To Ryoura-san, the main castle of Yuga. I'm sorry, I just named it. It was one of the pastry shops I really wanted to visit, so I made a visit. Oh, but unfortunately it hasn't opened yet (just before 11 am). I thought maybe I should have lunch somewhere nearby before checking it out, but then I saw a long line forming. Oh wow, just like the stores in Mejiro or Jiyugaoka. Well, I guess I have to line up... The staff efficiently managed the customers, separating those with reservations from those without, so I was able to enter the shop relatively quickly. Now the question was, what should I get? While waiting in line, I chatted with a regular customer behind me and decided to go for the caramel something. Sorry, I can't remember the exact name. Basically, it's like a caramel cream puff. The hard choux pastry is filled with nuts and caramel. When you take a bite, the caramel sauce oozes out. The custard cream with vanilla beans has a strong, rich flavor, and when combined with the caramel sauce, it creates a perfect balance of flavors. This is seriously delicious. I understand why it's recommended. The texture is also great, giving a satisfying feeling when you bite into it. This is definitely a must-try. Next, I got the Fraisier. The design is just so cute and beautiful. It's delicate and lovely. I couldn't resist buying it. I had heard that it was delicious, but the fresh strawberry aroma really stands out. The sweetness is quite intense, and it challenges me to rethink what French pastry is all about. I think there are raspberries in the sauce on top of the cake. That acidity must be from the raspberries. This is a show-stopping dessert. In conclusion, the caramel something stood out too much, almost overshadowing the Fraisier, but the Fraisier's unique characteristics are embedded in the cake itself, leaving a lasting impression. The cake shops in Setagaya-ku are truly amazing. I love straightforward reviews like this.

I had a good impression of this place before. I tried several patisseries in the area, but this one is the best overall. Not to mention the quality of the cakes, I really liked the customer service from the staff. I definitely want to come back again.

Visited at 1 pm on Saturday. There were 5 groups waiting. A stylish and beautiful shop where locals from Setagaya Ward seem to visit as customers. Ordered choux à la crème and pistachio macaron. Delicious. The choux à la crème had a rich custard which was good, but the dough was cheap and not to my liking. The macaron had a berry filling and was tasty. However, the restaurant's high rating on Tabelog is too exaggerated. It's not as incredibly delicious as it's made out to be. Thank you for the meal!

I visited around 4:30 pm on Saturday or Sunday and was able to purchase smoothly. I tried about 5 items: Mont Blanc for 620 yen had a rich chestnut flavor with a not too sweet cream inside, making it a deep and flavorful dessert. Swaiyu for 620 yen had a strong pistachio flavor and a vibrant color. Fromage Cuit for 480 yen had a rich cheese flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it a delicious baked dessert. I would like to come back next time to try the fruit tart. Thank you for the meal.

I was considering buying some sweets as souvenirs and came across a review mentioning Ryoura's sablé "A Sortie" (Camellia) as being cute. The reviewer mentioned an eclair with bergamot that must be delicious, so I hurried to Yuga. Upon opening the navy and sky blue facade, I saw a light yellow eclair in the showcase. I brought it home and enjoyed it with my favorite Earl Grey tea. The refreshing acidity of the lemon, the rich mousseline, and the orange jelly beads all combined to create a delightful experience. It was fun, delicious, and made me happy. Thank you for the treat!

In Yuga, there is a beautiful blue exterior of a sweets shop that is one of the top 100 shops. The elegant atmosphere stands out in this upscale area. The cakes lined up in the showcase make you want to take them home, but the sweets are kept at a temperature higher than body temperature. So, I chose baked goods for now, and I will come back for the cakes when it cools down. I tell myself that as I envy the locals. The Madeleine au Beurre for ¥260 had a scent and texture thanks to the almond powder, with a hint of vanilla and a delicate taste. It was fluffy inside. It felt more like a traditional French Madeleine than an old-fashioned baked good. As expected, the top 100 shops are a cut above the rest. It paired well with coffee. It was about a 5-minute walk from Yuga Station.

I visited for takeout in the afternoon on a regular day. Unfortunately, the whole peach pie was sold out due to reservations... ⚜️ Chantilly Peche @ 880 yen: Peach shortcake ⚜️ Fraisheur @ 680 yen: Glass dessert with melon. Plenty of vanilla beans at the bottom❗️ The container is glass, so it can also be used as a glass.

Revisited. A popular Western confectionery shop in the Yuga shopping street. The cakes created by Chef Kanomata, who trained under Pierre Herme, have a vibrant visual appeal and a unique composition, while also having a refreshing and cool taste. This shop always has delicious cakes on display no matter the season, but the cakes in the middle of summer highlight the goodness of the ingredients both visually and in taste. I find it a bit hard to visit traditional French pastry shops in the middle of summer, but Ryora is a shop I want to visit especially in the summer. I went there this time to buy a summer-like cake. After having lunch and shopping at Matsuo Shrine, I headed to Ryora. I arrived at the shop during lunchtime and there was a long line. It's quite challenging to wait in line at this time of year because there is nothing to block the sunlight. When I entered the shop, I understood why it was so crowded. Many customers had reserved the peach tart. It seems the peach tart is very popular! Thanks to this, there are no peach tarts on display at the shop. However, I had reserved a peach tart in advance, so I was all set. Eclair Citron Bergamot (620 yen) is incredibly delicious! Bergamot is subtly fragrant, with lemon being the main flavor. The lemon mousse, orange jelly, and lemon-flavored chantilly cream on top make a perfect combination. As always, the light chantilly cream is amazing, like a drink. The refreshing aroma and gentle acidity of the chantilly cream alone would make it too light, so adding richness with the mousse is clever. The variation in acidity and texture with the orange jelly is also lovely. This is the eclair I want to eat in the middle of summer. When it comes to making light eclairs, this place is top-notch. Creme Mangue (620 yen) is also delicious. It's basically a mango pudding with coconut mousse on top, but the mango pudding is just so delicious. It's a straightforward mango pudding without any extra frills, but why is it so delicious? The cute presentation is also a plus. Marugoto Momo no Tart (1250 yen) I wrote about this in a previous review, so I'll skip the details. It's a very delicious tart, but this time, the eclair was more impressive. I've thought this before, but the cakes here shine even brighter visually and in taste in the middle of summer. So, I'll give a slightly higher rating for the summer-exclusive cakes.

Personally, my favorite French pastry is the mille-feuille. The mille-feuille at this shop has a light sprinkling of salt on the coating of the puff pastry, which adds a subtle salty flavor. When eaten with the rich custard cream sandwiched between the layers, the sweetness of the custard cream is enhanced, creating a well-balanced taste. Although the location may make it difficult for regular visits, this is a shop I would like to try all the pastries from if possible.

I had a peach tart that is only available in the summer. It uses fresh white peaches, with anglaise sauce inside and raspberry jam in the center. The tart crust at the bottom is sweet and perfectly balanced, making it very delicious. Thank you for the meal. I will continue to work hard.

I tried the whole peach tart last year and wanted to eat it again this year. I also purchased peach shortcake and peach mille-feuille this year. They were all delicious with a satisfying taste. The peach mille-feuille had berries in it, which I personally really liked. I want to try the peach eclair next year!

At the age of 26, Chef Ryosuke Sugamata moved to France, worked as a sous chef at Pierre Herme, and later as a pastry chef at Yagumo and D'U Patisserie in Tokyo Station before opening his own pastry shop in Yuga in 2015. His shop has been ranked in the top 100 on Tabelog and is the third most popular sweets shop in Tokyo. The shop offers beautiful cakes, cookies, and jams, attracting customers of all ages and genders. The reviewer had the chance to finally visit and tried the Whole Peach Tart and Mango Mousse, both of which were delicious and made for a happy experience. The tart had a perfect balance of almond cream, raspberry jam, cheese cream, and a whole peach on top, providing a delightful taste of juicy and sweet peach. The cheese cream and raspberry sauce added a nice touch of tanginess, making the overall sweetness just right. The reviewer expressed gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy such a delightful treat and hopes to try the jams in the future.

It's July 2023, and I had cold onion soba at Ikejiri-Ohashi Station before heading to Yoga Station. I found out from a review by MyReviewer that peach tarts were now available, so I went there immediately. It's a popular item, but I was able to make a phone reservation a few days ago. Due to the scorching heat, the store was not crowded, so I quickly told the staff about my reservation and got the peach tart. I also bought a caramel cream puff on my way out. The peach tart looked so delicious with a peach placed on top of the tart crust. When I dug my fork into the juicy peach, I found that it was filled with plenty of cream. It's not like custard cream, but it perfectly complements the deliciousness of the ripe peach. The sweetness of the fruit and the cream don't interfere with each other, creating a delicious combination. The tart crust was crispy with almond cream inside, matching perfectly with the peach. The caramel cream puff had a crunchy outer layer and was filled with custard cream and caramel cream inside. It was topped with nuts coated in syrup to add texture and enhance the flavor. I really enjoyed the taste of this cream puff. The peach tart was a bit pricey, but it was worth it for its deliciousness. It was a visually appealing and luxurious tart that got me excited just by looking at it. I understand why they issue tickets for this. I will definitely come back next year. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the patisserie during French Patisserie Week to buy eclairs. I purchased a peach tart and an eclair, both of which I had reserved in advance. While Ryora-san's shop is known for having few sold-out items, the peach tart is so popular that people line up for it on the same day. However, this time I was surprised by the eclair more than the peach tart. It was a rum raisin eclair and it was incredibly delicious. The balance between the rum raisin and white chocolate was superb. Among all the eclairs during French Patisserie Week, this one was by far my favorite. I was truly impressed.

Revisited a popular Western confectionery shop in the Haga shopping street. The head pastry chef is a graduate of Pierre Hermé, so there are many cakes with a glamorous appearance and original compositions. The macarons also seem to be a specialty, but I personally don't like macarons (laughs) I visited during the weekend lunchtime. As usual, there was a line of several people in front of the shop, but as usual, the staff here are excellent, so the line moves quickly. This is also one of the strengths of this shop. Whole peach tart (1250 yen): A super popular item that sold 1970 pieces in just a month last summer is back this year. So I went to buy it right away. A tart base filled with crème d'amande and baked, topped with peaches. Inside the peach, there is diplomat cream mixed with cream cheese and raspberry confiture. The sweetness and flavor of the peach are truly enchanting. They must be using really good peaches. The cream and confiture filled in perfectly complement the peach, making it even more delicious than eating the peach as is. The tart base has a crispy texture and the flavor of the crème d'amande can be enjoyed, and the contrast with the juicy peach is also enjoyable. The high price and slightly difficult eating are drawbacks, but considering that you can fully enjoy the seasonal peaches, it's not a big problem. By the way, purchases are done by a ticket system, but it is also possible to make a reservation by phone. So if you want to buy it, it's safer to make a reservation. It's a pain to line up for tickets in the middle of summer. However, it seems that same-day reservations are not accepted. Eclair Rum Raisin (620 yen): A limited-time product for the French Patisserie Week. The composition includes tayberry confiture, white chocolate mousse, rum raisins, and rum-flavored Chantilly. Ohh, delicious! This year's theme is ["Eclair"], so I was sure that Ryora-san was an MVP candidate! As expected, it's delicious. The base part of rum raisins and white chocolate is sweet and rich, which is unusual for this shop, but the rum-flavored Chantilly on top is light like a drink, and the refreshing taste of tayberry confiture makes it much lighter than the taste you would associate with rum raisins. The state of the choux pastry is also good. Really, the variety of eclairs here is delicious every time. It's a very delicious eclair, but maybe it would have been even more delicious in autumn or winter. The peach tart was voluminous, so I only had two cakes this time, but there are so many other items in the showcase that I want to try... I'll have to revisit before summer ends. I also want to try the peach tart again.

I received a cookie assortment as a souvenir. When I opened the package, a lovely buttery scent wafted out and the taste was very refined. There were various types included, but the standard cookie was still the most delicious. I heard that their cakes are also delicious, so I would like to visit and try them someday. Thank you for the meal!

・Millefeuille ◻︎ Details: The pastry and cream are quite sweet, but the sweetness is elegant and not unpleasant. The pastry is crispy and has a great texture. ・Fromage Cru ◻︎ Details: A cheesecake that is not overly rich. Despite being a cheesecake, it is light. You can taste the difference in softness, with the taste of the rare cheesecake coming first and the baked cheesecake lingering afterwards. ・Chantilly au Frais ◻︎ Details: The whipped cream is light. Usually, places with delicious whipped cream have high standards. There are no unpleasant aspects like being too sweet or having too much or too little moisture in the sponge. ・Marquis ◻︎ Details: I was intrigued by the description of white peach mousse, lychee mousse, and raspberry and grapefruit jelly, so I purchased it. The fluffy peach and lychee flavors are very gentle. The jelly inside doesn't overpower the outer mousse, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavors. ・Tart Series ◻︎ Details: When I asked the staff for a recommendation, they suggested this. The tart is quite sweet, but the cherry has a mild sweetness, making it just right. Personally, I think the tart could be a bit less sweet. ◻︎ Visit Time: Around 11:50 AM on a holiday ◻︎ Crowdedness: About a 25-minute wait (7 groups waiting) ◻︎ Reservation: No advance reservation ◻︎ Number of Visitors: 1 person ◻︎ Tabelog Score: 3.93 (as of June 2023) ◻︎ Genre: Western confectionery ◻︎ Notes: The staff's service is very prompt. The first customer took over 10 minutes to choose, so normally you should be able to make a purchase without waiting for more than 30 minutes.

After visiting Jean-Franco in Yuga, I walked about 3 minutes to visit Ryoura. The owner patissier, Mr. Sugamata, trained in France and worked as a chef at Pierre Herme Salon de The, and as a pastry chef at Doux Patisserie Cafe before becoming the owner patissier here in 2015. They offer a lineup of cakes, macarons, and baked sweets. The store with a noticeable queue is decorated in a bright sky blue exterior, and the cleanliness of the interior is also very beautiful. Among the many attractive sweets, I purchased the following this time: Eclair Citron, Bergamot Millefeuille, and Helene Lucy. Everything is perfect for the current season. In this weather where we seek freshness, the refreshing lemon, the smoothness and good mouthfeel from the mousse and jelly, and the light sweetness (not too heavy) were all encompassed in these three creations. It was a very high-level patisserie where you can easily understand why there is always a queue. I am happy as a sweet tooth to see more and more shops like this one that continue to challenge new ideas and exude that aura.

There is a famous patisserie called Ryura Macaron in Setagaya Yoga. The macarons have a crunchy texture on the outside and a buttercream-like texture on the inside. Flavors include raspberry, chocolate, blackcurrant, pistachio, and rhubarb strawberry. Personally, I prefer a ganache-like chocolate filling with a firmer texture rather than a buttercream-like one. The unique flavor combinations like rhubarb strawberry were enjoyable. I look forward to trying their cakes next time.

Ryoula, a famous patisserie in Yuga, is my favorite cake shop where I have been getting their Baton Chocolat Noisette every year for my birthday recently. I received a Baton Chocolat Noisette as a gift from Ryoula. From the moment I held it in my hand, I felt its weight. Inside the chocolate bar, there were plenty of sable cookies and marshmallows. Hazelnuts, almonds, and other nuts were also mixed in, providing a crunchy texture and a fragrant taste. The marshmallow's softness and the nuts' crunchiness were exquisite. The chocolate was not too sweet and had a hint of saltiness that was irresistible. The combination of the marshmallow's moistness, the nuts' crunchiness, and the chocolate's sweetness with a touch of saltiness was perfect. One bar provided a satisfying experience. The deliciousness was truly remarkable. I haven't had Ryoula's cakes in a while, so I need to go buy some soon! Thank you for the meal.

Ryora, with its beautiful light blue exterior in Yugawa, is a must-visit spot. Every time you visit, the showcase is filled with a variety of sparkling cakes. Here are some items I purchased: - Chantilly Frais ¥540: A must-buy shortcake with a moist and fluffy sponge and a light cream with cane sugar that melts in your mouth. - Chou Caramel ¥360: A caramel cream with hidden caramel sauce and crunchy caramelized almonds, a perfect harmony. - Millefeuille Helene ¥680: A seasonal limited millefeuille with lime and red currant for a light and summery taste. - Plantaniere ¥680: A beautiful layered glass dessert. - Kifell Rouge ¥800: A cute-looking baked confectionery that I couldn't resist buying (not yet tasted). The staff neatly packing the cakes in boxes efficiently and with a smile. The wide variety of products that change with the seasons makes it impossible to try everything in one visit. I want to visit this amazing store again and again. Thank you for the delicious treats!