I tried the Basque cheesecake at “balcony by 6th”, an Italian cafe bar located in the Azabudai Hills complex in Azabudai, Minato Ward.
balcony by 6th – About
“balcony by 6th” is located on the 3rd floor of Hills Tower Plaza. This restaurant was opened after relocating from 6th by ORIENTAL HOTEL, which operated in Yurakucho until October 2023.
balcony by 6th offers Italian-inspired cuisine and can be enjoyed on various occasions, including lunch, cafe time, dinner, and as a bar. You can check the main menu on the official website. And one of balcony by 6th’s popular desserts is the Basque cheesecake that I tried this time.
This Basque cheesecake is a popular dessert item. Priced at 1,300 yen, it is a price typical for Azabudai Hills. It is topped with whipped cream, and its gooey, creamy texture is clearly visible from the cross-section.
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a one-of-a-kind, rich flavor
The texture is rich and creamy, just like cream. It also has a fine, remarkably smooth mouthfeel. It is so creamy that you can barely tell whether it’s cake or cream.
And the flavor is remarkably rich. It isn’t just rich, though—within the dairy notes, there is a distinct taste of cheese. While there are many Basque cheesecakes where you don’t feel much of that so-called “cheesiness,” in this one, the flavor of the cheese isn’t drowned out by ingredients like heavy cream or eggs, allowing you to fully experience the richness of the cheese on your palate. Although it comes at a luxury price tag, trying it once is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Do give it a try.
There is also a video of the actual cake.
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| Item | Details |
| Restaurant / Shop | balcony by 6th |
| Business Hours | 08:00 – 23:00 |
| Item Name | Basque Cheesecake |
| Access & Location | Azabudai Hills Tower Plaza 3F • Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Roppongi-itchome Station (Exit 2): 4-min walk • Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station (Exit 5): Direct connection • Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station (Exit 3): 10-min walk • Toei Oedo Line Roppongi Station (Exit 5): 10-min walk • Toei Oedo Line Azabu-juban Station (Exit 6): 10-min walk • Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Azabu-juban Station (Exit 3): 11-min walk • Toei Mita Line Onarimon Station (Exit A6): 11-min walk |
| Price | ¥1,300 (price at the time of visit) |
| Links / References | Official Website / Instagram / Tabelog |
■ This article is a translation of a post originally written in Japanese (Original Article).