Top 5 Cakes in London: Yauatcha (2)
Not just a dim sum parlour, Yauatcha boasts an extensive array of East-West fusion immaculately crafted pâtisserie. Each entremet looks too perfect to be real, layer upon layer of contrasting flavours and textures, mysteriously put together as if by otherworldly beings.
Raspberry delice: raspberry, Manjari chocolate, lychee
Chocolate toasted rice: milk chocolate, toasted rice, soy, hazelnut
Matcha tart: matcha, yuzu, hazelnut, genoise
The presentation is wonderful, too: in the shop, there are just few enough for you to feel that they have been individually crafted especially for you.
Mandarin macadamia: dark chocolate, mandarin, roasted macadamia, Sable Breton
Fig blackcurrant: fig jelly, cassis curd, panettone, marscarpone cream
Lychee rose Charlotte: lychee mousse, crème brulle, cranberry compote, biscuit a la culliere
Apple blackberry entremet: confit apple, blackberry compote, jasmine
Chocolate luxe gateaux: caramelised milk chocolate, marinated golden raisins, liquorice
When you’ve chosen your designer edible jewel it is lifted into a beautifully constructed casket which keeps the cake in perfect condition, and is tied up with a crisp, woven ribbon.
There's also a variety of beautifully ornate macarons and hand-crafted confectionary:
Style of cakes: Asian influenced entremet
Price: ££££
Location: Soho
Suitable for: Smart dates, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, dessert, takeaway, Champagne & cocktails