsu, listed as a spring-to-autumn seasonal dessert. There is a satisfying range for anyone looking to make chestnut the focus of their sweet.

Roasted green tea served with a set makes a welcome interlude between bites of chestnut dessert. Japanese chestnut choux pastries and pies are available only to take away, so you can choose between lingering over a dessert in the shop and picking up a treat for a walk.