Starting April 1, 2026, Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -, a Japan-based specialty chocolate shop, will be serving a new spring-limited "Fruit Sandwich Cake" (15 servings per day) at its Tomigaya flagship store in Shibuya, Tokyo.
This new dessert takes the familiar form of a fruit sandwich and elevates it into a refined assiette dessert. Built around the classic "fruit sandwich" concept, it brings together original chocolate, fresh fruit, génoise sponge, and sauce in a carefully balanced composition — presented as a one-of-a-kind plated dessert enjoyed in-store.
The dish pursues the live freshness unique to plated desserts, resulting in a luxurious single serving that layers flavors and textures well beyond the conventional "sandwich."
Light Milk Chocolate Cream and a Rich Génoise Made with Premium Eggs
At the heart of the dessert is a special chocolate cream with a light, airy texture. The gentle sweetness of milk carries the caramel-nut richness and roasted aroma characteristic of Haitian cacao. Mascarpone is incorporated into the cream to subtly temper the cacao's presence, achieving a delicate balance that draws out the best of the seasonal fruit.
The génoise sandwiching the cream features eggs from Tanaka Farm in Saitama Prefecture — specifically the premium "Hogyokuran" brand eggs. Baked to a moist, flavorful finish, the sponge gently envelops the cream and fruit.
Completing the plate is a special sauce combining the vivid acidity of griotte cherries with fruity milk chocolate made from Madagascan cacao. The addition of seasonal herbs introduces a refreshing note that keeps each bite interesting through to the last.
Availability
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Available period: April 1 – May 31, 2026
- Limited to 15 servings per day
- Fruit varieties may vary depending on the season
Location: Minimal Tomigaya Flagship Store
Address: 2-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
About Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -
Minimal visits cacao-growing regions around the world and crafts its chocolate by hand from the bean. A team of chocolatiers, pâtissiers, and artisans who have honed their skills at Michelin-starred restaurants and top pâtisseries work together to create Minimal's chocolates and confections.
On the sourcing side, Minimal conducts on-site research into fermentation and drying processes alongside cacao farmers, developing high-quality, premium-priced flavor profiles. The company pursues fair and ethical trade while supporting the sustainable economic independence of cacao-producing communities. In 2019, Minimal carried out a cacao survey in Nicaragua as part of a JICA ODA project.
Through a philosophy of "subtraction" that prioritizes the ingredients, combined with its unique manufacturing methods, Minimal has accumulated 103 awards at international competitions over 10 consecutive years.
Store Information
Minimal Tomigaya Flagship Store
Address: 2-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1F
Access: 6-minute walk from Odakyu Line "Yoyogi-Hachiman Station" or Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line "Yoyogi-koen Station"
Hours: 11:30 AM–7:00 PM (L.O. 6:30 PM), open daily
Minimal The Baking Yoyogi-Uehara
Address: 1-34-5 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 2-minute walk from "Yoyogi-Uehara Station"
Hours: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, open daily
Patisserie Minimal Soshigaya-Okura
Address: 8-8-24 Kinuta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 3-minute walk from Odakyu Line "Soshigaya-Okura Station" South Exit
Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, irregular holidays (see official website or SNS for updates)
Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills
Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A 2F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access: Directly connected to Exit 5 of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line "Kamiyacho Station"
Hours: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, open daily
Minimal The Edition Sengawa
Address: Forest Square Sengawa 1F, 3-1-17 Sengawacho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo
Access: 2-minute walk from Keio Line "Sengawa Station"
Hours: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, open daily
