GAZTA
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
GAZTA is a Tabelog Sweets 100 take-out specialist in Shirokane Takanawa, built around Basque-style burnt cheesecake at JPY 1,000–1,999. Walk-in only for most visitors, open 9 AM–7 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Best visited mid-morning or early afternoon before popular items sell out; the shop functions as a quick stop rather than a lingering café.
About GAZTA
At JPY 1,000–1,999, GAZTA sits in Tokyo's accessible range for a sweets-category venue. Its key planning details are straightforward: a Tokyo location, sweets-category recognition, regular hours from Tuesday through Sunday, a Monday closure. Readers may also note its Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 selection.
GAZTA is listed in the sweets category, so frame a visit around dessert rather than assuming a broader restaurant, café, take-out, delivery, or walk-in format. Practical details beyond the price range, Tokyo location, hours, 2023 Tabelog 100 sweets recognition should be checked directly before going, especially if timing or availability matters to your visit.
Focused Sweets as the Anchor
GAZTA's public profile is sweets-focused rather than built around a full restaurant proposition. Within Tokyo's dessert landscape, the Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 listing is its clearest recognition signal.
Timing still matters in a practical sense. Hours are 9 AM–7 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. If a specific item, service format, or ordering need matters, confirm directly before you go.
Daytime Planning, Not Dinner
GAZTA fits most naturally into a daytime Tokyo itinerary because its hours run from 9 AM to 7 PM on operating days. The lunch-versus-dinner question matters less here than it would at a full-service restaurant, because GAZTA is framed through sweets rather than a coursed meal. Prices sit in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range.
For context within Tokyo, GAZTA is better treated as a sweets-category destination than a conventional restaurant. The Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 nod helps explain why it draws attention, while the practical basics remain simple: Tokyo location, 9 AM–7 PM hours Tuesday through Sunday, Monday closure, a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range.
If you're mapping a sweets-focused stop in Tokyo, GAZTA can be considered on those facts alone. For anything more specific, including current offerings, ordering rules, or availability, check directly with the venue before planning around it.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-14-10 Shirokane, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0072, Japan
- Website
- valuet.co.jp/brands/gazta
- Phone
- +81 3-3440-7495
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, modern cake shop focused on takeaway, with a calm, simple interior where the display of Basque cheesecakes is the main visual highlight rather than elaborate decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Basque cheesecake
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-14-10 Shirokane, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0072, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
GAZTA and MAISON D'AHNI share the same JPY 1,000–1,999 price band and both hold Tabelog Sweets 100 recognition, making them direct peers in Tokyo's mid-tier pastry market. GAZTA leans heavily on Basque cheesecake as its anchor, while MAISON D'AHNI spreads across a wider dessert menu. For single-item focus and predictable execution, GAZTA wins; for variety and browsing, MAISON D'AHNI offers more range. Both are walk-in only for small groups, so booking isn't a differentiator.
AlCeppo and TARANTELLA da luigi operate in different categories, Italian mains rather than pastry, but TARANTELLA's lunch pricing (JPY 1,000–1,999) overlaps with GAZTA's, while dinner jumps to JPY 8,000–9,999. If you're deciding between a pastry stop and a sit-down Italian lunch in the same budget, GAZTA delivers faster turnover and no reservation stress. Imafuku (Sukiyaki) and Wagyu Yakiniku KIM sit at higher price tiers and serve entirely different formats, so they're not realistic alternatives unless you're comparing dessert-specialist stops against full-meal venues.
For visitors mapping a Tokyo pastry route, GAZTA pairs well with Omotesando or Aoyama stops, Shirokane Takanawa is residential and quiet, so it's a detour rather than a cluster visit. If you can't reach GAZTA, MAISON D'AHNI is the closest match in price and recognition, though neither shop offers seating or reservations for small groups.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GAZTA handle dietary restrictions?
If you have specific ingredient, allergy, or customization needs, confirm directly with the venue before visiting. Its Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 recognition points to its sweets-category standing, not to specific dietary accommodations.
Can GAZTA accommodate groups?
What should I wear to GAZTA?
Dress expectations should be confirmed directly if they matter to your visit.
Is GAZTA worth the price?
GAZTA is listed at JPY 1,000–1,999 and has Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 recognition. Whether it is worth the price depends on what you are looking for, but it sits in a relatively approachable price range for a Tokyo sweets-category stop.
Is lunch or dinner better at GAZTA?
Daytime is the safest framing: hours are 9 AM–7 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. GAZTA is not best understood as a dinner destination; confirm current operating details directly if your timing is tight.
