#BiteIntoClouds: Kumori Japanese Bakery
It’s been some time since I’ve been back to SM North. I used
to hang out there a lot back in college, as it’s one of the most decent malls
close to UP Diliman. I went back there a few weeks ago to go on a food crawl
with some of my favorite food bloggers, and it felt so good to reminisce the
times when life was a lot less complicated, and all I had to worry about was not getting late for my next class.
SM North has changed since then, although not a lot. One of
the most significant changes I noticed was that the basement area of The Block
has been transformed into a “Food Circuit” where several high-profile food
establishments have sprung up. One of which is the Japanese bakery, Kumori.
The branch at SM North was just small, yet it looked cozy
and inviting enough for any passerby to want to take a peek inside. Given the
Japanese’ love for sweet baked delights and my fondness for bread, I knew that
I was going to enjoy Kumori’s baked goodies. Here are some of what I had:
Cherry Brioche – Php 51.00
My eyes naturally gravitated towards the Cherry Brioche, as it was the most attractive among the bunch
presented to us that day. Premium brioche dough are baked and filled with
custard then topped with red cherries.
Apple Cheese Danish – Php 59.00
You’re in for a treat when you sink your teeth into the
Apple Cheese Danish. What I thought would be hard bread turned out to be soft
and flaky, with cream cheese oozing out of it with every bite.
Custard Butter Bun – Php 45.00
The Custard Butter Bun may not look much, but it actually
turned out to be my favorite among everything that was served. The soft bread
is actually a shell that contains rich egg custard and milky buttercream. Yum!
Crabstick Bun – Php 58.00
Now this one I can imagine to be great for afternoon
merienda. The crabstick taste is distinct, and complemented well the creamy
Japanese mayonnaise.
Mozzu Chizu Pan – Php 59.00
The fact that this goodie had tomatoes, herbs, white sauce,
and mozarella cheese already makes this a softer cousin of our well-loved
pizza. It doesn’t have toppings but it’s also pretty good!
Milkshakes
The Choco Hazelnut Milkshake
- Php 175.00
The Japanese Sweetcorn Milkshake - Php 175.00
The Matcha milkshake - Php 185.00
These milkshakes are too pretty, you wouldn’t want to drink
them right away! These are Kumori’s most Instagrammable orders, although after
taking a few sips, I can’t really say that they’re the best I’ve tried. Was
decent enough but could be a bit creamier if you ask me.
Other than the dishes mentioned above, I also strongly
suggest that you try Kumori’s Signature Hanjuku Cheeses and Krones. Trust me,
once you get a taste of one, you’ll want to keep asking for more.
Kumori
SM North EDSA
Basement, The Block
Landmark Makati
Lower Ground Floor
(+63) 917-6569430
SM Makati
Lower Ground Floor
(+63) 917-569430
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