Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Parisian chocolate specialty shop Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse will offer a summer 2026 limited menu at its dessert salon "Le Salon," attached to the Tokyo Workshop in Nihonbashi. Two new desserts combine the deep flavors of cacao with seasonal fruits — French griotte cherries, mangoes, and citrus — while the shop's signature chocolate afternoon tea "Le Goûter" also receives a summer-themed lineup. The overall impression is one of rich cacao balanced by the refreshing acidity of fruit.
Granité Chocolat Fruits Rouges
Think of this as an "evolved kakigori (Japanese shaved ice)" that celebrates the combination of summer fruits and chocolate. Fresh lime brings a bright tartness, while a confit of French griotte cherries and raspberries adds a sweet-and-sour depth. Beneath the ice lies a smooth 75% cacao chocolate cream, along with a pleasantly crunchy layer of crushed hazelnuts blended with Madagascar-origin 75% cacao chocolate praliné.
- Price: ¥2,310 (tax included)
- Available at: Le Salon at Tokyo Workshop only
- Period: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – end of September (planned)
Biscuit Matcha & Mangue
A butter-rich biscuit "Pur Beurre" baked with matcha flavoring, topped with mango confit and lightly roasted juicy mango, then finished with fresh lime and orange zest. The combination of buttery aroma, pleasantly bitter matcha, and melt-in-your-mouth mango fills the palate all at once.
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Available at: Le Salon at Tokyo Workshop only
- Period: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – end of September (planned)
Summer Limited Menu for the Chocolate Afternoon Tea "Le Goûter"
The summer Le Goûter brings together approximately ten sweets that pair summery colors and juicy fruits with chocolate creations. Highlights include the mango-topped Biscuit Matcha & Mangue, a glass dessert of cherry and mascarpone cream called "Mousse Mascarpone Cerise," and the "Financier Chocolat & Framboise" adorned with cream piped in the shape of a delicate flower. Advance reservation by noon the day before is required.
- Price: Weekdays ¥6,100 (tax included) / Weekends & holidays ¥6,600 (tax included)
- *Reservation required by noon the day before
- Available at: Le Salon at Tokyo Workshop only
- Period: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – mid-September (planned)
- Menu: Brioche Chocolat Noisette / Cake Vanille / Moelleux Amande & Chocolat / Financier Chocolat & Framboise / Sablé Chocolat Pistache / Biscuit Matcha & Mangue / Mousse Mascarpone Cerise / Chocolat Glacé Café / 4 types of chocolate (Citron Confit / Rock Lait / Peru 75% / Java 57%)
Participating in Diners Club France Pâtisserie Week 2026
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse will also participate in the 2026 Pâtisserie Week, whose theme this year is the "Charlotte" — a classic French confection known for its elegant hat-like silhouette. The shop's creation wraps chocolate petals in a soft biscuit shell, layering a smooth ganache made from Madagascar-origin 75% cacao, a vanilla-scented hazelnut praliné, and a gentle Madagascar-vanilla chantilly cream. The interplay between the cream's light texture and the rich, complex chocolate makes for a distinctive seasonal offering.
- Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
- Available at: Le Salon at Tokyo Workshop only
- Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – end of July (planned)
