Shiseido Parlour, Takanofruits Parlor, Sengoku-ya, and the now-closed Fruit Garden Liebel are some of the prestigious fruit parlors in Tokyo. In recent years, there has been an increase in casual fruit parlors in the city, influenced by the night parfait culture exported from Sapporo. As a self-proclaimed sweet tooth who has visited many establishments, let me be clear: if you want to casually enjoy fruits in Tokyo, you must go to the main store of Takanofruits Parlor in Shinjuku. Absolutely the main store. I have been to other branches as well, but the difference in quality is just too drastic. Those who have visited other branches would surely wonder, "Is Takanofruits really like this?" thus giving a negative image to the main store's brand. If the difference is this significant, why not just close down the other branches? But things are not that simple, it seems. The shock I experienced at Fruit Garden Liebel in Shibuya speaks volumes about why there are so many fruit parlors with such a huge gap between the main store and the branches. The pandemic has kept me away for a while. It's been a long time. The photos of the incredibly delicious parfaits greeted me. It's the season of my favorite figs. I will definitely order one, so wait for me. It's a type of nectar, apparently. Although I prefer white peaches, I was very intrigued by this one. However, I've been eating peaches to my heart's content recently, so I resisted the temptation here. I was surprised by the pricing this time. Each parfait is around two thousand yen, with many options in the thousand yen range. I was genuinely astonished, thinking, "Were they always this affordable?" I guess I've eaten too many overpriced parfaits lately, which has recalibrated my senses. The parfait with Ishikawa's black figs and European pears. There were more fruits than I had imagined, a delightful surprise. Look at that thick, honey-like texture. There's no fruit that fits the description of "black luster" as perfectly as this. It was my first time trying black figs, and the rich, juicy, and sticky texture left me in awe. It's so delicious that I want to keep it stocked at home. Another notable aspect is not just the fruits but also the parfait's composition. The sherbet fuses the aroma of wine with the sweetness of fig flesh. While it's refreshing on its own, the crunchy texture is enjoyable, indicating the luxurious use of fruit flesh. Below that, the granita has a crunchy texture. Its flavor is similar to the sherbet, also rich. Beneath that is the fromage mousse that Takanofruits Parlor often uses in their parfaits. The fluffy texture and acidity are delightful. I love this. When eaten together with the slightly softened sherbet or granita, it's just amazing. Next was the pear parfait. The perfectly ripe pear, with just the right amount of sweetness and texture, was piled high. The parfait's composition was truly divine. A tea-scented brulee and caramel cream were layered, with caramel sauce adding a touch of bitterness. The pear granita offers a rich flavor. The harmony of acidity, sweetness, and bitterness in this parfait was at a level I had rarely experienced before, and I sincerely applaud the divine balance. And it's only around 1,800 yen or so, which is mind-blowing. I'll probably come back a couple more times during this period. It was so delicious that I bought a black fig cake on my way home. It cost 1,200 yen. The shortcake has a very simple composition, but the deliciousness of the fruit stands out, making it delicious no matter what. I was impressed not only by the deliciousness of the fruit itself but also by the parfait's composition. Many recent mediocre establishments offer nothing more than a fruit platter, not worthy of being called a parfait. If you want to taste a real parfait, start here. Due to the pandemic or for other reasons, there wasn't a long queue like before, making it possible to enter without much waiting. It's highly recommended, with convenient access directly from the station.

I waited for about 40 minutes before entering the restaurant. I was craving pudding so I ordered a pudding a la mode. The ice cream was a bit melted. The watermelon was not that great, but the other fruits and pudding were excellent. My partner had a fig parfait, which you don't see often. I don't eat much, so I can't really judge the taste, but it seemed delicious. It's understandable that there's a line at the shop, but waiting on the stairs...? I wish they would consider a better waiting area.

Pafelio had a long line, so this time I decided to try the Fruit Waffle (with Pione and Shine Muscat) instead of the parfait. It's been a while since I've been on the 5th floor, and the Fruit Waffle set with a pot of tea was a great value at 1870 yen. Both the glass parfait and the waffle had generous portions and seemed like a light lunch option. The grape and yogurt (?) sherbet in the glass was delicious. The rum raisin cream cheese connected the waffle and glass parfait nicely, showing off Takano's expertise. Thank you for the meal!

I finally tried the peach parfait that I had been wanting to eat for a long time! There were a lot of people lining up at the popular shop! After waiting in line, I was finally able to sit down at a table. The level of customer service from the staff was top-notch, like that of a luxury hotel. I ordered the peach parfait that I had been looking forward to. The price was slightly cheaper than I had imagined, and I learned that the price varies depending on the quality of the peaches. When the peach parfait arrived, it looked incredibly delicious! I took a picture and then tasted it. It was truly fresh peaches! The texture of the fruit was ideal! I enjoyed the fresh peaches along with the balance of sorbet and cream inside. I felt so happy!! I was especially pleased to find a fresh peach in the last bite.

After finishing at the dentist, I decided to have some tea at Takano. However, there was still 30 minutes until the opening at 11 o'clock, so I wandered around and returned 5 minutes before. When I took the elevator to the 6th floor, there was a long line with over 50 people waiting. It was more crowded than Parlor, which is usually busier. I rarely have to wait, but this was the first time I had seen such a situation before opening. It took another 20 minutes before I was seated. I quickly ate and left, but the long line of people continued. It was quite impressive.

I visited the restaurant in the afternoon on a regular day. I originally came for the peach parfait that I had last time, but since it was Pineapple Day from August 16th to 18th, I had a hard time deciding and ended up ordering the Golden Pineapple Parfait. My wife had accumulated tickets from the peach fair, so she ordered the gift parfait. About 7 minutes later, the Golden Pineapple Parfait arrived, and I started eating it. The sweetness of the pineapple was completely different from any pineapple I had eaten before! It wasn't syrupy sweet, but had a high natural sugar content from the pineapple itself, and lacked the typical acidity of pineapples. It was incredibly sweet! The peach parfait was also really delicious, but in terms of being a limited edition, I felt proud of myself for choosing the Golden Pineapple Parfait and being able to eat it (laughs). It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Summer vacation ☆ Went to Shinjuku with friends to watch a movie. After finishing the movie ~ it's time for sweets. We arrived around 3:30 pm. We thought it might be less crowded since we avoided the usual Obon holidays, but it turned out to be quite busy, with a wait of 40 to 50 minutes. Well, even if we moved to another store, we would still have to wait about the same amount of time. We were seated around 4:10 pm, which was pretty much on schedule as we were told. Among the 70-80% of people ordering the peach parfait, I chose the Oita-grown Shine Muscat and Kabosu parfait for ¥2,640 (tax included) because I love Shine Muscat. Surprisingly, it was paired with Kabosu - quite unexpected. The menu photos were too blurry to be of any use, so I searched online and found out that they were holding an Oita Kabosu Fair until August 13. That explains it. They recommended squeezing the Kabosu on top of the parfait before eating. The scent of Kabosu was nice and refreshing ♡ The Shine Muscat itself was not too sweet yet, but the balance with the sherbet and jelly at the bottom was good, and it was delicious to eat ♡ It seems like they experimented and finally completed the parfait in connection with the Oita Kabosu Fair. The refreshing scent was nice and the combination was not bad, but honestly, I think it would have been fine without the Kabosu. Sorry. Separate payments are possible. Since my stamp card had just enough points, I got a discount of 500 yen, which was a good deal ☆

¥5500 tax included. The theme for August is Summer Peach. Enjoy an afternoon tea with a 3-tier stand and all-you-can-eat cut fruits. Self-serve coffee, hot & iced tea, and water are available for drinks. Choose 3 types of fruits from the daily lineup and they will cut and plate them for you. Today's fruit comparison was between peach and melon, which was a pleasant surprise! The mango was also delicious. The 3-tier stand served as a palate cleanser, and I ate continuously for 110 out of the 120 minutes.

I have had the opportunity to enjoy a parfait at Senbikiya a couple of times in my life. However, despite the fact that Takano Fruits Parlor, which often becomes a topic of conversation when Senbikiya is mentioned, is located in Shinjuku, I never had the chance to visit. Although I occasionally drink fruit juice at Takano's juice specialty stores in Marui or malls, I have never been to the main store... I realized that my life experiences were lacking!! Whether you are alone or with someone, there are things that you must experience, and you cannot die without experiencing them!! With this determination in mind (lol), I finally conquered Takano Fruits Parlor (lol).／↓If you are curious to read more, please visit the blog! There are many photos↓／ Takano Fruits Parlor Shinjuku Main Store My very first experience in my life! The fruit assortment platter, which took some time to prepare, was truly impressive when it arrived. It was my first time having a large amount of fruit all at once. The musk melon parfait had plenty of melon on top, making it an extremely luxurious dish. It was incredibly delicious, and I had a wonderful time!! I believe I was able to experience a time of gratitude. Thank you very much!!

I finally managed to make a reservation for the afternoon tea set with seasonal fruit tiara at 5,500 yen. I love peaches, so I was really looking forward to it. Surprisingly, it was not very delicious. I have tried peaches from Okayama and Yamanashi, but they all lacked sweetness. Peaches from the supermarket nearby are much tastier. I also love watermelon and was excited to try it. The watermelon from Akita was only sweet at the tip, but lacked sweetness as you went further down. I only took a few bites. The Japanese pear had no sweetness. The only fruits that were tasty were the golden kiwi and mango. They had the right amount of sweetness and ripeness. The other fruits were not any different from what you can buy at the supermarket, in fact, the supermarket fruits tasted better. The iced tea was okay, but the one left in the pot at the end had a strong bitterness, so I stopped after one sip. The hot tea was from tea bags, which was better. The staff who were cutting the fruits were three people. The senior lady and the woman were not very friendly, and even seemed grumpy. The young man was very pleasant. The afternoon tea set was nothing special, and the taste was average. The fruit sandwich with cream was delicious. For a fruit specialty store, the amount and quality of fruits provided for the all-you-can-eat option was quite disappointing. The environment inside the store was noisy, with voices echoing. I managed to get a reservation for next month as well, but I will cancel it.

The Takano Selection Parfait at Takano Fruit Parlor main store was truly delicious! The colorful and fresh fruits were generously served, making it not only visually appealing but also a delightful treat with every bite. The refreshing sweetness of the fruits and fruit sorbet were perfectly balanced, creating a heavenly taste sensation in the mouth. The atmosphere inside the store was calm and relaxing, allowing for a leisurely enjoyment. I definitely want to visit again, as it was a highly recommended dish!

On this day, Tokyo was experiencing a disaster-level heatwave, with temperatures reaching close to 40°C. I was taken to the main store of Takano Fruit Parlor for the first time by my wife and mother-in-law. There was a long line at the entrance, with over 20 people waiting. Surprisingly, many of the customers in line were tourists. Once seated, I ordered a peach parfait. It arrived in about 10 minutes, made with peaches from Yamanashi prefecture. As soon as I tasted it, the sweetness and juiciness of the peach filled my mouth, soothing my body with its deliciousness. I couldn't help but smile at the amazing taste and focused on eating it in silence. After finishing the parfait, I ordered a hot coffee. With my body being healed by the sweetness and moisture of the peach parfait, I enjoyed a moment of relaxation while sipping on the hot coffee. I definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

It had been quite a while since I last visited. I often buy souvenirs from Takano-san, but this time I decided to treat myself to some fruit. It was a holiday, so even in the evening there were about 6 groups waiting ahead of me. I ordered the peach parfait. Wow, it was delicious. The sweetness of the peach was amazing. The cream, sherbet, and ice cream were not too sweet, allowing the peach to shine as the most delicious part. I was able to relax and replenish my sugar levels. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 2 o'clock on Saturday (the busiest time, lol). It was very crowded, and the line was extremely long. I waited in line at the stairs. It was hot because it's summer... After waiting for about an hour, I finally got inside the store. I ordered the limited edition peach plate that I had been curious about! The creme brulee on top and the custard-like thing underneath paired perfectly with the peach and was delicious! The slight bitterness of the peach was a bit more noticeable than I had imagined, which was a bit disappointing...

I saw Takano's peach parfait all over Twitter and Instagram, so I decided to visit on a weekday. You need to go down the escalator on the front side of the 1st floor and take the elevator from B2 to the 5th floor. On B2, there are counter seats specifically for parfaits. For light meals or buffets, you need to go up to the 5th floor. I arrived around 13:15 with no wait, but by the time I left at 14:15, there were about 6 groups waiting. The peach parfait I wanted had two options, one made with peaches from Okayama and the other from Yamanashi, with a price difference of about 400 yen. I chose the more expensive one with peaches from Okayama. It took about 25 minutes from ordering to serving, so be prepared to wait. I also ordered a roast beef sandwich, which had a nice kick from the mustard. You can choose between salad or yogurt as a side. Finally, the parfait arrived. It looked amazing. The layers were as follows (from top to bottom): whipped cream, a whole peach, vanilla ice cream, peach sorbet, orange peach sauce, peach granita, raspberry cream, framboise yogurt cream, and peach jelly. The peach was incredibly juicy and melted in the mouth. The natural peach juice was so refreshing. The peach was perfectly balanced and did not fall apart. The sauce had hints of peach skin and was aromatic. Underneath the peach were vanilla ice cream and peach sorbet, both delicious. The granita was like shaved ice, and mixing it with the yogurt cream and sauce was perfect. The peach jelly at the bottom, combined with the cream on top, provided a rich peach flavor. It was a luxurious lunch, but the satisfaction of consuming such high-quality ingredients was worth it. The menu was so tempting, and I look forward to visiting again regularly.

Visited around 11:10 am on Sunday. Although the information on Tabelog stated that the restaurant opens at 11:30 am, it actually opened at 11:00 am and there were already about 10 people waiting in line. We were seated after about 20 minutes. I ordered the seasonal peach parfait and fruit waffle, both of which had amazing fruit flavors. The prices were a bit high, but the quality of the food justified it. It was a long time since I had such delicious peaches. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular day, I arrived at the restaurant about 15 minutes before it opened, full of excitement. I had my favorite cherry parfait at Takanofruits Parlor. The combination of cherry jelly and Bavarian cream was delicious and satisfying. I had a hard time choosing between the cherry parfait and the apricot parfait made with fresh apricots from Nagano on that day.

I ordered the Takano Selection parfait. It was filled with seasonal fruits such as strawberries, melon, and cherries, making it very luxurious! The cream and melon sorbet at the bottom were also delicious, and I was completely satisfied from the first bite to the last!

I arrived at the restaurant shortly before it opened. Although it was supposed to open at 10:30, it actually opened at 11, but I was able to wait. I saw a parfait that one of my followers had posted and decided to order it, but unfortunately, they didn't have the same one. Instead, they had two other options: one made with Aomori produce and the other with produce from the town of Obuse in Nagano. I chose the one from Obuse because I had visited there before and it was a nice place. I ordered the Kiss parfait, which had a slightly embarrassing name. The restaurant was clean, and it seemed like they had separate sections for the parlor and dining area. I was directed to a table near the entrance, but I had to clarify that I wanted to sit in the other section. When the parfait arrived, it turned out to be made with Satonishiki cherries. It was delicious, with fresh fruits and plenty of ice cream. Since you can't make reservations, it's all about luck when it comes to how busy it is.

First release of Peach Season 2023 at Takano Fruits Parlor, Peach Parfait for 2,370 yen. The Pink peaches from Yamanashi prefecture are still ahead of the season, or maybe it's because it's a weekday, but there was no line at all, which was amazing. Takano's peach parfait offers a consistent quality and value for the price. Despite being early in the season, the peaches were sweet and juicy, making it seem like we can look forward to enjoying this year's peaches. It was a great start to the season.

The "Peach Parfait" for 2,310 yen was amazing. The peaches were delicious, and the jelly, mousse, and sorbet at the bottom were all tasty. The ambiance feels a bit outdated, but it has a special charm. It's best to order two different parfaits and share. I will definitely come back!