Hyperlocal Tokyo

"A cafe attached to a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in the Edo period. While seating is limited, you can enjoy a leisurely coffee break. The anko (sweet bean paste) is especially delicious, as you would expect from a Japanese confectionery shop. The anko is light yet intensely sweet, and highly recommended. The confectionery s"

"Even though it was around 1 pm, there was a line of about 4 people. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to try their sweets! I bought dorayaki and mochi, and they were truly worthy of being called one of the top 3 dorayaki in Japan! The skin and the red bean paste were both delicious! I want to go back and buy more!"

"A traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Nihonbashi. It's located a 2-3 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station. It was selected as one of the Top 100 Sweets Shops in 2022. It's a very old confectionery shop with a history of over 300 years. I went there around 3:30 PM on a Saturday and there were two groups of customers ahead of me. There was a "

"I purchased dorayaki, Rokuwa-gyo, Kogen Getpei, and Iwa-chidori. All of them were delicately sweet and delicious, but the Iwa-chidori, a sable cookie, had a light sweetness and a nostalgic flavor that might even surpass鳩サブレー (Hato Sabure) in my opinion. The staff was also incredibly kind and helpful."

"Only at the Nihonbashi Main Store, you can receive a "御菓印" (special confectionery stamp) with purchases of ¥2,000 or more. The spacious store has a cafe area near the entrance where customers are enjoying drinks and sweets. The merchandise space extends from the entrance to the back. The items are arranged in a relaxed manner, making it very "

"I was able to purchase a dorayaki without a reservation around noon on a weekday. It cost 240 yen per piece. It was absolutely delicious. One dorayaki is large and filling, so I think 240 yen is a great price. The red bean paste is especially delicious. I preferつぶあん (tsubuan, a type of red bean paste with whole beans), so it was perfect for me. "

"This bakery is located on the first floor of a building that houses famous tempura and yakitori restaurants, just a one-minute walk from Exit B4 of Nihonbashi Station. It's a relatively new establishment that opened last year. Their main focus is on kinako (roasted soybean flour) sweets. I visited around 3 pm on a weekend. The shop only has a sale"

"They sell Fauchon's bread and prepared foods exclusively for takeout. There is no eat-in option. Fauchon is on the pricier side, but their food is consistently delicious. While their croissants and pain de mie are popular, I personally prefer their seasonal breads."

"2024/8/XX (Take Out) I visited this bakery after having lunch at "Benibana Bekkan" in Nihonbashi, which is a short walk away. It's about a 6-7 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station. I went there around 1 pm on a weekday, and it was packed with customers. There's a small eat-in space, but it was full, so I ended up getting takeout. Here's what I bou"

"Located on the second floor of the Takashimaya Nihonbashi Main Building, this cafe restaurant offers a taste of the renowned L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon at a reasonable price. They have courses starting from ¥2,000, with prices varying depending on your choices. Even the ¥2,000 lunch is quite satisfying. The main course offers a choice of meat, fish"

"I finally tried the famous Hayashi Rice at Maruzen Cafe. It's exactly what you'd imagine a Showa-era coffee shop to be like. The interior has a retro vibe. I'd known about it for years but never got around to visiting. The rich gravy is on the sweeter side. I also ordered waffles, but the batter was more like bread and didn't live up to its appeara"

"I first tried this place by taking out two fresh cakes. I was a little impressed by the wrapping paper and ribbon. The fresh cakes are small in size, so I ended up eating two at once (laughs). Although they are small, the flavor is rich and concentrated, making them very satisfying to eat. It's truly impressive. 😘😋 I've become a regular customer a"

"I had pistachio and mascarpone caramel gelato at Piccolo, with a gourmet cone topped with hazelnut and chocolate. The sweetness was just right, the rich aroma was wonderful, and the pistachio flavor in my mouth was divine. The cone was coated in milk chocolate and sprinkled with hazelnuts, a double dose of satisfaction. The price was not unreasonab"

"Nakahora牧場 Theater, Grand Opening!! Located on the B1 floor of the Shinjuku Takashimaya New Building, this is an eat-in spot that uses milk from a farm in Iwate Prefecture. I stopped by for a quick break since I had some time to spare. ✨ 【Order】 ■ Coffee Float (¥550) They had soft serve, yogurt, and other options, but I went with the float this "

"This cafe, one of the few where you can enjoy chocolate from a French chocolatier, is a treasure I hope will stay open forever. The eclairs are filled with a rich, 70% cacao cream that truly embodies the essence of French pastry. It's small but surprisingly satisfying. The staff, as others have mentioned, is rather indifferent and lacks warmth. The"

"I visited Tang Dynasty, Nihonbashi branch. It's located on the 8th floor of the main building of Nihonbashi Takashimaya. I went there for lunch. While many other restaurants around were crowded, I was able to get in without waiting. I was a little worried, but the food was definitely delicious. It seems like a busy restaurant usually, and the servi"

"Located in the basement of a department store, the shop itself is small, but it's filled with stylish and delicious-looking breads! There's also a refrigerated section, and this time I bought two kinds of éclairs that caught my eye. The long, slightly rustic look feels authentic. ^^ * Chocolate éclair ¥290 Bitter chocolate cream flavor * Caramel"

"This is Toyo, a classic Japanese-style coffee shop in Nihonbashi. Just a few dozen meters from the Nihonbashi intersection, you'll find Restaurant Toyo, a long-established Western-style restaurant that has been in business for over 50 years. In the same corner, there are companies and stores with a long history dating back to the Edo period, such a"

"I bought the Sunflower and Water Balloon cakes. They are both adorable in name and appearance, but the taste is also delicious, making me completely satisfied. The Water Balloon cake is a combination of white chocolate mousse and meringue, offering a delightful contrast in texture. The meringue is coated with white chocolate, which was also delicio"

"I often buy these sweets to give to guests! They're a huge hit with women (*´∇｀*) They're light and airy Western-style sweets with thin, baked cookies wrapped in cream and topped with dried strawberries, arranged like a bouquet. My daughters participated in a job at KidZania Tokyo where they made these, and ever since then we've been enjoying the"

"This was my first visit to the PECK store in Nihonbashi Takashimaya. I was surprised by how small it was. The Shinjuku Takashimaya store is definitely larger and has a wider variety of products. I was in and out of the Omiya store in a flash. I absolutely love PECK's focaccia. The olive oil and salt that seep out when you bite into it are simply"

"Cakes have become quite expensive lately, but this place offers a huge amount for the price. The Mont Blanc for ¥680 was enormous. It seemed like they were trying to bulk it up, as there was only a small amount of sponge cake. Inside, there was a large amount of custard that had no flavor, a lightly sweet whipped cream, and some fairly large chestn"

"This is a wagashi (Japanese confectionery) shop, so they don't serve meals. You can find them in most department store basements, but I particularly like the Nihonbashi Takashimaya branch. The staff's service varies, with some being terrible, but overall it's good. They're known for their 'Amo' sweets, but I remember being completely blown away whe"

"This restaurant is located in the basement of Takashimaya. I've seen PARIYA mentioned frequently on blogs and YouTube, and I was curious about it every time I passed by, so I decided to go in. The lack of separation between the store and the passageway in front of it was a bit off-putting, and it didn't feel very relaxing. Despite this, it was pa"