The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo: Introducing Japan-Exclusive Menus, In-Store Pastries, and Baked Goods from "Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo" by World-Class Pastry Chef Nina Métayer
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo launched "Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo" on April 1, 2026, featuring world-renowned pastry chef Nina Métayer. The patisserie offers unique Japan-exclusive menus, dine-in pastries, and baked goods, enhancing the hotel's luxury culinary experience.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo (Location: Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, General Manager: Xavi Gonzalez) is pleased to unveil the dine-in menu of pastries and baked goods from "Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo," a patisserie by world-renowned pastry chef Nina Métayer, who is active globally, primarily in Paris, France, and opened on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. In the future, we will progressively introduce take-out and delivery services, including pastries, to allow guests to enjoy Nina Métayer's world-class creations at home.
Born in La Rochelle, France, in 1988, Nina Métayer honed her skills at famous hotels and restaurants in Paris. In 2024, she was named "World's Pastry Chef 2024" by "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants." Currently, she operates her own brand "Délicatisserie," and her original techniques and aesthetics attract attention from gourmets worldwide. The greatest feature of her sweets is that they elevate inspirations drawn from "nature and the changing seasons" into overwhelming design.
This lineup includes signature pastries such as "Riz au Lait" and "Craquant Chocolat," which fuse French tradition with modern sensibility. It also features Japan-exclusive menus that pay homage to Japanese ingredients, such as "Purple Sweet Potato and Chestnut Mont Blanc" and "Kaga Bocha and Strawberry Roll Cake," which can only be tasted here. Furthermore, from baked goods like the "Brooky," with its delightful textural contrast, to the "Petit Galopin," a modern interpretation of tradition, Nina Métayer presents an elegant and delicate world of flavors.
This spring, Nina Métayer's captivating and sophisticated desserts will adorn your ultimate tea time.
## Menu Introduction *Partial Introduction
### Signature Pastries
#### Riz au Lait
This dish offers a gentle sweetness of vanilla and a light mouthfeel, beautifully layered with the deep richness of caramel. With luxurious vanilla taking center stage, creamy rice pudding and smooth caramel create a rich harmony, while light vanilla mousse and crispy puffed rice add a pleasant accent. The crispy base, infused with buckwheat and millet, adds depth of texture and rich flavor. This beloved French dessert, cherished across generations, is expressed with a sophisticated modern interpretation.
#### Plantania ~Strawberry, Rhubarb, Elderflower~
A crispy crust is topped with a subtly elderflower-scented mousse and light Chantilly cream. Inside, a sweet and sour strawberry confit is layered with baked rhubarb and fresh rhubarb for a delightful texture, creating a deep and complex flavor. The top is adorned with rhubarb and fresh strawberries, offering a refreshing and sophisticated dessert where floral aromas and fruity tartness harmonize.
#### Craquant Chocolat
A subtly salty sablé with fleur de sel provides a pleasant crunch in this light chocolate cake. Caramelized pecans add a gentle sweetness and textural accent, while a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness gently spreads with each bite. This sophisticated dessert is recommended even for those who are not typically fond of chocolate.
#### Purple Sweet Potato and Chestnut Mont Blanc *Japan Exclusive
One of the special pastries created exclusively for Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. This popular Japanese Mont Blanc combines the gentle sweetness of purple sweet potato and chestnut with a hint of cassis tartness. It also features a light chestnut mousse and a crispy base with puffed brown rice.
#### Genmaicha and Strawberry Roll Cake *Japan Exclusive (Available April-May)
One of the special pastries created for Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. This familiar Japanese roll cake is made with a light genoise and Chantilly cream, offering a sophisticated flavor where the aromas of genmaicha and strawberry gently harmonize.
#### Kaga Bocha and Raspberry Roll Cake *Japan Exclusive (Scheduled for June-July)
One of the special pastries created for Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. A fluffy genoise is rolled with light Chantilly cream, and the fragrant, deep flavor of hojicha is accented by the crisp tartness of raspberries, creating an elegant and impressive taste.
### Baked Goods
#### Banana Bread
This baked good utilizes the entire banana, including the peel, allowing the rich flavors of caramel and banana to gently spread with every bite.
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Born in La Rochelle, France, in 1988, Nina Métayer honed her skills at famous hotels and restaurants in Paris. In 2024, she was named "World's Pastry Chef 2024" by "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants." Currently, she operates her own brand "Délicatisserie," and her original techniques and aesthetics attract attention from gourmets worldwide. The greatest feature of her sweets is that they elevate inspirations drawn from "nature and the changing seasons" into overwhelming design.
This lineup includes signature pastries such as "Riz au Lait" and "Craquant Chocolat," which fuse French tradition with modern sensibility. It also features Japan-exclusive menus that pay homage to Japanese ingredients, such as "Purple Sweet Potato and Chestnut Mont Blanc" and "Kaga Bocha and Strawberry Roll Cake," which can only be tasted here. Furthermore, from baked goods like the "Brooky," with its delightful textural contrast, to the "Petit Galopin," a modern interpretation of tradition, Nina Métayer presents an elegant and delicate world of flavors.
This spring, Nina Métayer's captivating and sophisticated desserts will adorn your ultimate tea time.
## Menu Introduction *Partial Introduction
### Signature Pastries
#### Riz au Lait
This dish offers a gentle sweetness of vanilla and a light mouthfeel, beautifully layered with the deep richness of caramel. With luxurious vanilla taking center stage, creamy rice pudding and smooth caramel create a rich harmony, while light vanilla mousse and crispy puffed rice add a pleasant accent. The crispy base, infused with buckwheat and millet, adds depth of texture and rich flavor. This beloved French dessert, cherished across generations, is expressed with a sophisticated modern interpretation.
#### Plantania ~Strawberry, Rhubarb, Elderflower~
A crispy crust is topped with a subtly elderflower-scented mousse and light Chantilly cream. Inside, a sweet and sour strawberry confit is layered with baked rhubarb and fresh rhubarb for a delightful texture, creating a deep and complex flavor. The top is adorned with rhubarb and fresh strawberries, offering a refreshing and sophisticated dessert where floral aromas and fruity tartness harmonize.
#### Craquant Chocolat
A subtly salty sablé with fleur de sel provides a pleasant crunch in this light chocolate cake. Caramelized pecans add a gentle sweetness and textural accent, while a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness gently spreads with each bite. This sophisticated dessert is recommended even for those who are not typically fond of chocolate.
#### Purple Sweet Potato and Chestnut Mont Blanc *Japan Exclusive
One of the special pastries created exclusively for Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. This popular Japanese Mont Blanc combines the gentle sweetness of purple sweet potato and chestnut with a hint of cassis tartness. It also features a light chestnut mousse and a crispy base with puffed brown rice.
#### Genmaicha and Strawberry Roll Cake *Japan Exclusive (Available April-May)
One of the special pastries created for Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. This familiar Japanese roll cake is made with a light genoise and Chantilly cream, offering a sophisticated flavor where the aromas of genmaicha and strawberry gently harmonize.
#### Kaga Bocha and Raspberry Roll Cake *Japan Exclusive (Scheduled for June-July)
One of the special pastries created for Nina The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. A fluffy genoise is rolled with light Chantilly cream, and the fragrant, deep flavor of hojicha is accented by the crisp tartness of raspberries, creating an elegant and impressive taste.
### Baked Goods
#### Banana Bread
This baked good utilizes the entire banana, including the peel, allowing the rich flavors of caramel and banana to gently spread with every bite.
#### Brooky