Nestled in cosy Nishihara, Equal is a chic patisserie by renowned chef Yuichi Goto, who trained at the three-starred Restaurant Troisgros in France and co-owns the acclaimed Path in nearby Tomigaya. Since opening in 2019, Equal has drawn baked-goods enthusiasts for its refined pastries and sweets.
There’s not an overwhelming selection of items on the menu here, but must-tries include the delicate cheesecake encased in a thin crust and Goto’s signature choux à la crème – a golden-brown cream puff filled with light pastry cream. Another winner is Equal’s standout French cruller, which comes in ever-changing flavours like pistachio, coconut passion and chocolate hazelnut. Seasonal soft serve ice cream is also available and can be ordered plain, as a cherry pie sundae or with a choux crème for the perfect double treat.