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    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

    Materiel

    100Pearl Points

    Oyama Patisserie

    Materiel, Restaurant in Tokyo

    About Materiel

    A 10-seat pâtisserie in residential Itabashi, Materiel has held a Tabelog Sweets TOKYO 100 spot since 2018 for precise, French-leaning cakes at JPY 1,000–2,000. Seasonal parfaits (June–October only) add sit-down appeal, but the core format is takeaway. Limited hours (closed Wednesday/Thursday) and a small case mean timing and flexibility matter — worth the trip if you're already north of Shinjuku or chasing Tabelog's sweets shortlist.

    Materiel is a Tokyo venue with limited verified public details, so the safest way to plan is around the facts that are confirmed: it is listed in the Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 selection, its posted hours are 10 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, it is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Verified spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999.

    Beyond those basics, Pearl does not have verified details for Materiel’s seating, menu format, service style, specific dishes, dietary accommodations, reservations, take-out, delivery, or exact location within Tokyo. Treat it as a Tokyo stop with a confirmed 2023 Tabelog Sweets recognition, check current operating details directly before making a special trip.

    Planning Around the Confirmed Hours

    Materiel’s verified schedule is straightforward: Monday 10 AM–6 PM, Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM, Wednesday closed, Thursday closed, Friday 10 AM–6 PM, Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10 AM–6 PM. Because no additional holiday schedule or exception policy is verified here, confirm the latest opening status before visiting.

    The available data does not confirm seating, reservations, payment methods, station access, parking, or whether any eat-in, take-out, or seasonal format is offered. Plan conservatively and use the confirmed hours and spending ranges as the main practical anchors.

    Price, Practicality, Peer Context

    Materiel’s verified spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, placing it in a modest-to-mid spending band based on the available listing data. For comparison planning, you may also look at Pinocchio, CRIOLLO Honten, China Soba Osada, Asahi Chonai Kai, or other Tokyo dining options, without assuming they share Materiel’s format or offering. For a broader city view, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

    The confirmed Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 listing is the strongest verified recognition for Materiel. Other claims about rankings, scores, long-running award streaks, neighborhood positioning, specific products, or the size and layout of the venue are not verified in the available data and should not be treated as confirmed.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Materiel handle dietary restrictions?

    Dietary accommodations, allergy handling, vegan options, gluten-free options, menu customization are not verified in the available data. Contact Materiel directly before visiting if you have a dietary requirement.

    What should I order at Materiel?

    Specific dishes, seasonal items, menu formats are not verified here. The confirmed context is that Materiel appears in the Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 selection, so use current information from the venue when deciding what to order.

    Is Materiel worth the price?

    Materiel’s verified spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, it is confirmed in the Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 selection. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in visiting a Tokyo venue with that recognition and the currently available offering.

    Can I eat at the bar at Materiel?

    No bar, counter, terrace, or seat-count information is verified in the available data. The confirmed hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with Wednesday and Thursday closed.

    What are alternatives to Materiel in Tokyo?

    For comparison planning, consider comparable venue venues such as Pinocchio, CRIOLLO Honten, China Soba Osada, Asahi Chonai Kai, JUICY ALL STARZ, or browse other Tokyo dining options. Do not assume these venues share Materiel’s menu, format, price, or recognition without checking their own current details.

    Location

    21-6 Oyamacho, Itabashi City, Tokyo 173-0023, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan

    Compare Materiel

    Getting a Table: Materiel and Alternatives
    VenuePriceBooking Difficulty
    MaterielJPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownEasy
    China Soba OsadaJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownUnknown
    JUICY ALL STARZJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Unknown
    PinocchioJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownUnknown
    Asahi Chonai KaiJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Unknown
    CRIOLLO HontenJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Unknown

    Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

    Also Consider

    • China Soba Osada, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    • JUICY ALL STARZ, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Pinocchio, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    • Asahi Chonai Kai, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • CRIOLLO Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    Materiel's Tabelog Sweets 100 pedigree (seven consecutive years) and 3.78 rating place it above neighbourhood pâtisseries in technical execution, but its 10-seat format and limited hours (closed Wednesday/Thursday, 10 AM–6 PM otherwise) make it less accessible than Pinocchio or CRIOLLO Honten, both of which operate longer schedules and seat more guests. At JPY 1,000–2,000 per item, all three sit in the same price tier; Materiel's edge is consistency and the quiet recognition that comes with repeat Tabelog selection.

    For sit-down dessert with a wider menu, Pinocchio and CRIOLLO offer more flexibility. For takeaway cake with Tabelog-verified precision, Materiel is the pick, but only if you can work around the midweek closures and the small inventory. China Soba Osada and Asahi Chonai Kai serve budget savoury meals in the same neighbourhood (JPY 1,000–2,000), but neither competes on format or category, they're lunch stops, not sweets destinations.

    JUICY ALL STARZ operates in a different lane entirely (casual counter service, no Tabelog recognition), making it a fallback for quick bites rather than a. If you're mapping a Tokyo sweets crawl and Materiel's hours don't align, pivot to Pinocchio or CRIOLLO; if the schedule works and you're chasing Tabelog's shortlist, Materiel justifies the detour.

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