Mille-crêpes is a dessert that is causing a sensation in several Parisian pastry shops. Composed of thin crêpes stacked alternately with a light and fragrant cream, this tall cake seduces with its apparent simplicity... and its demanding technique.
This dessert has gained popularity in the capital thanks to Japanese pastry shops that have modernized the recipe by focusing on subtle flavors and a refined appearance. In Paris, you can now find mille-crêpes in flavors such as matcha, bourbon vanilla, hojicha tea, yuzu, dark chocolate, and red berries.
The texture is what really sets mille-crêpes apart: melt-in-the-mouth, soft, neither too sweet nor too dense. The crêpes, made with care, should be thin, supple, and even. The cream, often whipped like chantilly, adds lightness and flavor without weighing down the whole. A realdelight!
Some Parisian establishments even offer vegan and gluten-free versions of mille-crêpes, or individual portions to take away. Others make it a centerpiece to share, perfect for a special occasion.
A hybrid dessert between French crêpes and Japanese pastries, mille-crêpes are an original alternative to traditional cakes, combining indulgence, elegance, and lightness. So, here are some great places to eat them!
Kimono, the Japanese bistro from Dining Rooms that pioneers the art of futosoba
The Dining Rooms group is back in Saint-Germain-des-Prés with Kimono, a Japanese bistro showcasing a one-of-a-kind creation: the futosoba. [Read more]
Blueberry Maki Bar, a fantastic Japanese restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Japanese restaurant Blueberry Maki Bar welcomes those in search of true Japanese gastronomy. An absolute must. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
L'Osmanthe, the French-Asian pastry that revisits the classics
Do you know the Osmanthe? This hot pastry shop located near Daumesnil offers us to taste ultra greedy Franco-Asian creations. Matcha opera, mille-crêpes, sesame eclair and original pastries, here is a spot that shakes up the codes to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
Shodai Matcha: the restaurant-tea shop for matcha lovers in Paris
For matcha lovers, here's a spot that's sure to make your head spin. Shodai Matcha is not just a restaurant, but also a tea room that celebrates the famous green tea through pastries and drinks made according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
Aki Café : the Japanese tea room in Paris
Aki Café is the latest arrival on rue Sainte-Anne. This Japanese Café-Tearoom is the perfect place for an original gourmet break in the heart of Paris! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
