New York | Japanese Sweets 🌟

harbs Back in my undergrad days, I used to make a detour to buy a couple of these cakes from Lumine in Shinjuku as a breakfast treat. They taste very similar to the ones in Tokyo. If you’re craving a big slice of cream and fruit cake, this is your spot! My favorites are the chestnut tart and strawberry cream cake. Personal Rankings: First Tier: 🍓 Strawberry Cake: Everything about strawberries here is delicious. I’ve never had a bad experience with their strawberry-flavored treats. 🌰 Waguri Tarte: The chestnut puree is wrapped in a creamy filling with a hint of alcohol and red bean crumbs. The almond tart base is average, but I love the creamy texture. 🍰 Second Tier: 🍰 Fresh Fruits Mille-Feuille: This is the most popular one online and looks stunning, but I prefer their multi-fruit sponge cake over the mille-feuille. Best enjoyed fresh from the store! 🍫 King Chocolate Cake / Chocolate Custard Cake: The chocolate offerings are quite rich and satisfying for chocolate lovers. 🍫 Patisserie Tomoko While strolling through Williamsburg in Brooklyn, I stumbled upon this charming Japanese patisserie, perfect for a sunny afternoon break. The wooden decor inside is incredibly soothing, and the aroma of 🍵 tea fills the air. The cakes are delightful too! Mont Blanc 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The chestnut puree is perfectly blended into the cream. Though the chestnut flavor isn't overpowering, it offers a completely different yet equally delicious experience compared to Angelina. If you love light textures, this is a must-try! 🍲 Matcha Mille-Feuille 🌟🌟🌟🌟 It’s delicious, though I feel it doesn’t quite match up to Lady M’s version. Still worth a try if you’re a matcha fan! 🍃 Yuzu Dakwaaz 🌟🌟🌟 I prefer Miomio’s, but this one is still pretty good. The yuzu adds a nice citrusy twist. 🍋 Yuzu Shortbread 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A friend bought these, so I don’t have a photo, but they’re incredibly crumbly and refreshing, with a hint of yuzu. Highly recommended as a tea-time treat! 🍪 Black Sesame Caramel Nut Tart🌟🌟 I was hoping for something similar to the caramel walnut tart from Kamakura, but the filling here is more like traditional black sesame red bean paste. Not quite what I expected, but still tasty! 🌰 🍵 Jasmine Pearl 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The tea here is so fragrant and pairs perfectly with the desserts. Highly recommended for a cozy treat! 🍵 #NewYork #JapaneseSweets 🌇🌟