Ketsourine Macarons

Love love love Ketsourine! I came here for a Chloe + Isabel pop-​up but also wanted to try the macarons. They are to die for! My faves are guava, earl grey & cookies & cream. I left with all the flavors! They have unique flavors like black sesame, matcha, and lavender milk chocolate. They also had a Golden state lemon to support the Warriors. The store has such a cute set up. Phi the owner is so welcoming and knowledgable about everything. He didn’t mind all my questions. I’ll be back for sure!

I found out about this place on IG, and, being obsessed with macarons, had to stop on my way home from SF. I was greeted by a cheerful gentleman as I entered. He was very friendly and attentive. I ended up ordering a mint ice cream macaron and a dozen assorted macarons. I was impressed by their selection. I have yet to try them all, but so far the cookies n cream is my favorite. The mint ice cream macaron was pretty good, but I think I like the filled ones better. The ice cream part tasted a little «artificial.»
I’m a firm believer in treating yourself and this is a perfect place to do so :)

I FINALLY got to visit this place after following their Instagram account. What a cute place! I love the décor and the theme of this place. It made me feel like I was underdressed and needed to dress up for a tea party.
When walking in, I saw the glass full of macarons. I was overloaded with choices and looked at my boyfriend, trying to persuade him we should get more than 2 each! We decided to get a box of 6 because I wanted the box.
Below are the flavors we got and the rating we give it out of 5s:
— Salted Caramel ⁵⁄₅
— Red Velvet ⁵⁄₅
— Thai Tea ⁵⁄₅
— Lavender Chocolate ³⁄₅
— Tiramisu ⁴⁄₅
— Cookies & Cream ⁵⁄₅
Wow! The fillings are the ACTUAL fillings! Maybe this is my first time trying a macaron with actual fillings… My boyfriend LOVES Thai Tea and when he took a bite of the Thai tea, he was surprised how much it tasted like Thai Tea. In Hawaii, our macaron fillings are flavored cream. I cannot go home and eat another macaron again.
I’m so sad we didn’t get to try their macaron ice creams, but I’ll be back next year so I will be back here to try it!

Stopped by Ketsourine on a Wednesday evening to pickup a last minute birthday gift. I had no idea what flavors were good, but the gentleman working was super attentive and helpful. He introduced me to the most popular flavors (mocha, guava, passion fruit). I ended up getting a dozen so pretty much on of every flavor, for $ 23. He even gave me a small one to try for free! 5 stars just for the great customer service and variety of flavors.
As for the quality of the macarons, I think it’s above par.

Ketsourine Macarons was seriously in the works for so long that I wasn’t sure that they’d ever open their doors. The anticipation nearly killed me, but I have to say, the wait was totally worth it because the décor is absolutely adorable! Of course I’m biased– I’ve never laid eyes on a shade of pink I didn’t immediately love, but even Mr. Dubs found the space «cute.»
Even though their macarons are prettier than a lot of other macaron shops, I have to say that their flavors were a hit or miss. I also felt that the cookie part of the macaron tasted a little stale.
Here are the flavors I tried:
— Strawberry Crème — PASS I found the filling in this flavor to be slightly too sour.
— Chocolate Cloud — TRY Honestly, this tasted like chocolate to me. However, I didn’t try their classic chocolate flavor, so I can’t really compare.
— Earl Grey — MUST My favorite flavor of the bunch!
— Lemon — TRY I’m a sucker for lemon flavored cookies, crackers and I guess now macarons, but sometimes it can be a little sour. Ketsourine got this flavor right!
— Guava Rose Petals — TRY I thought this flavor was interesting and totally worth a try.
— Hazelnut Crunch — PASS
Since I’m a frequent visitor of Westlake Mall, I’ll likely be back at Ketsourine for another go at their macarons and possibly test out their teas and ice cream too!

I LOVE desserts. However, I’d like to admit that macarons is not the first I think of. In fact, it probably doesn’t make it to my top 20 list.
I couldn’t believe it when this place opened up in Westlake. Everyone knows how bad the turnover rate at Westlake is. So I’d like to give this place 3 months tops? I’ve walked and drove across the shop hundreds of time but I was never a believer. Until I finally got the courage to introduce my friends to try it out. Of course it would be my first time, too.
Such a cute girly place. Pretty in pink indeed. It’s really too bad they don’t offer afternoon tea with sandwiches because it’s definitely inviting. We were greeted by a friendly guy. He was so helpful and friendly even at 8pm. I’ll give him props for that.
What I got:
— 1 vanilla ice cream macaron
— half dozen: cookies and crème, pistachio, espresso, earl grey and matcha
What I ate:
— vanilla ice cream macaron (⁴⁄₅): not a fan of vanilla, but that was all they had left :(
— espresso (⁵⁄₅): the best macaron I’ve EVER had.
In addition to macarons they also make drinks. I have my eyes set on the Chocolate Truffle Hot Drink.
Final verdict: If you’re like me and you have a misconception of macarons as too sweet, too hard, or just plain yucky, then you need to get yourself to Ketsourine NOW. They have so many varieties and it’s made fresh. Let them change your mind forever.
I never liked guava. Took a bite from my friend. I can now say that I eat guava… only the Ketsourine ones :)
This place is a keeper. Glad Westlake is finally bringing in some yummy eats!

Ketsourine came through in the clutch! I was looking for a shop that could supply sweet treats for a foodie event of 100+ people and the folks at Ketsourine were able to fulfill my order within 3 days of the event!
Very pleasant to have met Ketsourine (the owner) and her husband Phi, who were VERY helpful in coordinating and even allowing us to do an early pick up the morning of.
Now to the Macarons, obviously they were a hit at the event. People could not get their hands off of them! We had to hide 2 boxes to save for the photos LoL Check out the hashtag #EarthDayPhotowalk on Instagram to check out the rest of the photos!

I have tried a few different places with French Macarons. I have to say this this is one of my favorites! The decorations and atmosphere is very dainty and inviting. I LOVE the boxes that the French macarons are placed in, definitely has that CUTE factor. The employee who helped us was very helpful and patient when I asked about each of the flavors. The pricing is not that bad. I’ve had more expensive French macarons that don’t even taste as good as these.
The French macarons itself were perfect in quality and taste. The filling was super moist!
I had the coconut almond, guava rose, red velvet, strawberry crème, pistachio, chocolate praline, & oreo. Out of all them my favorite were the guava rose, red velvet, and strawberry crème. The guava rose reminded me of my childhood when I use to have Kerns Guava Juice. The strawberry crème seriously tastes like strawberry milk. The red velvet really does taste like your eating a slice of red velvet cake.
I will be coming back for more of these awesome French macarons!

Cute shop! I like their décor. I was really excited to try their Earl Grey since Im an Early Grey lover howeverthat was not an available flavor. Boo. I wasnt really impressed with their selection of flavors so I went with The Birthday Cake & Chocolate Almond Praline. There was nothing that wowed me from both flavors, but of the two I like the Chocolate Almond Praline. Both flavors werent too sweet but they also dont really taste fresh either. I doubt Id be back here. 1 star for their décor and 1 star for their customer service.

For a place that has 5 stars on Unilocal,I expected a lot more. Not sure if the 5 star rating is even accurate as most of them are from users with only one review. Questionable? Perhaps.
The shop is definitely cute, with white marble counter tops and pink floral arrangements on the tables. My SIL bought 2 dozen, and I got to try the matcha green tea and earl grey. The macarons lacked the fluffy texture on the inside, which is what defines a perfect macaron. I didn’t like how the macaron filling was stiff, and hard to pull apart. This made it difficult to share with others. It was almost as if the macarons had been refrigerated overnight, and weren’t freshly made.
Not sure I’d come back if I’m in the area. I’d rather drive into the city and go to Chantal Guillon if I’m ever craving macarons.

Walked in to buy one, but left with a half dozen, as you do.
My absolute favorite was the salted caramel — such a salty bite that makes you drool with the sweetness!
Wonderfully designed packaging (with a helpful care card on how to store your sweets!) and interior to the café.

I’m speechless. This place is the real deal. It’s not just another macaroon spot, this is definitely THE macaroon spot. There was so much hype surrounding my visit here as I’ve heard nothing but good things, and they absolutely delivered.
Highlights:
–Guava macaroon: this flavor is by far the best they have. Guava and a hint of rose. This is a must try, especially if there’s only one flavor you’re going to pick (see below for picture)
–Service: the staff I’ve encountered here are all nice people, and the service is very quick.
–Variety: not only are there many options for macaroons, but they also have Thai Iced Tea (and other drinks) as well as ice cream. It makes this the perfect spot for any treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Final verdict: amazing macaroons, tasty ice cream, friendly staff and a welcoming environment are just a few reasons why you should make a visit here. The prices are also reasonable for the quality you’re getting. There’s no reason for you not to try Katsourine Macarons!

This is the first time I’ve tried french macs made in stores.
I’ve always made my own macs therefore didn’t make sense to buy them from someone else. Especially since they’re not the cheapest pastries, but understandable because it’s very technical and time consuming to make. But for some reason after making a batch of macs yesterday, I decided to compare the ones I make to professionals.
FOOD:
Besides macs, they offer ice cream mac and drinks. We got the box of 6 for $ 11.50. Flavor wise, it’s like any other french mac shops. We got (in order from my favor to least favorite):
1) S’more — flavor on point! It legitly tasted like an actual smore. Graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow (see pic of cross section below)
2) Red Velvet — again, flavor on point! Filling was prefect in texture and cream cheese flavor.
3) Guava Rose — guava was there, missing the rose flavor a little
4) Cookies & Cream — like an oreo
5) Caramel De Luce — this was my BF’s fav, he loves caramel
6) Pistachio — we didn’t like this one at all. Color and taste was artificial. Tasted like those artificial tasting pistachio ice creams which taste more like lime than pistachio.
Overall, the texture and flavor of the macs were pretty darn good :)
SERVICE:
Very friendly and didn’t rush us, eventhough we took our time deciding.
AMBIANCE:
Cute. Classy. Clean. Simple. One of those shops that have the perfect lighting because everything is white and brightly lit. Cute little white tables you would expect at a dessert or high tea place with little pink flower pots to add splash of girly-​ness theme that goes with the theme of the shop.
Will be back to try their ice cream macs for $ 4 which is cheaper than most, but they look smaller than pictured — FYI.

I came here the other day with a friend, just to try a new macaron place. Ketsourine Macarons is a cute little store in Westlake. They sell classic Macarons along with unique flavors. There are different drinks you can order. And they also have macaron ice cream sandwiches.
I ordered the guava rose, pistachio, red velvet, chocolate almond praline, birthday cake, and Thai tea. I also ordered a pomegranate earl gray drink and a red velvet ice cream sandwich.
All the flavors were absolutely amazing. I especially love that the Macarons are soft and slightly chewy even after being refrigerated for a couple days. A lot of times macaron ice cream sandwiches are disappointing because the Macarons are too hard, but the red velvet ice cream sandwiches were soo delicious. The Macarons were soft and chewy and so satisfying.
I can’t wait to return to Ketsourine to buy more Macarons! And try other flavors!

There aren’t many exciting bakeries in Daly City, so when Ketsourine Macarons opened up in Westlake Center, I was ecstatic.
Macarons are a painstaking French cookie to make. I’d rather buy them from a professional than make them on my own, and I’ve attempted many times. Expensive for $ 2 a piece, or $ 11.50 for half dozen and $ 23 for one dozen, the prices are pretty standard for a macaron shop.
The service is very warm and friendly. The staff are all smiles and great with recommendations. I visited Ketsourine back in November of last year during their soft opening phase. The shop is cute, clean, and brightly lit, and they open until 9pm on the weekends — pretty late for bakery standards!
Their chocolate maple bacon macaron was a limited edition, and quite strange; it was a good balance of sweet and savory, and almost eye-​opening to see the flavor not in the form of a donut. Worth the try, but I think I’ll stick to sweet flavors for macarons.
A favorite is their guava rose petals macaron. And I must say it was delicious! Distinct guava taste and sweet, but not overwhelmingly saccharine. Plus the real rose petals add a beautiful touch.
The only flavor I tried that I disliked was the salted caramel. I don’t have a huge sweet tooth, and I found this flavor way too sweet that my teeth were almost hurting after one small bite.
Overall, Ketsourine’s macarons are quite nice. There are many flavors to choose from, though I was surprised the standard chocolate and vanilla weren’t on display when I visited. They also sell (limited number) of ice cream macaron sandwiches!

Macarons are one of my weaknesses. There’s something about them that exudes beauty and perfection, with their smooth crisp exteriors, and soft chewy centers that melt into a deliciously creamy filling. They’re sweet, indulgent and perfect for giving as gifts or treating yourself!
Ketsourine has further fueled my addiction with their macarons that are both delicious and creative. They’re constantly coming out with both new and seasonal flavors that are simultaneously approachable and inventive. S’mores, Guava Rose Petal, and Thai Tea were a few of the standouts during my most recent visit!
Many of the macaron flavors are on the denser/​moister side and not necessarily soft/​chewy. The filling is also a bit too light for some of the macarons, to the point where the filling squishes out when you bite into it. Hence the ⁴⁄₅ stars, but they’re still very yummy.
The shop is clean, modern, and simply adorable with elegant white tables and pink bouquets of flowers that serve as the perfect backdrop for the colorful treats. $ 4 macaron ice cream sandwiches lie patiently waiting in a small freezer for your grab n’ go pleasure. The sammies are flavorful with extra macaron chunks swirled into the ice cream and they have some serious height!
Chantal Guillon is still my absolute favorite macaron shop, but Ketsourine is the sweet and classy touch that Westlake has needed for quite some time. Big plus that the employees are both patient and friendly, and ready to offer suggestions during your moments of indecisiveness!
*Storage Tip*
Be sure to store your macarons in the fridge to keep them fresh and prolong their texture. If you leave them out they’ll become dry and crumbly. Remove them about 30 minutes before enjoying and you’ll be good to go!

#17 I met a couple of the bakers here a while back and they were raving about how much better Ketsourine was than Oui Oui macarons in Serramonte. They also mentioned something about them being their competion.
Stopped by one random afternoon because I was in the area. I was going to get a dozen macarons since you get 10% off for checking into Unilocal,but I didn’t see any flavors I really liked. I got the Thai Tea for my boyfriend and the Guava Rose for myself ’cause I felt like being adventurous. The Thai Tea was good but the Guava Rose was weird! The first bite literally tastes like nothing and towards the end is when I tasted the guava flavor.
They have two sizes — classic and grande. That day I came in, they only had the classic sizes out but I could’ve sworn I saw three different sizes. Not only are the macarons disproportioned, but the decorations were sloppy. The Caramel Fleur de Sel had caramel in places other than the filling and the Guava Rose decorations were on the macarons next to it.
Now the reason why I’m being so harsh is because when I’m paying that much for something that is going to be consumed in one bite, I’m going to expect it to be the best tasting thing in the entire world. Also, when you hype up the products at your job and trash talk another business, I’m going to come in with high standards.
On the bright side, the interior of the store was cute and the workers were friendly.
#teamouioui
EDIT: I cant even pronounce Oui Oui correctly, let alone am I affiliated with them. If I wanted to give a negative review, I would’ve given a star. I tried your macarons and didn’t like them. Thats all it is. Chill out.
And the two people I met in the mall were young males claiming to work in the back and bake the macarons.

This little macarons store is located inside a plaza and parking may be a hassle so you might have to circle the lot and compete for a spot for a little bit. Luckily, Michelle and I found a parking spot within 5 minutes in the Home Depot parking lot just near this store.
It wasn’t hard finding Ketsourine Macarons because of its beautiful aesthetics inside that made it pop up. It’s pleasing to the eyes because it’s not visually overwhelming. The first thing that caught my eyes were the macarons. There were so many macarons and so full of color. We were greeted by one of the friendly employees and kindly explained to us what kinds of macarons there were and went over the drinks that they offered. After browsing through the menu, we met the owner, Ketsourine, who personally suggested the cold brew iced coffee. We both agreed to it and the first sip, I was hooked. I’m not a huge fan of coffee, but I was a fan of the iced coffee she suggested.
Michelle and I also tried a dozen macarons and oh my gosh they were all delicious! I honestly don’t know which ones I tried. I just know that they were colorful, and my stomach was going crazy over them. Each and every bite was as flavorful as it was the first.
Overall, I had a great time with Michelle here at Ketsourine Macarons. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the baked goods and drinks were extremely delicious, and that’s coming from someone who doesn’t like a lot of sweet stuff.
I highly suggest coming here and bring your friends!

I’m always on the lookout for the perfect macaron. yep, the one with one O. not the other kind with 2 Os. everyone’s definition of the «perfect macaron» is slightly different depending on tastes. my perfect macaron is crisp n hard on the outside while the inside is soft n kinda chewy while able to hold the flavor of the 2 pieces of cookies.
Ketsourine Macarons is a cute little shop that’s located in Daly City in the Westlake Shopping Center; a large outdoor retail n restaurant plaza. it’s situated right across from Blue Line Pizza n a few stores down from Sheng Kee Bakery. parking is no problem there. there’s a large lot just for the shopping center.
once u c the shop, u notice that shop stands out with its mostly white interior n welcoming small round tables (with vases of pale pink bouquets) n chairs becoming of a French café. rows of beautiful flavored macarons r laid out behind glass to gaze upon. n u think to yourself, «damn, I need to try every one of these pretty treats!»
there’s a small blackboard on the side of the shop that has written on it the special flavors of the day. that day’s special was Birthday Cake n Thai Tea so I had to get some with my 2 boxes of 6.
the taste of Ketsourine’s macarons r great while the texture doesn’t quite reach my perfect macaron. they r crisp n falls apart as u bite into them, but the inside just doesn’t have that chewiness I have come to love in a macaron. they r beautifully made daily so that’s a plus.
I noticed they also sell other items like drinks n macaron ice cream. I’ll have to stop by again next time to try those. the space is perfect for a chill afternoon with friends or a date with a special someone.

Such an adorable macaroon shop!!!
I was in the area today and decided to finally give it a try. I ordered a large Thai iced tea and 4 macaroons: 2 Thai tea, 1 almond chocolate praline and 1 caramel fleur de lys. Total came out to be just about $ 12. Not bad. The girl who was working had to make another Thai iced tea for some reason so I didn’t mind waiting at all. I was enjoying the ambiance of the whole store as I waited for my drink. I also finished my caramel macaroon and was surprised by how good and fresh it tasted.
When the girl was done making my drink she apologized and even offered me another free macaroon on the house. I didn’t see a need for her to offer me a free macaroon because she didn’t do anything wrong, but it was such a sweet gesture of her! I said no to the free macaroon, wishing I said yes after I finished the caramel one cause it was SOOOO good. Lol. My Thai iced tea was also really refreshing: not too bland and also not so sugary like the ones you buy at the supermarkets.
My overall first experience here was very good! I was satisfied with my drink and macaroons and also the worker was so sweet and kind, she made my first time here very pleasant I loved her! I CANT WAIT TO COME BACK :)