Kyoto Sweets x Belgian Beer Pairing
At BBW Kyoto, we present around 30 Kyoto sweets, each paired with a complementary Belgian beer style. “Kyoto sweets and Belgian beer?” it might sound surprising but the combination is unexpectedly delightful. Experience a unique pairing that brings together traditional flavors and the distinctive character of Belgian beer.
This box brings together colorful little chrysanthemums, like flowers blooming in a gentle autumn breeze.
A rich chestnut feast: smooth, flavorful yokan (sweet red-bean jelly) topped with simmered chestnuts, then finished with a layer of shimmering clear jelly (kingyoku).
Soft mochi made with real warabi starch and filled with red-bean paste, finished with fragrant roasted soybean powder - kinako.
Domyoji mochi wrapped in chestnut kinton, inspired by the colorful autumn mountains. The chestnut kinton is made from chestnuts and sugar, mashed into a fine, crumbly texture.
A sweet castella cake stamped with the smiling face of Ebisu, the god of prosperity from Kyoto’s Ebisu Shrine. Shaped with “lucky ears” and filled with red-bean paste.
Grilled mochi filled red bean paste. The green one is flavored with mugwort (yomogi).
Grilled mochi filled with fragrant white sesame and white miso paste. Topped with more sesame for a nutty aroma and a refined flavor.
Crispy wheat gluten crackers coated with yuzu-flavored sugar, releasing a refreshing citrus aroma.
A sweet made by shaping chestnut paste packed with plenty of chestnuts. Enjoy the rich, concentrated chestnut flavor.
A sweet named for the fluffy texture of Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes. Mashed sweet potato, cooked with the skin on, is wrapped in a milk-flavored dough. **Available in 1 or 3 pieces
White and black sesame seeds symbolize river sand, with a swirl pattern representing ripples. Enjoy the nutty flavor and simple, comforting taste.
A sweet named after the delicate autumn chrysanthemums (Kiku) found in the mountains of Kurama and Kifune. Crunchy egg cookies are baked with carefully selected peanuts using traditional techniques.
A secret recipe combining the family’s miso with Kyoto white miso, carefully wrapped in shojin nori seaweed. Thick yet light, baked without any leavening—just the skillful balance of dough and eggs by our expert craftsmen.
Delicate, stick-shaped rice crackers wrapped generously in fragrant seaweed. Enjoy the harmony of crispy okaki and aromatic nori.
Baked using traditional methods with aromatic special tamari soy sauce. Its satisfying crunch is a hallmark of Tamariya’s handcrafted style.
Lightly baked thin crackers flavored with fresh ginger. Refreshing in summer and warming in winter, this traditional Tamariya favorite is loved year-round.
Lightly toasted rice crackers coated with Okinawan brown sugar. At Shinnyodo Temple, these simple sweets are offered to visitors during the Nirvana Ceremony, wishing health and well-being.
Filled with high-quality sweet red bean paste and wrapped in ginger-flavored dough, a favorite treat for many.
Traditional dry Japanese sweets made from fine sugar and rice flour, now with a rich cocoa flavor.
Filled with a generous amount of sweet red bean paste, combining fluffy, perfectly cooked azuki beans with Belgian chocolate cream, sandwiched between soft dorayaki pancakes.
High-quality chestnuts with skins are coated in maple syrup and lightly sweetened. Each bite reveals a glossy, moist sweetness that gently spreads in your mouth.
Smooth and soft, yet pleasantly chewy, this fresh namafu (wheat gluten) treat is flavored with green seaweed (aonori) and filled with seasonal, lightly sweetened smooth red bean paste.
Inspired by the scenic Arashiyama and the view of the moon from Togetsu Bridge, this sweet is carefully handcrafted one by one. Finished over charcoal for a fragrant aroma, it can be enjoyed by placing it in a bowl and pouring hot water over it.
Inspired by Nishijin textiles, smooth habutae mochi wraps sweet black sesame paste. Its silky texture and shape, reminiscent of kimono fabric, make it a beloved signature confection.
A luxurious treat made entirely with wasanbon sugar. Wasanbon is a fine-grained sugar made from sugarcane, known for its smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture and elegant, rich flavor.
A set of brownies flavored with rich chocolate and a hint of Japanese sansho pepper.
Heianden’s specialty sweet: soft mochi flavored with fragrant soy sauce, filled with sweet daifuku red bean paste. **Available in 1 or 5 pieces
Tamba chestnut paste with rich chocolate ganache.
