Asian pastry guide

Hong Kong à la Carte: the book that celebrates Hong Kong cuisine

Explore Hong Kong's dynamic culinary scene through Hong Kong à la Carte, a captivating book combining travel stories and authentic recipes. Published on Thursday, October 16 by Davina Chang and Ada Deschanel, discover a collection of recipes that highlights the culinary diversity of the region, exploring its traditions, iconic locations, and the influences that make it one of today's global gastronomic capitals.

Hoso Basque: the Japanese cheesecake coffee shop that's creating a buzz in Paris

We're off to the Marais to discover Hoso Basque, a gourmet spot that revisits the famous Basque cheesecake in Japanese style, with an ultra-melting texture and original flavors. Open since July 2025, this coffee shop on rue Saint-Antoine also offers gourmet lattes. We tested it and tell you all about it...

L'A Pâtisserie KG, the new gourmet tearoom in Barbizon

L'A Pâtisserie KG is the new address on the famous Grande Rue in Barbizon, Seine-et-Marne. Established in April 2025 in this picturesque village popular with artists, this Franco-Japanese-style establishment offers a cosy, refined tea room, open from Wednesday to Sunday.

Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times

Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try.

Hoa Cà Phê: the Vietnamese coffee shop with original vegetarian banh mi

We'll take you on a tour of Hoa Cà Phê, the friendly new Vietnamese coffee shop in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris offering good Vietnamese coffee, revisited sweets and original banh mi, many of them vegetarian.

Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia

Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour.

Les 3 Chocolats: the perfect blend of Japanese pastries and chocolates

Food lovers beware! In a little street just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station in Paris, lies a well-known spot for sweet tooths. The name? Les 3 Chocolats. Behind this place, which combines pastry and chocolate, is Japanese Emiko Sano, who is keen to honor her family history.

Ginko, the 19th arrondissement's nugget pastry shop with Franco-Japanese-Moroccan flavors

Ginko is the name of this little neighborhood patisserie that delights the 19th arrondissement. It's a place where you'll discover creative patisseries with a hint of travel, which we're sure you'll love to try - a real editor's favorite.

Mori Yoshida: the excellent Japanese chef's pastry shop in Paris, our photos

Happy winner of the show "Le Meilleur Pâtissier: Les Professionnels" in 2018, Mori Yoshida delights the inhabitants of the 7th arrondissement of Paris and the surrounding area with his pastries that are as tasty as they are refined. In addition to the classics of French pastry, revisited with a Japanese twist, you can also find cakes, chocolates and pastries in his store.

Taozi: the Asian pastry shop that honors the mochi in the 8th district of Paris

For lovers of sweet and savory Asian flavors, head for Taozi, the new gourmet spot in Paris's 8th arrondissement! Located a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, this patisserie features the famous mochi, as well as sponge cakes. Would you like a tour?

@unreve, the sublime French-Asian café and tea room

@unreve, that's the name of the new coffee shop, tea room and pastry shop that has set up shop on Avenue Parmentier in the 11th district of Paris. Imagine a nice marriage between the best of coffee shops and Asian flavors and you are in the tone.

Benchy : the coffee shop dedicated to sandos in the 6th district of Paris

Sando, the famous Japanese sandwich, can now be enjoyed in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, thanks to the opening of the Benchy coffee shop. Whether savory or sweet, you won't be able to resist it, accompanied by a delicious matcha latte!

Mille & Un: Korean bakery, patisserie and tea room in Paris

If you love culinary journeys, then head for Mille & Un. Opening in 2019 in Paris's 6th arrondissement, this delicious Korean bakery and patisserie also doubles as a tea room. Would you like a tour?

Le Renard Café, the bookshop-cafe dedicated to Japanese culture in Paris

A few steps away from the Renard Doré bookstore, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the Renard Café has opened, highlighting Japanese culture, between mangas, bubble tea and quality pastries.

Long & Tee, an unusual tea room with trompe-l'œil pastries

Long & Tee is an astonishing Chinese tea room in the 9th arrondissement. Here you can sample Asian delicacies and try out the astonishing trompe l'oeil pastries.

T'Xuan: tea room, tea time and Chinese pastry shop in Paris

T'Xuan is a Chinese tearoom in Paris, offering you the chance to sample little-known specialties and gourmet pastries. For culinary adventurers and lovers of Asian flavors, here's your next favorite.

Mochi Mochi Aki, the new gourmet store of Aki Paris

Mochi Mochi Aki is the name of the new boutique just opened by Aki Paris. Following in the footsteps of Aki Boulangerie and Aki Café, Mochi Mochi Aki has also set up shop on rue Saint-Anne to delight fans of mochi, melon burgers and other sweet treats. Find out what's in store.

Pop in café, a trendy coffee shop with original creations

Pop in Café is an unusual coffee shop where you can enjoy not only good coffee, but also original fruity homemade sodas and delicious cream cakes. An addictive address.

Pâtisserie de Choisy, the gem in Paris 13th arrondissement for Asian specialties

Pâtisserie de Choisy is a famous spot in Paris 13th arrondissement. This spot has been delighting locals and foodies from all over the world for several generations with Vietnamese and Chinese specialties.

La Pâtisserie de Saison, a sweet and savoury Chinese pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement

La Pâtisserie de Saison is one of the oldest Chinese pastry shops in the 13th arrondissement, located on the famous Avenue d'Ivry. Here, you can indulge in original banh mi, baos, filled puff pastries and soft rolls that oscillate between tradition and new flavors.