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I had the opportunity to return to Tokyo for work, so I visited Ginger Garden, a place I often hear about from my friends. ✨ It's just so cute! The music and atmosphere are adorable, creating a world like Disneyland or a theme park. It's the kind of place that girls would find charming and want to revisit. I felt the time and space were truly valuable. I was impressed by how they change the decorations and flavors with each theme. 🥺 My friend who came with me was also delighted by the cuteness, so I'm glad I brought her. ✨ There are a lot of negative reviews, but I think they've been gradually improving and have reached this current form. In a way, it's a place I'd want to bring someone to celebrate something special. 🥹

The food is secondary to the photos. If you can accept that, you'll be perfectly satisfied. The interior is truly cute and lovely! The sweets were delicious, except for the sandwiches in the Shine Muscat afternoon tea. The sandwiches, despite being called sandwiches, were a bit sweet, with chicken and baby lettuce on a waffle with honey. I thought they would have been much better with a savory flavor. The drinks are refillable, but not one pot per person, so it's difficult to order whatever you want. We went with two people, and the coffee came in a teapot, overflowing. I thought one cup would have been enough. Also, they don't change the cups unless you ask. The quality of the drinks is like cheap tea bags. The SNS follow service ice cocoa was lukewarm water with a hint of cocoa flavor. I don't know if they got the proportions wrong or if that's how it's supposed to be, but the color was light when it was served, and you could see the cocoa sediment at the edges, with water on the surface. As expected, it tasted like water with a hint of cocoa, and no sweetness. It wasn't even cold, just lukewarm water like they just poured tap water in. It's a free item, so it's just a funny story, but if it were a paid drink, it would be scary. The quality of the food and service is low compared to the price, but if you think of it as the cost of a studio where you can eat sweets, you won't be disappointed.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Omotesando Station, the cafe boasts a charming interior with a predominantly white color scheme. This time, I enjoyed the Teddy Ginger Berry Berry Strawberry Afternoon Tea with a Strawberry-Filled Strawberry Rose Parfait and Mocktail. The combination of teddy bears, strawberries, and roses is simply irresistible. It's undeniably cute. The parfait is generously topped with fresh cream, making it both delicious and easy to eat, as it's not overly sweet. With 5 sweet treats and 5 savory options, the sweet and savory balance is perfect. The sweets and savories are supervised by Chef Konohito and Chef Kawamura of constellation, a membership-based parfait afternoon tea service in Yokohama, so the quality is guaranteed. The flavors have improved even further since my last visit. I was completely satisfied with both the appearance and the taste.

I had the Kuma-san matcha donut. It tasted almost entirely like white chocolate! It's cute, so it's okay. I found it at the Matsuzakaya in Ueno Okachimachi.

I recently enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea at Ginger Garden Aoyama in Omotesando, surrounded by adorable sweets and teddy bears. 🤍 The cakes were undeniably cute, but the cutlery and the entire ambiance were equally charming, making it impossible not to feel a surge of excitement. 🥺 On this occasion, I reserved the "Teddy Ginger Early Summer Tweed Bouquet" afternoon tea set, available from April 29th. It included unlimited drinks and 12 delectable items, with a guaranteed terrace seat for ¥4,800 per person. I made the reservation through Tabelog.🫶 MENU ♡┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈♡ ◎2D Cake A mini shortcake with a tangy raspberry filling.🍰 ☞The 2D cake was surprisingly large, which was a pleasant surprise! 😄 ◎Stand Cup Tiramisu Fresh Grape Tuncaron Blueberry Panna Cotta Pretzel Caramel Cheesecake Yangnyeom Chicken Bossam Namul ◎Tweed Bouquet Box Bulgogi Burger Smoked Salmon Croissant Sandwich ♡┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈♡ TEA POT ・CINNAMON × Apple tea (ice/hot) Rich, sweet apple infused with cinnamon. Beauty Benefits: Improves cold symptoms. ・LEMON × Ginger tea (ice/hot) Spicy ginger tea with a refreshing lemon aroma. Beauty Benefits: Aids in weight loss. ・MINT× Peppermint (ice/hot) Non-caffeinated, refreshing herbal tea with mint. Beauty Benefits: Improves digestion. ・CRANBERRY × Hibiscus tea(ice/hot) Tart hibiscus tea with a juicy cranberry flavor. Beauty Benefits: Enhances skin health. ・COFFEE (ice/hot) Beauty Benefits: Antioxidant properties. The sweets were on the sweeter side, so I found the ginger lemon tea and mint tea to be a perfect pairing. 🫖🤍 ♡┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈♡ The tea service is offered in four time slots: 11:00-13:30, 13:30-16:00, 16:00-18:30, and 18:30-21:00. This space is a haven for all things cute, offering a delightful afternoon tea experience. 🥰 ⭐️Here's the information for the shop.💁‍♀️ ♡┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈♡ 【Ginger Garden Aoyama】 📍5-10-8 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, A-Naburu 🚶6-minute walk from Omotesando Station 🕐11:00-21:00 📅Open daily 👛¥4,500-¥6,500 ⭐️Special celebration options are available for an additional ¥1,000 per person. This includes balloons, garlands, personalized invitation cards, and surprise plates.