
ASTERISQUE
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
The Read
Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
ASTERISQUE is a strong pick for a low-cost Tokyo pastry stop, especially if the day already takes you near Uehara. Go for takeaway-style value and Tabelog 100 recognition rather than a full restaurant experience.
About ASTERISQUE
ASTERISQUE is a Tokyo venue with a low listed price band and limited operating days. It is best planned as a focused daytime stop rather than an open-ended visit, especially because the hours run from 10 AM to 6 PM on Thursday through Sunday and the venue is closed Monday through Wednesday.
The practical read is simple: plan around the published hours and check ahead for details such as seated format, tasting menu, take-out service, delivery, or dietary accommodations. The listed price range is JPY 999 - JPY 999, so it can fit a lower-cost Tokyo itinerary, but the exact experience should be checked before building a tight schedule around it.
Choose this for a low-price Tokyo stop, not an assumed full dining plan
The value case is clear: ASTERISQUE has a low listed price band and a Tabelog 100 #7 placement in 2023 with 3.9pts. That recognition makes it a notable option for travellers comparing lower-cost Tokyo stops.
Keep plans flexible around menu format, seating, service style, dishes, booking details. Visit during the daytime hours, avoid arriving close to closing if timing matters, do not assume a longer-format experience unless you have checked the current format.
Where it fits in a Tokyo food day
ASTERISQUE fits best as a Tokyo stop planned around its limited weekly schedule. It is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM and closed Monday through Wednesday, so it should not be used as a fallback early in the week.
For broader planning, use Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, plus Our full Tokyo hotels guide, Our full Tokyo bars guide, Our full Tokyo wineries guide, Our full Tokyo experiences guide. When comparing other Tokyo options, consider ASTERISQUE alongside other named possibilities only where current details match your needs.
If this stop becomes part of a wider Tokyo food plan, compare it with other venues by schedule, price, practical details rather than assuming a specific cuisine or service style. Confirm current details before making ASTERISQUE the anchor of a day.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒151-0064 Tokyo, Shibuya, Uehara, 1 Chome−26−16 TTSビル 1階
- Website
- asterisque-izumi.com
- Phone
- +81 3-6416-8080
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright pastry boutique with a clean, modern display of colorful cakes and chocolates; atmosphere is relaxed and café-like, with guests popping in for takeaway or a casual sweet break rather than extended dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Fraicheur yuzu tart
- Ripples bon bon
- Seasonal fruit shortcakes
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒151-0064 Tokyo, Shibuya, Uehara, 1 Chome−26−16 TTSビル 1階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit the day
For another low-cost pastry option, cross-shop PÂTISSERIE BIEN-ÊTRE. It is the cleanest alternative on price and category.
If the group wants a proper meal rather than a sweets stop, switch to La façon Koga for French at a higher tier, or Hibino Chukashokudo for a more casual Chinese option.
Restaurant context
How ASTERISQUE compares in Tokyo
ASTERISQUE is the value-led pastry choice in this group: its listed band is - JPY 999 - JPY 999, while La façon Koga sits in a higher French ¥¥¥ tier. Choose ASTERISQUE when the goal is a focused sweet stop with low spend; choose La façon Koga when the plan calls for a fuller French meal and a bigger budget.
Against PÂTISSERIE BIEN-ÊTRE, the closest price peer, the decision is more about route and preference than spend. Both sit in the same low listed band, so ASTERISQUE makes sense if Uehara fits the day, while PÂTISSERIE BIEN-ÊTRE is the natural cross-shop if location or availability works better.
Hibino Chukashokudo, Ukiyo, and Il Pregio serve different needs. Hibino Chukashokudo is the better call for a casual savoury Chinese meal, Il Pregio for Italian dining, Ukiyo if its format fits the outing. ASTERISQUE is the pick when dessert is the point and the reader wants a short, affordable stop.
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Compare ASTERISQUE
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTERISQUE | Tokyo | ; | Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 · #7 | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| La façon Koga | Tokyo | French | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| PÂTISSERIE BIEN-ÊTRE | Tokyo | No published awards | ; | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Hibino Chukashokudo | Tokyo | Chinese | Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 · #222026 Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥¥ |
| Ukiyo | Tokyo | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ; | ; |
| Il Pregio | Tokyo | Italian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #642025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4942024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #421 | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about ASTERISQUE?
Treat ASTERISQUE as a low-price Tokyo stop with limited hours. The listed price range is JPY 999 - JPY 999, it has a Tabelog 100 #7 (2023) placement with 3.9pts.
How far ahead should I book ASTERISQUE?
Check booking requirements before you go. For a Thursday to Sunday visit, plan ahead because ASTERISQUE is open 10 AM to 6 PM and closed Monday through Wednesday.
Is ASTERISQUE worth the price?
It can be, if you want a lower-cost Tokyo stop with notable recognition. For comparison, Il Pregio may be worth checking separately; ASTERISQUE should be judged on its own listed price, hours, recognition.
Is the tasting menu worth it at ASTERISQUE?
Do not plan around a tasting-menu format. Use the Tokyo hours and price range as the basis for deciding whether ASTERISQUE fits your day.
What are alternatives to ASTERISQUE in Tokyo?
For other options, compare ASTERISQUE with La façon Koga, PÂTISSERIE BIEN-ÊTRE, Hibino Chukashokudo, Ukiyo, or Il Pregio based on their current details.


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