The 10 best Japanese patisseries in Paris: iconic shops and confidential spots

In recent years, Japanese pastry shops in Paris have made a remarkable entry into the capital’s sweet world. Refined, lightly sweetened, aesthetically pleasing and imbued with a delicate savoir-faire, they appeal to Parisian palates in search of elegance and lightness. Mochi, Japanese cheesecake, dorayaki, wagashi, matcha, yuzu, black sesame… these Japanese ingredients can now be found in the most prominent shop windows on the Parisian scene.

Far from the exuberance of classic cakes, Japanese desserts focus on balance, subtlety and finesse. A trend that fits in perfectly with contemporary desires: less sugar, more meaning, airy textures and a minimalist aesthetic.
Whether you’re already a Japanese addict or simply curious to discover this new sweet wave, here’s a selection of the best Japanese patisserie addresses in Paris. From confidential spots to emblematic houses, each place invites you to a gustatory interlude between Tokyo and the Left Bank.

Toraya, the most ancestral

Born in Kyoto in the 16th century, Toraya is a rare address in Paris. Here, no flashy entremets, but traditional wagashi served with smoked green tea. Each sweet (yokan, mochi, dorayaki) is a work of art, served in an elegant, hushed setting a stone’s throw from Place de la Concorde. A jewel of discretion.

📍 10 rue Saint-Florentin, Paris 1er
⏰ Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm
📲 @torayaparis

Sadaharu Aoki, the master pastry chef who started it all

A true pioneer of Japanese patisserie in Paris, Sadaharu Aoki continues to sublimate matcha, yuzu and black sesame in creations of insane precision. His éclairs have become cult favorites, his entremets a model of balance. They reveal the nobility of a pastry where sugar never overwhelms the aromas. Japanese elegance in haute couture.

📍 Vaugirard, Port-Royal, Galeries Lafayette…
⏰ Schedules according to addresses
📲 @sadaharuaokiparis

Takumi, the Japanese cheesecake specialist

Here, cheesecake becomes cloud. Light, fluffy and ultra-melting, it comes in plain, yuzu, matcha or chocolate versions. At Takumi, everything is made on site, in a small lab visible from the boutique. The result: absolute freshness, delicate taste and zero heaviness.

📍 29 rue des Pyramides, Paris 1er
⏰ Monday 10:30am-7pm, Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-8pm
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Yamazaki, the perfect mix of Tokyo and Paris

An elegant patisserie in the 16th arrondissement, Yamazaki brilliantly blends the codes of French patisserie with Japanese art. You’ll find matcha domes, black sesame cakes, delicate cream puffs and signature cakes like the Tokyo Dôme. All in a cosy lounge perfect for tea time.

📍 6 chaussée de la Muette, Paris 16e
01 40 50 19 19

Umami Matcha Café, the HQ for matcha lovers

In the Marais district, Umami Matcha Café is the Parisian temple of matcha in all its forms. Ultra-light cheesecake, green tea financier, creamy latte… here, everything is designed around this favorite ingredient of Japanese foodies. The atmosphere is soft and vegetal, ideal for healthy lunches or stylish snacks.

📍 22 rue Béranger, Paris 3e
⏰ Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm
📲 @umamimatchacafe

Aki Boulangerie, the Rue Sainte-Anne institution

It’s impossible to talk about Japanese pastries without mentioning Aki, a gourmet institution on rue Sainte-Anne. You’ll find ultra-soft melon pans, generously garnished dorayaki, Japanese-style viennoiseries, matcha cakes… Perfect for a comforting sweet break between two boutiques.

📍 16 rue Sainte-Anne, Paris 1er
⏰ Every day, 10am to 8pm
📲 @akiboulangerieparis

La Maison du Mochi, a must for mochi lovers

La Maison du Mochi is often cited as one of the most recommended addresses in Paris for tasting real artisanal mochi, with both traditional and more daring variations (matcha, black sesame, etc.). The mochi are prepared by hand and have a much-appreciated melt-in-the-mouth texture, often accompanied by Japanese teas such as matcha latte with cherry blossom – a sweet revelation for fans of Japanese pastries.

📍 39 rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris

Ponpon, the kawaii and creative address

Ponpon is the address that’s melting Instagram. Iced mochis, matcha cheesecakes, bubble tea with pearly pearls… everything is cute, colorful and ultra-well executed. With its pastel ambiance and soft music, it’s a sweet little moment of Japanese pop in the heart of the 11th arrondissement.

📍 11 rue Ternaux, Paris 11e
⏰ Wednesday to Sunday, 12 to 7pm
📲 @ponponparis

Komorebi, the confidential tea room

Muffled atmosphere, minimalist Japanese decor, rare teas and light cakes… Komorebi is a little poetic bubble in the 10th arrondissement. Ideal for tasting matcha cake, chestnut pastries or a creation of the moment with perfectly infused sencha.

📍 17 rue de l’Aqueduc, Paris 10e
⏰ Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm
📲 @komorebi.paris

Irrashai, the concept that combines contemporary Japan and sweet pleasure

Just a stone’s throw from the Palais-Royal, Irrashai is much more than a tea room. It’s a Japanese-style concept store, combining delicatessen, bento, homemade pastries and rare teas. We love their matcha cheesecake, ultra-melting artisanal mochi and revisited dorayaki. It’s the perfect refuge for a zen sweet break in a decor of light wood and wabi-sabi ceramics.

📍 43 rue de Richelieu, Paris 1er
⏰ Daily, 11am to 7pm
📲 @irrashai_paris

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