Riz Lie Amande

"Lily-amande" — a gluten-free cake and baked-goods shop crafted by owner-patissier Misa, who has a wheat allergy. They use plenty of almond pulp. They used to sell only at the shared kitchen "Kashi-Gashi Ningyocho," but at the Mizue main shop, you can buy and eat in. The fresh cakes are so moist, smooth, and delicate that you'd think "is this really gluten-free?!" Gateau Fraise and éclairs especially are family favorites — they vanish quickly. The Mizue main shop is a little inconvenient and I can't go often, but on the day of a cake pickup, I had Gateau Fraise (shortcake) and Chou Amande (cream puff) on the outside terrace. Not just the fresh sweets — the rice flour bread is genuinely delicious, and it tastes just as good even a few days later — wonderful. On weekdays the storefront focuses on rice flour breads, and weekends on cakes. You can check what's lined up via their Instagram stories. It's amazing you can enjoy such satisfying gluten-free sweets and bread. Once you try, you'll be hooked — be warned!