Hyperlocal Tokyo

I went with a friend. We made a reservation for the Dialogue Course (dessert) beforehand. In conclusion, it was far better than I expected. The Dialogue Course is ¥4,000 per person, so to be honest, I thought it was a bit pricey at first. But the parfait was visually stunning and delicious, the drinks were excellent, the atmosphere was peaceful, and the thought-provoking questions they provided were something we wouldn't have come up with ourselves... It was definitely worth the price. We had a deep conversation with my friend, something we wouldn't usually do, and it was a truly wonderful experience. I definitely want to go back again.

Dial, a new experiential cafe that opened on January 19th, is located an 8-minute walk from Kuramae Station and a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station. The cafe's concept revolves around conversation, and I had been eager to visit since its pre-opening, having heard about its delicious assortment of desserts. The interior is incredibly stylish and charming. I ordered the "Dialogue Course" for 3,500 yen per person. This course allows you to choose your favorite dessert and beverage. Drawing three dialogue cards from a cute box is a fun part of the experience, and you also receive a fortune cookie. I chose the Violet and Strawberry Parfait and the Souffle Chocolate. The Souffle Chocolate is served with warm chocolate poured over it right in front of you, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is absolutely delicious. The parfait is visually stunning. It's filled with plenty of strawberries, strawberry sorbet, violet ice cream, and a light yogurt cream, all of which complement each other perfectly. The violet aroma adds a delightful touch. I visited on the opening day, and it started getting crowded shortly after we arrived, with almost all the tables filled. You can make reservations for the course through the cafe's website. The Dialogue Course is available from 1:00 PM onwards. I had a truly enjoyable time!

I had a wonderful time. The food was delicious. One suggestion for improvement would be to provide a more clear indication of the time limit. While I understand the time constraint, being told to stop the conversation 5 minutes before the end felt abrupt. Perhaps including a suggested conversation time for each card theme or providing a sand timer would allow for a more natural and enjoyable experience. Overall, it was a great experience.

A chic shop with a green theme. It seems like the main focus is on their eat-in service, but I bought some baked goods to take home. They had pound cake and cookies, but I felt they were a bit pricey for their size. The financier was quite delicious.

I recently participated in the "Dialogue Course" and it was a wonderful experience that allowed me to have conversations with loved ones that we wouldn't normally have. The course offers a wide range of topics categorized as "light," "medium," and "deep." You choose one topic from each category and then sit down to discuss. While enjoying delicious parfaits, we had a truly enjoyable and insightful experience discussing our values with each other. The "deep" topics were particularly thought-provoking, prompting me to consider things I hadn't before. I went with three friends and we all had a fantastic time!