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To my knowledge, this is the only hotel in the area that serves proper afternoon tea with high-quality tea. The staff clearly understands the importance of water temperature when brewing tea, allowing the flavors and aromas of the leaves to fully develop. The tea is perfectly balanced, avoiding any bitterness. While the food may not be overly elaborate, it's clear that each item is meticulously prepared. The flavors are, of course, of hotel quality. The price is slightly higher than other options, but the experience is well worth it, offering a truly satisfying afternoon.

If you're staying at the Tokyo Station Hotel, you absolutely must try their breakfast. In fact, it would be a real shame to miss it. I truly believe it's the best breakfast in Japan. The Tokyo Station Hotel's breakfast is already famous, of course. They offer a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, as well as cakes and fruits. Surprisingly, everything is bite-sized, so you can try a little bit of everything if you want. The Japanese food was particularly outstanding. There was a miniature eel rice bowl, grated yam served in a pot, onsen tamago (hot spring egg), and a multi-tiered lunch box. The omelets made fresh by the chef were also delicious. The strawberry shortcake is made by the Tokyo Station Hotel's own pastry chef, so be sure to try it. The dining space is also fantastic. It's located on the 4th floor, the top floor of the Tokyo Station Hotel, in a spacious atrium with a high ceiling. You can enjoy a truly blissful dining experience.

I enjoyed afternoon tea here. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very elegant, spacious, and lovely. A portion of the station's brickwork is visible, which adds a stylish accent. The high ceiling and natural sunlight create a comfortable ambiance. The afternoon tea was a collaboration with Laura Ashley, featuring a beautiful array of dishes and cakes on a three-tiered stand. Needless to say, everything tasted delicious, and the visual presentation was exquisite. Of the teas, the hotel's original blend was the most flavorful. I highly recommend it. Above all, the service was exceptional. After enjoying the delicious food and tea, when I was paying at the table, I had a conversation with the staff about the history of Tokyo Station and the hotel's renovation. They then offered to show me a photo album of the renovation process, bringing it to the table. I've been to afternoon tea at other hotels before, and most of them have a two-hour time limit, with staff reminding you that your time is almost up. At the Atrium, however, time flowed leisurely and gracefully. There was no rush, and I was able to truly relax and enjoy myself. I will definitely visit again.

I enjoyed a breakfast buffet at the Guest Lounge located on the top floor of the central station building inside the Tokyo Station Hotel. It's exclusive for hotel guests. I was able to have two types of omelets made in front of me. There were so many dishes that even two people couldn't try everything. The interior has a high ceiling and reminded me of Hogwarts from Harry Potter, with parts of the old station building preserved. It was a luxurious breakfast treat that made me feel happy.

I visited for breakfast only on a weekday, arriving at 7 am. They claim to have over 100 dishes, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, but most are bite-sized, so you can actually try quite a few. The Western dishes were luxurious, with shrimp even for breakfast. The Japanese dishes included eel and sashimi, which were unusual. The Chinese dishes included char siu pork, shrimp with chili sauce, and more. There was only one type of salad, but you could customize it by adding vegetables from a separate section. The live kitchen offered omelets, miso soup, soup, and rice, including deep-fried rice and plain white rice. I wanted to try two types of omelets, so I ordered two small ones. You can also order a clay pot rice (takes about 20 minutes) for no extra charge, but I focused on the dishes and didn't order it. The drink corner had a wide variety, and the staff prepared them for you. Although it wasn't on the board, they had almond milk, which was thick and delicious. The tea was from Ronnefeldt. I don't usually drink tea, but the aroma was great, and I wanted to try them all. I recommend the mint tea. There were desserts like shortcake and pudding. Some desserts ran out by the time I left, but they had added cheesecake as a replacement. The staff was friendly and very attentive. They quickly cleared empty plates and even came to clear a single transparent food cover I had placed. They also noticed a dirty fork and knife and offered to replace all the cutlery, which surprised me (the cutlery wasn't placed together). All the dishes were carefully prepared and delicious. I want to revisit during different seasons.