If you are from Europe, you might have heard of Dalloyau (ダロワイヨ), a long-established French royal purveyor. This is a place where you can not only enjoy sweets but also experience French food culture and history. The renowned patisserie traiteur with over 20 stores in Japan has its flagship store in Jiyūgaoka. While retaining the French food culture, techniques from making Japanese cuisine and confectionery are incorporated into the creation of sweets at Dalloyau. Moreover, Dallyau also offers light meals such as sandwiches and quiches.
Befitting a royal purveyor, customers are surrounded by an elegant interior decoration. The showcase is filled with colourful macarons, éclairs, cakes, and more. Seasonal, limited-edition products featuring original items that combine French traditions with the four seasons of Japan are also available for your enjoyment. The cherry blossom-flavored macarons and cakes in early spring are good examples.
The Must-Try Sweets at Dalloyau
Opera is synonymous with Dalloyau. This artistic treat is made by layering seven layers of almond biscuits, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache. It was a truly revolutionary product when it was introduced to the market in the 1950s, a time when large, sugary sweets were common.
In addition to Opera, macaron is another representative confectionery of Daloyau. The macarons are made using a traditional method that originated in Japan’s Edo period. The sweet has a base of pâte d’amand and meringue, resulting in a thick, plump appearance. No matter which flavor to choose, Dalloyau’s macarons won’t be too sweet. Another characteristic of their macarons is they all have a strong almond flavour and a crisp texture.
As long-lasting cream is used and the macarons are individually wrapped, Dalloyau’s colorful macarons are popular gift options among its guests. You can also enjoy them along with a drink in the salon on the second floor.
The All-You-Can-Eat/Take Session at Dalloyau
The great news for dessert lovers is that Dalloyau holds a cake buffet (ケーキビュッフェ) three times a day at the salon on the second floor. The 70-minute all-you-can-eat session also includes drinks, ice cream, and macarons. Although you can only choose two cakes each time, you can always go back for more.
Regarding drinks, you can ask for different drinks when asking for a refill.
If you love macaron, consider joining Dalloyau’s All-You-Can-Take Macaron session (マカロン詰め合わせ). You will have 10 minutes to fill the bag given to you with as many macarons as you like. The unique rule is the macarons are yours as long as they don’t fall out of the bag within five seconds.
Of course, the popular flavors run out quickly. So, grab them before they are all gone!
Although the website is only in Japanese, you can make a reservation on Dalloyau’s official website.
Dalloyau’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Dalloyau is open from 10 am to 9 pm.
- The salon/cafe on the second floor is open from 11 am to 7 pm.
- The last order is taken at 6:30 pm.
- The salon/cafe on the second floor is open from 11 am to 7 pm.
- The sweets shop is opposite Tokyū Dentetsu’s Jiyūgaoka Station’s (自由が丘駅) main exit.
The Other Must-Visit Sweets Makers in Jiyūgaoka
In additon to Dalloyau, Jiyūgaoka, Tokyo‘s hotbed of sweets, has a couple more spots that offer incredibly tasty confectioneries and desserts. Refer to our The Recommended Sweets Makers in Jiyūgaoka article for more details!
