Sakurado London Patisserie

Sakurado London Patisserie is a Japanese patisserie on Southampton Street in Covent Garden, one of five London branches, and it is best known for the mille crepe, a cake built from delicate layers of crepe and light cream that the business describes as light, smooth and beautifully harmonious.

Every layer is hand-crafted, and the range leans towards restrained sweetness rather than heavy, sugary desserts. The Covent Garden shop sits alongside branches in Soho, Gloucester Road, High Street Kensington and Vauxhall, with nationwide delivery by courier for most cakes and next-day collection on many items.

Japanese patisserie in Covent Garden

The counter centres on mille crepes in flavours such as matcha, pistachio, tiramisu, black sesame and a limited-edition lychee, alongside strawberry shortcake with a macaroon garden, jiggly and Burnt Basque cheesecakes, yuzu cheesecake and bespoke cakes. Fresh mochi with cream fillings, nama chocolate, biscuits, bread and pastry, gift boxes and tea complete the range. Each product page carries an allergen table, and personalised message plaques can be added to cakes for occasions.

What to expect on a visit

Southampton Street runs between the Strand and the piazza, so the shop is an easy stop on the southern approach to the market. It opens daily from 9.30am until 10.30pm, and until 11pm Thursday to Saturday. Decorated shortcakes and cakes with add-ons need 48 hours' notice, while most mille crepes and cheesecakes are available for next-day collection, subject to availability. For a quick matcha fix, Matchamisu is a window in the Market Building, and you can see every dessert shop in Covent Garden in the category listing.