In Search of Royce’s Chocolate
April 21st, 2008Visited 856 times, 7 so far today
All of you, if you have been reading, know of my fondness for Royce’s chocolate. Since I was going to be in Japan, it was a sure shot to be one of the most important stuffs that I was buying for myself and to give away. Finding out that Tita Charito also had to buy more than a dozen of this good tasting, melts in the mouth, glorious one of a kind wonder of the world, we were out to look for it. Nama Chocolates of Royce’s really melts so when you buy it they either give you an aluminum freezer bag with a small frozen ice to keep it from melting and that’s the main reason why we decided to buy this chocolate in Tokyo than in Kyoto, getting it a few days before we leave for Manila.
But we were in for a surprise, there was not a single Royce’s store in the whole of Tokyo. The minute we got to Ginza, we moved around all the basements of Matsuzakaya, Mitsukoshi, Isetann to look for a stall but there was none, and Tita Charito was resigned not to get her dozen boxes. Sadly, I was going to miss one of my favorite chocolates.
Tokyo, Japan where it is made, and not a single store but they had Dalloyau which is a French patissierie, We found out that they had branches in Hokkaido and Sapporo but not in Tokyo. Sadly, no Royce, I had my last piece last January when a student from Davao and Sharlene from Yummy gave me one as pasalubong from Singapore since it was so easy and accessible to get from the basement of Takashimaya in Orchard Road.
Guess what? God is really good, right in front of our boarding gate was a souvenier shop that sells Royce’s! Thanks! And we finished all the Nama. They have a cherry liquer flavored chocolate which is new to me….got some for Chefs Gene and Gino…this story ends my series on our family trip to Japan. I hope all of you enjoyed my posts and pictures. Please keep on visiting. I know there has been no recipes lately but will soon add some. Tomorrow’s my brother-in-law’s big dinner for professors, been cooking and baking the whole day.
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April 21st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I heard these chocolates were locally available. I cannot remember where they are sold.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 am
I was told that sometimes Diamond Hotel carries a few boxes but not as regular as the stores in Hongkong and Singapore….
April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
I loooove Royce’s Chocolates!! When I was in Singapore last month I was told that you always have to bring home Royce’s Chocolates to your family and friends. Too bad I only bought one box for myself.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Royce is available in KONBINI on Connecticut St, Greenhills. Not all flavors though, but you can try to order.
June 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Royce is available in Tokyo! Most major department stores carry a counter for Royce! I first had Royce chocolates in Hong Kong and searched them here.. found them in Kinsicho and have seen them at Matzuzakaya too!