The hanami season, that timeless moment when cherry trees blossom, regaling us with their fabulous aromas and thousand-and-one shades of pink and white, lasts just a few weeks in April or March, depending on the year. It's a great opportunity to take photos of Parisian monuments and parks covered in thousands of pink petals, and to learn a little more about the city 's Japanese heritage.
For those with a sweet tooth, the pleasure is quite different, since every year, hanami is the perfect time to discover the sakura pastries created by the capital's Japanese patisseries . The sakura is the name of the cherry tree in question, but it's also the name of the flowers that enable the creation of fine, delicate pastries, to be savored while enjoying the fine weather.
The best-known sakura pastry is mochi, which is simply wrapped in a cherry leaf brined with salt and vinegar. But there are many other sweet treats to discover, for a few weeks only. Here are the wonders!
Chez Yumi: Kayane's first Japanese tea room in Paris
Kayane, the famous fighting games champion, announces the opening of Chez Yumi, her very first Japanese tea room in Paris. Expected to open in the 11th arrondissement of the capital in January 2023, this new place promises to be as friendly as it is gourmet. [Read more]
Matcha Ochaya, the Japanese tea lounge-restaurant for matcha lovers in République
Ochaya Matcha is a new Japanese restaurant and tea room in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, which celebrates matcha. On the menu: bubble tea and other beverages, gourmet desserts, matcha-based ice creams and savoury gua baos and bibimbaps. [Read more]
Mochi Mochi Aki, the new gourmet store of Aki Paris
Mochi Mochi Aki, this is the name of the new store just opened by Aki Paris. After Aki Boulangerie and Aki Café, Mochi Mochi Aki has also moved to rue Saint-Anne to delight lovers of mochis, melon burgers and other sweets, discover what is waiting for you there. [Read more]
The House of Mochi Right Bank
La Maison du Mochi is also waiting for you in its second address in Paris on the Right Bank in the Haut-Marais. Go to the rue de Turenne to discover this new tea room and taste the best mochis of the capital. [Read more]
The House of Mochi in Paris 6e
La Maison du Mochi has opened its very first store in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. You can enjoy the famous Japanese balls for tea time. [Read more]
Tomo, the French-Japanese pastry shop expert in dorayaki
Tomo is THE French-Japanese pastry shop in Paris where you can devour dorayaki; those delicious Japanese pastries that are very light. [Read more]
Wagashi, traditional Japanese pastries at Toraya
Wagashi, namagashi, monaka, yokan, manju... If all these terms mean nothing to you, a quick trip to Toraya is a must to discover their Japanese pastries, made in the greatest tradition. [Read more]
Aki Café : the Japanese tea room in Paris
Aki Café is the latest addition to the rue Sainte-Anne. This Café - Japanese tea room is the perfect place for an original gourmet break in the heart of Paris! [Read more]
Would you like to try these cherry blossom pastries?
