Maruseran

Maruseran’s mille-feuille stands out for its layers of pastry and sponge cake. Visitors have described layers filled with strawberries, custard and whipped cream, offering not just crisp pastry but also the springy texture of sponge. Another diner found the moist cake generously filled with cream and strawberries, and easy to eat in company. Rather than focusing on light, flaky pastry alone, this is a dessert to choose for the combination of cake, cream and fruit in each layer.

The Mont Blanc has also prompted specific praise. One visitor described it as a simple cake of fluffy sponge, mildly sweet whipped cream and chestnut. It’s an appealing choice if you’re after a sponge-led cake with a different character from the mille-feuille.

The fruit tart, too, has been noted for its generous topping of fruit and a moist, substantial base. People who chose the cream puffs or chocolate cake have remarked that the custard was lightly sweet and not too rich. Gateau au chocolat, cheese chiboust and baked goods have also been mentioned among the options, though the selection may vary from day to day.

This is a patisserie for takeaway rather than eating in. Some visitors have found the mille-feuille sold out early, while others have arrived before it was on display, so it may be worth going earlier if you have a particular cake in mind. Maruseran is in a residential area of Kasugacho, Nerima City. It is closed on Tuesdays and accepts cash only.