Hanami season, that timeless moment when the cherry trees blossom, delighting us with their fabulous aromas and a thousand and one shades of pink and white, lasts only a few weeks in April or March, depending on the year. It's an opportunity to take beautiful photos of Paris' monuments and parks covered with thousands of pink petals, but also to learn a little more about Paris' Japanese heritage.
For those with a sweet tooth, the pleasure is quite different, as every year,Hanami is the perfect time to discover the sakura pastries created by the Japanese patisseries in the capital. Sakura is the name of the cherry tree in question, but it is also the name of its flowers, which are used to create fine and delicate pastries to be enjoyed while basking in the warm weather.
The best-known sakura pastry is mochi, which is simply wrapped in a cherryleaf pickled in salt and vinegar. But there are many other sweet treats to discover, for a few weeks only. Come and see the wonders!
Chez Yumi: Kayane's first Japanese tea room in Paris
Kayane, the famous fighting game champion, announces the opening of Chez Yumi, her very first Japanese tea room in Paris. Expected to open in the capital's 11th arrondissement in January 2023, this new venue promises to be as convivial 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 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. [Read more]
The House of Mochi Right Bank
La Maison du Mochi also awaits you at its second Paris address on the Right Bank in the Haut-Marais district. Head for rue de Turenne to discover this new tearoom and sample the capital's finest mochi. [Read more]
The House of Mochi in Paris 6e
La Maison du Mochi has opened its very first boutique in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. It's the place to go for the famous Japanese tea-time balls. [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 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.
