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Exquisite Vegan Desserts at Hal Okada

On August 2, 2025, Hal Okada Vegan Patisserie is set to delight dessert lovers with a new summer offering featuring Fukushima's renowned Akatsuki peaches. The special vegan sweets collection showcases three seasonal creations: Peach and Earl Grey Tart, Premium Peach Shortcake, and Ultimate Peach Pudding. All treats are designed to be enjoyed by vegans and those with allergies, avoiding the use of eggs, dairy, and wheat flour.

Hal Okada's Unique Offerings

This year’s highlight peach, the Akatsuki variety, is known for its intense sweetness, royal connections, and perfect balance of flavor that has made it a seasonal favorite. To elevate the natural decadence of the peach, all desserts promise a gluten-free and plant-based preparation method, crafted lovingly to ensure a rich experience without compromising on taste or texture.

Peach and Earl Grey Tart

The Peach and Earl Grey Tart is a luxurious blend of Akatsuki peaches paired with a creamy soy milk custard, all enveloped in a moist cake infused with Earl Grey essence. This vegan tart uses a nut-free recipe and comes adorned with a luscious peach gel that melts in your mouth, offering a taste that is both fresh and satisfyingly indulgent.

• - Price: Slice: ￥860 / Whole: ￥6,000 (nut-free: additional ￥1,080)
• - Allergy Information: Contains soy, almonds, and peaches.
• - Storage Instructions: Refrigerate; consume within the day.

Premium Peach Shortcake

Next up, the Premium Peach Shortcake is crafted with two entire Akatsuki peaches, layered with a light sponge made from beet and maple syrup and topped with airy soy whip cream. This cake perfectly balances simplicity and depth, reflecting Hal Okada's commitment to vegan elegance.

• - Price: Whole only: ￥6,000 (nut-free: additional ￥1,080)
• - Allergy Information: Contains soy, almonds, and peaches.
• - Storage Instructions: Refrigerate; consume within the day.

Ultimate Peach Pudding

Lastly, the Ultimate Peach Pudding offers an extraordinary taste experience with layers of rich soy milk custard and peach puree, culminating in a refreshing clear peach jelly with real fruit pieces. This dessert is specially formulated to present the beauty and fragrance of peaches as a stunning summer treat.

• - Price: ￥780 per piece
• - Allergy Information: Contains soy and peaches.
• - Storage Instructions: Refrigerate; consume within the day.

Hal Okada's Mission

The philosophy behind Hal Okada is rooted in the love for plant-based ingredients, ensuring that everyone can gather around the table with joy irrespective of dietary restrictions. Executive Chef Haruo Okada emphasizes that the uniqueness of each year’s harvest influences the flavors and aromas of their desserts. Their goal is to not just offer vegan desserts but to invite everyone to experience how enjoyable and delicious vegan can truly be.

Fukushima Prefecture's Akatsuki Peach is well-known across Japan, representing about half of the peach production in the region. Its exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity, coupled with an abundance of juice, makes it an incredible seasonal ingredient that Hal Okada seeks to highlight through its offerings.

For those wanting to indulge in this limited-time collection, visiting Hal Okada Vegan Patisserie at Hiiro, Tokyo is a must. The sweets are available for in-store pickup only, making it a delightful treat for those nearby and a sweet destination for visitors to the area.

About Hal Okada

Hal Okada exists to redefine deliciousness through boundary-less and guilt-free tastes. For over 20 years, the patisserie has developed recipes that fulfill the need for plant-based sweets while serving customers with dietary restrictions.

Store Information

• - Address: 5-4-18 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0012
• - Opening Hours: 11:00 - 19:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
• - Order Method: Reservations can be made online or in-store prior to pickup.
• - Website: Hal Okada

Whether you're a devoted vegan or a sweet-toothed enthusiast looking for something new, Hal Okada’s peach sweets are sure to bring delightful summer flavors to your palate!