Came here because of the lovely store front and the expectation of trying something different and was sorely disappointed. We got a couple macarons, Mont Blanc and macha azuki. They were ok but nothing to write home about. The young lady in the front was also ok but not very friendly or engaging. No place to sit as all the chairs were stacked in the back despite the empty space and freezing cold outside. read more

Tempted by the concept of Japanese-inspired flavors incorporated into French desserts, I couldn't resist making a visit to a Sadaharu Aoki to try their decadent treats! This location is one of many mouth-watering stands inside of the Galeries Lafayette food hall. Their glass cases are full of bright and colorful, beautiful pastries and sweets to swoon over as you decide what to order. From macarons to cakes to chocolates, there's a variety to choose from! I already knew that I wanted to try their macarons; I ordered the matcha, hojicha, and black sesame, while the boyfriend ordered the genmaicha and wasabi. The flavors were outstanding for each one! I was pleasantly surprised at how perfectly the matcha and black sesame flavors especially came through in macaron form. I also ordered a small pot of their yuzu sorbet, which was refreshing and delicious! Again, the yuzu flavor translated very well into sorbet form. My only wish was that the container was bigger... Prices were as expected - 1,80€ per macaron and 3,00€ for the sorbet cup - but as rare unique treats, I felt that they were worth the cost to try! It's also a bit less than the big bakeries such as Laduree. Can't wait until the next time I have the chance to stop by a Sadaharu Aoki to indulge in other new desserts! read more

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Seeing how often we visit their locations in Tokyo, we knew we would visit their location in Paris. Even the workers behind the glass showcase spoke Japanese! Same amazing macarons but did have a few different items being offered. Wished they had caneles here, as the Sadaharu ones are one of my favorites. read more

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Sadaharu Aoki is a Japanese pastry chef who infuses Japanese flavors into traditional French sweets. I was soooooo excited to find his outpost inside the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet floor. I came here twice. The first time I got 6 macarons: 2 yuzu, 1 genmaicha, 1 matcha, 1 hojicha, and 1 wasabi. The matcha was my favorite, smooth and delicious. The wasabi was weird. As you can see from my photos, I took tons of pictures of the case, with chocolates, cookies, desserts, and other treats all with Japanese influence. The second time I came back, I got a green tea eclair and a yuzu tarte. They were both incredible. I highly recommend the green tea eclair. There are other flavors of items i did not try, like black sesame. This is a great stop for Japanese flavor lovers and sweet lovers alike. Also, everything is so beautiful! read more

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When I first tasted Aoki Sadaharu pastries, while visiting Tokyo a few months back, I thought they were good, but I was far less impressed with them than with some of the other pastries I tried during my trip (such as from Pierre Hermé). Now that I've given them another try, I have been converted to a fan. Very tasty, and some of the most beautiful pastries anywhere. You'll never find that the staff has manhandled your pastries while randomly plopping them together in a box here (yes, that does happen even in Paris at some other places). The chef and staff are fanatically attentive to detail - and that's a very good thing in a pastry shop! read more

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I've been dying to try this place for a year now! I was so excited to have finally come here, that I didn't even have enough time to go shopping. There macarons are 4 stars. I think Laduree has a better consistency and texture for the outer shell. However, Sadaharu Aoki has more flavors that I enjoy (e.g. matcha, genmatcha, earl grey, yuzu, black sesame). The yuzu macaron was my favorite. I also ordered the Matcha cake, Yuzu tart, and Matcha & Azuki pudding. The matcha cake did not have a lot of matcha flavor, but I think there was a layer of chocolate and hazelnut. Although I was disappointed by the lack of matcha flavor, this cake was actually really delicious. Imagine Ferrero chocolate in a cake form, but multiply that by 10. The Yuzu tart was AMAZING. It was VERY sour, but the flavor and texture were both really yummy. The matcha pudding is also highly recommended. The matcha taste is very strong and the pudding had a good consistency. I was lucky and bought the last one! Overall, highly recommended if you enjoy Japanese/French desserts. It is a bit pricey, but it's probably a once in a lifetime opportunity! read more

Sadaharu Aoki - Matcha pudding - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Paris, 75

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We went here twice during our stay in Paris because the desserts are that good. Who can resist a Japanese spin on French pastries? Match and butter are meant to be together. I do not remember the names of the treats I chose but you cannot go wrong with any of their buche noels. I had a layered matcha one that was incredibly light and flavorful. The Mille fille was also excellent with a Japenese spin and a bit of crunch. The desserts are expensive but so artfully done. Well worth it. read more

Sadaharu Aoki - Mille fille and some matcha treat - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Paris, 75

Came here when I was visiting Paris to buy some souvenirs to bring home. I bought a box of 12 macarons the large box of chocolates and a Bamboo and Matcha Caramel for myself (that night). The Bamboo was delicious in my opinion, not too sweet, but the Matcha Caramel was just the opposite, the caramel way way way too sweet. And it was also kinda difficult to eat since the caramel was so drippy and got everywhere. The macarons were probably my favorite, they kept for more days than I expected since I had to travel home and were still soft and not rock hard by the time I got home. My favorite that I tried was the Earl Grey flavor, you could definitely taste what each macaron was supposed to be and the cream was perfect. I also like the chocolates, I am still working on the huge box, but the flavors I've tried so far (also Earl Grey, dark chocolate (?), and citron) have all been great. My sister thinks it's too sweet, but I think it's nice and just enough. read more

Found this place while walking around in Galeries Lafayette food hall. French pastries with Japanese inspired flavors! I'm a fan of Matcha so I ordered the Matcha Azuki cake with a macaroon on top. Each layer gave you a different texture and it was so flavorful. One would never satisfy my sweet tooth so I got another one with raspberry flavor which I really enjoyed it as well. I'll definitely go back next time for their macaroons. They have earl gray and sesame flavor so I must try. read more

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In search of gifts to buy for my family for Christmas, I was set out to find this patisserie. Once I found the shop, I spoke with the sales girl in which items would be good to ship back. I ended up picking the small macarons. For myself, I got the chocolate covered chocolate flavored macaron. Eating the chocolate covered macaron for breakfast, it was a satisfying treat. Filling no, but tasty, yes. I wished I bought more of the other flavors or bought the other pastries that they offered. This place is a keeper and on my To Go list for my next trip to Paris. read more

So many options, so hard to decide! I came here after seeing a picture of a matcha eclair and ordered that with one of their most ordered matcha cake. The matcha eclair was exactly what I wanted but the cake was expensively disappointing. It was extremely sweet and I did not taste any matcha. read more

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Amazing! Its located inside the Galleries Lafayette (across H&M) So good! Highly recommend for Matcha Lovers read more

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Sadly, I do not have anything good to say about the cakes we tried at Sadaharu Aoki. My husband and I were extremely disappointed as we had high hopes walking in. We were advised that their most popular cakes include the "bamboo", a dark chocolate matcha cake and the "matcha azuki", a red bean matcha cake. We opted for the matcha azuki and decided to try out the "Mont blanc aux marrons matcha" based on the description (this is also a seasonal item only offered during fall and winter). It contained chestnut and matcha cream as well as meringue in the center. The creme matcha azuki was mediocre at best (6 EUR). The flavours were quite balanced, and the biscuit at the bottom of the cake had a nice crunch. However, the texture of the cake was a bit unexpected, it felt dry and lacked the rich soft creaminess we were searching for. And the mont blanc aux marrons matcha cake was just a disaster. The chestnut cream had no depth whatsoever as they were very heavy handed on the sugar and alcohol. We barely tasted the subtle bitterness of the matcha cream in the middle as the sweetness of the chestnut cream completely overpowered it. We paid 7.4 EUR for this one dimensional cake that we could not even finish. We definitely will not be returning to this patisserie. Being huge fans of Japanese food and desserts, we were completely floored by the poor quality and lacking flavours. read more

Very tasty desserts!! It is owned by Japanese pastry chef. The dessert looked and tasted just like its other store in shinjuku but the packaging wasn't. Ice packs were not offered as its quite warm outside. The dessert wasn't separated by card board paper but luckily did not squash when we bring back to hotel) However still rated 5 stars :) read more

Sadaharu Aoki - Left to right Yuzu, chocolate caramel, matcha caramel - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Paris, 75

Located in the Galleries Lafayette is one of places to get macarons. My first time experiencing Sadaharu Aoki's amazing treats was in Tokyo. I fell in love with their macaron flavors because they cater to the Asian palate. This place does not disappoint. There are items here that they do not have in Tokyo. Their sesame noir macaron was still amazing. Tried two new items, the matcha puff and the sesame noir eclair. Both were delicious but if I had to pick one the eclair blew me away. The matcha puff had this delicious matcha cream but it was a little too sweet. Great matcha flavor to the cream. The eclair was nothing I have had before. The sesame flavor is pronounced but if you love black sesame you have to try this pastry. Maybe next time I came try a few more items. Definitely worth dropping by to try some of the pastries. read more

Sadaharu Aoki - Matcha puff and sesame noir eclair. Must get the eclair!!! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Paris, 75

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Wow - this was fantastic. I'm a huge fan of Asian flavors (matcha, sesame, etc) and Sadaharu gets it. He has the quintessential French flavor with his goods but with a unique twist. I'm not a huge fan of the overwhelming sweetness that accompanies most Macarons but these were perfect and subtle. I honestly spent more money here than some of the Michelin star restaurants I went to. read more

Location Tip: Google maps shows this as being in the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann building, but this is in the Galeries Lafayette Maison. We were massively time crunched and frantically trying to find this place before our next activity. The entire time we were in the wrong building. So make sure you punch in the Galeries Lafayette Maison address and you'll find this place. This place differs from some other pastry shops as there is a heavy emphasis on Asian flavors such as green tea. I felt the macaron's were a good value relative to some of the pricier shops. Additionally the Mille Feuilles Matcha cake was flaky and had a good flavor to it. The "Bamboo" was good but not particularly memorable. The prices are definitely on the steeper side, but the quality is there. All in all this place is quite solid and a return trip shall be made in the future. read more

I had high hopes prior to coming here from the reviews but walked away extremely disappointed. The macarons and came here do look extremely good! We tried 5 different flavors, macha, black sesame, wasabi, genmaicha, and hojicha and also got a slice of macha cake. All items were way too sweet and therefore couldn't enjoy the flavor. Having tried many different Japanese bakeries, this was a huge disappointment. read more

MUST TRY: Tarte Caramel Salé Éclair au Sésame Noir Chou à la crème A perfect fusion of French and Japanese flavors. Creativity & originality to the max! read more

Sadaharu Aoki sets itself apart from other pâtisseries with its unique flavors and bright pops of color. Each pastry is gorgeous, and tastes just as wonderful! We purchased macarons (yuzu and violet cassis), a small bag of colorful chocolates, and a salted caramel tart, all of which were delightful! The caramel tart was our personal favorite- a lovely balance of sweet and salty. read more

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The macarons at Sadaharu Aoki are amazingly delicious. I bought earl grey, black sesame, and hojicha flavored macarons. I love how the flavors are quite unique and that the macarons aren't overly sweet compared to others. I'll definitely come back to try the other desserts! read more

So the main reason for my Paris trip was trying Sadaharu Aoki's pastries and I'm sad I didn't buy it on the first day and just eat in my hotel room, because i had to buy on the second day and then attempt to get it on metro, pick up travel bags,and hold it on the eurostar so I eat it back in London with my family. It was BASHED about. (i thought the staff secured things really well here?-apparently not with mine) I felt the macarons were too sweet, I know they're supposed to be but TOOTH acheling sweet. I also transported the zen cake home and the matcha red bean. I loved the latter, wasn't too impressed with the unique taste of zen but my parents loved it! I just hate the fact that the one in lafayette is ONLY a counter. I want to find his actual shop next time.Lafayette is too stressful to navigate when I only want food. read more

We have only tried the macarons but there are some beauties that Aoki makes. We fell in love with his Rose (tastes like a English Rose Garden), Sesame Noir, Yuzu and Green Tea. We have tried Laduree, Fauchon and Pierre Herme. I would say Aoki is our favorite alongside Pierre Herme. The flavours we weren't keen on were Wasabi-we expected a spicy effect that wasn't there at all and Citron, Pistache. These weren't bad they just didn't excite us. *This Sadaharu Aoki is inside the Lafayette Galeries Gourmet building (next door to the mall). read more

Got an assortment of stuff from their Galerie Lafayette location: - Black sesame eclair: pretty good, could have been stronger black sesame taste and less sugar... - Matcha eclair: strong matcha taste which I love. - Caramel tart: really sweet and not my thing (I do love very sweet dessert but this is too much). - a layer thing (Zen?) of matcha and black sesame with a mini macaron on top, which I didn't think tasted that great... - Cream puff: nothing compared to Beard Papa!! Don't get me wrong, the pastries and presentation was an A++ but when it comes down to the taste, it just didn't hit the spot for me. They were either too sweet or too bland... read more

This isn't for everyone, but if you want a fresh take on French pastry with a Japanese flair, try it. The Zen, for example, manages to be both rich and fresh at the same time. Matcha and sesame abound in their creations. If you want to play it safe (or you don't, but your friend does and it's the only way you can get them to go), get the caramel chocolate tart--it's what Twix bars turn into when they go to heaven. read more

Sadaharu Aoki - This is what happens to a Twix when it goes to heaven. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Paris, 75

This review was intended for the branch on 35 rue de Vaugirard. The pastries are beautifully displayed and the Japanese staff are very courteous. The only downside is the price. His famous eclair is close to 5 Euros and other pasties is around that mark. However his croissants - Butter, Matcha, and Almond - are reasonablly priced and by far the best I have tasted in Paris - buttery, flaky and not too sweet. I am not so impressed with Yuzu chocolate, tough. read more

If you like fine French patisseries and Japanese flavors like matcha and azuki, this is a must-go in Paris. We got the matcha azuki mousse cake topped with a macaroon, 2 chocolate pieces, and vanilla ice cream. All was smooth in taste and not overwhelmingly sweet, which made them perfect treats. Minimalist ambience allows you to enjoy the simple pleasures. read more

I wasn't a macaron fan until I came here. A twist on the classic macaron by infusing different Asian flavors which was perfect. Definitely find one when you're in Paris and it'll be worth it each time you go. read more

The sesame eclair was AMAZING! Definitely a must try. Subtle, yet still quite flavorful. It has a different taste, one not everyone may like, but I definitely did! I also ordered one of the yellow dome like things. I don't remember what it was called, but it was still delicious. A citrus-y exterior with a crunchy hazelnut praline center and macaron base. Yum! The vanilla and yuzu tarte was my least favorite of the three. It wasn't bad, just not great. The vanilla mouse was lacking that vanilla essence I enjoy and I found the combination a little off. I love how they secure the desserts to the box so they don't move around. Plus, I love this specific location because after picking up an eclair I can just walk over to Jean Paul Hevin for some caramels or Eric Kayser for some bread! read more

I had heard amazing things about the green tea puffs and eclairs. Since there was a location near our hotel we wandered over here one afternoon to get a snack. They had the green tea items but also had black sesame. I'm a big black sesame and green tea dessert fan- the flavors are usually pretty standard across the board. The black sesame here was creamy, nutty and delicious. The green tea was really disappointing. Every item we got that was supposed to be matcha flavored only tasted like white chocolate. Similar to matcha kit kat bars. I was hoping for a good green tea flavor, but alas, NO. They are located in Galleries Lafayette surrounded by at least 5 other shops slinging desserts. The only things I would recommend from here are the wasabi macaron because of the novelty and the black sesame items. read more

The desserts here are incredibly beautiful, but I have been disappointed in the taste department. The green tea and black sesame eclairs were just alright for me and the chocolate dome thingy was forgettable. read more

More like 4.5 stars but let's dissect why I rounded down! On my first trip to Paris, my sister and I were dying to the Aoki's famous patisseries. On our stop to Galeries Lafayette, we stopped by the food court and were faced with the dilemma of choosing what to pick from the shiny glass counters. We chose the matcha and hojicha macarón and the matcha mille fueille. I've forgotten how much they cost but I know it was a little more than what you were to pay in the US (hence the 4 instead of 5 stars!). However, it was Paris...aw heck, we didn't care about the price, we just wanted to eat these delicately made little pastries. The macaróns were very sweet, but I think traditionally, all macaróns are supposed to be very deep in flavor and overly sweet (as these little treats are small and meant to satisfy with a punch). Both matcha and hojicha flavors were very flavorful and crazy sweet. Because my sister and I split the desserts, it satisfied our sweet tooth and the cup of coffee I had toned down all the sweetness. The mille fueille was a bit difficult to eat, just because cutting it per bite made the entire pastry crumble to bits. However, the cream was fresh and the puff pastry was perfectly airy and crispy. THe more I write, the more I long to go back to Paris. You just have to taste for yourself and be positively blown away. P.S. my sister did get the Éclairs (matcha and sesame flavor) and she said the cream puff pastry was a tad bit soggy but otherwise delicious and totally worth trying! read more

Amanda came home with a box of 16 macaroons from here, and holy crap were they good. Go here.

the pastries not only look good here but they taste just as good! where else in paris can you find asian influenced flavor macarons? black sesame, wasabi, yuzu, matcha, and genmatcha to name a few. they macarons are different but they are delicious. sadaharu aoki is one of the few pastry shops that does not charge for a "box" for the macarons. yay for the flavors and free box! read more