Kouign Amann, is an innovative twist on a classic French pastry. Layers of matcha-infused croissant dough are laminated with butter and sugar, baked to a golden crunch, and filled with a soft mochi base, smooth red bean paste, and creamy red bean frosting. Finished with a dusting of matcha powder, this pastry offers a perfect balance of earthy sweetness, flaky texture, and creamy softness.
Washington DC
Saku Saku Flakerie
Kouign Amann
Croissant dough / Matcha tea powder / Butter / Sugar / Mochi / Red bean paste / Red bean cream
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Seth visits Saku Saku Flakerie in Tenleytown where master baker Yuri shows him the art of crafting matcha kouign amann, a dish that blends French pastry techniques with Japanese flavors. From laminating buttery dough to adding layers of matcha-infused sugar, Yuri transforms the vibrant matcha dough into a pastry masterpiece with delicate layers, a crispy exterior, and a creamy, sweet interior.
In a world full of cookie-cutter coffee shops, one thing is clear: Saku Saku Flakerie is where monotony goes to die.
Elliott Parrish, Spoon University
