It took us a while to get through customs but we finally made it to the gate. Just as we were heading to grab a sandwich or two for the plane, we stumbled upon the newly opened Café DIOR by Anne-Sophie Pic, right before boarding.
We are no strangers to the renowned three-Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic, so there was no way we could pass up this sweet experience even if it meant risking our flight!
Café DIOR by Anne-Sophie Pic is a luxurious dessert bar located in the departure hall of Kansai International Airport. It is a great reflection on the elegance of the Dior brand, combining fine-dining with a chic atmosphere.
Some of Chef Anne-Sophie Pic's imaginative (mostly sweet) creations were on display in front of the entrance area.
Since we only had less than 20 minutes to spare, we quickly grabbed ourselves a seat at a quiet corner of the café.
Le Granville (4,000 yen) – A creation showcasing the flavors of Normandy, France. The tube filled with apple and yuzu coulis was elegantly topped with Calvados caramel and cinnamon vanilla chantilly.
This was an incredibly refreshing dessert highlighted by the fruity flavors of apple and yuzu, which were beautifully complemented by the subtle notes of caramel and cinnamon. I love the crunch from the sobacha Breton sablé too, adding some punch to the lightness of the dessert.
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La Rose (4,500 yen) – The most beautifully presented of the four.
There were a lot of complex flavors packed inside this small package. A flavorful "Flower" mousse, strawberry and geranium rosat confit, paired with rose almond ice-cream all resting on a base of rose financier. And there was the subtle notes of genmaicha (玄米茶) infused into the dessert as well. Very interesting.
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La Rose da Vents (3,500 yen) – Your typical dessert with a mix of exotic flavors. We've got
Mikan and saffron confit, Amaretto mousse with vanilla, atop of an orange biscuit with almond. Not bad.
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Le Lady (3,500 yen) – For me, the least successful dessert, as it attempted to harmonize savory and sweet flavors through a combination of hazelnut praline, Earl Grey creme anglaise, and Madagascar chocolate mousse infused with Earl Grey.
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This trip has provided us with a number of highlights of Osaka's hugely underrated dining scene including memorable visits to YUNiCO, Tempura Shinsaibashi Ittetsu, and SINAE. Each restaurant provided a unique culinary experience that showcased some of the best in Japanese cuisine. But what we didn't anticipate was the unexpected visit to Café DIOR by Anne-Sophie Pic at Kansai International Airport (with less than half an hour for departure). The elegant atmosphere and exquisite pastries, which came as a delightful surprise for us, provided the perfect finishing touch to our journey, wrapping it up on a sweet note.
Food Rating: 7.3/10
Price: ￥￥￥￥￥
Address: Kansai Interational Airport Terminal 1 Building 2/F 1 Senshukukonaka, Tajiri-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka, 549-0011 Japan
Tel: +81 (0)72 479-3821
Opening Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm daily
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