Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012

You’ll need a sweet jaw rather than a mere tooth to cope with the saccharine splendor of this new concept bar. Al Deira Sweets (20-9 Daikanyama, Shibuya; www.lotus-creates.co.jp/al-deira-sweets), whose chef/patissier has been working at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza, offers a full sweet menu for those who find dessert just not enough. Go for à la carte dishes, or a set menu (¥2,980) with pre-sweets of fig dip, fruit soup and jasmine jelly, followed by season’s sweets that vary… by season. Each course is lovingly paired with wine or liquor (soft drinks are also available), to enjoy in their lush lounge-like interior.