GUF FUKUOKA

At GUF FUKUOKA, the striking tables with water flowing through them set the scene; the Basque cheesecake is the place to start. Visitors praise its exceptionally smooth texture, soft enough to scoop with a spoon, and the brûlée topping, with its crisp layer of caramel. Menu listings put the brûlée at ¥790, the plain cheesecake at ¥740, and the chocolate and matcha versions at ¥790 each. The matcha is described as balancing gentle bitterness with the richness of the cheese, while the chocolate is rich and smooth. Choose the toasted caramel notes, or the flavours of tea or cocoa, to suit your mood.

For a drink alongside the cake, consider a matcha ring latte or chocolate cream latte. One customer who ordered the matcha cake with a ring latte found the latte restrained in sweetness and a good match for the cake. For something lighter, there are also lemon and peach ade.

When you’re in the mood for a more substantial sweet dish, try an acai bowl. The menu lists strawberry, mango and seasonal fruit options, all for ¥1,900. The bowls pair rich acai with fruit; one diner felt the portion was generous enough to stand in for a meal, making it a possible choice for brunch.

The table with water at its centre makes the setting part of the experience. When enjoying cake, take a little care with where you place your plate and how you handle your spoon. The café is on the 7 floor of a building in front of Kashii Station. You can eat in or order takeaway.