Food and drinks
- Great coffee
- Great desserts
- Extensive wine selection
- Alcohol Served
- Organic Dishes Available
- Cocktails Available
- Drink happy hour available
- Hard liquor available
- Beer available
- Wine available
- Lunch menu available
- Dessert available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Lunch at Ritoru Shefu stands out for its set meals, which pair a main dish with several small side dishes. One diner who enjoyed the chilled miso soup set meal mentioned the juicy texture of the aubergine and potatoes dressed with mentaiko. On another visit, a diner was impressed by the crisp spring rolls, their juicy meat and vegetable filling, and the bite of the mountain yam. Set meal contents vary by day, so seeing what the main dish is that day is part of the appeal. It is an option for a substantial lunch, or for anyone who would like to sample several different dishes in smaller portions.
For dessert, the custard pudding is a popular choice in reviews. One diner described it as fairly firm, topped with plenty of bittersweet caramel and served with cream. Pairing it with coffee could be a satisfying way to round off the sweetness. The menu also includes rum-raisin cheesecake, mousse au chocolat made with Valrhona chocolate, and torta caprese. There is plenty to choose from if you feel like a cake rather than the signature pudding.
Seasonal desserts have their own character. A diner who tried the parfait with fresh ginger blancmange and jasmine tea ice cream praised the refreshing ginger flavour alongside the ice cream, while another felt the aroma was subtle. If you are looking forward to the ginger or jasmine notes, it may be worth checking what is being served that day. In one diner's account, the strawberry gratin was a cold dessert of ice cream layered with custard cream and topped with meringue. Rather than expecting a warm dish from its name, think of it as a sweet treat centred on ice cream.
Drinks include coffee and café latte, as well as teas such as Darjeeling, Earl Grey, and rooibos with chamomile. That makes it easy to plan either a meal-focused visit or a quieter break over dessert and tea. The restaurant is listed as accepting reservations, and some diners who came for the set meals recommend booking. It is also listed as cash-only, so check the opening days and payment arrangements before visiting.
