Food and drinks
- Coffee Available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
In Narimasu 3-chome, Itabashi, ratonlaveur is a cake shop for those looking to limit wheat flour or seeking sweets that are not overly sweet. Rice flour is used in many of the items in the display case, which are known for their simple, refined finish and for letting the ingredients’ own qualities come through.
The choux cream puffs are a particular draw. The pastry is coated with fragrant, caramelised almonds and has a crisp, satisfyingly crunchy bite, while the centre is generously filled with smooth cream. The richness of the custard and fresh cream comes through, but the finish is clean, without feeling heavy.
The fresh cakes go beyond choux puffs: there is sweet-potato cheesecake that highlights the ingredient’s natural sweetness, a special shortcake served in a cylindrical container, and options featuring seasonal fruit. Baked treats include walnut scones with a fragrant, crunchy texture and moist pound cake made with rice flour, while coffee jelly and pudding offer easy choices for an everyday sweet.
The shop is in a quiet spot along Narimasu Kitaguchi-dori, approached from Narimasu Station. Inside, the compact space gives one party at a time room to browse the takeaway sweets at leisure. Various credit cards and mobile payment methods are accepted. Takeaway options suit occasions ranging from an everyday tea break to a birthday celebration cake.
