Paris, France
10 Rue Saint-Florentin
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+33142601300
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Having lived 3 years in Akasaka, Tokyo, I was looking forward to yet again visiting Toraya Paris. These Japanese sweets are delicious... however the behaviour of the Japanese Store Manager (short haired lady) was far below expectations. Having parked our 5K electric mini-scooters in front of the shop, the snobbish Japanese lady ran out shouting I had to move them... and they were not disturbing anyone: everybody could see their shop window, people could pass and enter and exit the shop easily... Upon pointing out that our mini-scooters were not disturbing anyone and that there was no other parking place available to store our precious transportation safely, the Japanese lady got furious and mean. Being married to a gorgeous Japanese women for many years, I have been confronted with such low-class non-Japanese way of treating customers! I was shocked about the bad treat and especially the way how she reacted. Clearly she did not understand who we were, but this aside; the store manager clearly did not have the 'Omotenashi' which one would expect in a typical upscale Japanese place. Once again: delicious food and sweets, horrible service and attitude/behaviour by the Store Manager... so the magical experience was gone.
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Good Japan tearoom in Paris, not easy to get a table. Staff friendly and good service.
Not the three hour tea ceremony hosted by a Geisha, but a taste of traditional Japanese pastries and a selection of teas. We had the seasonal bunny pastries filled with what I believe was chestnut purée. The menu also offered tasty lunch options. We arrived around 3:30 without reservation. All tables were filled or reserved by 4:00 So, a reservation looks to be a requirement if you wish to get a table after 4pm.
It's like when you are in the supermaché and the article is trop haut know.
It’s not easy to get a table here. The food is good.
A wonderful Japanese tearoom in Paris ! The drinks are either classical or really original (we took a Matcha hot chocolate when we went there). And with it, the food is a great mix between classical Japanese desserts and innovation, like this chestnut mochi in the fall menu. However, if you want to go there on the weekend or holidays, remember to book a table, as they may be victims of their success.
Good semi artisanal Japanese sweets and tea. The service is usually pretty bad but the food and the quality of the tea make it worthwhile. Yet I always leave disappointed by the experience.
Tiny pricey portions, nondescript decor and welcome. Other not so hyped Japanese pastry shops in Paris now more exciting. Probably more worthwhile as a take away.
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