Hyperlocal Tokyo

"I enjoyed afternoon tea here. The balance between sweet and savory items was excellent, as expected. Each cake was meticulously crafted and delicious. The view was beautiful, and the selection of drinks was extensive. The ability to order both hot and cold beverages was a wonderful service."

"I discovered this place a few years ago and have been a regular visitor ever since. The food is simply amazing, especially the brown rice and vegetables! You can really feel the passion and care that goes into every dish. I would be so happy if I could eat food like this every day. The clientele is mostly women who are very health-conscious, which "

"With the hot weather continuing, I went to the Palace Lounge for some shaved ice. You can't make reservations for seats at the Palace Lounge's shaved ice, so I went in at the same time it opened at 11:00 AM, but most of the seats were already taken. I love mango, so I ordered the "Mango Shaved Ice with Coconut and Yogurt Cream" set with hot coff"

"Koko Head Cafe, a renowned establishment from Hawaii, has made its debut in Japan. Helmed by a celebrated chef from New York, this Honolulu cafe, known for its long queues, has finally arrived in Japan! Located on the 7th floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building, a landmark in the Marunouchi area, it opened its doors in April 2023. Just a 3-min"

"I visited around 5 PM on a weekend. I was able to enter and purchase right away. The popular mango pudding was sold out, so I couldn't buy it. This time, I ordered the Strawberry Shortcake (¥1080) and the Strawberry Custard Tart (¥940). The cakes were beautifully packaged, and the box itself had a luxurious hotel feel. The cakes were definitely swe"

"Chocolatier Pâtisserie de All is a renowned and highly popular sweets shop, consistently ranked among the top 100 sweets shops in Japan! Located on the 1st floor of the New Marunouchi Building, it's directly connected to Tokyo Station and Otemachi Station, making it accessible even on rainy days! Established in 2004 by Chef Shunsuke Saegusa, it"

"I made a reservation and went for breakfast. I chose the course with a main dish like eggs and access to the buffet board with salad, etc. (¥4,235 including tax and service charge). I had the Eggs Benedict. The Eggs Benedict was great, but the buffet food, fruit, smoothies, and other drinks were also excellent. I really like that the seating area i"

"Located on the B1 floor of Shinmaru Building, this British-style Hong Kong tea room is a new venture by the long-established authentic Hong Kong cuisine restaurant, Shin-Mabushi 'Shintaido'. It pays homage to Hong Kong during the British colonial era. It was a perfect place to relax and unwind. ▶︎ What I ate ◎ Lo Mein ¥990 This is a stir-fried no"

"I visited this place on a weekday morning, arriving just after 7 am when it opened. Since it was so early, there were only a few people getting takeout or eating in, so I was able to relax and enjoy myself. However, the owner is working alone, so if there's a rush of orders, you might have to wait a bit. I ordered the Morning Set (Egg Sandwich"

"I enjoyed a delightful experience at this establishment. I savored a selection of treats, including a black sugar yokan (sweet bean paste confection) with tea from Makurazaki and bamboo, followed by a small serving of ibriga-kko (fermented salted salmon), pickled fuki (butterbur), and a miniature sweet summer orange confection. My companion opted f"

"I visited the first store in Japan! After having lunch with a friend, we decided to have some tea and stopped by since it was nearby. I had the melon juice. It was refreshing, not too sweet, and very delicious. I want to drink it again! The store has a high ceiling and a spacious interior, with plenty of sunlight making it warm. There's also a well"

"A forest suddenly appearing in the heart of the city, the cafe nestled within it had been on my radar for a while. I finally visited for their mango-themed afternoon tea. The interior isn't as spacious as I expected, but the lush greenery visible through the large windows is breathtaking, making you forget you're indoors. You first choose a welcome"

"I saw this place on Instagram and invited a friend who works nearby to join me. We went for the weekday lunch buffet, which cost ¥1400. It included a salad bar, three hot dishes, curry, soup, ten-grain rice, a rice dish, dessert, and various drinks. Considering the location in Otemachi, the price-performance ratio is good, but my expectations were "

"This restaurant is famous for its Hayashi Rice. It's a welcoming place for people of all ages, from solo diners to families, and the atmosphere is always lively. The window seats offer a charming view of trains arriving and departing from Tokyo Station. The menu features Hayashi Rice as the main attraction, along with curry and a wide selection o"

"We had lunch on the terrace during the early summer season. The weather was beautiful and the atmosphere was calm, allowing us to fully enjoy the Italian cuisine. Every dish was delicious. Overall, we were very satisfied and would definitely like to visit again."

"Located on the first floor of the Otemachi Building. I've been a regular at the underground food court in this building, but this was my first time visiting the cafe on the first floor. I had assumed it was a place for women only and felt a bit hesitant to go in alone as a man, but when I came with someone, I noticed quite a few men dining solo. It"

"I stopped by this shop while transferring at Otemachi Station. There were so many adorable chiffon cakes lined up, it was hard to choose! I ended up getting the strawberry chiffon. The staff also told me that their pudding was on sale for 50 yen, so I bought that too. The chiffon cake was fluffy and had a strawberry custard cream inside, making it "

"The terrace has a kotatsu, but it can get cold. If you want to relax, I recommend sitting inside. The dishes are all small, so it's best to share them with everyone."

"The day before our reservation, I noticed the bad reviews on Google Maps and considered canceling. But my companion said, "Don't cancel at the last minute," so we went ahead. Since I wasn't expecting much, I thought, "Maybe it depends on the day?" The service was actually pretty good. The doorman greeted us with a smile, making eye contact, and the"