🍜 RUYSDAEL Nakano Main Store

The cherry blossom trees lining Nakano Street leading to "Philosopher's Park" in Nakano, Tokyo, are impressive. The long-established pastry shop "RUYSDAEL," which opened in Taisho 12 (1923), is located on this street. With the basic concept of "simplicity & elegance," it adheres to traditional European methods while pursuing approachable flavors. The shop carefully selects ingredients, striving to use the best materials suited for various pastries. It is known as Japan's first shop to introduce chocolate bars and continues to carry on this tradition, seeking the wonderful tastes of memories. The goal is to create pastries that delight the recipients. In the main store, which features Western-style architecture from the Taisho to early Showa period, a variety of delicately sweet Western desserts are made using the unique characteristics of the ingredients. The signature product, "Almond Leaf," consists of a rich, buttery pastry dough folded 560 layers, topped with almond slices and sugar, and then baked in a special oven. There are also various seasonal cookies and pies that are limited-time baked goods. The packaging design is exquisite and perfect for gifting. The freshly baked bread, ranging from sweet to savory, has many fans. There is a café on the second floor at the back of the shop, where you can enjoy French sandwiches filled with sausage and bacon, slow-cooked beef stew, and various beverages. The lunch set includes a main dish, soup, and drink, making it a popular and value-packed option among locals.

The main store of a well-established pastry brand that has been in business for over 50 years. It offers a wide variety of baked goods and cakes. The freshly baked bread with numerous flavors is also very popular. The café on the second floor serves meals such as sandwiches and beverages.