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Story

A wonderful moment
inspired by the blue flame
of Crêpes Suzette.

That is the origin of Henri Charpentier and a promise to our customers we want to fulfill through sweets.

“We craft each confection to create that treasured moment.”

Our sweets are prepared by chefs using quality ingredients and quality techniques to bring our customers singular moments.

The blue flame of the flambéed Crêpes Suzette that shone in the eyes of the founder Naokuni Arita, and that wonderful moment of inspiration.
Henri Charpentier was born from the desire to bring that singular moment to as many customers as possible.
Ashiya, Kobe Prefecture, 1969. Established as a café where sweets can also be eaten, our chefs have always offered desserts crafted from expertise and ingenuity to offer customers a premium experience.

Even today, half a century later, our way of making sweets remains unchanged from our beginnings as a small salon.
Our chefs prepare them using quality ingredients and quality techniques to bring treasured moments to every customer throughout Japan.

We’ll share some of our production processes with you.

What is important will not change.
Not now, not ever.

1.

A variety of methods at their disposal.
Creativity and ingenuity are the true essence of a chef’s skill.

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2.

Making one sweet a hundred times, or a hundred sweets at one time.

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3.

Better butter made closer to home.

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4.

Aromas escape easily.
We do our best to capture them.

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5.

We can’t make magic, but we can make tools.

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6.

Sorry, but we wait until the last minute to make them.

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7.

Using every bit of our ingredients to make something delicious.

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8.

Don’t worry.
We only use things you find in the kitchen.

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A special treat from the chef,
perfect for those unforgettable
moments.

Financier

Thanks to you, our Financier is
a best seller in Japan.*
The Financier, a culinary masterpiece
from Ashiya chefs.

Financier Story

*According to 2021 research by Ipsos

Salon

Ashiya, Ginza,
and Nishinomiya.
Desserts that give a peek
behind the curtain
of Henri Charpentier origins.

Salon List

Our repertoire of delectable confections continues to grow.

The sweets Henri Charpentier offers are created through our connections with producers who continue making quality ingredients, and the dynamism of youth who join us with the aspiration of becoming a chef.