Hyperlocal Tokyo

On this day, there was an event at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, so I stopped by here for lunch during my break. The exterior was very nice, and it looked like a stylish place, so I decided to go in. It's my belief that if a place has good style on the outside, it will also have good taste and delicious food. The interior has terrace seating and table seating. It was a bit warm that day, so I sat inside. There were several lunch menu options. I'd say Mexican and Okinawan cuisine were the main focus? It felt like a place that brought together delicious food. I ordered the Mexican burrito. It came with a drink, so I asked for iced coffee with my meal. The food was ready in about 10 minutes. The Mexican burrito was packed with ingredients, and it was very delicious to eat with the two types of dipping sauce. I don't eat Mexican food very often, but I really enjoyed it. They seem to take pride in their coffee, and the iced coffee was also very good. I went in without any expectations, but I think it was a very good place.

This cafe is located near the Jingumae intersection, halfway up the Omotesando slope. The street outside is bustling with people, a quintessential Tokyo scene, but the interior is very calm and stylish. I had the beef stew and chicken curry combo (drink set for 1700 yen + large rice for 100 yen), which was incredibly delicious and I devoured it in an instant. I later learned that they are known for their coffee, so I'll have to try it next time I visit.

A popular restaurant that's often crowded. I visited for lunch and had to wait a bit to be seated. I ordered the "Aigake Curry Set" for 1680 yen. While the chicken curry was good, the beef stew was richer and more flavorful. The creamy latte with latte art was truly exceptional, the best coffee I've had recently, living up to its reputation. It's no wonder there's always a line.

I visited the Harajuku branch of DOUBLE TALL CAFE. It's located right next to Exit 5 of Meiji Jingumae Station on the subway. (From JR Harajuku Station, it's a 2-minute walk east on Omotesando Street from the Omotesando ticket gate, on the left.) It's on the second floor, up the stairs. The cafe has four 4-seater tables and eight 2-seater tables (three of which are on the terrace). This time, I enjoyed a delicious beef stew lunch set (with iced cafe latte as the drink) and added a dessert (baked cheesecake). The lighting in the cafe is spotlight-type, making it bright enough for reading. The walls are decorated with prints and art posters. The awning extending over the terrace and the south side of the ceiling (exit side/window side) are yellow, while the back side and the ceiling near the walls are blue. The floor, tables, and chairs are made of simple wood, and the sofa-style seats near the walls, the cushion seat surfaces of the chairs, and the brick-like pillars are blue. The cafe plays upbeat Western music with female vocals as BGM. The restrooms are shared with the building and are located to the right after exiting the door at the back of the cafe. According to the information on the table, there is a 90-minute time limit for meals and a 60-minute time limit for drinks and desserts only. Payment at checkout can be made with cash, transportation IC cards, credit cards, and various Pay services. This cafe is a stylish cafe with a comfortable atmosphere, located near Meiji Jingumae Station, facing Omotesando Street, with a yellow and blue color scheme, a full menu of lunch and desserts at reasonable prices, and a terrace seating area.

I was told that coffee lovers should try the coffee at "Double Tall Cafe," so I decided to visit. It was crowded at 1 p.m. on a weekend. The creamy latte I was recommended was rich and truly delicious! ✨ The captivating chicken curry had a strong tomato flavor, which I personally enjoyed. The only downside was that when a group of three people were waiting in line, they didn't prepare a table for three, so the line didn't move. I understand that they're guiding people in order of arrival, but if there were completely empty tables for two, it would have been nice if they could have seated the couples first. It would have been great if they could have been more flexible. The coffee was so good that I want to try takeout next time!