At Atelier KOTA in Kagurazaka, the dessert shop, my favorite is definitely Atelier KOTA's desserts. On this hot day, I had the perfect "Peach Parfait." At first, the piled cream on top was delightful, and just when I started to get tired of it, the juicy peach compote appeared! The spiced sorbet added a refreshing and pleasant touch, and when mixed with the ice cream, jelly, and red wine sauce below, it created a different texture and flavor. Although it's not made with fresh peaches, it still tastes delicious on its own or mixed together, which is the essence of a parfait. Starting in September, the Toranomon store will be offering a dessert course for a while, and I can't wait to try it! I wonder if I can make a reservation. Even though KOTA-san looks cool, he still greets customers with the same warm smile from behind the counter, making this one of the must-visit places for me!

Delicious pudding with a firm texture ◆ Atelier Cota Kagurazaka store (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) ◆ Cream pudding ¥450 ● Instagram Tsukasa's Ramen tsukasan777 ● Twitter tsukasan2010

After having a meal at "Ryuhou" in Kagurazaka, I stumbled upon "Atelier Kota Kagurazaka Store" while wandering around the back streets. Since it was late, there were only a few options available. I decided to take out a Mont Blanc (680 yen) and a Classic (680 yen) based on the high ratings on Tabelog. The Mont Blanc was smaller in size and had a tart-like texture, with a decent but not particularly rich flavor. The Classic was a chocolate cake with a high cocoa content, resulting in a strong acidity that I didn't particularly enjoy. As a 60-year-old man who has only eaten cakes from places like Chateraise and Cozy Corner, my opinion may not be representative. It might be more suitable for those with a more refined taste palate, especially women accustomed to trendy restaurants. By the way, there is also a store in Toranomon.

★3.8【FILE 1428】2023/09/20 (Wednesday) 11:55 Visited a patisserie that opened in March 2012, 11 years and 6 months ago, on the first floor of a building just off Kagurazaka Street in Kagurazaka. There are two sister stores, Atelier Cota Kagurazaka Store opened in March 2012 and Atelier Cota Toranomon Store opened in June 2020. This was my 11th visit in 5 years and 6 months. The interior of the store has a stylish atmosphere with white as the main color. Inside, there is a sales corner right in front, a counter with 7 seats in the back in an L-shape, two tables with 2 seats each on the right, and two tables with 2 seats in the middle left, making it cozy. There were no other customers when I visited. Throughout my visit, there were no other customers, and it felt like a private experience. The service provided by the two female staff members was polite and efficient. The menu includes: ◆Kagurazaka Store ・Pistachio and Apricot Parfait 1700 yen (tax included) ・Kagurazaka Limited Chocolate Parfait 1700 yen (tax included) ・Chestnut Pancake 1700 yen (tax included) ◆Toranomon Store ・Pistachio and Raspberry Parfait 1700 yen (tax included) ・Toranomon Limited Chocolate Parfait 1700 yen (tax included) ・Crepes Suzette 1300 yen (tax included) ◆Available at Kagurazaka and Toranomon Stores ・Mont Blanc Cassis 1700 yen (tax included) ・Pear Parfait 1900 yen (tax included) ・Shine Muscat Glass Rose 1700 yen (tax included) I ordered the Pistachio and Apricot Parfait for 1700 yen. The parfait was served 8 minutes after ordering. The parfait was Pistachio and Apricot, served in a clear glass with red wine jelly, apricot pulp, pistachio cream, pistachio ice cream, pistachio crunch toppings, and a long candy decoration on top. The combination of the rich taste of pistachio with the depth of the red wine jelly and the sweet and sourness of the apricot was delicious. The atmosphere of the store, with its stylish white color scheme, was very pleasant. Various cashless payment options were available at the checkout. The Pistachio and Apricot Parfait for 1700 yen was very delicious with the combination of the depth of the red wine jelly, the sweet and sourness of the apricot, and the rich taste of pistachio.

This is a dessert shop that has been featured on TV and I've always wanted to visit. The fruits used in the desserts change with the seasons, so the menu also changes. This time, I ordered Mont Blanc Cassis and Muscat Glass Rose. Each dessert uses champagne or wine, so be careful if you're sensitive to alcohol. The shop is small and can only accommodate a limited number of people, so there is often a wait. Especially at the counter seats, you can watch the pastry chefs at work. The cakes can also be taken out, and many people come specifically to buy them.

Counter desserts are available at Atelier Kota, and I finally got to go there! I didn't have many chances to visit Kagurazaka, so I saved it on my list and on Tabelog, and finally made it there ❤️ I chose the "Mont Blanc Cassis" for 1590 yen. The reason was because it was listed as a popular item on the menu, and I always like trying popular items at a new place. It's autumn, so I felt like watching it being made at the counter would make it taste even better. The combination of cassis and mont blanc was really good, not too heavy, and the cassis acidity balanced it out perfectly. It was easy to eat and delicious ❤️❤️

Counter deserts. I had always wanted to go there, so I went on a weekday afternoon! I was feeling a bit full, so I opted for a small dessert. It was a bit pricey, but the parfait was definitely worth it. ☆Hot Earl Grey tea ◎Small glass dessert Mont Blanc Cassis Mont Blanc cream Rum ice cream Cassis granita Dry meringue Caramel sauce Tart ¥1,000 The rich Mont Blanc cream with rum ice cream was amazing. The tart and cassis underneath were also delicious. The crispy dry meringue with cinnamon was a nice touch. ◎Small Pistachio Apricot Parfait Apricot sherbet Red wine jelly Tuile ice cream Pistachio ice cream Pistachio and white chocolate crunch... so rich! The combination of pistachio and apricot with the refreshing sherbet was incredible. The crunch chocolate and tuile were also delicious. ¥1,100 It was definitely worth trying! The cakes also looked delicious. I will definitely go back again. Thank you for the meal.

On September 9th (Saturday), I was searching for a birthday cake to purchase. The birthday person has specific preferences, so I spent an hour looking for a cake that would meet those preferences. Before I knew it, it was already past 4 pm and I found myself near Kagurazaka. I remembered Atelier Kota and decided to take a chance by visiting the shop, even though their closing time was at 5 pm. To my surprise, they still had a whole-sized white shortcake available for sale. Since it was already late, the only other options were custard pudding for 450 yen and classic chocolate cake for 630 yen. I decided to purchase the 4-size shortcake for 2700 yen without making a reservation, and it felt like a miracle that it was still available. The shop also offers various baked goods and a "Dessert Kitchen" section where you can enjoy desserts made in the kitchen counter. The shop seemed quite popular, with many customers enjoying desserts alone at the counter. As for the shortcake I purchased, it was incredibly fluffy just by inserting a knife. The cream did not stick at all, and it was cleanly cut in half with a warm knife. The whipped cream art may seem common, but the smoothness of the cream was exquisite and melted in the mouth. The sponge itself was not overly sweet, making it easy to enjoy. The strawberries on top were firm and of high quality. Thanks to this, I enjoyed this not overly sweet cake, and the birthday person was delighted. I am glad I chose this cake! Next time, I would like to try dining in the shop. Thank you for the delicious meal!