I continued my Great London Macaron Search of 2009 this afternoon in Soho. Hopping aboard the tube to Picadilly Circus, I soon found myself wandering the hot, busy streets of Soho for these little babies:
Unfortunately, I’m not 100% sure of all the flavours; I had a crazy idea that a flavour guide might be included in the box, and I didn’t think to take a photo of the signs in order to identify the flavours. This box of twelve assorted macarons cost me a mere GPB 12.50 Yauatcha (better known – or perhaps not – as one-Michelin-Star Chinese restaurant) – and yes, whilst AU$25 is a lot to pay for twelve little biscuits, it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than Laduree at Harrods, and I can tell it’s going to be SO worth it. So far I have tried two varieties: the darker green, which I want to think is pandan flavoured (because I’m sure the other green on is lime), and the red, which is, I believe, supposed to be lychee (because the light pink is rose, I think).
The filling of the (possibly pandan) green macaron was impossibly delicate and creamy. The biscuit shell, on the other hand, cracked open easily to expose a chewy texture within.
I have a feeling that the red macaron is not actually lychee, as I first suspected. It tastes nothing like lychee, but instead, the cream filling is slightly tangy – almost lime flavoured – and just as creamy as the previous macaron. I’m so impressed – it’s delicious.
So, I have ten more macarons to get through. I wonder if I can do it?? Hehe. I’m sure I will manage. The trouble will be not eating them all tonight!
