Speaking of autumn flavors, chestnuts are a must-try. Many people are looking forward to this season, aren't they? Toraya Cafe and An Stand, two famous Japanese sweets shops, are offering limited-time menus this year that allow you to fully enjoy chestnuts.

An Parfait [Japanese Chestnut] 750 yen

A new Japanese chestnut parfait has been released, filled with plenty of bean paste, including smooth bean paste and red bean paste paste paste, bean paste streusel, and a Japanese chestnut and white bean paste sauce. The parfait is based on milk kudzu jelly and topped with Japanese chestnut and soy milk ice cream, chestnuts simmered in their skins, and red bean tuile. It's also great that it can be enjoyed easily in a takeout cup. The An Parfait [Japanese Chestnut] is only available at the An Stand Kita-Aoyama store, and will be on sale from September 20th to December 4th.
An Parfait [Cream Shiratama] 650 yen
The An Parfait [Cream Shiratama] is a sweet red bean soup-style parfait made with Japanese chestnut paste made from fresh chestnuts and white bean paste, topped with shiratama and ice cream. The crunchy texture of the walnuts and brown rice puffs is addictive. This is also served in a takeout cup. It is only available at the An Stand Shinjuku store, and will be on sale from September 20th to December 5th.
Japanese Chestnut Parfait 1,100 yen
The Japanese Chestnut Parfait is made with plenty of Japanese chestnuts, in addition to chestnuts simmered in their skins, minced chestnuts, yokan (sweet bean paste), and soy milk ice cream. Beneath the ice cream is a layer of red bean paste paste. With a colorful visual, it's a parfait perfect for this time of year, allowing you to enjoy the taste of autumn as you look at it. It will be on sale at Toraya Cafe Aoyama from September 20th to December 5th.
Bean Paste [Chestnut] 800 yen
Bean Paste [Chestnut] is a luxurious paste made with domestic and French chestnuts, as well as rare white bean paste made from 100% white azuki beans. Available from September 20th to early December at An Stand Kita-Aoyama, An Stand Shinjuku, An Stand Ginza, Toraya Cafe Aoyama, and TORAYA TOKYO.

Japanese Chestnut and Chocolate Fondant 3,500 yen / Small 500 yen
This Japanese chestnut and chocolate fondant combines plenty of Japanese chestnut paste, smooth and white bean paste, and milk chocolate, accented with candied Japanese chestnuts. A luxurious dish made using only fresh chestnuts. Available from September 20th to early December at An Stand Kita-Aoyama, An Stand Shinjuku, Toraya Cafe Aoyama, and TORAYA TOKYO.

Yokan A La Carte (Strawberry, Matcha, White Miso) 830 yen
Enjoy one or two bite-sized yokan a la carte depending on your taste and mood. From October 2nd until mid-January 2019 (planned), you can enjoy three flavors: strawberry, matcha, and white miso. Available at An Stand Kita-Aoyama, An Stand Shinjuku, An Stand Ginza, Toraya Cafe Aoyama, and TORAYA TOKYO.