The lowdown: Artisan baker Chrisophe Vasseur’s first French pastry cafe in Japan.
Why we’re excited: Those buttery, crumbly croissants that virtually disintegrate as you start aiming for your mouth. Giant whirls filled with pistachio paste and chocolate chips, egg tartlets and pastries with fresh mango… fresh mango!
Artisan baker Christophe Vasseur presents his creations at the opening of Rituel par Christophe Vasseur in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. | RINA YAMAZAKILe Sacristain egg tarts | RITUELMangue-Vanille swirls on opening day at Rituel par Christophe Vasseur in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. | MIO YAMADALeft to right: Mangue-vanille, Cream Cheese-Fruits-Rouges, Chocolat-Pistache, Choclat-Banane, Praline | RITUELRituel pastry swirls prepared instore. | RITUELStaff at Rituel Par Christophe Vasseur hand out croissants. | MIO YAMADALocation info: Rituel par Christophe Vasseur Jiyugaoka
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