Hello, travelers!

It’s Binako, your Sarukuma writer, surprised today by just how stiff my body has become!

Today I’m excited to introduce you to À La Tienne, a delightful French-style patisserie tucked away in Suizenji Park, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City.

The shop sits right along the road, so be careful not to drive past it!
There’s parking right in front of the shop, so visiting by car is super convenient!

Step inside, and a glittering display of beautiful cakes greets you immediately — it’s impossible not to break into a grin!

And the warm “Irasshaimase!” (welcome!) you hear as you enter is so genuine and lovely, it instantly makes you feel glad you came.

Cakes infused with liqueur — a sophisticated twist for grown-up palates:
Charlotte aux Fraises (Strawberry Charlotte) — 400 yen
Charlotte aux Poires (Pear Charlotte) — 400 yen
Dijonnaise — 400 yen
Gateau Framboise (Raspberry Cake) — 450 yen
The selection is wonderfully varied, and every single piece looks irresistibly delicious — truly cakes for adults to savor!

They also offer whole cakes!
That fruit-loaded cake in the back especially caught my eye!

Tart lovers, rejoice — they have a beautiful selection of tarts too, so be sure to stop by!

The shop’s most popular item, the
Crème Parisienne — 200 yen,
is also on offer!
That luscious, creamy appearance is simply irresistible.

Seasonal limited-edition treats are also available:
Marron Pie (Chestnut Pie) — 400 yen
Chausson aux Pommes (Apple Pastry) — 400 yen

The Chausson aux Pommes is a classic French-style apple turnover!
They also have a wonderful range of traditional French cookies and baked goods, including:
Sablé Café (Coffee Sablé) — 500 yen
Sablé Chocolat (Chocolate Sablé) — 500 yen

Recommended Menu

This time, I tried the
Limoncello — 400 yen

Just look at this gorgeous side view!
The vibrant red of the raspberries is absolutely stunning,
and that beautifully golden-baked top makes the wait nearly unbearable!

Yahoooo!
Time to dig in!!

A perfectly balanced sweet-and-tart flavor that simply melts in your mouth!
That meringue on top dissolves into an airy whisper of sweetness,
and the bavarois cream is gently flavored with almonds for the most delicate sweetness — incredibly delicious!

The tartness of the raspberries plays the perfect supporting role.
I honestly want to thank every single ingredient for its part in this masterpiece!

This shop offers a wonderful selection of grown-up cakes infused with liqueurs.
If you’re visiting Kumamoto, definitely add this gem to your itinerary!

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※Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before your visit.