Tabelog ratingOkashiya Ucchi (おかしやうっちー) is not a typical patisserie but a destination for a unique, course-style dessert experience. At a tiny four-seat counter in Sendagaya, the chef presents a tasting menu of sweets made that day, showcasing seasonal ingredients in unexpected forms. The service is intimate and by reservation only, with just four one-hour slots available each day.
The undisputed star is the signature Mīruku (Milk) shortcake. Reviewers consistently praise its extraordinary lightness, achieved with a low-fat (around 20%) cream that delivers intense milk flavour without heaviness, and a very moist sponge made without syrup. Beyond the cake, guests love the tasting-menu format, which can include savoury turns like a corn soup or garlicky tart, delicate fruit jellies, and perfectly executed classics like the white custard shū-cream (cream puffs). Seasonal tarts and crepes featuring mango or peach are also highly rated.
The main challenges reported by visitors are practical. Securing an eat-in reservation is extremely difficult, as slots are often booked far in advance by regulars. Takeout items, announced daily on Instagram, sell out very quickly, requiring prompt phone calls or lining up at opening. Some also find the prices relatively high for individual items.
For those who succeed, reviewers in 2024–2026 paid around ¥3,700–¥4,500 for a small 'Milk' shortcake, ¥4,000 for a strawberry parfait, and ¥520–¥600 for a cream puff. The eat-in tasting courses reviewed ranged from approximately ¥9,000 to ¥16,600 per person. For committed dessert aficionados seeking a singular, ingredient-driven experience, the consensus is that Okashiya Ucchi is worth the price and effort.
- Getting There: The shop is a 3-minute walk from Kitasando Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line), or a 5-minute walk from either JR Sendagaya Station or National Stadium Station (Toei Oedo Line).
- Reservations: Eat-in is strictly by advance reservation for one of four daily 1-hour slots (1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM). For same-day takeout, phone reservations start at 11:30 AM on weekdays. On weekends, in-person customers are prioritised from 12:00 PM, with phone holds beginning at 12:30 PM. Items sell out fast.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: There are only 4 counter seats. Service is limited to one group at a time, making it a private experience.
- Family & Pets: Children of all ages and strollers are welcome. Pets are allowed if they remain in a carrier.
- Takeout Note: The cakes can be delicate. If you bring your own large cooler bag, the shop offers a discount.
- Smoking: The entire premises are non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there is paid public parking nearby.
