01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Neatly arrayed inside the glass display case, the traditional French pastries at BLONDIR draw visitors into a quiet residential pocket of Shakujiicho, Nerima Ward. Designed reminiscent of a classic street-corner French patisserie, the shop presents an inviting spread of jewel-like entremets and rustic baked treats.
Meringue foundations and classic entremets
A natural place to begin is the Mont Blanc, built over a crisp meringue base. Rich, velvety chestnut cream and smooth whipped cream play against the crisp meringue beneath, yielding a satisfying balance of textures. The lineup extends to the popular meringue chantilly, celebrated for its harmony of crisp baked meringue and luscious cream; the signature délice pistache; and the strawberry-layered fraisier, each adhering to sturdy French structural traditions.
Baked goods, viennoiserie, and café drinks
Alongside cold display confections, the shelves carry an assortment of browned bakes and breads. Canelés with crunchy caramelized crusts and chewy centers sit beside butter-rich madeleines and hearty savory meat pies suitable for lunch or a snack. A small counter with a handful of seats allows guests to enjoy pastries on-site with hot drinks such as café allongé, café crème, and black tea.
Whether choosing boxed sweets to take home or pausing at the counter, the shop offers an immersion into time-honored French baking. Payment is cash only, so keep currency on hand when visiting.
