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This is a Japanese inspired French bakery around a 10-15 minute walk from the Louvre. We were so excited to have so many Japanese options in Paris! The cafe also offers reasonably priced ready to go meals, such as katsu curry, bento boxes, and sandwiches. One of their popular items is the Matcha Melon Pain, which is a matcha bun with cream inside. It was so soft and delicious! Wish I ordered more pastries! The matcha latte is also very good. Small cafe with limited bar seating, best suited for takeout. Note that there is Aki cafe directly across the street, which is a sit down restaurant.
I came to Aki's to buy breakfast when I was visiting Paris and really enjoyed their Japanese and fusion baked goods, especially the latter. I found their fusion items to be really unique like the kinako twisted donut, black sesame cookie, black sesame flan and mochi beignets. You could really taste the mochi filling in the beignets (they were honestly more like croquettes than actual beignets) and they were generously stuffed with different filling flavors like matcha and red bean. As someone who likes black sesame, I liked that they had so many black sesame options among their many pastries. Unfortunately, the way you order pastries is that an employee at the counter will pull the pastries you want from the counter display and works your way down like an assembly line. It was very crowded when I went and since I don't live in Paris to come to this bakery often, I wanted to take my time reading through all the options (especially since I don't know how to read French and needed to ask for translating a lot) but I felt the employee was rushing me to pick which pastries I wanted to buy. Also, the way they pack the pastries is they just stuff them into paper bags and throw them into a plastic bag that they charge you extra for. I felt like whichever pastry was at the bottom of my bag was getting crushed by the weight of the ones on top. Wish they would pack in a box so that they're all not crushing each other.
Service is very nice. Plenty of seating. Great for breakfast and munch items. They also have rice triangles (with savory fillings like tuna, salmon, etc.). I would recommend this place.
We tried an assortment of pastries at Aki Boulanger. All were delicious. The matcha latte was memorable. It's the perfect amount of sugar and viscosity. Truly one of the best I've ever had. I docked one star because their available pastry selection was inconsistent (we visited multiple times around the same time throughout our trip) and the espresso was very bitter.
I'm so glad I researched for boulangeries like this around Louvre before I came here. The selection is immense, French-inspired Japanese boulangerie where you can get matcha beignets, melon pains. I got matcha croissant with almond filling, it was sooo good. Service was amazing, so kind and friendly. I got a latte which was extremely good too. I wish I had gone back to this place and tried their other stuff.
A unique and yummy boulangerie! This is a Japanese French boulangerie which offers a bunch of ready-made food and other pastries. We got the chicken katsu as well as a red bean beignet. The chicken was delicious - sauce was perfect, and the chicken was juicy. I also loved the beignet! The red bean filling was spot on and the dough was nice and soft without being overly sweet - best Asian dessert complement :) This was such an unexpected find but so great! They have limited seating inside and outside, but we managed to get a table outside and took advantage of the sunny day.
Small shop with a few treats to pick from. Pricey for the pink burger in photo but it was worth it. Delicious.
If I had enough money (and patience), I would catch a train to Paris every day just for this bakery. I had researched this company for a project I did for my class a while back, and had been determined to try it. However, my first attempt was unsuccessful, because I hadn't done my research and didn't know they were closed on Sundays. I went back a second time and got TWO cakes as a sort of revenge (for myself) and I wish I could have gotten more. The prices are average for a high-quality bakery in Paris, and just like most places, they up-charge if you want to eat in. I got the Yuzu Mille Crepe (4,80 take out or 5,30 eat in) and the Mont Blanc (5,50 take out or 6 eat in) . I am a die-hard fan of Mont Blancs, and I. was. absolutely. blown. a. WAYYY. The cream was the perfect softness, the inside was filled with a slightly sweetened whipped cream, and the center contained a generous clump of chestnut cream. The bottom, unlike traditional mont blancs, was a sponge cake. The Yuzu Mille Crepe was phenomenal as well. The crepe itself was soft, thin, supple, and the perfect thickness to soak up just a little bit of the yuzu cream hidden between each layer. The bottom layer was a yuzu sponge cake with little bits of yuzu inside, which gave it an extra oomph. Both cakes were superb, and I really doubt I will find anything else during my time in France as good as these cakes. I can't wait to come back and try more!! & a lil irrelevant side note, I love that most of the workers here are Japanese! It really made me feel like I was back home - they were all so sweet and answered any question I had.
Stopped by for a quick breakfast. I got several pastries and two lattes for myself and a friend. I made the mistake of ordering to-go and our other friend wanted to sit down and eat so she ordered her items for here. They were extremely strict about this so we ended up having to tell them that we would not eat or drink our items. We ended up just snacking on the "for here" items quickly and then stepped out to eat the pastries outside. This is understandable because of the tax difference between eating in and taking the items to go. Just an FYI. Food and drinks were a-okay. You bus the tables yourself.
Came here for breakfast and we tried assorted Onigiris, matcha crème brûlée, black sesame cornet, sakura mochi pain, and a matcha latte. They were all really tasty although more filling and less rice on the Onigiri would have been great. The matcha crème brûlée was excellent. I'll definitely come back to try a few more pastries like the yuzu eclair or the matcha cheesecake before the end of my trip.
Right in the heart of Japantown/Little Tokyo, Aki Boulanger often has a line outside the door. You can choose to eat in or eat out, they have a window counter space as well as tables outside. Regrettably I didn't get a chance to try the packaged meals, even though everything looked amazing. Pastries on the other hand did all taste great, with especially strong authentic matcha flavors. Loved the matcha latte! My friend got addicted to the curry beignets, which are definitely a specialty. It's worth getting one and checking it out - an interesting combination of sweet and savory. Other pastries are on the savory side as well, or at least not extremely sweet. Definitely popular with tourists and locals.
I heart Aki! An amazing selection of French, Japanese, and Frenchanese pastries. They have a variety of bento boxes; the karaage (fried chicken) is super hearty. I have also had their Yuzu Eclair, Matcha Cornet, and Goma Pudding - all of which are tres delicieux ! Next time, I would love to try the Gyouza Sandwich. You can take-out and eat-in as well. My sister and I sat in for a cafe au lait. There's seating in the basement too, which is a little more relaxing than the hustle and bustle upstairs. Can't wait to go back !
Somehow managed to satiate both my desires of French pastries and matcha. Bought the matcha melon pain and the matcha eclair. Workers were very patient with me, despite my indecision. Delighted by both desserts i bought. My friend also enjoyed her treat. As she lives in France, she will be returning.
4 months ago
I think I'm just spoiled by the Asian bakeries in nyc but I wasn't a huge fan of this spot. We came around 8:15 am and the shop was still taking out some pastries and items for the day. It smelled scrumptious and there were plenty of pastry selections from buns and muffins to cakes and cookies. They have a lot of Matcha-forward pastry items, which was nice to see. I ordered a classic Latte with a Chocolate Croissant and a Matcha Muffin. The matcha taste in the muffin tasted artificial imo, which ruined the experience. The chocolate croissant and Latte were pretty standard. I also tried the Matcha Bun and Matcha Eclair from my brother and they were sweeter than I'd like. Staff was overall friendly and spoke minimal English. There were still a good amt of customers coming in and out, so it still gets good foot traffic despite my opinion of the taste. Can't beat the Asian bakeries in nyc! read more
I really liked this bakery! If this was where I lived I would go so often (I already do for the other Asian bakeries I really like). I'm glad I went here while on vacation. My favorite items was the black sesame melon pan and matcha tiramisu. I went close to Halloween so the black sesame had eyes and it just really looked cure! I love black sesame and I liked how strong the flavor was. The matcha cream was a really nice touch to it too and enhanced the black sesame flavor. The matcha tiramisu had a lot of matcha on top! It paired super well with the cream. I definitely want to try making my own if I can. I only got a small bit of the cocoa melonpan but it was also really good! It had a chocolate filling in the middle. The bakery had a lot of bakery items on display so you'll definitely find at least one thing you like! There was also a decent-sized drink menu there too that are pretty good! read more
A Japanese bakery that my nephew studying abroad frequented, the Aki Boulanger is one of three 'Aki' food establishments on a corner close to the palace in Paris (the others being a mochi place and a French style cafe). The bakery serves up Japanese classics like milk bread and castella. Their version of the strawberry cake (Gateau Fraise, 5,9€ each) was the perfect size (3 - 4 bites) and had the requisite super light whipped cream and very fluffy sponge. We were able to enjoy our individual piece at the counter as most folks were taking their's to go. There were also various reheatable donburi along with various individual wrapped bread. read more
This is a Japanese inspired French bakery around a 10-15 minute walk from the Louvre. We were so excited to have so many Japanese options in Paris! The cafe also offers reasonably priced ready to go meals, such as katsu curry, bento boxes, and sandwiches. One of their popular items is the Matcha Melon Pain, which is a matcha bun with cream inside. It was so soft and delicious! Wish I ordered more pastries! The matcha latte is also very good. Small cafe with limited bar seating, best suited for takeout. Note that there is Aki cafe directly across the street, which is a sit down restaurant. read more
2 years ago
I came to Aki's to buy breakfast when I was visiting Paris and really enjoyed their Japanese and fusion baked goods, especially the latter. I found their fusion items to be really unique like the kinako twisted donut, black sesame cookie, black sesame flan and mochi beignets. You could really taste the mochi filling in the beignets (they were honestly more like croquettes than actual beignets) and they were generously stuffed with different filling flavors like matcha and red bean. As someone who likes black sesame, I liked that they had so many black sesame options among their many pastries. Unfortunately, the way you order pastries is that an employee at the counter will pull the pastries you want from the counter display and works your way down like an assembly line. It was very crowded when I went and since I don't live in Paris to come to this bakery often, I wanted to take my time reading through all the options (especially since I don't know how to read French and needed to ask for translating a lot) but I felt the employee was rushing me to pick which pastries I wanted to buy. Also, the way they pack the pastries is they just stuff them into paper bags and throw them into a plastic bag that they charge you extra for. I felt like whichever pastry was at the bottom of my bag was getting crushed by the weight of the ones on top. Wish they would pack in a box so that they're all not crushing each other. read more
3 years ago
We tried an assortment of pastries at Aki Boulanger. All were delicious. The matcha latte was memorable. It's the perfect amount of sugar and viscosity. Truly one of the best I've ever had. I docked one star because their available pastry selection was inconsistent (we visited multiple times around the same time throughout our trip) and the espresso was very bitter. read more
3 years ago
I'm so glad I researched for boulangeries like this around Louvre before I came here. The selection is immense, French-inspired Japanese boulangerie where you can get matcha beignets, melon pains. I got matcha croissant with almond filling, it was sooo good. Service was amazing, so kind and friendly. I got a latte which was extremely good too. I wish I had gone back to this place and tried their other stuff. read more
3 years ago
A unique and yummy boulangerie! This is a Japanese French boulangerie which offers a bunch of ready-made food and other pastries. We got the chicken katsu as well as a red bean beignet. The chicken was delicious - sauce was perfect, and the chicken was juicy. I also loved the beignet! The red bean filling was spot on and the dough was nice and soft without being overly sweet - best Asian dessert complement :) This was such an unexpected find but so great! They have limited seating inside and outside, but we managed to get a table outside and took advantage of the sunny day. read more
2 years ago
Small shop with a few treats to pick from. Pricey for the pink burger in photo but it was worth it. Delicious. read more
If I had enough money (and patience), I would catch a train to Paris every day just for this bakery. I had researched this company for a project I did for my class a while back, and had been determined to try it. However, my first attempt was unsuccessful, because I hadn't done my research and didn't know they were closed on Sundays. I went back a second time and got TWO cakes as a sort of revenge (for myself) and I wish I could have gotten more. The prices are average for a high-quality bakery in Paris, and just like most places, they up-charge if you want to eat in. I got the Yuzu Mille Crepe (4,80 take out or 5,30 eat in) and the Mont Blanc (5,50 take out or 6 eat in) . I am a die-hard fan of Mont Blancs, and I. was. absolutely. blown. a. WAYYY. The cream was the perfect softness, the inside was filled with a slightly sweetened whipped cream, and the center contained a generous clump of chestnut cream. The bottom, unlike traditional mont blancs, was a sponge cake. The Yuzu Mille Crepe was phenomenal as well. The crepe itself was soft, thin, supple, and the perfect thickness to soak up just a little bit of the yuzu cream hidden between each layer. The bottom layer was a yuzu sponge cake with little bits of yuzu inside, which gave it an extra oomph. Both cakes were superb, and I really doubt I will find anything else during my time in France as good as these cakes. I can't wait to come back and try more!! & a lil irrelevant side note, I love that most of the workers here are Japanese! It really made me feel like I was back home - they were all so sweet and answered any question I had. read more
7 years ago
Stopped by for a quick breakfast. I got several pastries and two lattes for myself and a friend. I made the mistake of ordering to-go and our other friend wanted to sit down and eat so she ordered her items for here. They were extremely strict about this so we ended up having to tell them that we would not eat or drink our items. We ended up just snacking on the "for here" items quickly and then stepped out to eat the pastries outside. This is understandable because of the tax difference between eating in and taking the items to go. Just an FYI. Food and drinks were a-okay. You bus the tables yourself. read more
4 years ago
Came here for breakfast and we tried assorted Onigiris, matcha crème brûlée, black sesame cornet, sakura mochi pain, and a matcha latte. They were all really tasty although more filling and less rice on the Onigiri would have been great. The matcha crème brûlée was excellent. I'll definitely come back to try a few more pastries like the yuzu eclair or the matcha cheesecake before the end of my trip. read more
Right in the heart of Japantown/Little Tokyo, Aki Boulanger often has a line outside the door. You can choose to eat in or eat out, they have a window counter space as well as tables outside. Regrettably I didn't get a chance to try the packaged meals, even though everything looked amazing. Pastries on the other hand did all taste great, with especially strong authentic matcha flavors. Loved the matcha latte! My friend got addicted to the curry beignets, which are definitely a specialty. It's worth getting one and checking it out - an interesting combination of sweet and savory. Other pastries are on the savory side as well, or at least not extremely sweet. Definitely popular with tourists and locals. read more
I heart Aki! An amazing selection of French, Japanese, and Frenchanese pastries. They have a variety of bento boxes; the karaage (fried chicken) is super hearty. I have also had their Yuzu Eclair, Matcha Cornet, and Goma Pudding - all of which are tres delicieux ! Next time, I would love to try the Gyouza Sandwich. You can take-out and eat-in as well. My sister and I sat in for a cafe au lait. There's seating in the basement too, which is a little more relaxing than the hustle and bustle upstairs. Can't wait to go back ! read more
4 years ago
Somehow managed to satiate both my desires of French pastries and matcha. Bought the matcha melon pain and the matcha eclair. Workers were very patient with me, despite my indecision. Delighted by both desserts i bought. My friend also enjoyed her treat. As she lives in France, she will be returning. read more
I don't know what I was expecting in the Traditional bakery/pastry scene in France, but my overall impression was that I think I expected more. I have always been a fan of Asian/French fusion bakeries the most, being raised on these types of places where I grew up. Aki's was a huge WIN for me, in terms of the selection and the quality of the goods. I did not buy any of the savory bento foods or sushi-ritto, but enjoyed trying 3 or 4 bun type treats that I truly enjoyed. I had a bun filled with cream which was fresh, sweet, and airy, not to dense or hard to eat. Other one was the plum and shiso leaf with a mochi layer inside the bun. YUM! read more
8 years ago
Tried their matcha opera cake. Wayyyyy to hard and a bit too sweet for matcha pastries :/ do not recommend. 3 stars for their wide range of choices and nice presentation of the cakes. read more
This has to be my favorite bakery in Paris. Amazing French & Japanese pastries and drinks. If you love matcha, you must get the matcha au lait. Oh and their curry bread is fantastic. The staff is extremely friendly and it just smells like heaven in there. Go. You won't regret it. read more
I would skip the bread here (I've tried their baguettes, pain fromage, and pain fromage et tomato sauce) but their drinks and pastries are very good! The prices are different based on whether you eat in or eat out. They are very strict about this!! They are the sister bakery of Aki across the street so they even have prepackaged lunches like katsu dons and other Japanese foods. They have limited seating outside but two floors of seating inside. My favorite treats are the matcha ice latte, matcha tiramisu, matcha cream cake (best best best), matcha cream puff. As for prices, they are slightly more expensive than your typical neighborhood bakery but the place is a fusion of Japanese and French flavors so it's totally worth it. read more
This is my favorite place in the world!! I didn't have the opportunity to try their bread, but the macarons, matcha cake, and eclairs are amazing. Matcha sweets are on my list of favorite things to eat, so I may be biased. But unlike most matcha sweets I get in LA, all these desserts were very flavorful and had a good texture! I came here twice on my trip to Paris. Definitely worth the trip over here since it's not too far from the Louvre. We walked over and stopped by a few other bakeries on the way! read more
7 years ago
We stopped here for some pastries while we were waiting for the udon restaurant across the street to open. They do have a wide choice of selection but nothing really stood out for us. Their version of beignets were dense like donuts, not fluffy like we have here in the States. In addition, they charge extra fee if you want to dine-in. read more
7 years ago
My friend and I came here just for coffee and dessert, but their bento boxes looked so good that we ended up canceling our lunch reservations to eat here! We tried the katsu sandwiches as well as the donkatsu box - everything was so yummy that we contemplated coming back the next day. Lots of tourists, but also a ton of French people who dropped by to eat a quick lunch. Their iced coffee was decent, and the melon matcha pastry was delicious. read more
11 years ago
Japanese pastries anyone ? I'm into "pain melon", and guess what? They have plenty there: green tea, chocolate or just plain. Also there at some great green tea cake, and some season pastries. You can eat on site or take away. Definitively a must discover and a must go!! read more
16 years ago
How would I survive without Aki! I admit it I'm a green tea addict so this place is like heaven for me. They have everything from Green tea tiramisu to green tea bread here... And they also prepare bento at a fair price (between 7.5 and 8.5 euros). Everytime I'm in the opera area I don't forget to get my weekly sweets here. Love it! read more
12 years ago
Decided to drop by to pick up something matcha flavored after many friends' recommendations. I got a matcha eclair while my friend got the kabuki, the green tea opéra. The eclair was very delicious, with just the right amount of filling that was not too sweet. As for the kabuki, my friend kept saying "fluffy" and "luxurious" between bites. Service is uncharacteristically good here, in a city full of boulangeries where getting a smile can take months of conversation and visits. Prices are pretty standard, and there are many many choices for your green tea/Azuyu flavored fix. read more
9 years ago
12 years ago
This is my first yelp review ever, so here goes... On our way to the Louvre this morning around 10:30am, my boyfriend and I decided that we should probably get a snack before getting to the Louvre. We stumbled upon Aki and was drawn in by the displays of different pastries and bread. The area surrounding this bakery seemed like we may have stumbled upon a mini JTown in Paris. The ladies working there seemed to all be Japanese and spoke Japanese and French. I used my broken French to see if they spoke some English and the lady that was helping us said she could speak a little. With the language barrier, she was still patient enough to help us as we ordered a bunch of snacks. We ordered two hot dog beignets, a Matcha cookie, a slice of berry cheesecake, and a Matcha au lait. Hot dog beignet - It was crunchy on the outside and had curry flavor in the breading. The curry wasn't too overpowering which was good but I had expected it to be warm, but it was cold. I didn't fancy it too much. Matcha cookie - I LOVE Matcha and the cookie hit the spot. I was worried because I initially broke off a piece and it felt like it could have been a hard cookie but biting into it... it had just the right amount of chewiness. There was a good amount of matcha flavoring so I could definitely taste it. Berry cheesecake - The texture was definitely a little fluffier and less smooth. It felt a little healthier to me and not so much cream cheese tasting as I am used to. It almost tasted a little milkier more than cheesy and the berries were plentiful. However, it did not taste like the cheesecakes I am used to. Matcha au lait - This was delicious. Just the right amount of Matcha and milkiness and sweetness to gulp down. Overall, I think they were on point with the Matcha flavored drink and cookie. However, the beignet and cheesecake were nothing to drool over. read more
9 years ago
13 years ago
3.5 stars - during my two months of study abroad in Paris, I made numerous trips to Aki for lunch. At first I loved it (as a huge fan of matcha), but as I had the chance to experience more and more boulangeries and pâtisseries (Sadaharu Aoki in particular), Aki fell down the priority list a bit. It's definitely good, but a bit overrated in my opinion. I tried: Melon pain (2.20 - 2.80€): My favorite item from Aki, and I don't know of any other boulanger in Paris who makes it, which is really a shame. They are small round buns, lightly sweetened with a brioche-like consistency on the inside, but a bit fluffier, less dense and buttery. The top is my favorite part, crunchy and reminiscent of a cookie. I think I tried pretty much all of the flavors, and the matcha (with white chocolate chunks) and strawberry were my favorites. Perfect amount of sweetness, terrific texture. Matcha cookie (2.50€): green tea cookie with white chocolate chunks, very straightforward. Great flavor combination, the sweet white chocolate went very well with the bitter matcha, which is very pronounced. They definitely aim for crispy/crumbly cookies rather than soft, chewy ones, but are generally very good. Aki-Brest (3.70€): open-faced pâte à choux (éclair-type puff pastry) split lengthwise with a red bean mousseline piped inside, dusted in matcha powder. I had this a few times and liked it at first, but on later tries I wasn't a fan of the choux pastry, which was a bit dry, with the consistency of having absorbed too much air. The red bean mousseline tastes great and is the perfect level of sweetness, but I found the texture a bit too greasy, the kind that leaves an unpleasant feeling on your lips and tongue after you eat it. Yuzu & Matcha éclairs (3.20€): Really liked the yuzu, which was just tart enough, but I thought the matcha flavor wasn't very pronounced in the matcha crème. As opposed to the Aki-Brest, the choux pastry in their eclairs was consistently good, just a tiny bit crunchy without being at all soggy or doughy, really appreciate the restraint in using sugar. In the end, still a very good choice, and I'm rounding up for the incredibly kind, efficient, and courteous service (without exception!) read more
10 years ago
9 years ago
Bomb, get the matcha eclair and mochi. Just make sure to come at least a few hours before closing since a lot of the baked goods will be gone by the end of the day. read more
11 years ago
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