For the second part of our tour of Sapporo's final parfaits, we'll be introducing "Remake easy," a members-only parfait bar located somewhere in Sapporo. As the address is not disclosed and it is somewhat of a unique members-only establishment, there is much mystery surrounding it, and there may be many people who have never been there but are interested. In this article, we'll introduce the secret hideaway feel of the shop, its special parfaits and drinks, and an interview with the owner and pastry chef, Mr. Hayashi.

Remake Easy is a members-only parfait bar where you can enjoy pairing parfaits with alcohol. The Sapporo store opened in September 2023.

"Snow Parfait" to be featured at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival

They plan to sell approximately 10,000 parfaits at the 2024 Autumn Fest, and will also be exhibiting a "Snow Parfait" at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival at the Odori Park 10th Chome venue. The location of the shop is not open to the public, so we cannot share the details, but it is in a room in a building about a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station. It feels like a secret hideaway!

The interior of the restaurant has a sophisticated atmosphere. It feels like a secret hideaway.

Membership (fees) cost 3,300 yen (tax included) per month, and can only be used at the store for which you purchased the membership. Membership is recruited irregularly, and a lottery is held to fill any vacancies. Once you become a member, you can visit the store with up to three companions. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as dropping in alone, as a couple, having a girls' night out, or bringing along friends and acquaintances who are traveling to Sapporo.

Making the parfaits began immediately. The waiting time is also part of the fun.

The parfait is made right in front of you at the counter, with the various ingredients being added to the glass with delicate yet bold dexterity.

The joy of having a parfait made just for you right in front of you

This time, I enjoyed the handiwork of the owner pastry chef, Mr. Hayashi. The lighting in the shop is subdued, but it is designed so that the light shines directly from above, allowing you to beautifully view and photograph the parfaits.

Plenty of strawberries lined up inside

There are more strawberries than you'd expect. Apparently, about half a pack of strawberries is used in one parfait.

Even the smallest details are carried out at a remarkable speed.

While enjoying the lively atmosphere of handmade crafts, the parfait was completed in no time.

Remake easy's signature dish: "Strawberry Flower Garden Parfait" (3,500 yen, tax included)

The iconic "Strawberry Flower Garden Parfait" (3,500 yen including tax) is a dish that is remake easy's signature dish. It features a generous amount of strawberries lined up with dianthus flowers and silver leaf accents.

It's just like a flower garden. You might find yourself captivated.

Inside is rich vanilla ice cream and white chocolate mousse, amaretto mousse with a hint of almond essence, and a crunchy crumble. The crumble is thinly coated with butter and white chocolate, so it doesn't absorb moisture and maintains its crunchy texture.

The glass also contains a tart raspberry jelly at the bottom, which leaves a pleasant aftertaste of rich cream, amaretto flavor, and strawberry aroma, as well as a refreshing taste.

Pairing cocktail "Amaretto Ginger" (1,430 yen including tax)

For the pairing cocktail, we had the Amaretto Ginger (1,430 yen including tax). The amaretto base is also used in the strawberry flower garden parfait, so it goes perfectly with the drink. Non-alcoholic cocktails are also available.

"Sake and Melon Crème d'Ange Parfait" (3,500 yen, tax included)

Remake easy offers a total of three types of parfaits, including the strawberry flower garden parfait we had this time. Each store has its own limited menu, and the "Sake and Melon Crème d'Ange Parfait" (3,500 yen) is available only at the Sapporo store. It is a menu that is full of Sapporo flavor, using Chitosezuru Junmai Daiginjo sake. They recommend pairing it with a cocktail that uses the same sake. It is a romantic and beautiful parfait that seems to capture the snowy winter of Hokkaido in a glass.

"Bean-to-bar chocolate parfait with cranberry and Dongding oolong" (3,500 yen, tax included)

The limited menu for February is "Bean to Bar Chocolate Parfait with Cranberry and Dongding Oolong" (3,500 yen including tax). Bean to Bar means buying cacao beans, processing them and making them into chocolate bars. This parfait is perfect for the Valentine's season, combining Remake Easy's original chocolate made for this parfait with Taiwanese oolong tea, Dongding Oolong tea, and cranberries.

A wide variety of drinks menu displayed on a tablet

There are recommended pairing cocktails for the parfait, but there are also many other drinks on the menu. Of course, you can also add your favorite drink as an after-meal drink.

Hayashi making a parfait at the counter at the Sapporo store

Remake Easy's founder, pastry chef and CEO, Ooki Hayashi, is 29 years old and originally from Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, part of the Tsujicho Group, he traveled to France at the age of 19 to train. After returning to Japan, he continued training at a cake shop in Tokyo, and in 2018, he became the youngest ever winner of the Luxardo Grand Premio Western Confectionery Competition.

"Remake easy" raised funds through crowdfunding and opened a store in Shibuya, which became a hot topic, and now has a total of six stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo. He's quite an impressive person, but even now, while also working as a business owner, he continues to be at the forefront as a pastry chef, planning monthly limited parfaits, gathering and preparing the necessary ingredients, and touring stores around the country.

Purchased cacao (right), roasted cacao (center), and finished chocolate (left)

Hayashi's attention to detail can be seen in everything, including the "bean-to-bar chocolate" used in the February limited parfait. He purchases high-quality Venezuelan cacao from producers, roasts and grinds it himself, and makes chocolate under careful temperature control. Bean-to-bar chocolate allows you to adjust the roasting method while watching the condition of the beans, so it's a great way for a pastry chef to show off his skills. Compared to ordering commercial chocolate from Europe, it has the advantage of being able to use fresh chocolate and has less impact on the environment, but it is very time-consuming.

Although they are not professional chocolatiers, they make the chocolates used in the limited-edition parfaits themselves. This attention to detail is what you'll find in Remake Easy's parfaits.

Hayashi-san seemed to enjoy serving customers. He was also having lively conversations with customers.

When Hayashi makes parfaits, he packs various ingredients into a glass, and it's like creating a world, or even a universe. We asked him what is the source of his dedication and passion for parfaits.

Parfaits prepared one by one right in front of you

The "Remake easy" logo is reminiscent of the "speakeasy" secret bars of the Prohibition era.

Hayashi makes parfaits with respect for the ingredients and producers, and with careful consideration of the environmental impact. Remake easy is perfect in that you can eat beautiful and delicious parfaits, but if you visit after learning about the passion behind it, you may feel a different kind of satisfaction. Through this interview, I was reminded of the power and possibilities of parfaits. And they were delicious!

As of February 2025, Remake Easy Sapporo is currently accepting applications for membership. The application period is until 23:59 on Friday, February 28th. After applying on the official website, you will be entered into a lottery. If you are interested, please check it out.