Yoyogi Park Dessert Restaurant 'Authentic' Launches New Early Summer Course 'Katsubo'

'Authentic,' a dessert-course specialty restaurant in Yoyogi Park managed by SweetsCreator Inc. (CEO: Motoki Takahashi), has launched its early summer course, 'Katsubo.' The menu has been updated and expanded from six to seven dishes.

Since its grand opening on April 15, 'Authentic' has established itself as a place dedicated to "trust, sincerity, and true value." Chef Takahashi has been providing dessert courses that reflect the seasons, paired with non-alcoholic mixology drinks. Following the success of the inaugural 'Hajimari' (Beginning) course, the restaurant is now moving into its second chapter.

The early summer course 'Katsubo' features a specialty dish created by Takahashi during his tenure at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant 'NARISAWA': the 'Melon Cream Soda.' The expanded seven-dish menu is designed to offer a deeper seasonal narrative.

'Melon Cream Soda' A base of pale yellow-green melon granita sits at the bottom of a coupe glass, topped with premium vanilla ice cream. At the moment of service, a creamy foam is poured over it at the table. This is a deconstruction and reconstruction of a nostalgic Japanese cafe staple, using fine-dining techniques. The combination of the cold, crunchy ice, the dense sorbet, and the light foam aims to evoke memories of the classic flavor.

Motoki Takahashi honed his skills at renowned establishments such as Joël Robuchon and served as head pastry chef at 'NARISAWA' from 2018 to 2022. He later contributed to the launch of a French restaurant in New York, which earned a Michelin star.

Seasonal Ingredients from Passionate Producers Chef Takahashi chooses ingredients not by their origin, but by the story behind them and the people who grow them. The 'Katsubo' course features ingredients such as extra-large mangoes from Mr. Ogata in Miyazaki, tomatoes from Mr. Hotta in Kochi, and melons from Yamaichi Farm in Ibaraki.

The restaurant provides a quiet space near Yoyogi Park, with a reservation-only policy limited to eight seats at a long table and one private room, allowing guests to focus on the story of the ingredients.

Chef Motoki Takahashi's Message "People travel from around the world to Japan for sushi and tempura. I want the same for desserts. I started this restaurant with the hope that people would travel to Japan specifically for dessert. I want to offer an experience where dessert is not an 'afterthought' to a meal, but enjoyed as a culture in itself. That is where 'Authentic' aims to be."

Course Details Course Name: Katsubo (OMAKASE course with non-alcoholic mixology pairing) Start Date: May 29, 2026 Price: 21,780 JPY per person (tax and service charge included; subject to change) Composition: 7 dessert dishes + 7 non-alcoholic pairing drinks Reservation: OMAKASE (https://omakase.in/r/pt622119)

Store Information Store Name: Authentic Location: 3F, RayQuon OKUSHIBU, 1-14-13 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station: Yoyogi-Koen Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) Seats: 8 long-table seats, 1 private room (up to 4 people) Business Hours: Wed-Fri 15:00-, 18:30-; Sat-Sun-Holidays 12:30-, 15:00-