The Napoleon Pie from Maxim’s de Paris
It was our wedding anniversary. Since we held our reception at Maxim’s de Paris, their Napoleon Pie holds a special place in our hearts. Every year around this time, we’d head to Ginza just to buy one and enjoy it, but it’s already been quite some time since Maxim’s closed down with the demolition of the Ginza Sony Building. I’d heard that another shop had inherited Maxim’s recipe and was serving the Napoleon Pie again, so we decided to head out and get one, thinking it would be nice to have it again after all this time.
Before leaving, my wife mentioned she’d heard it contains a good amount of Cointreau, which might be too much for the kids. I was a bit concerned, but figured it would probably be fine. We decided to head to Ginza anyway and just ask at the shop to be sure.
I went to the wrong shop! lol
I was sure I’d heard that GINZA SIX was the place that brought back Maxim’s Napoleon Pie. Yet, somehow, while searching on the web on my way to Ginza, I mistakenly convinced myself that Henri Charpentier was that shop. With its grand storefront and the pie looking exactly like I remembered, I bought it without a second thought. The label even said the alcohol content was less than 1%, so I went home triumphantly, thinking, “The kids can eat this too!” But when I got home and said, “Look what I got!”, I was met with, “Wait, is this from Henri Charpentier?” That’s when I got a bit confused and finally realized I’d gone to the wrong store.
Delicious is delicious
Henri Charpentier’s Napoleon Pie was substantial, with a satisfyingly firm crust. Compared to the Maxim’s pie in my memory, the sweetness seemed a bit more subtle, but it was absolutely delicious. The kids could eat it without any issues, so it all worked out in the end. Still, next year, I want to celebrate with the one from GINZA SIX.
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