French pastry chef Christophe Michalak is the latest sweetmaker to bring his brand of sweets to one of Tokyo¡¯s trendier neighborhoods. His Michalak Omotesando store, which opened for business on Oct. 5, is the first overseas opening for his patisserie.
The idea running through this space is ¡°rock and luxury,¡± which explains why several of the chocolates on sale here look like cassette tapes, though they cost significantly more than their analog inspiration (?1,200 for the sweet, ?1,312 for a five-pack of blank tapes on Amazon). The shop¡¯s also got an even fancier offering that looks like a sandal (?1,800), but whatever route you take, expect a tasty mix of fruit flavors and sugar.
Unless you really have a thing for edible versions of forgotten technology, I¡¯d recommend going for one of the cakes here. Some of them come in little glasses, while one particularly charming creation resembles a slider-sized hamburger. Taste wise, the Mon Koeur (?750) is a highlight, boasting a sharp yuzu (citrus) flavor that mixes well with the chocolate mousse.
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