The Ultimate Tokyo Food Guide spills the beans on over 70 cool cafes, restaurants and hidden spots in Tokyo. Each area is broken down and includes not only cafes and restaurants but also hidden gems and events happening thoughout the year.

The Ultimate Tokyo Food Guide

One of Tokyo’s most famous Shinto festivals, featuring over 100 mikoshi (portable shrines) parading through Asakusa to honor the founders of Senso-ji Temple.

	2.	Asakusa Samba Carnival (Last Saturday of August)

A lively event bringing Brazilian carnival spirit to Tokyo with samba dancers, colorful costumes, and vibrant music.

Held at Senso-ji Temple, this fair features the sale of ground cherries and wind chimes, along with the Shiman-rokusen-nichi ritual, which grants 46,000 days of merit in one day.

	4.	Asakusa Tori no Ichi (Rooster Market) (November - Days of the Rooster)

An annual event at Otori Shrine, where visitors buy decorative rakes (kumade) to wish for good luck and business prosperity.

	5.	Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Last Saturday of July)

A breathtaking fireworks display over the Sumida River, attracting thousands of spectators to Asakusa’s riverside for summer celebrations.

	6.	Asakusa Jidai Matsuri (Asakusa Era Festival) (November 3)

A historical parade featuring traditional costumes from various eras, re-enacting Asakusa’s rich history during the Edo period.

	7.	Hagoita Ichi (Battledore Fair) (December 17-19)

Held at Senso-ji Temple, this fair sells decorative battledores (hagoita) adorned with intricate designs, which are believed to bring good luck in the coming year.

	8.	New Year’s Visit (Hatsumode) (January 1-3)

Thousands of visitors gather at Senso-ji Temple to pray for good fortune in the new year, making it one of the most popular hatsumode spots in Tokyo.

	9.	Kinryu no Mai (Golden Dragon Dance) (March and October)

A traditional dance performed at Senso-ji Temple to honor the legend of the golden dragon that appeared when the temple was founded.

	10.	Shirasagi no Mai (White Heron Dance) (April and November)

A graceful performance involving dancers dressed as white herons, symbolizing peace and tranquility, held at Senso-ji Temple to commemorate the Edo period.

Kuramae is a charming neighborhood in Tokyo, known for its blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern creativity. Often called the “Brooklyn of Tokyo,” it’s home to independent boutiques, artisanal workshops, and cozy cafes. The area has a tranquil atmosphere, with views of the Sumida River and small, hidden shrines. Kuramae’s unique appeal lies in its focus on handmade goods, from leather products to ceramics, attracting both locals and visitors seeking a creative experience.

Kita Aoyama is a sophisticated neighborhood in Tokyo, known for its blend of luxury boutiques, contemporary art galleries, and stylish cafes. The area exudes a refined atmosphere, attracting those interested in fashion, design, and high-end dining. It’s also home to various creative events and exhibitions that showcase both local and international talent. 

A large-scale art and design festival that spans multiple venues in Kita Aoyama, featuring exhibitions in fashion, technology, and interior design ￼ ￼.

	2.	Tokyo AI Fashion Week (February - April)

A cutting-edge fashion event blending AI and human creativity to showcase innovative designs and explore the future of fashion ￼.

A major fashion event with exhibitions and presentations held at the World Kita Aoyama Building, featuring both local and international designers ￼.

A traditional dance festival where teams perform energetic Yosakoi dance routines throughout the area.

Minami Aoyama is a sophisticated district in Tokyo, known for its blend of high-end fashion boutiques, modern art galleries, and trendy cafes. The area is characterized by stylish architecture and a refined atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for art lovers and fashion enthusiasts. 

A city-wide art and design festival showcasing contemporary works across multiple venues in Minami Aoyama, including exhibitions and installations.

	2.	Nezu Museum Special Exhibitions (Various dates throughout the year)

The museum hosts rotating exhibitions of Japanese and East Asian premodern art, set against a beautiful traditional garden.

	3.	Spiral’s Cultural Events (Year-round)

Spiral, a multi-purpose cultural center, hosts various art and design exhibitions, performances, and fashion shows.

Shibuya is a bustling and energetic district in Tokyo, known for its vibrant youth culture, famous scramble crossing, and diverse entertainment options. The area is filled with trendy shops, cutting-edge fashion, and a variety of nightlife options, making it a hub for both locals and tourists. 

A unique cultural event blending technology and art, featuring interactive installations, exhibitions, and digital displays throughout the district ￼.

	2.	Tokyo Coffee Festival (Mid - Late October)

A festival showcasing a variety of coffee types from around the world, held at the United Nations University in Shibuya ￼.

A city-wide music festival featuring live performances by local and international artists at various venues.

A traditional Japanese summer festival with Bon Odori dancing, food stalls, and local entertainment.

5.	Tokyo International Art Fair (November)

A major art event showcasing contemporary works from over 150 international artists at various Shibuya venues ￼.

Azabujuban is a charming and vibrant neighborhood in Tokyo, known for its mix of traditional Japanese shops and modern cafes, as well as its upscale yet relaxed atmosphere. The area features a historic shopping street lined with quaint boutiques, local eateries, and international restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and expats. 

	1.	Azabu-Juban Noryo Matsuri (August 24-25, 2024)

A traditional summer festival featuring food stalls, live performances, and cultural events along the Azabujuban shopping street ￼.

	2.	Tokyo Craft Beer Festival (August 24-25, 2024)

Held concurrently with the Noryo Matsuri, this event at Ichinohashi Park offers a variety of local and international craft beers ￼.

	3.	Azabujuban Autumn Festival (October 2024)

A community-based event celebrating the autumn season with local food, art displays, and live music performances.

	4.	Juban Inari Shrine New Year’s Day Ceremony (January 1, 2024)

A traditional ceremony at the local shrine where visitors come to pray for good fortune in the new year.

	5.	Cherry Blossom Viewing at Azabujuban (Late March - Early April 2024)

Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms along the area’s scenic streets, with some shops offering seasonal treats and events.

Celebrate the traditional Japanese star festival with colorful decorations, local food stalls, and performances.

	7.	Azabu Juban Summer Fireworks Display (July 2024)

A smaller-scale yet picturesque fireworks show lighting up the summer night skies of the neighborhood.

This time we are in 📍Kichijōji, lovely neighbourhood in the west side of Tokyo.After enjoying a walk at 🌳Inokashira Park (slide for the pics) we looked for our weekly curry treat and that's when we stumbled upon @piwaang , this homey and quiet restaurant located not too far from the station (only 6 minutes away!)Every day there is a new choice of earthy and restoring food!🍛...#curry #currylover #カレー巡り #カレー巡り好きな人と繋がりたい #curryshop #japanesecurry #カレー #yokohamaeats #spices #spicy #japanesefoodinyourfeed #curryhopping #tokyogourmet #wheretoeatinjapan #カレーライス #foodiesofinstagram #japanfoods #japaneserestaurants #curryrice #japantravel #japan_of_insta #カリー #italiansabroad #italianiallestero #japanfoodies #tokyofoodie #traveljapan #japaneating #giapponechepassione

Take a peak before you go!

piwang

✨"The sacred place of curry", that’s how jingumae 2-chome (street name) in Harajuku is called, apparently. We quickly realized why, after passing by several moody curry shops on the way to our next curry adventure 🍛#ヨゴロウ 🧭This area is also commonly called UraHara. Hara is the abbreviation of Harajuku, while ura means behind/back.As the name suggests, it takes a bit of exploring to reach the store.📍12 minutes from Harajuku station💡It’s hard to believe the owner used to work as a writer for fashion magazines and received little training before opening this shop, swipe to see some flames & cooking action 🔥🍛WHAT WE ORDERED:Chicken Spinach Curry🌱Most popular option (+ soft boiled egg topping) We loved the thick texture of the curry as well as its sweet and sour taste that pairs well with the delicate flavor of the slow-baked crispy and tender chicken. The risk with Spinach curry is that it can taste too mild but it was definitely a feast for our taste buds.⚠️If you want to try the Pork curry 🐷It’s limited to 5 servings a day so you should line up before opening hours for a chance to try it!....#curry #currylover #カレー巡り #カレー #カレー好きな人と繋がりたい #東京カレーカルチャー #curryshop #japanesecurry  #spices #italiansinjapan #スパイスカレー #tokyogourmet #wheretoeatinjapan #カレーライス #japanesefood #curryrice #japantravel #japan_of_insta #カリー #japanfoodie #tokyofoodie #traveljapan #tokyofoodies #giapponechepassione #JapanByFood #japanko_official #ptk_japan #東京グルメ #グルメスタグラム

Take a peak at this earthy curry!

YOGORO

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Omotesandō Chachanoma

Chiyaba

✨Vintage vibes seekers will love @cafesoultree ✨VIBE✨This cafe is located in a refurbished garage with a Route 66-style weathered siding, a wooden deck and a huge rusty sliding door.Inside, high ceilings, large tables and minimal leather and wood decor match with the jazz/soul sometimes house background music. 🎶🍔FOOD🍔The menu is quite American, offering mostly burgers and meat plates with a very well assorted and detailed sweet menue. We also ordered the Cheese hamburg steak plate, served with a juicy eggplant soaked in a demis-glace-like vinegary sauce. We give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏆KEY POINT (ACCORDING TO US)🏆Aaand now it's time to reveal what we actually came here for.. Yes! It's all about  the cheesecake! 🧀Half Basque and half rare cheesecake 😳 What a heavenly combo!It's a popular choice not only because it's extremely good but because of the brûlée sugar crust they make with a torch in front of you! But the best part of it is the crushed black pepper on the side.. Yes, you’re supposed to dip the cheesecake into the pepper! Did you know they taste heavenly together? 🤯📍LOCATION📍It's 15 minutes on foot from Futagotamagawa Station.And you will be welcomed by a good amount of people standing in line if you go there on a sunny weekend so bring something to read with you 📖...#japanesefood #cheesecake #チーズケーキ #italiansinjapan #japanlover #tokyofoodie #japanlife #japan_of_insta #japantravel #おしゃれカフェ巡り #japaneats #ごはん記録 #ご飯 #おしゃれカフェ #tokyocafe #東京グルメ #鎌倉カフェ #ランチ #traditionaljapanesefood #japanpics #tokyogourmet #東京グルメ  #インスタグルメアワード2021 #カフェ巡り #カフェ #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #tokyofood #japaneseblogger #japantrip #japanculture

Watch that half basque half rare cheesecake melt and caramelize!

Cafe Soul Tree

A combo I bet you’ve never tried:- Thick noodles to dip into👇- Curry soup 🥘- With a juicy slice of roasted pork 🥓- And dry curry on the side 🍛- topped with a runny egg yolk 🥚ALL in the same plate 🤰🔥 Choose your level of spiciness and enjoy.This spot captures the essence of kichijöji: a district full of curry with a hip vibe ✨Their curry mazesoba, and their dry curry covered in cheese seem like they slap too!We shall go back and verify.—————— Useful Info 👇——————[Montana]@montana.curry2019 💰 ~¥900-¥1500📆 11:30-15:00 | 17:00-21:00🤳💳 QR code payment, credit card accepted 📍5 minutes in foot from Kichijōji station#japancafeguide #japanesefood #currylovers #japanesecurry #kichijoji

Take a look at our lunch at Montana before you go!

Cafe Montana

🍠 Sweet potatoes make us IMO-tional 😳“Imo” (芋) = “potato” in Japanese 😅😮‍💨Location ⬇️@and_oimo_tokyo_cafe Popular cafe in fancy Nakameguro, featured on several TV shows and magazines..✨✨VIBE✨A calm, 🌱healthy cafe along the Meguro River, surrounded by fashionable shops.One thing to watch out for is the line. You should avoid peak times of you are not keen on lining up for 1 hour.🗒WHAT WE ORDERED 🍠 Sweet potato mont blanc parfait! 🤩✅(おすすめ - recommended)Our favorite! The sweetness of the potato ice cream a and pudding matched perfectly with the berry sauce at the bottom! You can’t get tired of it!🍠 Assortment of 3 sweets: honey potato basque cheese cake, honey potato mont blanc and apple and Gorgonzola honey potato pound cake📚SOME IMO(芋) KNOWLEDGEThey use a variety of sweet potato called Anno, cultivated in Tanegashima, Kagoshima prefecture (south of Japan).It’s characterized by an intense sweetness, intensified by the aging process that takes 60 days.They are really particular about how they bake their sweet potatoes. It takes 2 weeks using their homemade, locally produced charcoal.Harvest is between September-November but you will find them in supermarkets from October to January. The later they are eaten after being harvested the sweater they are ✨🤤🧁MENU🧁🌱Alternative, healthier ingredients are used in many of their items (gluten free, organic sugar, etc.)- Sweet potato cheese cakes, sweet potato pancakes, parfait , gnocchi, hummus, burger and the classic roasted sweet potato… there is something IMO-flavored for everyone 💕💰~650¥-1800¥📍LOCATION📍8 minutes on foot from Nakameguro.....#japanesefoodlover #東京カフェ #芋 #lifeintokyo #lifeinjapan #sweetpotato #カフェ巡り #カフェ #パフェ #tokyofoodie #秋スイーツ #tokyocafe #さつま芋 #スイーツ巡り #giapponemonamour #japanesefoods #東京グルメ #tokyogourmet #giapponechepassione #japanthings #italiansinjapan #lovejapan #モンブランパフェ #オシャレカフェ #カフェ巡り東京 #japantravel #japanlifestyle #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #中目黒カフェ #japanfoodie

Watch one of the biggest sweet potato dessert we have tried!

BEYOND SWEETS 表参道店

🍛 South or North Indian curry?Most of the Indian cuisine known in Japan is North Indian cuisine, which is mainly wheat-based. Naan and butter chicken curry are also dishes that have their roots in North India. On the other hand, in Southern India, the spices used are tailored to rice.Moreover, there is a heavier use of fish and coconut, compared to the more frequent use of milk, and cream to make curry thicker in the north!If you want to experience the refreshing and healing feeling of South Indian curry, this restaurant in Mita (Tokyo) is really special.💕You get to try a wide variety of curries and sides from a Japanese chef who, after traveling to the Kerala region of South India, has made it a point to spread her love for this fascinating cuisine in Japan! ✨MENU✨🤰🏻skip breakfast for best experience 😂Choose Up to 5 curries and 9 vegetable side dishes! 👉 included, FREE refill of rice, “rasam”, “sambar” soup and “dhal” curry!➡️➡️ swipe to the last image to check the menu ✨RECOMMENDED✨-> charcoal grilled chicken masala -> even if you are not a fan of fish curry you will be surprised by its depth and complexity! Plus, they only serve seasonal seafood!-> try the red “matta” rice. With its round, and aromatic grains, it is a popular rice used in the south west coast of India.—————— Useful Info 👇——————[Zero One Curry A.o.D. ]@zeroonecurry_official💰 ~¥1000-2000📆 11:00-14:30 - 17:30-21:00🤳💳 QR code payment, credit card accepted Facilities: view seats 📍6 minutes in foot from Mita station#japancafeguide #japantravel #curryloversView all comments

We had a feast! We almost couldn't handle it!

Zero One Curry A.o.D.

Only in Tokyo can old apartments turn into cool coffee shops!Alright… everyone is talking about the sensational “kawaii”, most weird and colorful snacks you can eat in Japan..☕️ But honestly, if you are here for the authentic experience, and want to know where cool people go....Then take a break from walking around downtown and experience Japan’s unique coffee culture!Here is the starter kit for most coffee shops in Japan/ ✅ selected beans✅ in-house roasting✅ aesthetic cafe owner brewing your coffee with extreme care 😌✅ moody atmosphere, interesting interiors and music Slow music, old books and brewed coffee is actually what the typical Japanese cafe is about!🚊🏙️ If you want to check this place out, “Moon factory coffee”, is located in the lively district of Sangenjaya, bustling with shops and restaurants, just 2 stops from Shibuya!💁‍♀️Of course you can eat your Harajuku crepe and bear-shaped parfait, you do you.. or you can go for something a bit more refined that locals actually appreciate 😎—————— Useful Info 👇——————[Moon Factory Coffee]@moonfactorymx 💰 ~¥1000-2000📆 13:00-1:00 Mon-Sun (Closed on Thu)QR code payment accepted 📍6 min on foot from Sangenjaya Station#japancafeguide #tokyocafe #sangenjaya #sancha #三茶カフェ #三軒茶屋カフェView all comments

It feels so vintage! Is it the wood & concrete combo? Watch our reel!

Moon Factory Coffee

This place should be on your list ⬇️We’re in Jombōchō, famous for: - Used bookstores, - Uncountable cozy hip coffee shops - Curry restaurants- Art and designIt’s the definition of heaven for us! 🙌‼️Let us give you a heads up, our fellow coffee enthusiasts:Go get a cup of coffee you will remember at「Glitch Coffee and Roasters」☕️@glitch_coffee is a well known specialty coffee shop in the area. It offers no blend, but a wide variety of single origin beans. We went for some latte, and it was the best we’ve had in a while!💡TIPS:📝We do recommend you try their pour over or espresso first, to fully appreciate all the flavour notes of their beans. 📝You can plan to stay in the area the whole day: nothing can make the day better than pairing a cup of coffee with some curry. There are so many curry shops around the area, and plenty of bookstores to relax 🍛📚📍5 min walk from Jimbocho station💰¥1000~📆 8:00-19:00 (Sat-Sun 9:00-19:00)💳 QR code and card ✅#japancafeguide #jimbochocafe #神保町カフェ #kandacafe

Watch the Jimbocho vibes + that Glitch drip coffee asmr!

GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS

When you’re in Harajuku but want to escape from Harajuku 🧘‍♀️Doesn’t fall make you feel more productive?We used to love buying stationaries for the new school year and this cafe is a treasure for designer work & study tools🖋️📓This cafe in Harajuku is definitely the perfect ground for inspiration if you are decorating your home office!👩‍💻After getting inspired, sip your coffee or latte on the terrace and you won’t believe you just escaped all the tourists flooding harajuku, just 3 minutes away from you!😂⭐️What was your favorite school stationary❓❓😄🇮🇹In Italy, we had this agenda/diary to note our homework and school schedule, which inevitably ended up full of random phrases written by our classmates 😄We probably spent most of our energy selecting the agenda that represented ourself the most that year 😂 that’s pre-smart-phone childhood for you!!——- Useful Info 👇——[think of things]@think_of_things 🌱 dairy-free options💰 ~¥1000📆 11:00-19:00 CLOSED on WedQR code payment, credit card accepted Facilities = terrace seats, design shop📍3 min on foot from Harajuku station#japancafeguide #shibuyacafe #harajukucafe #渋谷カフェ

Their terrace is so relaxing! Is this Harajuku?!

THINK OF THINGS

Moody date goals 🖤♣️#prPrepare your black and white outfits!😏 You may want to save this next time you invite someone on a date, because the atmosphere is on point 👌There is something so intimate about monochrome palettes, low light, and the mellowness of smooth jazz..The elegant manager sets the tone as soon as you enter, blending in the background with a stylish suit 🤵‍♂️✨WHAT WE ORDERED✨🍫 Buttercream chocolate cake that’s pure decadence. Outstanding.*This is the secret weapon* You know when the cream on top of chocolate cakes melts so quickly and it turns into a pool? This one is different! We felt it so we asked the manager who, confirmed it’s the outcome of his through research 👨‍🔬 His goal was to make it look and feel more like Italian gelato! And we totally felt it!The cake itself had a thick, fudgy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness that allows the chocolate flavour to shine through ✨☕️ Double chocolate latte for the ultimate cocoa fix.🎵It used to be a techno/house club at night, but they recently decided to focus on the cafe, which kept the concept and moody atmosphere ♣️ —————— Useful Info 👇——————[Note Tokyo]@note.tokyo 💰 ~¥1000+📆 every day 10:00-22:00QR code payment accepted📍5 min on foot from Shibuya station#渋谷カフェ #shibuyacafe #japancafeguide #渋谷デート #tokyocafe

Watch note’s vibes captured by us!

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A matcha flavored girls get-together🍵We all need those days when we pause (responsibly🧘‍♀️) our diet, indulge, over-share and just don’t give a damn in good company.And while we’re at it we might as well try the ultimate matcha combo.Pudding affogato with matcha sauce accompanied by an ice cold matcha latte.✨ Location✨👉 on the first floor of a hotel, in the middle of an art exhibition space/warehouse, this cafe is popular mostly among girls. You can expect long lines on weekends✨WHAT WE ORDERED✨• pudding affogato + matcha sauce ¥850 • muffin ~¥500• matcha latte 700¥✨MORE FROM THEIR MENU✨• breakfast (7:00-9:30) ¥1650• lunch/dinner ¥1200-1400 —————— Useful Info 👇——————[safn]@safn_coffee 💰 ~¥1000-2000📆 Mon-Fri 07:00 - 22:00 Sat-Sun 10:00 - 22:00📲 No cash, only Credit card, QR code accepted📍11 min on foot from Asakusa Station / 9 min from Kuramae station#japancafe #japancafeguide #蔵前カフェ#asakusacafe #japanfoodie #浅草カフェ #tokyocafe

Watch that matcha sauce going down!

safn° サフン

Yu Me one coffee

The Amazon-flavoured one 😮‍💨🎻You might have noticed that we love our chai and we e always on the hunt for chai specialized stores like this one!We are all about organic ingredients and respect those who are perfecting their craft and there are 2 main things that caught our attention about this cafe:1️⃣ They source organically grown and pesticides-free tea leaves 🌱2️⃣ Their chai is made over 2 days by mixing 6 types of spices 3️⃣ Wide variety of options, including dairy free and sugar free versions of their teasIt was hard to choose what to order, and we don’t regret it! Here is what we got 👇> Amazon Cacao chai (¥650) ✅ recommended for those who like roasted aromas. It left a deep and spicy aftertaste ☺️> Rich Mango jiggly tea (¥750) ✅ June seasonal tea! this one was so addicting! It’s basically a mango smoothie with jasmine tea jelly, topped with vanilla cream!> Carrot polenta cake (500¥) as good as your average carrot cake, nothing special.In July they have a special chai soft cream! We definitely want to be back for that and their original chai!! 🍦✨menu✨🥃 Drinks> Teas> Chai> Jiggly teas📝 you can get your tea / Chai unsweetened!!🍛 Food > curry rice> sandwiches> homemade cakes—— Useful Info 👇 ——[Urn chai & Tea]@urn_tokyo 🌱 dairy-feee friendly 🧘‍♀️ sugar-free options available 💰 ~¥1000📆 9:30 - 20:00 (open everyday) 📲 Credit card, QR code payment accepted📍4 min on foot from Ebisu Station#チャイ #urnchaiandtea #恵比寿カフェ #japancafeguide #広尾ランチ #ebisucafe #chai #chaitea #giappone #chaicafe #チャイカフェView all comments

Watch the vibes and carrot cake at Urn Chai

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Strolling around in Hiroo with @iamfelisiag , we noticed people walking around with their Instagram-worthy soft serve, all coming from @mitm_tokyo !They are famous for their soft serve made with organic milk from Hokkaido, but in all honesty, as we arrived at the shop, my eyes were blinded by their luscious-looking NY-style cookies and the words “peanut butter” written all over their menu 👀🥜✨We tried ✨- Chocolate chip walnut cookie- Dark chocolate choco chip cookie- Sea salt peanut butter cookie- Peanut butter chocolate chip muffin- Peanut butter smoothieNo, we did not eat them all at once 😬‼️ Get take out if you want to try different sweets! But definitely ask to warm up the cookies if eating them at the store and you won’t regret it 😮‍💨#広尾カフェ #hiroo #tokyocafe #shibuyacafe #chocolatechipcookie #広尾グルメ #japancafeguide #東京カフェ巡り #giappone

Look at hat cookie crumbling!

Melting in the mouth Tokyo

Explosion of flavors and colors in one-plate!If you are a spice lover and a curry enthusiast… Have you ever tried Sri Lankan curry?This might be the best one we have tried so far!! Sri Lankan curry tends to use a more potent spice mix. From our perspective it is close to South Indian curry in the fact that it is not thick and oily.For 1800¥ you will get:👉 2 types of rice: saffron and red rice (the portion of rice is small for this type of curry, which was okay for us)👉 3 desserts: main ingredients are coconut, cinnamon, semolino flower👉 3 types of Ceylon tea👉 One plate with dal curry, Chicken curry, Pumpkin curry, Stir fried rashid, Coconut sambol, Kidney bean curry ..and more!✨ Ambiance ⬇️Picturesque building with colorful wall paintings, and cabin-inspired atmosphere. This swanky looking building allows guests to enjoy sitting upstairs on the mezzanine seats or outside, admiring koi fish on the terrace.✨ Hospitality ⬇️Bandara, the owner himself will greet you as soon as you arrive and accompany you during the meal with great class and professionalism!Don’t forget to book! You might want to avoid long lines 💦[Bandara Lanka]@bandra_lanka 🌱 vegetarian options (for the lunch plate, ask the stuff in advance when booking)💰 ~2000¥📆 Wed to Sun 11:00-14:00 17:00-21:30Payment: QR code payment acceptedTerrace seats📍8 min on foot from Yotsuya-sanchome & Shinanomachi station#新宿カレー #バンダラランカ #スリランカカレー #東京カレー巡り #tokyocafe #四谷グルメ #japancafeguide

Watch us enjoy this Sri Lankan curry!

Bandara Lanka

That milk cream action…A cheesy post about a cheesy tiramisù 🧀The main character?You guessed it, it’s cheese.This tiramisù is made with a hard-to-find Japan-made mascarpone, and the Hokkaido Tokachi cream cheese.We’re on a quest to taste (and make) the best tiramisù on earth… So be ready for more posts like this and, if you already have a your favorite, sharing is caring so leave it in the comments! 👇[the sun lives here]@cafethesunliveshere 💰 ~1000¥📆 everyday 10:00 - 19:00Payment: QR code payment accepted📍7 min on foot from Sangenjaya station#三軒茶屋カフェ #sangenjaya  #tokyocafe #tiramisu #三軒茶屋グルメ #japancafeguide

Watch the tirasimu being assembled in front of us!

cafe The SUN LIVES HERE

F*#%(ing) Waste(d)Isn’t that a clever slogan for a cafe/bar focused on reducing waste? 😂They are trying to hit all the sustainability boxes by using a minimalist interior made of leftover denim, a paperless menu and a digital point card. They even sell reusable takeout cups made from coffee husk!♻️☕️ now let's talk about the coffee and all other reasons why they’re cool:➡️ Ash mainly uses its own house blend produced by resident barista and two-time Japan Barista Championships winner @taka_ishitani (there are other beans and blends on offer)➡️ And if you're feeling adventurous, try their coffee cocktails, like the espresso martini.🍸➡️ What's more, Ash's Zero-Waste Classics are a must-try. These cocktails may look like your regular classic drinks, but they're made with discarded ingredients from other SG Group bars, like herbs, spices, and fruit. Even used coffee grounds are given new life as fertilizers or turned into cocktails!🌱They have:- Caffeine-free options- Sugar-free options- Alcohol-free cocktails options✨💁‍♀️ recommended:🤯 Their GLUTEN-FREE tiramisu which was a pleasant surprise: creamy and really tasty!🤯 Their “Nuts” drink!! it’s made with pistachio, coconut, oat milk, and espresso and YES I could taste all the ingredients! I’d go back every weekend for it 🙌 So, if you're looking for a cafe that not only serves amazing coffee but also cares for the environment, head to Ash in Shibuya![ae ash]@ash_jinnan 🌱 waste-free, gluten-free💰 ~1000-2000¥📆 open everyday 12:00 - 24:00💳: e-payment only📍11 min on foot from Harajuku station / 12 min from Shibuya station————————————Don’t forget to follow us > @italiansinjapan if you are into:✔️ stylish cafes✔️ cafes with 🔌 and 🛜✔️ cafes that accommodate dietary restrictions#shibuyacafe #電源カフェ #ゼロウェイスト #zerowastecafe #tokyocafe #japancafeguide #glutenfreetokyo

Watch our coffee break at ae!

æ - ash

Korean-style canelés cafe👇Dipping the canelé into your latte seems to be a trend here, and as an Italian (I love to dip anything sweet into my morning latte) I couldn’t resist doing so myself!The canelés are prepared to perfection, with a crunchy and caramelised exterior, a custardy interior, and delightful tones of rum. I couldn’t detect the Sakura flavour, but that’s to be expected with any Sakura sweet 😁It might also be my fault for dipping it into my chai, which removed the Sakura powder from the top 🙈They also have an interesting and very pink seasonal beets latte which I didn’t order this time.✨WHAT WE ORDERED✨• Spring-limited Sakura canelé 🌸 ¥450• Blanc: inside the canelé-shaped sweet, hides a short cake with mousse chocolat, strawberries confiture and a white chocolate coating ¥600• Dirty chai: chai+espresso ¥650• Cafe latte: bitterness level is customizable! ¥600💡Tip: they start selling Blanc from 12:00 and canelés from 11:00, which is when they are at their most delicious.📝 IN SUMMARY:All-white minimal interior, 3 small tables, freshly roasted, high quality coffee beans, legit canelés ✅「Butter coffee stand」@butter_coffee_stand📍7 min on foot from Nakano station💰¥400~¥1150📆8:00-20:00(Sat-Sun-holidays: 10:00 open). Closed on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays💳 Cash, QR, card🛜 ✅🔌 ✅#japancafeguide #tokyocafe #nakanocafe #中野カフェ #カフェデート #buttercoffeestand #カヌレ #カヌレ専門店 #カヌレカフェ #中野グルメ

Watch us enjoy the canelés At Butter Coffee Stand

Butter Coffee Stand

A collective space is a place for.... the whole neighborhood to enjoy!Here at this cafe in Gotanda, you can experience something different each time you visit, depending on your mood or interests 😳Whether you are an active person, an artistic type or a workaholic, this cafe can accommodate everyone!To give you an idea, these are some of the things you can do here:- Play table tennis- Enjoy the current art exhibition- Drink with friends at the moody bar counter- Buy soaps/kitchen wear- Have lunch/ice cream/desserts with vegan, dairy free and gluten free options- Skateboard- Work- Join workshops/events✨💁‍♀️ Recommended: Lime crumble and tiramisù Ever joined a collective space in Tokyo or anywhere else?[Toner ]@toner_Tokyo🌱 gluten-free and vegan options💰 ~1000-2000¥📆 open everyday 10:00-6:00PM 6:30-2:00AM (Sun closes at 6:00pm - Fri & Sat closes at 3:30Am)🔌: ✅Wifi: ✅Payment: credit card & qr code accepted📍10 min on foot from Gotanda station / 7 min from Fudō Mae station#japancafeguide #japancafehopping #作業カフェ #tokyocafe #tonertokyo #五反田カフェ　＃品川カフェ　＃不動前カフェ　#guidagiappone #giapponechepassione #giapponeView all comments

Check out the vibe at Toner!

Watch us enjoy the vibes at Toner

TONER

Grind 🔄 Unwind ☕️📶🔌 Is it possible to get work done on hammocks and rocking chairs? If you dare to try, each seat has a power outlet and fast wifi!🧘‍♀️ shake off the stress and relax in style. 🍛🍹 homemade curry and refreshing ginger soda, the perfect pairing for a productive day, or an unproductive one 😅 cause you never know what happens once you sit on one of these...[Swing Chair & Hemp Cafe 麻よしやす]@asa44jp 💰 ~1000¥📆 12:00 - 18:00🔌: ✅Wifi: ✅📍8 min on foot from Kichijouji station#吉祥寺カフェ #東京カフェ #hammockcafe #作業カフェ #tokyocafeguide #kichijojicafe #kichijoji #麻よしやす #ハンモックカフェ #tokyocafe #吉祥寺カフェ巡り #ヘンプ #wifiカフェView all comments

Watch our relaxing tea time at Swing hair & Hemp Cafe

Swing Chair ＆ Hemp Cafe 麻よしやす

Addicting to watch ✨ ⬇️4-time Japanese champion turns a simple coffee into a work of art with every pour, in front of you! Every swirl is a brush stroke 👨‍🎨🎨 「Latte Art Mania」is all about aesthetics, performance, and entertaining technique.💡Why latte art in Japan?🇯🇵Latte art is a big deal in Japan and it’s easy to see why: Japan’s all about looking good and doing things with precision, and latte art fits the bill perfectly, especially as the coffee culture is booming in the country. The Japanese have a long history of being artsy and crafty, so you know their baristas are bringing their A-game with every pour 🔥 These young influencers-baristas know how to show off their skills and make their drinks go viral 📸 So get ready to be wowed ✨🫢Haters will say that people frequent this cafe because of the charm of all the staff members, while more honest folks will admit that it is just a valuable added bonus to the already breathtaking latte art 🙌If you’d love to learn this art from the Japanese champion himself (@kenken_baaaa ) they even hold latte art and barista classes! Spots get filled quickly 👀☕️Some of their popular menu options include:-Lattemani White (steamed milk x coffee)-⭐️Signature drink: Lattemani Black (Lattemani White + charcoal + homemade syrup)-Espresso-Matcha\hōjicha latte-Cocoa🍩 Desserts:-Black or normal affogato -Cheesecake-Chocolate/Matcha terrine-Sugar donuts@latteartmania_tokyo 📍4min on foot from Gaiemmae Station or 11min from Omotesando Station📆 11:00-18:00💳 Cash, card, QR code #ラテアート #カフェ巡り #LATTEARTMANIA #ラテアートマニア #ラテアート教室  #ラテマニ #東京カフェ #外苑前カフェ #表参道カフェ #北青山 #青山カフェ #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #tokyocafeguide #tokyocafe #japancafeguide #japancafe #抹茶ラテ #tokyofoodieView all comments

Watch Japan’s 4-time latte art champion turn a simple matcha latte into a work of art with every pour.

LATTE ART MANIA TOKYO / coffee / cafe / カフェ / コーヒー

📍Location ⬇️Smart people have sushi for lunch to spend half the money on the same menu they can get at dinner time 😉👉13-dish course under 7000¥ at a high-end sushi bar!A reasonable price doesn’t translate in poor quality, quite the opposite, as the owner gets the cream of the crop seafood from Tsukiji’s fish market! If you are intimidated by the atmosphere of elegant sushi restaurants in Tokyo, you’ll be surprised by the welcoming and jolly staff at Seamon.This is their branch in Nihonbashi, while their main store is located in Ginza. So if you find yourself shopping in Ginza you can also check out their main sushi bar for lunch!@seamon.ginza 📍3 Minutes on foot from Mitsukoshimae 🍣Seamon 〒103-0022 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashimuromachi, 2 Chome−2−1 コレド室町1 4F#tokyofoodie #tokyofood #sushilunch #tokyosushi #lifeinjapan #lifeintokyo #japantravelguide #tokyofoodguide #tokyoeats #寿司 #寿司ランチ #寿司屋 #鮨 #鮨スタグラム  #日本橋ランチ #日本橋グルメ #日本橋 #鰤門 #東京グルメ

watch the mesmerizing movements of this sushi master!

Seamon

Onigiri heaven 🍙📍「Onigiri Rice Risaku」@risaku_oniigiri_tokyo You love onigiri but you are tired of the cheap ones sold at Japanese convenience stores?Then you should try this onigiri cafe, where you will get to try original fillings that will have you come back for more!This is your chance to discover your ultimate favorite authentic Japanese onigiri! You will be faced by a menu that includes:🍙~40 traditional and original onigiri🐟 30 kinds of fish and shellfish!So much love is put into these handmade onigiri!From the choice of the ingredients, to the way they are cooked and prepared one by one, you will feel the passion in every grain of rice and handmade side dish.As they say, “they are particular about how to hold the cooked rice with affection” 🥰A bit of background on the ingredients👇🌾Gunma prefecture’s koshihikari rice is used, and cooked in a hagama. It is a short-grain rice with a lower GI than the common rice used for sushi and onigiri!🍘Their brown rice is from Ibaraki, while the seaweed chosen makes the taste of the rice stand out, and is from the Ariake sea, Kyushu.🍲Their miso is selected from Hokkaido, Niigata, Gunma, Aichi and Kagoshima varieties, according to the specific flavour they want to achieve for each seasonal miso soup.🧂Lastly, Okinawa’s deep sea water’s pure salt is used 🌊✨MENU✨👉Beakfast and lunch set menus from ¥600 to ¥1700👉Single Onigiri from ¥180 to ¥250 eachOur favourites were the miso-based onigiri:-yakimiso: grilled miso onigiri-aburimiso: broiled miso onigiriThey seemed to be the most popular as well 🙌🌱naturally gluten-free options💰 ¥180 - ¥1700📆 9:00 - 20:00💳 credit card & QR code accepted📍 1 min on foot from Sendagi station#onigiri #onigiricafe #おにぎり #おにぎり専門店 #おにぎりアクション #おにぎりプレート #おにぎりカフェ #japanesefood #tokyofoodie #tokyofoodguide #tokyofood #tokyolunch #東京ランチ #東京朝食 #味噌 #東京ご飯 #千駄木 #千駄木ランチ #千駄木グルメ #千駄木カフェ #tokyoeats #japanfoodie

Take a look at the onigiri we ordered!

Onigiri Café Risaku

🪴Botanical cafe, that’s also a cultural hub for the local community![Route Books] @route.booksSurrounded by plants and books, we had the most productive time at this cafe in Ueno. The facility is connected to a bakery, plant shop and factory that turns into a space for workshops and various events.You can even buy furniture or just admire each unique table and chair, which is recycled or made from scrap wood.Are you a DIY freak? 😄 On Saturday afternoons you can access their woodwork shop, using their wood for free. There will be someone there to support you as well! There is something for anyone here, we happened to see a group of people taking English lessons while exploring the second floor.Other things you can do are:1️⃣ pottery classes2️⃣ guitar lesson3️⃣ rooftop yoga4️⃣ DIY workshops5️⃣ Join music/food events & more!👀 keep an eye on their website!✨MENU✨The menu is very simple, consisting of coffee, organic drinks, and beer.The local bakery provides bread and pastries for the customers of the bookshop, and you visit while there is a restaurant pop up or a food event! 🌱organic options💰 ~ 1000¥📆 12:00 - 19:00💳 credit card & QR code acceptedWifi: ✅📍8 min on foot from Ueno station#tokyocafe #tokyofoodie #wifiカフェ #tokyocafeguide #上野カフェ巡り #上野散歩 #パン屋巡り #上野パン屋 #routebooks #上野カフェ #上野作業カフェ #ブックカフェ #japanlife #カフェ記録 #tokyocafelife #東京カフェ #東京カフェ巡りView all comments

Watch our visit to route books cafe!

ROUTE BOOKS

Quaint vegan & gluten-free cafe for spice lovers! [Plant-planet Shirokanedai] @veganshop_plantplanet 💎 Located on the first floor of a residential home, this cozy homey restaurant with only 4 tables, is a real gem! A big thank you for the warm welcome and service to the whole staff, and for being so  cute on camera as well! (Watch the video 👆) ⚠️ Mind you, we are NOT vegan and we would NEVER recommend “fake food” that substitutes real nutrients for processed ingredients.The reason why we love this place is the meticulous work behind each recipe, the 16-hour cooked curry and creamy stew, the careful choice of real ingredients and… The spices of course 🌿Not only are both the stew and curry rich I flavor and complex in their textures it also leave you feeling light and clean 🧘‍♀️Not to mention that their gluten-free and refined sugar-free sweets completely satisfied our sweet tooth, without the inflammation that goes with it!This time the muffins made by the lovely @___elliesmuffin 🧁 were made with camomille, ginger, raisins and cinnamon! Light and aromatic. We tasted all those flavors!☕️Lastly, OMG just order their chai! Just do it! It smells and tastes so rich, it’s creamier than most chai drinks out there, and you can taste the whole spices (not a powdered mix) that were used!✨MENU✨➡️ Curry with 18 spices (1600¥)➡️ Mushroom cream stew (1600¥)➡️ Curry & stew combo (2000¥) ‼️recommended‼️➡️ Gluten-free pasta (can be switched to regular flour under request)➡️ Vegan desserts such as their signature carrot cake (reservation needed on their website) and the amazing muffins🌱Vegan & Gluten-free💰 ~ 2000¥📆 11:00 - 16:00 (Mon closed)💳 credit card & QR code acceptedWifi: ✅📍7 min on foot from Shirokanedai station or 16min from Meguro station#ヴィーガン #ベジタリアン #ヴィーガンカフェ #ヴィーガンレストラン #グルテンフリーカフェ #グルテンフリー #白金台 #白金台ランチ #白金台カフェ #東京ヴィーガン #白砂糖不使用 #プラントプラネット #plantplanet #tokyoguide #tokyocafe #tokyofoodie #wifiカフェ #tokyocafeguide #目黒グルメ #スパイスカレー #チャイ

Look at this curry it's totally worth it!

plant-planet Shirokanedai

Drinking Matcha from a 350-year-old cup! 🍵[Yuka An] at [Okubo gallery]@yukaan.yanaka @gallery_okubo Okubo Gallery holds tea ceremonies, Japanese sweets making classes, as well as Sanjonishi Oya style incense classes.The tea ceremony is usually paired with the wagashi making class, although that day we could only attend the tea ceremony. They were so nice to still let us try the wagashi together with our matcha 🥰Wagashi means “Japanese sweet” and you will be taught how to make these beautiful and yummy snacks as well as enriching your knowledge of Japanese aesthetics. 💡This shop used to operate as an antique art dealer of tea utensils in Yanaka, a nostalgic neighborhood close to Ueno Station, in 1913. On the 2nd floor there are two spaces where you can admire and shop for antiques or have a meal in the tea room “YUKA AN”, where the ceremony and matcha tasting happens.During the tea ceremony you get to choose your cup according to aesthetics, how old it is, where it comes from and a lot more details that will be provided and explained to you by the wonderful family that runs this tea house from generations!🧘‍♀️Don’t worry, the personnel will explain what is the most appropriate way to enjoy matcha, just sit back and enjoy the mesmerizing movements of the lady preparing your tea with extreme care and discipline.💰Tea ceremony experience: ¥2,200 per group & reservation necessary)📆Closed: Mondays, TuesdaysHours: 11:00am - 18:00pm#teaceremony #teaceremonyexperience #matcha #lifeinjapan #tokyolife #traditionaljapanese #teahouse #wagashiclass #tokyoguide #thingstodoinjapan #台東カフェ #瑜伽庵 #ギャラリー大久保 #東京茶屋 #茶道体験 #茶道 #和菓子作り#和菓子作り体験 #抹茶

Watch our tea ceremony experience!

Gallery Okubo

Can you believe this is in Tokyo?「野外テラス　水の音」@kurochaya THE Koyo viewing spot for cafes lovers!🍂☕️🍁This hillside open-air cafe might just be the perfect nature hideout in Tokyo!Its name means “the sound of the water”, can you guess why? 👇While tasting some hot Amazake and Japanese-style sweets, you can gaze at the Akigawa valley and enjoy the sound of the stream of water. 🍱 The cafe is connected to its sister restaurant 黒茶屋 (Kurochaya), a centuries-old house serving courses of traditional Japanese meals, as well as bento boxes, beer, and their shaved ice that you can take out and eat at the open-air cafe!⛺️🎣🌊❗️This spot is actually great for camping, BBQ, fishing, and even swimming in the river during summer! Many claim summer to be a great season to visit it for the above reasons, others say the autumn colors make this the best time to go… Just to play safe, we’ll go in both seasons: it’s so easy to reach!✨WE ORDERED✨🥛Hot amazake🍨Anmitsu (diced agar topped with red bean paste)Their signature item is the shaved ice, apparently made with the southern Alps natural water. We’re not kakigori fans, so we didn’t try it!Fall + nature + cafe = our natural habitat 🙌What’s yours❓💰 ~¥500-¥1,500📆 Weekdays: 12:00-16:00; Weekends: 11:00-17:00💳 cash only#japantravelguide #日本の秋 #koyo #紅葉 #カフェ巡り#giapponemonamour #東京カフェ #秋川渓谷 #japannature #テラスカフェ #traveljapan  #autumninjapan #japanesesweets #tokyofoodie #tokyofoodguide #cafelife #tokyoeats #giapponechepassione

Look at the view in fall from this cafe/restaurant

Kurochaya

Vote your favorite 👇🍞One of Tokyo’s sourdough pioneers!This bakery has been crafting bread with domestic natural yeast and flour since 1984.For many of us expats, this is simply what we call “bread”—unsweetened, earthy, and made the traditional way, often at home. But in Japan, where sweet, enriched breads dominate the shelves, it’s worth noting the difference. You’ll often find that people eat their lunch with sweet / soft bread.. but this time we wanted to go hardcore sourdough and get that nutty and savory flavor! 👌✨MENU✨We love their levain plate: three types of sourdough served with fresh veggies, spreads, or soup—perfect for tasting a variety of flavors. And if you’re still craving more, the shop next door has plenty of loaves to take home.✨FALL LIMITED✨🌰This time, we indulged in their chestnut toast, paired with chestnut cream and whole chestnuts. The combination of savory bread and the natural sweetness of chestnuts felt sophisticated yet light—an elegant balance we definitely recommend!—— cafe info ——[Le vain]@levain_tomigaya_tokyo💰~¥1000-¥2000🤳💳 QR code/credit card accepted📆 Wed-Sun 09:00 - 18:00 (closed on Mon&Tue)📶 wifi ✅📍8 min on foot from Yoyogi-Hachiman station #italiansinjapan #japancafelife #yoyogihachiman #sourdoughjapan #yoyogicafe #代々木カフェ #代々木八幡カフェ #yoyogicafe #代々木カフェ #栗スイーツ #期間限定スイーツView all comments

Watch us enjoy bread and lunch at Le vain

Levain

NOG COFFEE ROASTERS Shinagawa

Taiwanese breakfast all day in Tokyo!!(Or until 3pm😂)You gotta trust the reviews when Taiwanese people say it tastes authentic!If like us, you are not familiar with Taiwanese breakfast then Save this place if you love:🥛Soy milk, 🥜 peanut and sesame flavors, PLUS you want to try tofu soup with chili oil, flaky meat and pastries, and addicting nutty drinks!! 🤤All of their peanut-flavoured items are uh-mazinngg 🤯⚠️It’s breakfast all day but you should run there as soon as they open, cause things sell out QUICKLY!! And a huuuge line is inevitably going to form sooner then you’d like!@tokyomamehana#tokyofoodie #tokyogourmet #東京グルメ #台湾料理  #東京豆漿生活 #台湾風 #taiwanesebreakfast #東京モーニング #tokyocafe #tokyocafeguide #tokyofoodguide #gotandalunch #五反田グルメ #五反田ランチ #五反田カフェ #tokyofoodies #tokyoeats #tokyocafelife #カフェライフ #カフェ巡り部 #カフェ巡り好きView all comments

Check out our Taiwanese Breakfast here!

Tokyo Doujiang Life

🇮🇱 “Ta-im !!!” The Hebrew word for “Delicious”, as well as the name of this Israeli restaurant and your reaction after the first bite! 😋[Ta-im]@ta_im_ebisuApparently Israeli cuisine is centered on the freshness of its ingredients, which confers depth of flavor to otherwise common products. We see the similarities with Italian cuisine here 😉If, like us, you are not too familiar with Israeli food, we did a quick research on their website, and turns out it’s a very typical Mediterranean diet 😁Common ingredients are: tomatoes, eggplant, chickpeas, olive oil and tahini (white sesame paste)..We were craving middle-eastern food, and found this place with incredible high ratings. And we understand why! We were welcomed warmly by the owner and staff and the food was ta-im!! So light but with distinct and complex flavors!✨MENU✨🧆Lunch sets include falafel, schnitzel and lamb with spreads, a pumpkin soup and free refill of pita bread.🥙 You can choose to eat your lunch served on a plate or in a pita bread.We took the lamb set and the falafel set which includes hummus, baba ganoush (eggplant paste) and matbucha (middle eastern tomato salad).They also have wine imported from israel 🍷🌱 vegetarian friendly 💰 ~ 700-2000¥📆 11:30am-2:30pm- 6:00pm-11:00pm (closed on Wednesdays and Jewish holidays - check their website)🇬🇧 English friendly💳 accepts QR code & cash payments📍10 min on foot from Ebisu Station#恵比寿グルメ#恵比寿レストラン #恵比寿ランチ #japancafe #ランチ巡り #ファラフェル　#イスラエル料理　#グルメ好きな人と繋がりたい　#広尾ランチ　#広尾グルメ #taim #ピタサンド　#東京ビーガン　#東京ベジテーリアン #tokyomiddleeast #tokyovegan #tokyovegetarian  #tokyofalafel

Check out our lunch at Ta-im!

Ta-im (Ebisu Shop)

NEW Korean rooftop bar - with a controversial name 🙊[パレ palle]@palle.tokyo ✨This recently opened -but already extremely popular- bar gives off a really classy vibe compared to the average restaurant in the area. It’s one of a kind: you don’t see many rooftop bars in shin Okubo!The interiors don’t even look like your average Korean restaurant, all-white furniture, dim warm lights and korean R&B and hip hop music (which Ana loves as you can see from the video😂) instead of your usual ear-smashing kpop hit.But let’s move on to the elephant in the room…This place name is.. PALLE, which is the Italian word for “BALLS”. That’s it now you know 🙌✨MENU✨The menu is inspired by Italian ingredients paired with Japanese seasonal fruits. The stars of the menu are the classic “prosciutto and melon” and the less classic but still delicious “burrata and peach” plate 😋💸A bit pricy if you ask us but you are paying for the 雰囲気 (atmosphere).Chamisul sours are their signature drinks but we went for a no-alcohol drink this time so we’ll let you go, try and communicate the results to us 😁🎶In the future, they are planning to hold music events with Korean artists, and we think it’s super cool and we are so ready for it!(The table seats can be reserved by DM on Instagram for 3-4 people)💰 ~1000-3000¥📆 18:00～24:00 (closed on Wednesdays, and whenever it ☔️) 💳 accepts QR code & cash paymentsFacilities: terrace seats, standing seats📍5 min on foot from Shin Okubo Station#shinokubo #tokyofoodie #tokyorestaurant #japanlife #tokyogourmet #tokyobar #新大久保カフェ #palletokyo #パレ #韓国風カフェ #ルーフトップカフェ #ルーフトップバー #韓国カフェ #お洒落カフェ #新大久保カフェ #カフェ巡り #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #テラスカフェ #テラスバー #新大久保バー #おしゃれバー #新大久保グルメ #italiansinjapan #tokyofood #japanfoodie #tokyofoodguide #新大久保ディナー

Watch us enjoy  an aperitivo night at Palle!

PALLE(パレ)

🌿Vegan Japanese Lunch in Omotesando[Brown Rice by Neal's Yard Remedies]@brownrice_tokyo A place that supports local businesses and promotes an organic diet!⬇️⬇️⬇️This cafe has been championing traditional Japanese wholefoods, it prides itself on providing seasonal dishes that use organic ingredients provided weekly by local suppliers, thus avoiding additives, preservatives, chemicals or mass-produced condiments.Even the bowls and cups are made by local potters and artisans! 👀👄Its true that we eat with our eyes first and Japanese food exceeds at making food healthy, tasty and pretty all around. Just look at the 📸✨MENU✨They usually have 3 types of menus:- "One soup and three side dishes" or Ichiju-sansai- "Seasonal vegetable steamed meal"- “Seasonal vegetable curry🍋A popular item is the "Tofu Lemon Cake" a rare cheese-like made with lemon zest and tofu🌱 Vegan menu, Halal, organic ingredients, no added preservatives.💰 ~ 1600-2500¥📆 11:30-17:00 (18:00 on weekends)Facilities: outdoor seats🇬🇧 English menu available 💳 accepts credit card & paypay 🐶 dogs accepted📍6 min from Omotesando Station#italiansinjapan #ランチ部 #グルメ女子 #グルメ部 #表参道グルメ #オーガニックレストラン #自然食 #無農薬 #一汁三菜プレート #カフェ好き #ブイーガンランチ #tokyovegan #tokyohalal #tokyocafe #表参道カフェ #omotesandocafe #東京カフェ #tokyogourmet #おしゃれカフェ #oshare #tokyofoodie #tokyofoodblogger

Check out the beautiful dishes served at their terrace!

Brown Rice by Neals' Yard Remedies

🌱Ever tasted plant-based Japanese sweets + dairy free drinks on tatami mats?@cafechairo is so aesthetic, just like its menu items, environment and owner! 😁Being located in a popular shopping area it is easy to reach and it allows you to take a break thanks the floor seats and tatami mats you can relax on, the elegant service and cobblestones placed at the entrance, as if you were at a Japanese garden.The sweets at @cafechairo are handmade by the American owner, James, who became passionate about vegan recipes after discovering his own allergy to dairy products, and who used to work at a Japanese tea store in Boston before opening his own cafe in Japan.One of the most popular items on the menu are "Miso dumplings", gently placed in spoons as you can see in the 📸 Try it together with matcha latte or hojicha !💡Drinks are customisable! Scroll to the video to see what toppings we chose for our matcha latte 🍵👉 ➕Honestly, we found prices to be quite reasonable considering the area and the quality of the sweets! 👌🌱 Veg options available💰 ~ 1000-2000¥📆 12:30-19:00 (closed on Tue & Thu)Facilities: floor seats on tatami mats📍6 min from Omotesando Station

Watch our experience at Chairo!

Cafe Chairo

CHAVATY Omotesando

Protein piña colada yay or nay?🥤There is a place in Shimokitazawa where you can sip on 10 different delicious and guilt-free smoothies! 👉@fluxcafe.shimokita This cafe is located on the second floor of @reload_shimokita and it belongs to the conditioning facility annexed to it.👩‍💻It’s a cafe where you can get work done (plenty of outlets and free wifi) and have a healthy lunch, all while being conscious about your health.🏋️‍♀️You can seat on balance balls, you can do some cycling while drinking, and attend seminars conducted by health coaches and dietitians. ✨WHAT WE ORDERED✨- Turmeric boost- Azuki beautyWe loved them! Not too sweet and rich in flavor and texture. The size is pretty generous too!Next time we definitely want to try the✨Amazake Piña colada✨ which was sold out at that time!💰 ~ 650-2000¥🌱 Vegan-friendly🌾 Gluten-free friendly🔌 Wi-Fi + power outlets Facilities: terrace seats, balance balls, bicycles.📍6 min on foot from Shimokitazawa StationDo you share our love for cafes hopping? If you want to know more cafes and restaurants like this one around Tokyo and Kanagawa, follow us 👉 @italiansinjapan We often, but not only, post about cafes and restaurants offering options for people with dietary restrictions!#shimokitazawa #shimokitazawacafe #下北沢カフェ #プロテインスムージー #下北沢カフェ巡り #reloadshimokita #カフェスタグラム #fluxcafe #東京グルテンフリー #tokyoglutenfree #tokyovegan #healthytokyo #プロテイン好きと繋がりたい #プロテインドリンク #プロテイン生活 #下北沢グルメ #下北沢ランチ #カフェ時間 #italiansintokyo #tokyocafe #tokyofoodie #lifeinjapan #lifeintokyo #電源カフェ #wifiカフェ #作業カフェView all comments

Watch Ari getting her daily workout and protein intake at this cafe!

FLUX CAFE SHIMOKITAZAWA

📸Get your Instagram-worthy shot at @onibuscoffee This cafe is facing Nakameguro station, which makes it a great spot to shoot trains passing by while sipping on coffee 🚃☕️We’ve been rediscovering #nakameguro these days and we realized we’ve never been to onibus, a super popular cafe just 2 minutes away from Nakameguro station. 😅It’s a great place to take a break after indulging in some second-hand clothes shopping at the nearby @recycle_1guuThat’s where I bought the jacket I’m wearing in the first picture, where I look like a kpop dude 😂✨ ☕️WHAT WE ORDERED☕️-Today’s coffee: ¥350-Organic tea: ¥480-Apple cinnamon & pistachio cake💡They have some healthier options including gluten free sweets! 🤩What’s a popular place you still haven’t visited in Japan?📍2 min on foot from Nakameguro Station#onibuscoffee #cafemeguri #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #italiansinjapan #japanfoodguide #japancafehopping #カフェスタグラム #東京カフェ #lifeintokyo #tokyolife #tokyofoodie #tokyofoodies #カフェ巡り #japanfoodies #カフェ巡り東京 #おしゃれカフェ #中目黒カフェ #nakamegurocafe #japanlifestyle #myjapan #tokyocafeguide #tokyofoodguide #myjapan #japancafe #オシャレカフェ #眺めのいいカフェ #vintagecafe #tokyovintage #絶景カフェ

Check out our visit to Onibus Coffee! 

Onibus Coffee

🍫How do you like to eat your chocolate?From chocolate bars to gateaux, from ice cream to cheesecakes, drinks and baked goodies 🥰 it’s hard to choose!If you are a chocolate lover, your cravings will be satisfied here!(scroll down to read our order)We recently visited ⬇️@minimal_beantobarchocolate From their website, you can already tell they take chocolate making very seriously. They have received multiple international awards, and they meticulously curate their production process from the plantation, to roasting.We were intrigued by their gateaux and so we picked one slice from each gateaux we wanted to try! Here is what we got:- Raw gateau chocolat Nutty- Gateau chocolat baked fresh- Chocolate raw cheesecake- Raw gateau chocolat with chestnut (seasonal)- Gateau chocolat with sweet potatoes (安納芋 annōimo)🏆Our favorite was “the raw gateau chocolate nutty “So creamy, with a deep chocolate scent and a nutty and caramel-like after taste!Chocolate Drink:- チョコラトルA smoothie-like drink, topped with chocolat nibs. It has a good balance of acidity and bitterness and it is quite refreshing despite the deep chocolate flavor.Go, and let us know 💯🙌📍3 minutes from Yoyogi-Uehara station#tokyofoodguide #東京カフェ #chocolatecafe #lifeintokyo #lifeinjapan #チョコレートカフェ #チョコレート #カフェ巡り #カフェ #tokyofoodie #minimalchocolate #チョコレート好きな人と繋がりたい #スイーツ巡り #giapponemonamour #tokyofoodtour #東京グルメ #tokyogourmet #giapponechepassione #japanthings #italiansinjapan #lovejapan #myjapan #オシャレカフェ #カフェ巡り東京 #japantravel #japanlifestyle #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #tokyocafe #japanfoodie

Watch our experience at Minimal the Baking

Minimal The Baking Yoyogiuehara

🥜Nuts Heaven - Zero waste - Vegan cafe! 🍃 @the_nuts_exchangeWe’re not vegan, far from it, 😂 BUTWe love sweets made with nuts and non-refined sugars!Not to mention we hold anyone who makes milk from nuts in high regard 👏Graziana’s and Ari’s stomach and gut, respectively, approve! If you are concerned about waste, this place is for you! Keep on reading to understand why!✨VIBE✨It looks like we entered a tree bark!We are surrounded by wood furniture and objects cleverly recycled from cardboard boxes, re-usable bags offered to customers..There is no trash can in this store! They aim for zero waste, and they even post stories weighting on a scale how much food they waste every day (sometimes as little as 23g)!🥜FOOD🍃The menu includes both vegan and gluten-free items!Let’s not forget about the Nutty milks (focus on macadamia nuts), as well as juices and coffe.WHAT WE ORDERED🥛 macada mango (with their home made macadamia nuts milk) 800¥🥜caramel nuts tart  500¥🍌Banana brownie - gluten & refined sugar free (they use dates and bananas instead of white sugar) 📍LOCATION📍1 min from Yoyogi Koen StationWe are rediscovering this area close to one of the most popular parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi park. Full of cafes and cute restaurants, but still giving off the cutesy-town vibes. We’ll be back!💰~ 500-800¥Very reasonable considering the high quality ingredients they use!#macademiamilk #nutmilk #thenutsexchange #yoyogikoen #mylk #veganbrownies #veganpie #vegancafetokyo #glutenfreetokyo #healthycafetokyo #カフェ巡り #カフェ巡り好きな人と繋がりたい #ヘルシーカフェ #ヘルシースイーツ  #bestcafetokyo #cafetokyo #オシャレカフェ #おしゃれかふぇ #かふぇすたぐらむ #japanfoodie #japanfoodies #osharecafe #cafeintokyo #カフェデート #tokyocafeguide #tokyocafeguide2021

Look what we ordered at “The nuts exchange”!

THE NUTS EXCHANGE

⭐️Hidden rooftop cafe 8 min from Shibuya⭐️Here in Tokyo the air is getting crisp and the weather is gently changing but it’s still warm enough to enjoy a rooftop cafe breakfast & lunch at ➡️ @abridge2001 ✨VIBE✨A comfy café and bar found on the rooftop of a slightly worn out building right next to Sangenjaya Station.🪑 recycled furniture, graffiti, and an anti-commercial character, fitting of its neighbourhood. Great place to hang out with friends, a date, even your family or business partner. Wi-Fi, outlets and 3 seating areas to choose from, make this a place that can be enjoyed even by those who want to get some work done!🌅 Come catch the sunset in the evening, or head over at night for a DJ show or gig.🍝FOOD🍛There is something for everyone! Curry, pasta, soups, even pizza 😬Lots of sides and beers/wines/cocktails for those who want to enjoy the night here !We enjoyed the curry here, gentle and light, in good Japanese spirit 🙂They have recently added a custard pudding we didn’t get to try 🥲 let us know if you will!WHAT WE ORDEREDHashed pork with rice 1200¥Chicken curry with rice 1000¥Green curry 1000¥Chai ~¥600📍LOCATION📍1 minute on foot from Sangenjaya Station ....#japanesefoodlover #東京カフェ #カレー #lifeintokyo #lifeinjapan #tokyofood #カフェ巡り #カフェ #秋カラー #tokyofoodie #explorejapan #カフェスタグラム #カレー巡り#giapponemonamour #japanesefoods #東京グルメ #tokyogourmet #テラスカフェ #japanthings #italiansinjapan #lovejapan #myjapan #オシャレカフェ #カフェ巡り東京 #japantravel #japanlifestyle #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #三軒茶屋 #japanfoodie #おしゃれカフェ

Watch us enjoy curry and rooftop drinks!

a-bridge Sangenjaya

Nicolai Bergmann NOMU

Flipper's Shibuya

Rainbow Pancakes

This is pancake week for us! 🥞Trying all seasonal sweets is our mission, so here are some delicious chestnut pancakes 🤤This time we chose a healthier version of fluffy Japanese pancakes, gluten free (made with organic rice flour!), using soy milk and organic ingredients! The texture was really good, and they were glued together with an intense matcha cream 🍵 these kept us full for the rest of the day 🙈Keep scrolling to see the texture and disaster I made while eating (2) and some jiggle (3)!!...#eeeeeats #japanesefoodlover #sweet #pancakes #pancake #fluffy #fluffypancakes #healthyfood #sweets #autumn #dessert #foodporn #healthy #foodphotography #organic #japanesefood #japanesefoods #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodlover #東京グルメ #cucinagiapponese #tokyogourmet #japanfood #japanfoodie #japanfoods #italiansinjapan #japanesefoodreviews #foodmood #foodie #lovejapan #whattoeatinjapanView all comments

These rice pancakes are a whole meal!

Rizlabo Kitchen

🍓Strawberry or Chocolate🍫?ISHIYA NIHONBASHI CAFE⭐️⭐️⭐️Ishiya Pancakes are fluffier than clouds, made lavishly with cream cheese and fresh cream. The condensed milk and raspberry sauce filling make these pancakes look cute and tempting🤤🏆So which one is the winner?Each pancake has its own merits:🍓The strawberry one has a delicate flavor. If you prefer tasting the eggy and vanilla flavor of the pancake then go for it.🍫If you enjoy texture variety, than go for the chocolate one. A joy for the palate - Dark chocolate chunks, chocolate soft cream & caramelized nuts. 🥞🍦🍨Not only pancakes:The menu also includes a wide range of parfaits and soft-serve ice creams and their special Hokkaido biscuits called “Langue de chat”, normally only sold in Hokkaido.🍶In the evenings they serve sweets that pair well with alcohol as well as parfaits drizzled in sake.💡did you know?Ishiya is actually a store founded in 1947 in Hokkaido, making “langue de chat”, colorful biscuit sandwiches, filled with one of six flavors of chocolate.This cafe in Nihonbashi is the first store outside Hokkaido.📍Location📍Coredo Muromachi Terrace shopping complex 🚉 1 minute from Mitsukoshimae Station🚉 3 minutes from Shin-Nihonbashi Station.....#japanesefoodlover #pancakes #東京カフェ #カフェ巡り #カフェ #japanesepancakes #チョコレート #fluffypancakes #ストロベリー #パンケーキ #ふわふわパンケーキ #フワフワ #いちご #tokyofoodie #explorejapan #foodphotography #ふわふわ #giapponemonamour #japanesefoods #神奈川カフェ #japanesefoodlover #東京グルメ #tokyogourmet #japanfood #giapponechepassione #japanthings #italiansinjapan #lovejapan #パンケーキ巡り

Look at that cream going down!

Ishiya Nihonbashi

A Happy Pancake Omotesando

What? It’s almost spring time and this is a post about our Christmas dinner?!?🎄🙏😔 Forgive us please! It’s been a busy time.. 💼ANYWAYS, can you believe you can have 🥩ALL YOU CAN EAT🥩 A5 #wagyubeef + a 6 course menu on Christmas Day for only ¥12,000? Whaaaat?😱Honestly, because of #ginzasteak our life has been shaken to the point where we don’t think any other food is necessary except for wagyu beef. I think we cried that night, thinking of how much our life was wasted on regular meat..💞We were served more than 5 cuts of wagyu and then we were asked which cut we wanted for another round...I believe we ate more than 15 steaks that night and I got so high on wagyu fat I couldn’t walk straight... ahhhh good times! 💕.✨THE VIBE: quite an elegant restaurant, we felt taken care of from start to finish. ☺️....#ginzasteak #銀座のステーキ #japanesefoodinyourfeed #japanesefoodreviews #eatingout #whattoeatinjapan #whattoeatintokyo #italiansabroad #teppanyaki #wagyusteak #wagyu #japanfoodies #foodreviews #cibogiapponese #mangiagiapponese #bbq #cosasimangiaingiappone  #gyukaku #yakiniku #焼肉 #meat #japaneating #giapponechepassione #A5wagyu

Watch us eat all you can eat wagyu!

Ginza Steak Ginza Honten

Kagurazaka Saryō

One of the things we love about traditional Japanese food is that.. comforting feeling we get from tasting different parts of a meal. Putting wasabi and green onions on top of the unagi, then taking some of the unagi with rice, placing it into another bowl with its broth, sipping the warm soup on the side, refreshing your mouth with some pickles. All these steps, the flavours that get mixed: so comforting. I can’t find a better word!This is @hitsumabushi_bincho in Ginza. We loved the food, the vibes and the view from the 12th floor....#japaneeats #japanesefoodinyourfeed #japanesefoodreviews #eatingout #whattoeatinjapan #whattoeatintokyo #healthyfood #healthymeals #italiansabroad #italianiallestero #tokyogourmet #italianiingiappone #japaneats #japanfoodies #foodreviews #cibogiapponese #fish #mangiagiapponese #東京グルメ #cosasimangiaingiappone #rice #wasabi #うなぎ #unagi #japaneating #giapponechepassione

Check this fancy and traditional meal!

Hitsumabushi Bincho

One of our favourite 🌱plant based🌱 spots in Tokyo!We got a fresh haircut (see 2nd pic 👀) and then got ourselves this seasonal peanut butter chestnut smoothie from @tokyojuice 🥰Really helped me recover from the shock of getting my long hair cut 💇‍♀️...#smoothie #plantbased #healthy #healthylifestyle #vegan #veg #veganfood #chestnut #peanutbutter #pb #vegetarian #tokyofoodie #almondmilk #juice #organic #organicfood #japanesefood #foodinjapan #japanfoods #japanfood #tokyofood

Watch our visit to Tokyo Juice!

Tokyo Juice

WHAT CAFE

Laid-back cafe in a park in Minamiaoyama ☕️🌴Literally a green oasis in the middle of Tokyo. This shared space offers a small park/picnic area, a flower shop, cafe and event space.@share_green_minamiaoyama Choose to sit outside on the grass, under the gazebo, on the wooden beds, or go for their wide indoors (but just as green🌿) space, where you can get some work done 👩‍💻 (Wi-Fi & 🔌: 🙆‍♀️), and enjoy the DJ set 🎶💐 Buy some rosemary or a flower bucket at the plant and herb shop adjacent to this high-ceiling, moody, coffee shop with hipstery vibes and soft dj music.@littledarling_coffeeroasters 📍Minamiaoyama👉Follow @italiansinjapan for more ☕️#littledarlingcoffeeroasters #aoyamacafe#青山一丁目 #青山カフェ#tokyocafe #東京カフェ #おしゃれカフェ巡り #東京カフェ巡り #tokyofoodie #japancafe #カフェ好きな人と繋がりたい #カフェ記録 #tokyocafelife #italiansinjapan #lifeinjapan #lifeintokyo #myownpersonaljapan #tokyolife #カフェ紹介 #カフェ時間 #カフェ女子

Check the vibes before you go

SHARE GREEN MINAMI AOYAMA シェアグリーン南青山

Comment “HINT” and we’ll DM you the solution to the riddle!✨CONCEPT: the speakeasy culture✨A culture born in the ‘20s in the US, when selling alcohol was prohibited, so many businesses were disguised as shops or offices, while selling alcohol illegally. Similarly, inside this tiny cafe hides a cool bar where you can enjoy good music, burnt incense scent, great drinks and some extra fun 💃✨THE RIDDLE✨After watching this reel, you may want to head over to their website to look for the reservation page.BUT you cannot access the page until you solve the riddle 🕵️‍♀️Have fun finding the solution!💡If you get stuck, comment “HINT” and we’ll DM you the solution!⚠️It’s no use to just show up the cafe and ask for the bar, they will deny that it exists until you show them the solution to the riddle!✨THE HIDDEN MENU: SECOND RIDDLE🍸 ✨Once you make it there (congrats🎉) there is another riddle to solve to access the “secret menu” and be able to order their special cocktail 🔥 it was genuinely delicious, smokey and flavourful, not just scenic 🙂‍↕️✨THE SERVICE✨We were welcomed by the cheerful and skilled staff members who gladly enjoy a chat with customers. They were so entertaining that they even had a toast with a couple next to us celebrating their anniversary!They even offered us a cup of coffee on our way out from their fake cafe! ☕️10/10 great spot for a date 💘—————— Useful Info 👇——————[Janai Coffee]@janai_coffee@janai_coffee_b 💰 ¥2000~📆 Everyday 18:00 - 00:00💵 Cash, card, QR codeFacilities: counter, tables📍5 min walk from Ebisu station#japancafeguide #tokyodate #tokyobar #ebisubar #ebisucafe #janaicoffee #janaicoffee_b #speakeasytokyo #東京デート #恵比寿デート

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