The latest Lawson¡¯s collaboration sees the company getting a touch more ritzy. The convenience-store chain has hooked up with chocolate maker Godiva to create a limited-edition set of sweets that can be found at stores across the country and have so far generated a lot of buzz online.
The most straightforward of the bunch is the chocolate mille-feuille (?350 after tax). It¡¯s sweet chocolate through and through; even the little square logo on top delivers a rush of the sugary stuff. It¡¯s good, but a little one-note.
Better ¡ª especially as the temperatures drop ¡ª is the hot chocolate (?380 after tax). It¡¯s warm and milky, which helps to balance out the chocolate elements.
The highlight, though, is the chocolate fondant (?350 after tax). This one requires a little extra work from the customer ¡ª you need to warm it up in a microwave to achieve maximum gooeyness. Cut into its exterior and a chocolate sauce comes pouring out. It¡¯s tasty and just the right amount of sweet, and also feels fancier than Lawson¡¯s other offerings.
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