place is pretty happening. 5 stars because their pastries were pretty decent. ordered over $100 worth of treats and drinks because I needed to attend and bring it all to a dinner. front person still gave me an attitude- not sure why. it could be one off because another staff member seemed friendly to others. This review will reflect only the baked goods, and atmosphere. (sometimes people are having a bad day, who knows.) Decor was very nice, Saturday was pretty busy. I will come back and maybe find someone else to help me instead. read more

Had this place bookmarked for a long time and I finally tried it last weekend. I came here on a Sunday at around 2 with my husband. The counter was emptied when we first came but it filled up pretty quickly. We just got a matcha latte and one prix fixe menu to share. For the main dessert, we picked the chocolate and hojicha soufflé. The chocolate soufflé was light and airy and not too sweet. It paired very well with the hojicha ice cream and caramel apple on the side. Overall, all the dessert was pretty good but everything was very small and I don't think it tasted that good that it worth $30. The service was also not that great. My husband and I were a little confused when we first got into the store and we weren't sure if we needed to be seated. A lady that worked there saw us but never greeted us nor gave us water until we asked. It took a while for someone to acknowledge us and it just made us felt a little uncomfortable. read more

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My friends peer pressured me to join them in grabbing a post-brunch dessert, even though we were so full, because they loved the pastries they had at Patisserie Tomoko previously.... what's another treat during the holidays, right? Interior was super cute and smelled amazing. The pastries all looked delicious, and I ended up getting a green tea crepe cake. The texture was perfect and had the perfect level of green tea flavor and wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. Definitely understand the urgency in coming and was so happy we did!! read more

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Genuinely, everything I had from this place was life-changingly delicious. I don't have sweet tooth and I'm very much more savory person but the sesame dacquoise was life changing, I levitated. It was so clever because dacquoise is chewy with nutty flavor and sesame was lightly sweetened and it reminded me of mochi but just 10000% elevated. I need to come back again. They had amazing sweets there. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Sesame daqoise, chocolate banana cake - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loveee Patisserie Tomoko! It feels so warm and cozy right when you walk in. The staff are so sweet and it is strangely not crowded inside. I had the matcha basque cheesecake and the yuzu chocolate crepe cake. Both were full of flavor, not too sweet, and so creamy. Highly recommend! read more

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A great bakery! Loved the desserts here. Next time I want to come back with enough stomach room to try their prix fixe dessert tasting menu. My friend and I were in Williamsburg and wanted to have some dessert. We each got a hot beverage and split three desserts: matcha crème brûlée, hojicha cheese cake, and the matcha tiramisu. We both agreed that the best one was the matcha crème brûlée. The matcha tiramisu was more like a matcha cake rather than having a traditional tiramisu texture. We both really enjoyed our drinks as well! I got some additional goodies to take home like their matcha cookies, matcha cheesecake, and yuzu cheesecake. All were good but my favorite was the matcha cookie: it was quite a big cookie, so green like Elphaba lmao, and very matcha-y without being bitter. Packaging for to go orders was very cute too. Overall I really liked the stuff here and I wish I lived closer to it so that I could come by more often. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Matcha tiramisu, hojicha cheesecake, matcha crème brûlée - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This cafe serves a lot of asian flavored desserts and everything looks great so I definitely had a hard time deciding what to get! I ended up getting their green tea roll cake, hojicha Mille crepe, and strawberry mousse and and I really enjoyed everything I ordered! They have limited seating inside. They do have bar seating that's normally used for their tasting course, but it's available if there aren't a lot of people here for the tasting. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The cutest cafe ever! The bakery interior is so cozy and intimate, packed with plants and adorable decorations. The huge windows also gives the cafe amazing lighting and just makes the place feel very alive. I've been here a couple times, once just getting a la carte items, and another getting the dessert pre-fixe course. All of the a la carte items are delicious. I love that they have so many Asian flavors, like black sesame, yuzu, and hojicha. I really loved the hojicha crepe cake. The dessert pre-fixe was also a great experience. Every course comes plated so beautifully, and all the bites were super yummy. It's also fun to sit at the counter for it, because it kind of feels like dessert omakase. read more

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Such a cute little spot for desserts! I honestly couldn't tell you exactly what I ordered -- I just went with the recommendations from the guy at the register, and he did not steer me wrong. Both desserts were delicious, each with its own unique sweetness that wasn't too overpowering. Definitely a great place to swing by if you're in the mood to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard. Charming and worth the visit! read more

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I love this place! Who doesn't love Japanese/Asian inspired pastries. I heard the pastry chef from cha-an came here. My friend had a yuzu chocolate birthday cake made from here and it was absolutely heavenly. I've done a girls night out here for desserts and it was always delicious. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Yuzu ice cream and black sesame meringue - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is one of my favorite finds of last year, and I'm sad Patisserie Tomoko wasn't in my life beforehand. Near McCarren park, this place is artfully and intentionally crafting pastries and desserts honoring authentic Japanese flavors. Perhaps my favorite dessert spot in the city because nothing is too sweet, and there is a focus on quality and at the same time things just feel so homemade. They also do cakes here for preorder. They have a dessert bar section, but I frequented the spot in the summer and fall where I would get a variety of desserts to go including yuzu and matcha cheesecakes, dacquoise, yuzu ice cream, hojicha cookies, and so much more. Their dacquoise might be my favorite thing here, which is not something you find often and the yuzu and green tea ones are just DIVINE with a beautifully crisp exterior, light, delicate interior, and bright yuzu or deep matcha flavor in their soft, satisfying filing. I'm obsessed. Their yuzu tonic is a great refreshing drink when it's warm out, it makes me miss summer just writing about it. Their yuzu ice cream has bits of real yuzu in it and honors the flavor beautifully without being too sweet. I'm just so obsessed with this place. read more

I got to enjoy a STRAWBERRY MOUSSE? cake from Patisserie Tomoko a couple weekends ago. It was super delicious -- not too sweet nor heavy, the strawberry flavor was strong and each bite melted in my mouth. The mousse was thick, which explains the instant "melt-in-your-mouth" texture. I wish there was more cake than mousse, which is the only qualm. Overall, we all enjoyed the cake from this patisserie, and I would love to try other pastries and cakes! read more

cute ! i haven't noticed it before but glad we came for dessert. we especially liked the banana choco tart -- so rich and decadent ! matcha crepe cake had stronger matcha flavor than the matcha tiramisu despite the lighter green appearance read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

this place fucks. simple as that. staff making macarons on the counter, plants holding the space down; in a world full of pretentious cafes, Tomoko holds it down. Iced Hojicha was a dream. So good, so earthy, so smooth. Will be back to try the whole goddamn menu. Cheers read more

Can't believe I'm only learning about Patisserie Tomoko now!! Their Japanese influenced desserts were delicious! My partner brought me here to try their dessert prix fixe $29.5 menu, which featured a starter dessert, main course dessert, then a couple of small bites to end. Our starter was an earl grey ice cream with candied persimmon bits, which were both tasty and nicely balanced. For mains, I really enjoyed my black sesame creme brulee. It was very soft in texture which contrasted with the sesame crackers that it came with. The strong sesame and creamy flavors paired nicely with the refreshing sake ice cream. My partner's hojicha chocolate souffle was also very fluffy with a molten chocolate center, although the hojicha flavors weren't prominent. The last bites featured a variety of savory cookies and sweets, of which I really enjoyed the matcha crunch. It was a shortbread-like cookie covered with matcha/white chocolate. I loved how it was super crunchy with a perfect ratio of chocolate and a long lasting matcha taste. Needless to say I got some to-go to enjoy at home. They also offer other cakes, cookies, and mochi options. I think their mochi is one of the best that I've had in the US. They are soft and just the right amount of chew! They have three flavors, earl grey chocolate, matcha, and red bean black sesame. I was surprised that the earl grey chocolate was my favorite because of its truffle-like texture and mix of tea/chocolate flavors. The store itself offers table and bar seating, although the latter is typically reserved for prix fixe folks. I like the open kitchen concept cause you can see them make all kinds of goodies while you enjoy your own dessert. Its pretty intimate with the fairy lights and greenery. Overall I loved the desserts and the vibes; can't wait to come back to try more! read more

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Last night I dreamed about the yuzu cheesecake, the cream puff and sparkling yuzu drink. Yesterday, I finally ate desserts at Patisserie Tomoko with Raj who had told me that he wanted to take me there. Raj has been here countless times and likes it a lot. We sat at the counter which was comfortable. Bring a weekday, there were few customers. We ordered cappuccinos, two cream puffs, a gâteau au chocolat and a yuzu cheesecake. All the pastries were delicious. Then Raj told me that I simply had to have the refreshing yuzu drink. Freshly made, it was ambrosial. I could have had two. We ate slowly and finished every bite. Chef Tomoko and Chef Hiro were hard at work prepping. Billie Holiday was singing among other jazz singers. Chef Hiro enjoys jazz. The weekends here get busy so it was good that we came on a weekday. I am planning to return for more of the yuzu cheesecake and drink. The interior had lots of foliage and some pictures. read more

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My best friend knows I love mochi and she had this shipped to my house. It was over 100° when this arrives so I don't blame them for sending it to me all melted. Best mochi I've ever had. My favorite is the black sesame. I've never had or wanted to try black sesame anything. But this has changed my mind. I especially liked the black sesame crunch balls. I really thought the green tea would be my favorite. And green tea was good but black sesame was so much better. I didn't like the chocolate ganache, mochi or crunch balls. I still have six macaroons that I haven't tried yet. Maybe I'll update my review once I've tried those. read more

Review: Best Japanese French Desserts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn The desserts are worth traveling across boroughs for. In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we were craving a delightful fusion of Japanese and French pastries, look no further. Nestled in this vibrant neighborhood is a gem of a dessert spot that expertly marries the delicate flavors of Japan with the finesse of French patisserie. Among their standout offerings, the Green Tea Roll, Triple Berry Crepe Cake, and Hojicha Affogato are absolute must-tries. Green Tea Roll:This dessert is a masterclass in balance and subtlety. The Green Tea Roll features a light, airy sponge cake infused with the earthy, slightly bitter notes of matcha. The cake is rolled with a creamy, slightly sweet airy filling that complements the matcha perfectly. The texture is divine, with each bite melting in your mouth. It's a refreshingly light dessert that doesn't overwhelm your palate, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate the nuanced flavors of green tea. Triple Berry Crepe Cake: is a testament to the artistry of French patisserie with a Japanese twist. This cake is composed of multiple thin, delicate crepes layered with a rich, velvety cream. Interspersed between the crepes are fresh, juicy berries that add a burst of flavor and a lovely tartness to balance the sweetness of the cream. The combination of textures--from the soft crepes to the smooth cream and the succulent berries--creates a harmonious symphony in every bite. It's a dessert that not only tastes incredible but also looks stunning, making it a great choice for special occasions. Hojicha Affogato For those who love a bit of theater with their dessert, the Hojicha Affogato is an experience not to be missed. This dessert features a scoop of creamy, rich ice cream that is bathed in a shot of warm, roasted hojicha tea. The hojicha, with its deep, smoky flavor, pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the vanilla ice cream, creating a complex and satisfying flavor profile. The crowning glory, however, is the sprinkling of fragrant caramelized nuts. They add a delightful crunch and a hint of sweetness, enhancing the overall experience. It's a dessert that engages all your senses and leaves a lasting impression. If you're in Williamsburg and have a sweet tooth, this spot should be on your list. The Green Tea Roll, Triple Berry Crepe Cake, Hojicha Affogato with Caramelized Nuts, and Green Tea Crème Brûlée are all fantastic choices. Each dessert is thoughtfully made, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. read more

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Really great small Japanese specialty pastry shop. There were so much options to choose from and ended up ordering a bunch of things. The workers were also very patient and kind as my friends and I were standing around debating what to order. The only con is that this place is fairly small, so it's not ideal to come with a group of friends and it's a more intimate/date vibes spot Overall I would definitely come back to try the other stuff! read more

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee and a sweet pick me up while strolling around Williamsburg. Was attracted to the Japanese pastry idea which did not disappoint. I tried a piece of their yuzu chocolate layered mousse cake. It was amazing! Very light and flavorful. Many layers of thin crepes and mousse. Had this with my standard Americano coffee and life was good. Server was very pleasant and the ambiance was cool and intimate. I will certainly go back. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Yuzu chocolate mousse w/ crepes layered cake. :) - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I loved the salted caramel Mille crepe cake. It was light and airy and the caramel taste wasn't too strong or sweet. We also had the green tea cheesecake which was good with a strong tea flavor. Overall, I'd come back for the crepe cake. You order at the counter and they may run out of items in the afternoon. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They have dessert tasting menu on the weekends. The bar seating is for the prix fixe tasting menu only on the weekends. If not, you can order and pay at the counter and grab the few seats available away from the bar. For the tasting menu- you can pick a main dessert, the starter and the petit fours are set. It was a great selection of the menu. Started with a plate that had poached peaches, jelly, almond cookie and ice cream. I had the sesame crème brûlée which was decadent and not too sweet. My friend had the Mont Blanc which was the best Mont Blanc I've ever had. The petit fours had an assortment of desserts, we got to try 8 items that they let us share between two of us. I quite enjoyed the strawberry cookie(unsure of the name) and the walnut brownie but were light and well rounded. Full disclosure, I enjoy a light dessert but am not a dessert person, I prefer savory food but this was a great spot and I'd come back to try some other interesting items on their menu. Cute little dessert spot with very tasty and unique taste on desserts. read more

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We went closer to closing but they still had a lot of items in stock. The staff there were very nice and explained each item to us. We ordered the yuzu mousse cake and black sesame dacqouise. My parents ordered the berry crepe cake, black sesame and matcha dacqouise, and a box of black sesame cookies. The yuzu mousse was so light and full of yuzu flavor. The black sesame dacqouise had a strong black sesame taste and the cookie part was very airy and light. I've never had anything like it and wished I purchased more! My parents loved the cookies and dacqouise as well. Everything was the perfect amount of sweetness and not overly sweet! I cannot wait to go back to try other items! Definitely a spot to check out. They also do a dessert tasting menu on the weekends that require reservations and I'm definitely interested in that. read more

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You are instantly greeted with a nice smile from the team members. We got in 15 before closing and were able to snag the mousse cheese cake and their last donut. Despite it being almost closing time all items were still very fresh and so light and flavorful. It's in a busy spot so prepare to stand in line for a bit. read more

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Very yummy and fun Asian flavors, a bit expensive given the size ! I recommend yuzu cheesecake and banana choco read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Giving this technically 3.5 stars, but rounding up since the other desserts might have tasted better! Came here right when this place opened at noon on a Saturday, and it was pretty empty. There's a few seats available for people who are not participating in the dessert tasting. We ordered a berry crepe cake slice to split, and I personally thought Lady M tasted better, but my husband thought it was very good. We weren't hungry enough to get other desserts, but maybe I would have liked something else! I have also heard the custom cakes are good! The interior is pretty cozy. I liked all the greenery and the design with the vertical wood planks. There's a good amount of seating at the counter for those who are doing the dessert tasting. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Berry Crepe Cake - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After several prior visits of a la carte orders, I finally decided to sit down at the counter and try the dessert tasting with a friend. Delicious and delightful dessert tasting prix fixe! Really impressed with the black sesame crème brûlée with sake ice cream and sesame kinako mochi. The starter was a tasty apple pie rendition that pleasantly surprised me. Ended with cute petit fours. I'll come back to try more of the main desserts such as the hojicha chocolate souflee. read more

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The workers were helpful and patient in helping me figure out what to get there since it's my first time . I enjoyed the matcha latte with the hojicha cake the most unexpectedly. I thought I would like the green tea sponge cake more . The place was cozy and I felt peaceful read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A neatly tucked away patisserie that evokes its Japanese inspired theme. I've been here a handful of times since it's a little out of the way for me, but it's well worth it! Everything is very light in terms of texture and sweetness. Some things are seasonal. I don't have a favorite since everything is so good! read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Yuzu Mousse, Cheesecake, Tart Berry, Cream Puff - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my favorite types of desserts are the ones that incorporate Asian flavors using French techniques, so I was excited to try Patisserie Tomoko. My friend and I got the mini yuzu mousse cake after reading some reviews. I wanted more yuzu flavor. It was very subtle. However, the cream was soft, and the cake almost melted in your mouth. They could've possibly soaked the sponge. The inside is a bit cramped especially the area with the display of desserts. They do run out of things midday, so if there's something you have your heart set on, come a little earlier to not miss it. They reserve their bar for people who get the dessert set. There isn't much seating otherwise so be prepared to either wait for someone to leave or take your dessert to go. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Yuzu Mousse - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite from this visit to @patisserietomoko was the yuzu mousse! I don't usually go for mousse, but this one was very light and airy, and the yuzu flavor was perfectly blended. The green tea flavor was strong enough for the tiramisu, but the cake itself was a little dry so I was kind of disappointed because I'm a huge matcha and tiramisu fan. I really liked the counter seating where you can watch them make the cakes from scratch, but those are reserved for the full dessert courses so...maybe next time! read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Green tea Tiramisu, Yuzu Mousse - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Their caramel tart is to die for . I special order the actual large tart and pick it up . I have not tried anything else but this tart is one of the best desserts in New York . read more

Stumbled across this very cute dessert place in Brooklyn while just driving around after grabbing lunch. The place was a little packed and there weren't that many seating, because most of the seats were for the customers who were doing the dessert tasting. We thought we could sit by the bar but we were told we had to try to find a seat near the door, but most were taken already and we managed to find a corner by the pick up area. I loved how there were numerous desserts and drinks that were Asian flavored, but they did take awhile to come out.. One drink took about 10-15 minutes, and I think we were waiting for about 25ish minutes to get both our desserts and two drinks. The drink with the yuzu lacked some flavor, and I think it would have been nicer if they had put more of the yuzu flavor or syrup. I would have given more stars if the place was a bit more spacious or the service was more speedy. read more

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Ordered the sampler macaroni and mochi. Got mostly mochi. Not a fan at all. I only suggest people who are familiar with them to order. The macaroons were tasty but disappointed I didn't order a full order. I also didn't realize that they don't have a long shelf life even when freezing read more

This is a cute cozy spot in Williamsburg. Theres a nice variety of cakes, pastries and drinks. There's some seats around the edge of the store. The staff is quick and friendly. The matcha crepe cake had quite a bit of cream like more cream than crepe ratio. read more

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Incredible wonderful delicious everything I can't say enough!!!!! The service is so polite and the lights are nice and dim it's just like being in someone's fancy living room I love it. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

cute shop! only serves dessert prie fix menu on fri, sat and sun. stopped by on a thursday and had the option of selecting one of their delectable looking pastries, ice cream or mochi. i opted for the earl grey chocolate mochi ($5.23) and it came out cool but sooo good!! truly one of the best mochis I have had. i love strong tea flavor and would have prefer more tea essence but my friend loved the subtle hint. read more

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A really cute Japanese patisserie offering plenty of seating and serving some of the most delectable bite-sized treats. The yuzu mousse was light, fluffy, and the perfect amount of sweetness that makes you wanna take a bite after another. They offer to-go as well as a dessert tasting menu at their counter seating. Next time I would probably skip their hojicha latte since it was a bit grainy and flavor wasn't as strong as I wouldve liked but I wanna be back for their dacqouise and mochi! read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Yuzu Mousse Hojicha latte - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, since I pass it every time I go to McCarren. So glad I finally did! I tried their cream puff and it was AMAZING! It was huge and the cream in the inside was so good. The whipped cream on the top is so light and fluffy. The pastries are on the pricey side, but I think they are worth it. I will for sure be going back to try more pastries! I highly recommend this place! read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Cream Puff - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Warm ambience; the aesthetic is cute and homey. We got the horjicha and green tea crepe to pair with the jasmine pearl tea on a cold snowy day. read more

Patisserie Tomoko - Green tea crepe and hojicha crepe - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York