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"It was around 6 PM on a weekday, and the place was mostly filled with foreign tourists. I ordered the Apple Penicillin (¥2,600) and two bruschetta with tomato and basil (¥1,600). The Penicillin, a spring fruit cocktail with apple flavor, was sweet but refreshing with the apple flavor. It was delicious. The atmosphere was great, and it's a place you"

"I enjoyed afternoon tea here. The balance between sweet and savory items was excellent, as expected. Each cake was meticulously crafted and delicious. The view was beautiful, and the selection of drinks was extensive. The ability to order both hot and cold beverages was a wonderful service."

"With the hot weather continuing, I went to the Palace Lounge for some shaved ice. You can't make reservations for seats at the Palace Lounge's shaved ice, so I went in at the same time it opened at 11:00 AM, but most of the seats were already taken. I love mango, so I ordered the "Mango Shaved Ice with Coconut and Yogurt Cream" set with hot coff"

"This is an incredible deal! Delicious paella at this price, plus a salad, dessert, and drink? It's hard to beat! Since paella takes time to prepare, they recommend ordering one paella per table when dining with a group. I had the C set for ¥2,145 and it was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating and a lively atm"

"Located on the first floor of Marunouchi Terrace with outdoor seating, this restaurant is supervised by Taillevent, a two-star restaurant in Paris. Lunch is reasonably priced and enjoyable. As it's operated by Enoteca, the store boasts an incredible selection of wines! It's like heaven. They offer a casual course with a choice of main dishes, b"

"This restaurant is lovely, with delicious food and a beautiful view of greenery from the windows. I ordered the full course, including appetizers, soup, pasta, main course, dessert, and coffee. The soup and pasta were particularly delicious. The wagyu beef in the main course had a good amount of marbling, but the fat on the edges was quite excessiv"

"I made a reservation and went for breakfast. I chose the course with a main dish like eggs and access to the buffet board with salad, etc. (¥4,235 including tax and service charge). I had the Eggs Benedict. The Eggs Benedict was great, but the buffet food, fruit, smoothies, and other drinks were also excellent. I really like that the seating area i"

"Located just a 4-minute walk from Tokyo Station, this bistro is run by Chef Takayama, who trained at the three-Michelin-starred French restaurant 'L'Assiette Champenoise.' You can enjoy a bistro experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients. ⭐︎ The weekend lunch course (¥3,700) is particularly recommended for its excellent value. It consist"

"Located on the B1 floor of Shinmaru Building, this British-style Hong Kong tea room is a new venture by the long-established authentic Hong Kong cuisine restaurant, Shin-Mabushi 'Shintaido'. It pays homage to Hong Kong during the British colonial era. It was a perfect place to relax and unwind. ▶︎ What I ate ◎ Lo Mein ¥990 This is a stir-fried no"

"My friends and I went to Shinmaru Rigoletto on a Friday night for a long-awaited reunion. The restaurant was bustling as usual, and the staff were incredibly busy. The 1-pound steak (¥5,800), limited to only 5 servings a day, was unfortunately sold out, but the rib-eye steak was juicy and had a perfect balance of fat and meat. We enjoyed a variety "

"A Spanish restaurant located on the B2 floor of Otemachi. I visited around 11:50 during lunchtime. There was a line of a few people, and I was able to enter after about 15 minutes. The entrance to the restaurant is narrow, but there is a fairly large space in the back. I ordered the seafood paella. It came with a salad and a soft drink. The flavor "

"I made a reservation for a table a while back and visited right when the evening service opened. I was looking forward to the shepherd's pie on the menu, but what came out was a baked dish with the ground meat releasing a lot of moisture (more like water than juices) and it was quite mushy and runny. I wish it had been baked more thoroughly and had"

"A forest suddenly appearing in the heart of the city, the cafe nestled within it had been on my radar for a while. I finally visited for their mango-themed afternoon tea. The interior isn't as spacious as I expected, but the lush greenery visible through the large windows is breathtaking, making you forget you're indoors. You first choose a welcome"

"I had lunch at Komagatamaekawa, a famous eel restaurant in Asakusa, which has a branch in Otemachi. I ordered the unagi-jyu (eel rice bowl). It's a bit pricey, but the eel is of high quality and the taste is refined. The sauce is not too sweet and has a light, smooth texture. The eel itself is fluffy and not greasy, so I devoured it in no time. It "

"I hadn't had a leisurely lunch in a while, so I decided to head out to Shin-Marunouchi Building today. It's been so hot this summer (I feel like I say that every year). On the 5th floor of Shin-Marunouchi, I found a soba noodle restaurant. On a day like this, soba is just what I crave. I ordered a refreshing sudachi soba. Over 1,500 yen for a sing"

"I visited around 11:30 am on a weekday. There were over 10 people in line, but the restaurant was surprisingly spacious, so I was able to get in without much trouble. I was seated in a booth-like area in the back, similar to a family restaurant, so I could enjoy my lunch without feeling the pressure of the waiting crowd. I ordered the limited-editi"

"The entrance directly connected to Otemachi Station is on the B1 floor. It's a great place for a night out with friends, and if there's space, you can also enjoy a quiet drink at the counter. Visited around 8:30 PM on June 28, 2024. Went there for a drinking party with friends. **Getting There:** - Located on the B1 floor of the Eiraku Building"

"With the recent surge in prices and land values, lunch in the Tokyo Station area has become a standard ¥1,000 or more. In fact, I feel like there are many places that cost over ¥2,000. However, the reality is that wages haven't kept up with this inflation. Eating lunch that costs several thousand yen every day is tough. Amidst this, I heard about "

"Just outside the ticket gates of Otemachi Station on the Tozai Line, you'll find the Marunouchi Eiga Building (iiyo!!), which houses a food court on its B1 floor. This area is bustling with office workers from Marunouchi during weekdays. One of the restaurants here is BOSSO. This popular Italian restaurant offers pasta and pizza for lunch. The me"

"The day before our reservation, I noticed the bad reviews on Google Maps and considered canceling. But my companion said, "Don't cancel at the last minute," so we went ahead. Since I wasn't expecting much, I thought, "Maybe it depends on the day?" The service was actually pretty good. The doorman greeted us with a smile, making eye contact, and the"