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I had afternoon tea at Bonbonheur, located on the 4th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi. Bonbonheur is a French and dessert cafe for adults, a collaboration between the Shirogane confectionery brand "La Maison Shirogane" and the French Lyon pastry chef "Sébastien Bouillet." The seasonal Sébastien Bouillet special was "Peach Melba." It was a dessert inspired by the classic French dessert "Peach Melba" with peach and raspberry, finished with a peach sorbet made with liquid nitrogen in front of me. When I cut into it, the peach flesh and sauce came out. The sandwiches and French deli were also delicious. While there wasn't the same level of service as a hotel afternoon tea, the older woman who served us was very attentive.

We made a reservation for the family because we were curious about the top dessert in Sebastian Buye's special afternoon tea. The initial sparkling wine could be chosen as non-alcoholic, so we opted for that. The dishes and desserts on each plate were stylish and beautiful, and we had a wonderful time. The playful presentation is also nice.

Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4th Floor While the lower floors and restaurant level are crowded with tourists, this floor is quiet. On a weekday evening, there were about one-third the usual number of customers. It's a peaceful and relaxing place to spend time. The food is visually appealing, and the taste is neither particularly delicious nor unpleasant. The smoking area is on the 11th floor.

The cafe I'm reviewing is located on the 4th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store in Ginza. I visited specifically for their Sebastian Bué desserts. I was looking for a plated dessert and this place caught my eye. It's conveniently located inside Ginza Mitsukoshi, so you can also visit the basement food hall afterwards. The cafe has a luxurious, beautiful, and elegant atmosphere. It would be a great spot for a date. The desserts are around ¥2,000 per plate, which is a bit pricey. But I guess it's a reasonable price for Ginza. The dry ice presentation and the appearance of the desserts were cute, so I'm glad I went. The taste wasn't mind-blowing, but it was good.