Ganache Chocolate South Yarra, Melbourne

User Reviews of Ganache Chocolate, South Yarra

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3.5 Below Average

Food 7 Ambience 3 Service 1 Value 3

I was hoping for authentic from Ganache. Master chocolatier check. Smart fitout check. Delicious chocolates check but once I'm seated, I had to endure poor coffee and service from a crew? Disappointing.

Mar 06, 2012

davedines
3

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

Stepping inside a Ganache Chocolate boutique is like stepping inside a little chocolate bite. Everything is a deep dark velvety brown, and that pervasive chocolate fragrance evokes our favourite childhood book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” by Roald Dahl. Like Charlie Bucket, MoMo & Coco stands at the entrance of Ganache Chocolate and simply chromes the air. Hmm, irresistible.

Ganache Chocolate stocks a devastatingly beautiful array of miniature chocolate bites, chocolate blocks, chocolate sculptures, mousse-cakes and a small selection of macarons. To MoMo & Coco, the product that distinguishes Ganache Chocolate from other Melbourne chocolate shops has to be their chocolate sculptures (although, a special mention to their cake slices too). Apart from the seasonal creations depicted in this journal-blog post, Ganache Chocolate also offers an assortment of sculptures throughout the year. They make for a very fine centrepiece for an at-home dinner party, or for that very special child, or young-at-heart-adult. And most importantly, they taste as good as they look!

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Apr 19, 2011

lydiaeng
29

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

Ganache Chocolate, like chocolate, is about indulging the senses. From the exposed brickwork and metal ceilings, to the deep leather couches and marble topped tables, Ganache Chocolate oozes Parisian class. This is as close to Europe as you will get without stepping on a plane. Walking through the door you are stunned by the array of beautiful chocolates, cakes, mousses and desserts, all of which are handmade on the premises by Arno Backes (Head Chocolatier for Koko Black) and his very talented team.

As you adjust to the sights around you, your nostrils are filled with the scent of cocoa and coffee and you're greeted by friendly smiling staff only too happy to assist you in your selection of chosen indulgence. Chocolate is not just for afternoon or evenings, I've dropped in for breakfast and tried the "Fruit Toast with Chocolate spread." The "spread" is really just an excuse to eat chocolate ganache on toast, but who needs an excuse!

If you do try this evil start to the morning, or a mid morning delight, I recommend having it with an espresso to help cut though this rich and delicious treat. One of Ganaches many specialties is their selection of Hot Chocolates, and I have to say that the "Winter Spiced" hot chocolate is just heavenly with hints of cinnamon, chilli and other warming spices. Their hot chocolates, like all of their products, are made with real couverture chocolate and I can honestly say that I have never had better, except in Paris!

On a hot day, you can't go past the Iced Chocolate, made with thick chocolate ganache and chocolate gelato, it' hard to beat! If you are looking for that "special gift" for a chocolate lover, then there is nowhere else to go. Arno's team will happily help create a custom box of treats that are sure to impress and delight. If chocolate is your passion and you would like to learn from a master then Arno's Master Classes are just the thing.

I can't help but rave about this place, I know there are plenty of other chocolate shops in Melbourne, but Ganache is an experience unto itself. This has become a regular stop whenever I'm on the this side of town, it' just too good not to!

Dec 01, 2009