Have you heard of a place called “Panel Cafe,” located just a few minutes’ walk from Kawaramachi Station?
This is a shop that's been trending on Instagram and TikTok lately.
I hear you can enjoy the ultimate dessert there—matcha and pancakes.
So, what exactly is this “Garden Matcha Daifuku Pancake”?
In this post, I’d like to tell you about Panel Cafe and its much-talked-about garden matcha daifuku pancakes.
■What is Panel Cafe?
"Panel Cafe" is located about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.
This is a pancake shop that's been trending on social media lately.
The terrace seating inside the restaurant lets in plenty of light, creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere.
Although it's a pancake shop, you can enjoy a wide variety of menu items, including hamburgers, french fries, and fruit tea.
Among them, the matcha tiramisu pancakes and the Garden Matcha Daifuku pancakes are becoming particularly popular!
■Panel Cafe’s “Garden Matcha Daifuku Pancakes” Are Trending on Instagram!
At Panel Cafe, you can enjoy exquisite matcha desserts.
These pancakes are handmade in-house using matcha from Gion Tsujiri.
Just as the name suggests, these pancakes are designed to look like a garden.
The matcha powder is so lovely—it catches your eye as soon as it’s brought to the table.
This product is known for being incredibly "fluffy."
It's true—the pancakes are fluffy.
It’s topped with red bean paste and whipped cream, and finished with a piece of handmade Uji matcha gyuhi.
I just can't get enough of how fluffy it is—it almost seems like it's going to melt.
These soft shapes are just so cute—they make you want to feast your eyes on them before you even take a bite, don't they…?
And when you look inside, you’ll find red beans—Gion Tsujiri’s matcha, the red beans, and the fluffy dough are the perfect combination!
When eaten together, it has a texture similar to daifuku, and the matcha flavor is fantastic.
People say these pancakes are fluffy and jiggly, so they’re perfect for anyone looking for a delicious matcha dessert or a sophisticated treat.
■Reviews of Panel Cafe
What are the reviews and reputation of Panel Cafe like?
Let's look at some of them.
・A famous pancake shop in Gion. There’s a line! It’s incredibly popular! But it was definitely worth the wait. The delicious, fluffy pancakes are irresistible. I also tried the hamburger, and it was delicious.
・I ordered tapioca and pancakes. They were delicious. There was a river flowing right below us, so I enjoyed my meal while taking in the scenery of Kyoto.
・It's relatively easy to get a table on weekdays. The terrace seats offer a great view, and the atmosphere is cheerful. The pancakes are just as fluffy as everyone says! They're the best!
・There’s a river, and the view is beautiful. The matcha daifuku pancakes aren’t too bitter, and their fluffy texture is irresistibly melt-in-your-mouth. I think pancake lovers will absolutely love them.
・It’s like a hotcake… That indescribably fluffy texture is probably the secret to its popularity. In any case, I highly recommend it to anyone who loves matcha desserts.
■Panel Cafe's Address and Directions
Finally, let's take a look at Panel Cafe's address and how to get there.
○Address of Panel Cafe
1st Floor, Mikaku Building, 165 Tokiwa-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
○How to Get to Panel Cafe
About a 5-minute walk from the Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
Phone number
075-561-0533
https://www.instagram.com/panelcafe_kyoto/
■ Summary
How was it?
In this post, I’d like to introduce a pancake shop called Panel Cafe, located near Kawaramachi Station.
The “Garden Matcha Daifuku Pancake,” which has been trending on social media, is a premium dessert made with matcha from Gion Tsujiri, and many customers are visiting the shop every day specifically to try it.
If you enjoy the bitterness of matcha or want to try some sophisticated desserts with a subtle sweetness, be sure to stop by.
