Three Outstanding Parfaits in Tokyo

This cafe offers parfaits prepared by a chocolatier. Couverture chocolate enjoyed by the Belgian Royal Family is presented with sauces, cream, and ice cream. Even the self-proclaimed connoisseur is sure to be mesmerized by the aroma of their outstanding chocolates. The chocolate-colored cafe is just the place to savor the Marcolini Chocolate Parfait (1,728 JPY).

■Pierre Marcolini Ginza Main Branch
Address: 5-5-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03ｰ5537ｰ0015

If you want a treat that is not only sweet but is also special, go to Fruit Parlour Takano Pafério Main Branch. It is a specialist parfait shop run by Fruit Parlour Takano, and offers four standard parfaits including the Fruit Parfait (1,080 JPY) with nine types of fruit and six seasonal parfaits full of fruits of the season. It is a casual spot with seating at the counter so you can stop by whenever you feel like it.

■Fruit Parlour Takano Pafério Main Branch
Address: Shinjuku Main Branch B2F, 3-26-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03ｰ3356ｰ7155

dolci cafe SILKREAM, which is right in the middle of Shibuya, is an elegant Scandinavian-style space. It has counter and sofa seating with light shining through the large windows and is a perfect place to enjoy your favorite book or make plans for a trip on your own. The Mont Blanc Parfait (1,110 JPY) with whole pieces of chestnut and a strawberry sauce is a perfect accompaniment to a quality day off.

■dolci cafe SILKREAM
Address: Haimanten Jinnan Bldg. 1F, 1-19-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03ｰ3464ｰ4900