Cheese and cheesecake specialty store [Fromagerie Armonie]. It is visited by cheese lovers as well as those seeking authentic cheesecakes. Some tourists come to the shop because "a local guide recommended it to them. The interior of the store, which has a café with an eight-seat counter, is a brightly lit space with wood grain as its base color. The moment you open the door, you are enveloped by the gentle aroma of cheese.
The owner, Kana Fukuyama, has a long history of working in the import sales business. She has handled many foreign foods such as wines and cheeses from Western countries that are hard to find in Japan. Fascinated by the depth of cheese in particular, Ms. Fukuyama opened the store with her friends, and in 2016 moved the store to its current location in Okazaki, Kyoto. The name of the store, Fromagerie, means "cheese shop" in French, and Almonie means "harmony. The name was chosen to express the desire of the creators to "deliver delicious cheese" and the desire of the eaters to "harmonize" their feelings of "deliciousness and happiness.
Mr. Fukuyama carefully bakes six kinds of cheesecakes one by one, all of which are rich in individuality. You can enjoy the full flavor of cheese in each one. They are sure to be a welcome souvenir.
Mascarpone Cheesecake: Fresh Italian cheese is used. The fresh lemon flavor gives it a nice aftertaste. Most popular.
Gorgonzola cheesecake: A perfect harmony of sweetness and saltiness of blue cheese. Many people become fans and repeat customers.
Gorgonzola Forte: Adult cheesecake with a moderate sweetness. Goes well with wine.
Gouda cheesecake: filled with Dutch Gouda cheese. The simple yet rich flavor will keep you coming back for more.
Raw caramel and Gouda cheesecake: The flavor of raw caramel combined with Gouda cheese is well-balanced. The rich flavor is the secret of its popularity.
Ricotta cheesecake: the taste of the milk itself is the most delicious. It melts in your mouth.