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About this place
Shunning wheat flour in favor of rice flour, Rizriant in Kichijoji Kitamachi creates western-style pastries with a moist, gently substantial crumb reminiscent of a good pound cake. The fresh cream remains airy, ensuring that seasonal fruit sponge cakes and fruit tarts feel approachable whether you are minding your gluten intake or simply looking for an everyday treat. Available exclusively from Friday through Sunday, the signature Rizriant choux à la crème pairs a firm whipped cream with a rich custard, creating a deeply satisfying pastry that often sells out by the afternoon.
Beyond the chilled display, the shelves are stocked with an extensive variety of rice-flour baked goods. Packaged in handy takeaway pouches, options include financiers, florentines, walnut or lemon-ginger sablés, and snowball cookies in flavors like matcha, where pleasant bitterness balances natural sweetness. The range accommodates different needs, extending from allergen-conscious "Non-Non" sablés made without wheat, eggs, or dairy to savory parmesan cheese shortbread ideal alongside drinks.
Seating inside provides a spot to settle in with your chosen pastry alongside coffee, caffe latte, or tea. The beverage list also reaches into adult pairings, featuring liqueur-spiked coffee and tea as well as cognac, making the space just as handy for a relaxed visit in the late afternoon or evening.
