Mon K Patisserie

Japan may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think about French patisseries, but it turns out the love of fine baked delicacies is universal. Delights such as éclairs, macarons and mille-feuille have a huge following in Japan with scores of French patisseries in Tokyo and other large cities.

Hailing from Japan are Ryosuke AKA Rio and Naomi Kita. The co-owners have brought French goodies back with them to Toronto, but with an Asian twist, at mon K patisserie. “A lot of our French pastries aren’t as sweet as they are in France or Canada, which appeals to Japanese and Chinese taste buds,” explains Naomi. “They aren’t as sugary as in France or Canada but they are still delicious!” There is no doubt about the deliciousness of these treats; the bakery is a hive of activity as locals drop in to sample the tasty offerings.

As for the Asian communities from other parts of the city, mon K patisserie is a weekend hot spot for them. “On the weekend, we get a lot of Japanese and Chinese customers who make a special trip to us because they just love our cakes! This puts a big smile on both our faces,” says Naomi.