The calm Machiya sweet shop eXcafe Gion-Shinbashi will be restarting the popular eXcafe Breakfast (Calico) menu on weekends from September 4 2021. This is the perfect spot to start your Gion adventure, packed full of ancient city charm and history. 

 

 

 

eXcafe currently has three store locations in Kyoto: Kyoto-Arashiyama, Gion-Shinbashi, and the newly opened Gion Yasaka.

eXcafe Gion Shinbashi is located in an area where you can appreciate the beauty of Gion, with the ever changing scenery fully reflecting the four seasons. Even on sunny weekends, the area isn’t overly busy and the sky is beautifully clear, making it the perfect spot for commemorative photos.

 

The returning breakfast menu is the eXcafe Breakfast (Calico), made up of charcoal-grilled toast with a calico cat motif. The fluffy bread is thickly cut and can be completed with your favorite topping: Bean paste, butter, whipped cream, or fruits. The breakfast set also includes a drink and Mitarashi dango dessert, making it the perfect way to spend a relaxing moment at the beginning of your trip, or as a break from your early-morning sightseeing.

 

Morning walks in Gion are particularly refreshing at this time of year, making a perfect break from the intense Summer heat. It is also ideal for visiting the Yasaka Shrine.

You’ll feel even cooler as you listen to the flowing Shira River, the water gently bubbling under the cobblestones of the famous Tatsumi Bridge. Although it is located in a trendy area, the eXcafe Gion-Shinbashi is a welcome break from the bustle of the city, surrounded by cobblestone alleys and wooden townhouses.

 

Chuoken Senbei released its limited-edition “Arare Jumpin!” rice flavoured roasted mochi pieces snack last Wednesday online at Makuake.

Arare Jumpin! (Set of 3) | Cheese, Dadacha Mame Soybean, Corn | ¥2,540 (Tax Included)

Arare Jumpin! (Set of 6) | Two boxes of each flavour | ¥4,320 (Tax Included)

Chuoken Senbei is a Japanese rice cracker manufacturer that has been around for 100 years. Their new “Arare Jumpin!” snack was created as a way to get more people enjoying the taste of arare, roasted mochi pieces, and so it came up with a new version that goes well with soup.

 

The snack is made with fibrous genmai rice and is combined with lactic acid bacteria. It arrives in three flavours all of which are so tasty they can be eaten everyday without getting bored of them. Each tiny piece has a cute face printed on it.

 

“Arare Jumpin!” solves many problems for Japanese people, especially for those who have no time to prepare their own arare, are able to make them easily but are worried about getting enough nutrients, or can’t get their kids to eat them, since it’s made to be eaten in soup, adding a delightfully crunchy texture.

The product comes in cute colourful packaging with the characters swimming in soup. Each bag contains Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria® which is made up of 10 billion lactic acid bacteria. The bateria has mostly no taste or odour so the delicious flavour of the snack isn’t compromised. Genmai rice also contains six times more fibre than ordinary Japanese white rice, so is a healthy everyday option. Available in cheese, soybean, and corn flavours, the arare can be used as toppings in salad and other foods too.

The mochi rice used is called Miyakoganemochi which is produced in Miyagi Prefecture. It’s white and smooth and is popular for its viscosity and flavour. It takes over eight days to create this “Arare Jumpin!” and that’s why it’s limited in stock. Everything from cooking the rice to refrigerating, cutting, baking, bagging, and boxing up.

eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama is collaborating with Kyoto Neko Neko to release a new breakfast menu order on September 15, 2020.

eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama sits in an alley off the main street of Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most famous sightseeing spots. The cafe is home to a spacious 400㎡ modern Japanese garden.

Hoku Hoku Dango Set

The cafe is open from 10am-6pm and is so popular that it’s common to always see a line of people waiting to go in. Some of their most popular dishes include the “Hoku Hoku Dango Set” which has you frying your own dango using a traditional Japanese shichirin BBQ, and the “Kuromaru Roll” roll cake.

Ikusu Cafe Breakfast | ¥1,280 (Before Tax)

The cafe’s collaboration with Kyoto Neko Neko comes with cute thick-cut cat-shaped bread that you fry on a charcoal shichirin.

Toast toppings include red bean paste, butter, whipped cream, and fruits which you are free to use to create your own topping combination. The breakfast also comes with two mitarashi dango for dessert.

If you’re looking for a very special breakfast in the Harajuku/Omotesando area during your trip to Tokyo, then we recommend grabbing a bite to eat at CHAVATY with their new breakfast service.

 

CHAVATY is a cafe specialising in tea lattes made using high quality tea leaves. The cafe is announcing a special new breakfast called “CHAVATY Morning” which will begin on Sunday February 16 and will subsequently take place on the third Sunday of every month. You must make a reservation in advance, but what you get is indeed a treat sure to delight your eyes and belly, from teas to croissants, scones, granola, and more.

 

Wake up and smell the coffee, or in this case the tea, with a choice of either uva straight tea or your choice of a tea latte. While sipping on that, you can enjoy a salad, two scones, and the main of this particular breakfast line-up: the matcha croissaint. There’s also homemade granola with yogurt. All of this for just ¥1,180 (before tax) so you can start your morning right.

The homemade matcha croissants are baked fresh to order, so you can enjoy them nice and hot. Top them and fill them with the accompanying matcha cream for a luxurious CHAVATY-esque morning matcha explosion.

The granola is also homemade, and served with plenty of acacia honey. The yogurt is made from 100% raw milk, so you get a mix of that refreshing taste of the milk, the richness of the honey, and the sweetness of the granola. You also get a combination of textures too, from the crunch of the granola to the smooth, fresh cream-like yogurt. A perfectly balanced breakfast for your morning.

Tea Scone Sablés (Uva/Houjicha/Matcha) – ¥280 Each (Before Tax)

You can also much down on one of the three homemade tea scone sablés, which come in uva, houjicha, and matcha flavours. Perfect with a cup of tea made from CHAVATY’s high quality tea leaves.

 

Looking for the perfect Harajuku/Omotesando morning? Then head to CHAVATY.

Asakusa is one of the most touristic spots in Tokyo and enjoys its traditional temples as much as its modern scene. If you’re up early with a day of sightseeing and shopping ahead, starting your day with a good breakfast is the best way to make the most of it. To help out, we’ve got a list of eight recommendations for breakfast in Asakusa which includes both Japanese and western-style foods – bon appetit!

Byuree @by_byu

Pelican Cafe 

Pelican Cafe runs the old bakery called Pan no Pelican which was established in 1942. This delicious menu is not available anywhere else. The scrumptious breakfast menu includes five different meals to choose from. The picture above shows the Ham Katsu Sandwich – a filling breakfast sandwich containing a thick slice of Asakusa ham.

 

Pelican Cafe 

Address: Floor 1, 3-9-11, Kotobuki, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 

Breakfast: 9:00 – 11:00

Regular Menu: 11:00- 17:00 (Last Orders)

Closed: Sundays, National Holidays

Closed for summer holidays and the New Year’s Period

Official Website: https://pelicancafe.jp/index.html

 

みきみき @miki_log

February café

We’ve previously visited February café for their scrumptious french toast and now we’re back for seconds. You can order the breakfast bread set (Asa Pan Set) from 8:10 am to 11:00 am. The bread used for the set is actually Pelican no Pan bread. This is ideal for those of you who want to enjoy breakfast near Kappabashi.

 

February café

Address:1-7-8 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo 

Opening Hours: 8:10-19:00 (Last Orders: 18:30)

No Regular Holidays

Official Website: http://www016.upp.so-net.ne.jp/February-Cafe/

 

伊藤 @itoufds

Coffee Lodge Akaishi

Coffee Lodge Akaishi is located behind Asakusa Kannon and is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 am. This place is loved by everybody from tourists to locals. Their top dish is their Ebi Sando – a sandwich that contains battered shrimp, tartar sauce, cabbage and sauce. The old traditional-style interior provides the perfect relaxing atmosphere to catch your breath between sightseeing and shopping. 

 

Coffee Lodge Akaishi

Address: 3-8-4 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 

Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00 – 04:00/ Sundays and National Holidays: 09:00 – 01:00

Closed: Mondays

Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13058004/

 

CHANUNCHIDA.C チダー　@chida.c

Misojyu

Misojyu’s popular breakfast set includes miso soup, one onigiri, a delicious half-boiled egg, and pickled vegetables. Misojyu is committed to using organic vegetables in their miso soups for healthy and balanced meals so this is the perfect way to start your day. 

 

Misojyu (Miso Soup Shop)

Address: 1-7-5 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 

Breakfast: 8:30 – 10:00

Regular Menu: 10:00 – 19:00

No Regular Holidays

Official Website: https://misojyu.jp/

 

SUKE6 DINER

SUKE6 DINER serves up delicious brunches from the morning and homemade sausages and smoked fish dishes in the evening. The breakfast menu is available from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and serves up homemade granola and bread freshly baked on the third floor of the diner. You can also enjoy their scrumptious sandwiches which are topped with meat and vegetables.

 

SUKE6 DINER

Address: Ayumi Building Floor 1-2, 1-11-1, Hanakawado, Taito, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 

Tuesday – Friday: 8:00-22:00

Lunch:10:00 – 17:00

Weekends and National Holidays: 8:00 – 21:00

Closed: Mondays

Official Website: http://suke6diner.com/

 

Akko @gingerzaru

SaboAsaichi

If you’re near Inarichō then pop into Sabö Asaichi for a delicious breakfast, shokupan or Okara bread that is made from bean curd lees. Toppings include red bean paste and butter, honey and butter and red bean paste and cream cheese. Besides bread, you can also add an onigiri and miso soup to your meal so you can enjoy both a western-style and Japanese-style breakfast in one go.

 

SaboAsaichi

Address: 6-1-15, Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 8:00 – 20:00 

Closed: Sundays and Mondays

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/saboasaichi

 

さっちゃん @sachi.coffee1015

SUKEMASA COFFEE

If you’re looking for a good latte or espresso to start your day then SUKEMASA COFFEE got your back. A unique feature of the café is that the staff are all dressed in kimonos. The picture above shows the café’s Red Bean Paste and Butter Dog. A rich filling of red bean paste and butter is sandwiched inside crispy bread.

 

SUKEMASA COFFEE

Address: Kimizuka Bldg. 102, 2-29-2, Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 8:00 – 19:00

Closed: Tuesdays

Official Website: https://sukemasa.tokyo/

 

アッキントッシュ @diamante_aki

MIMOSA

MIMOSA’s morning menu sees toast, sandwiches and the best of Asakusa’s delicious breakfasts. The star of the show is the Big Hotcake (¥720 After Tax) which is a five-layer pancake topped with Calpis butter and a side of whipped cream. You’ll want to savour the nostalgic flavour forever. If you cannot finish your meal, you can take it away with you.

 

MIMOSA

Address: 4-28-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

Opening Hours: 8:00 – 17:00

Closed: Mondays

Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13088749/

 

 If you’re an early bird in Asakusa, treat yourself to a hearty western or Japanese breakfast at one of these cafés and you’ll be sure to have a fantastic day. 

 

*The cafés and restaurants may update their opening hours and menus at any time so please check their official websites and social media for the most accurate information.

Our website has loads of information on delicious desserts and food to try in Fukuoka. Today we’ll be looking at the best places to try a traditional “Morning” according to expert Instagrammer moe. “Morning” is a typical breakfast enjoyed by the Japanese and is a great way to start the day. moe has been travelling from head to toe of Fukuoka, taste-testing different breakfasts and photographing them. Here are the findings. 

 

Full Full Kaze no Mori, Kashii-Kaenmae

Croque Madame Set and French Toast Set

Full Full recently opened at Kashii-Kaenmae. The Croque Madame Set or the French Toast Set is the perfect way to start your day. For the croque madame, their delicious bread made from special whole wheat flour is topped with tomatoes, bacon, white sauce and a sunny-side-up egg. The french toast is made from the same round bread used to make their popular Mentai France which is a baguette topped with creamy fish roe. The fluffy bread is topped with a crispy sweet sugar coating that is scorched like a crème brûlée.

 

▼Full Full Kaze no Mori

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (Café Last Orders)
Closed: Tuesdays
Address: 7 Chome-4-2 Kasumigaoka, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka

Official Website: https://www.full-full.jp/

 

BAKERY TATSUYA, Minami

Simple yet stylish, BAKERY TATSUYA is white on the interior and exterior. There is space to eat-in so it is possible to enjoy your freshly baked goods upon purchase. There is so much variety that you will be spoilt for choice.

 

▼BAKERY TATSUYA

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Mondays, every first and third Tuesday of the month.

Address: 2 Chome-45-29 Hanahata, Minami Ward, Fukuoka

Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/BakeryTatsuya

 

amam dacotan, Ropponmatsu

Fig Fruit Sandwich and Salted Milk Gelato Croissant 

amam dacotan’s crusty bread is so delicious that it appeared on TV. The shop is packed with different varieties of bread. Alongside the takeout menu there is also an eat-in-limited menu. The Salted Milk Gelato Croissant is an exquisite balance of sweetness and saltiness that you just have to try.

 

▼amam dacotan

Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 (Sales end once stock is depleted)

Closed: Wednesdays
Address: 3-chōme-7-6 RopponmatsuChūō-ku, Fukuoka

Website: https://www.instagram.com/amam_dacotan/

 

Siro coffee, Josei

Red Bean Jam and Butter Sandwich with a Japanese Tea Latte

The simple and stylish interior of Siro Coffee has earned its Instagram fame. Treat yourself to a warm red bean paste and butter sandwich to enjoy the sweetness of the paste as it fuses with the saltiness of the butter. Everything is packed into a neat and beautiful small bun. The rich Japanese tea latte is the perfect way to finish off a refreshing meal. 

 

▼Siro coffee

Opening Hours: 12:00-19:00
Closed: Wednesdays and the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Address: 2-12-16 Josei, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka
Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/siro_coffee/

 

Shirogane Sabo, Hirao

Platinum Salad Morning

Shirogane Sabo’s classic pancakes can be simply enjoyed as they are for a buttery flavour or enhanced as you please by adding maple syrup or honey. The Platinum Salad Morning comes with juice, the platinum salad, classic pancakes and coffee. Shirogane Sabo can get quite crowded so it is best to reserve a time slot if you are set on going.

 

▼Shirogane Sabo
Opening Hours:

Weekdays: 10:00-22:00（Last Orders: 21:00）

Weekends and National Holidays: 8:00-22:00（Last Orders 21:00）
Address: 1 Chome-11-7 Shirogane, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka

No closing days.
Website: http://s-sabo.com/

 

Bread, Espresso & Hakata &, Fukuoka Ekimae

Teppan French Toast

Mu-Mentai

A Bread, Espresso & Hakata & opened in Hakata. This branch serves the Fukuoka-limited Mu-Mentai where you can enjoy a heap of creamy fish roe covered in butter and cream. The bread and sandwiches start to sell out past lunchtime so make sure you get there early if you are interested. 

 

▼Bread, Espresso & Hakata &

Opening Hours：8:00-20:00
No Regular Holidays
Address: 2-8-12 Hakataekimae, 1F, Hakata, Fukuoka
Website: https://www.instagram.com/bread.espresso.and.hakata/

 

Blue Jam, Sawara

Croissant d’Amande Choco Banana 

Blue Jam uses carefully-selected natural ingredients in their bread and pastries. The luxurious Croissant d’Amande Choco Banana is a three-in-one almond, banana and chocolate croissant. The melon pan here is also delicious.

 

▼Blue Jam

Opening Hours：8:00-18:00 (Last Orders: 17:30)
Closed: Sundays
Address: 3-1-41 Tamura, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka
Official Website: http://www.bluejam-fukuoka.com/

 

 So, what do you think? moe’s Instagram is full of the most delicious lunches you have ever seen. If you’re struggling on where to go for breakfast in Fukuoka, let moe’s Instagram be your guide. 

Original Article Information and Photos by:  moe

One thing I do at least once a week without fail is treat myself out to some delicious food or dessert. I find it very important time well spent in order to live a happy, fulfilling life.

During a business trip to Ise, I decided to treat myself to some breakfast in the coastal city. I got up nice and early and went to pray at the Toyo’ ukedaijingu of Ise Grand Shrine before making my way to Asora no Chaya to order some of their Asa Kayu (“Morning Porridge”) to warm myself up since I was feeling a little cold.

 

Asora no Chaya is about an 8-minute walk from Ise Stationーwhich by the way is the closest station to the Toyo’ ukedaijingu of Ise Grand Shrineーand just a minute’s stroll from the inner shrine itself.

At the entrance they had “Asa Kayu” written on the door as pictured above. The cafe itself is located on the second floor.

The cafe has wood-based decor, and the windows are nice and big, letting lots of natural light seep in. From the window I could see Ise Grand Shrine which I prayed at just moments ago. It’s a place where you can wind down and relax.

 

I ordered the “Mike no Asa Kayu Awabi” (in Japanese: 御饌の朝かゆ 鮑). I found out that the word mike is used to refer to precious, sacred food. Apparently, your good fortune will increase if you eat it after praying to the god of food at the Toyo’ ukedaijingu.

Mike no Asa Kayu Awabi (御饌の朝かゆ 鮑) – ¥2,040 (Tax Included)

My meal arrived in a wooden box. When I opened it, I was happy to see that I not only received the porridge, but other small plates and bowls of food too.

I was charmed by how shiny the rice was in the sunlight. To eat the thin rice porridge, you add the awabi, pickled vegetables, kombu, bonito broth and other ingredients.

 

The rice porridge is easy to digest and warms you up to the coreーthe perfect way to relax on a cold day. The combination of the tender bonito and the smooth porridge is a match made in heaven. It’s a very simple dish with no unnecessary additions. It has a gentle flavour that makes your mind and body just wind down and relax.

As well as the rice porridge, the meal comes with other healthy foods too like dried fish, soft boiled egg and vinegared ingredients. For dessert, you get zenzai which is a type of sweet soup. This is a very special breakfast you can only experience here at this cafe, coupled with a view of Ise Grand Shrine, all in the early morning.

 

Whenever I wake up early, it feels like I’ll have a very different start to the day than usual, but spending my morning in Ise, praying at Ise Grand Shrine and eating kayu porridge at Asora no Chaya had me holding my head high.

 

This morning, it was the start of another new day, and I began it feeling dignified.

 

 

Today’s Souvenir

Awabi Gohan no Moto – ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

I wanted to share the happiness between friends and family on this fine day where I got to eat a delicious breakfast. This Awabi Gohan no Moto is an easy way to enjoy awabi. You took it together with rice to make awabi rice. Being able to purchase awabi, which is a high quality ingredient, at this price is an absolute steal.

 

Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)

Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

One thing I do at least once a week without fail is treat myself out to some delicious food or dessert. It’s very important time well spent in order to live a happy life.

 

Today, I went out for breakfast. I got up a little earlier than usual and headed to my favourite cafe, Bread, Espresso & which is located in Omotesando.

It’s really easy to get to: it’s just a 5-minute walk from the A2 exit of Omotesando Station. Mornings are quiet in Omotesando, you don’t see many people walking around, so it feels like a completely different place compared to its busy streets during the day.

 

When you enter the cafe, the smell of freshly-baked bread is the first thing to hit your senses. I sat down on one of the comfy sofa-seats and ordered myself the French toast breakfast set.

There’s plenty of space between tables, so it’s an environment that’s easy to kick back and relax in.

Inside and outside the cafe are cute signs with that day’s recommended menu items written on them. Next time I visit I think I’ll try one of the lunchtime desserts. That’s what I daydreamed about while waiting for my French toast to arrive.

French Toast Set w/Drink – ¥800

The French toast has a subtly sweet scent. It’s made with one of the cafe’s popular foods: the butter-loaded bread known as “Muu.”

 

The toast’s crusts were nice and crunchy while the middle part was fluffy. The soft bread just melts in your mouth when taking a bite, and your taste buds are treated to the sweet flavour of the egg.

The toast is delicious as it is, and you can totally leave it at that and enjoy your morning breakfast. But if you want to take it to the next level then you can drizzle the accompanying honey over the toast, giving the sweetness an even richer flavour.

I’m usually not good with the characteristic sweet taste that honey has, or the bitterness layered into the overall flavour, but this honey was on the milder side so I really enjoyed it.

After my food, I enjoyed the cappuccino the barista beautifully made for me which comes as part of the set.

 

My 1-hour morning was spent even more relaxed than usual here. It’s much different from lunchtime which is a much busier and hurried time, so I could sink in my chair and really enjoy my drink too.

 

Waking up early and enjoying a relaxing breakfast. That’s all I did, but it helped ease my busy mind and soul. I’m a simple person, and I think I’ll be able to face my week and work hard at it after this.

 

 

Today’s Presents

Futsu Furu Fig Sandwich – ¥420

Futsu Uni Fruits – ¥400

I wanted to share the happiness between friends and family on this fine day where I got to eat a delicious breakfast. These sandwiches are packed full of fruits―seasonal fruits which are best enjoyed right now. If you’re wondering what other sandwiches they sell then be sure to visit.

 

 

Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)

Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

Tokyo Station City is a bread battleground where over 200 types of breads and pastries are sold. In this article we show you the top bread rankings at Gransta, ecute Tokyo and ecute Keiyo Street that serve up the perfect breakfast to start your day.

 

Gransta

 

1st Place – Curry Bread: ¥220 (Tax Included) @ BURDIGALA EXPRESS

Taking the No.1 spot in Gransta is BURDIGALA EXPRESS’s curry bread cooked with spicy fillings.
*Tax-inclusive price to increase to ¥226 on April 1, 2019.

2nd Place – Croissant: ¥220 (Tax Included) @ BURDIGALA EXPRESS

A light and crunchy croissant wrapped delicately in rich butter.
*Tax-inclusive price to increase to ¥226 on April 1, 2019.

3rd Place – Pain au Chocolat: ¥240 (Tax Included) @ BURDIGALA EXPRESS)

Known as a “chocolatine” in southern France, this puff pastry-like delight is full of delicious chocolate.

*Tax-inclusive price to increase to ¥248 on April 1, 2019.

4th Place – Croissant B.C.: ¥292 (Tax Included) @ Daisy Tokyo

An almond cake wrapped in a croissant pastry and topped with cookie dough and almonds.

5th Place – Onion Curry Bread: ¥324 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie Asano

This tasty curry bread is made with rich onions. The outside is crunchy without being greasy.

 

 

ecute Tokyo

1st Place – Tokyo Brick Bread: ¥287 (Tax Included) @ Tokyo Anpan Mame-Ichizu

Made to look like the red bricks of Tokyo Station this bread is filled with adzuki beans and a specially made cream before being stamped with the station’s name.

2nd Place – Denmark Sausage Roll: ¥291 (Tax Included) @ Andersen

A soft rolled pierced with a Denmark sausage and topped with cheese perfect for lunch or just a quick bite to eat.

3rd Place – Tokyo Red Bean Paste Pancake: ¥480 (Tax Included) @ Tokyo Anpan Mame-Ichizu

A ‘pancake sandwich’ smothered in butter and packed with large-grained red beans from Tokachi District, Hokkaido.

4th Place – Tochiotome Strawberry Cream Anpan: ¥280 (Tax Included) @ Tokyo Anpan Mame-Ichizu

The strawberry cream is made with Tochiotome strawberries which have a full-bodied flavour. This is mixed with coarse sweet red bean paste to create something both delicious and cute-looking.

5th Place – Milk France: ¥172 (Tax Included) @ Andersen

This bread has a light and piquant texture to it and is filled with cream that has a milky flavour. The delicious taste of the cream with the bread gives it a distinct flavour.

 

ecute Keiyo Street

 

1st Place – Beef Stew: ¥292 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie La Terre

An interesting mix that combines a chewy doughnut and slow cooked beef stew.

2nd Place – Happiness Calling Cream Bread: ¥195 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie La Terre

The Jersey cattle milk used to make the custard cream filling is rich in flavour but light in texture. Everything is wrapped in a fluffy dough with a cute smiling face on it.

Chickpea Curry: ¥216 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie La Terre

A curry doughnut stuffed with chickpeas. The slow cooked roux complements and bring out the flavours of the beef and vegetables even more.

 

Start your morning off with a hearty breakfast at Tokyo Station!

Hi, everyone. I’m Minimaru, and I work at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.

 

What do you eat for breakfast? Toast? Onigiri? It’s easy to end up eating the same thing every morning, isn’t it? Have you tried eating breakfast from another country?

 

That’s what this article is about. Today I would like to introduce to you all World Breakfast Allday.

There are in fact two branches of World Breakfast Allday. I visited the new one which opened between Harajuku and Shibuya earlier this year.

To get there, make a right at Flamingo, the second-hand clothing store in Omotesando that faces KIDDY LAND. Head straight down there and you’ll see a tapioca shop called Gong Cha. Head past there and make a left at the Family Mart convenience store.

You’ll come to see a post office. Continue heading in the direction of the post office.

Then you’ll see a cafe. Make a right and head straight down.

You’ll eventually come to a pale yellow coloured building on the left hand side of the path. That’s World Breakfast Allday!

 

It can be a difficult place to find for first-timers, so if you get lost or need help getting there than come and find us at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX. We’ll be happy to help!

 

The yellow exterior of the cafe gives it a relaxing first impression. Music plays inside from different countries so it felt like stepping into another world. The cafe also has window seats so you can see outside.

I wanted to chill and enjoy my breakfast while looking at the scenery outdoors so I sat at one of the window seats.

There’s also wide table seats inside.

This is the menu. They also serve a range of limited edition items that change every two months. There’s so much food to choose from!

 

Once you’ve decided on what you want you can order at the counter.

The counter is super cute and there’s also an open kitchen in the back where you can see food being made.

 

I ordered the American breakfast which came with pancakes, bacon, sunny side up eggs and potatoes. It also comes with honey to drizzle over your pancakes. The food was so delicious it made me feel happy in the morning.

World Breakfast Allday is a place that lets you feel like you’re somewhere outside Japan. If you’re in Harajuku in the morning or doing a bit of shopping then be sure to give it a visit.

 

Writer／minimaru

Sapporo has no shortage of delicious food, and when it comes to breakfast, you’re in for a treat.

 

Here are 5 places we recommend eating at in the morning offering a Hokkaido/Sapporo breakfast experience you won’t get anywhere else.

 

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Cafe de Nord

Cafe de Nord is located on floor B1F of the Hokkaido Building which is directly connected to exit 6 in the underground walkway of Sapporo Station. It is also known for managing coffee roasting cafe Infinity Coffee. Going to CAFE de NORD means you can enjoy a luxurious time drinking coffee from one of their special cups while listening to some jazz. Their delicious breakfast menu includes toast with jam, cheese toast and more all of which can be enjoyed together with your favourite choice of coffee.

 

 

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Saera

This coffee and sandwich shop is located on floor B3F below the underground shopping centre of Odori Station on the Toho Line side. The great thing about this place is their long menu and the ability to create your own sandwich to your liking. Popular menu items include the Red King Crab Sandwich, Fruit Sandwich and Fried Shrimp Sandwich. Whatever you order you can rest assured your sandwich will be filled to the brim.

 

 

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Peche Grand

Peche Grand is a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station on the first floor of Akarenga Terrace facing the Hokkaido Government Office. It’s inspired by cafes in Paris and was opened by Peche Mignon, a French sweet shop in Hakodate. Their breakfast menu at first was served as is, but now you can get all the French toast you like. With that you’ll also get eggs, salads, drinks, and if you’re they’re known to sometimes bring cake too. When the weather’s nice you can enjoy eating in the open terrace like a real Parisienne.

 

 

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Arinko

Arinko is located in Satsueki Eat next to the east ticket gates at Sapporo Station on the JR side. They first opened in 1980 and make hand-made onigiri rice balls. If you’re going there for the first time we recommend trying their most popular choice which is cheese katsuo (cheese bonito) together with pork miso soup, a delicious combination of vegetables grown in Hokkaido and pork. It’s sure to fill you up. They also allow takeout so you can stuff your cheeks while strolling around the local sites like Hokkaido University and Odori Park. The onigiri are also made right in front of you which is exciting to watch.

 

 

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Northern Kitchen All Day Dining

This place is a 13-minute walk from Sapporo Station and is designed under the concept of ‘top quality Hokkaido breakfast.’ They serve a buffet style breakfast with each and every item prepared to the utmost perfection. You’ll be spoilt for choice at the huge selection. The inside of this eatery is also spacious and welcomes a refreshing morning meaning you can spend a calm and relaxed early start to your day.

 

 

 

Sapporo is the gourmet city of Hokkaido, so if you’re Japan trip is taking you around the north, be sure you get a great breakfast to start your day.

Ginza is Tokyo’s famous upmarket shopping district, lined with countless shops and restaurants. It’s famous not only as a hub for western culture including cuisine and fashion but also for continuing to inherit traditional Japanese elements including Kabuki-za, the chief theater in Tokyo for traditional kabuki plays, and Tsukiji fish market, the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world.

 

Have you ever wanted to arrive at Ginza in the early morning and enjoy a spot of breakfast before shopping? Whether you’ve considered it or not, we’ve compiled a list of places where you can enjoy a delicious early meal.

 

 

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Furutoshi (Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel)

Furutoshi is a popular restaurant located on the second floor of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel. There, you can look forward to tucking into a delicious breakfast while sat in a spacious and comfortable environment that has modern wooden decor. They also serve super fresh vegetables in the morning. We recommend this one to people who want to spend their morning in luxury with a selection of terrines, carpaccio and more!

 

 

 

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Cafe Paulista

It’s said that John Lenon and his wife Yoko Ono often frequented this cafe. The cafe has a direct contract with Brazilian farms so serve delicious, authentic Brazilian coffee. Get it with a slice of light and crunchy toast which goes perfectly with butter and blueberry jam.

 

 

 

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Eggs’n Things – Ginza Branch

If we’re talking breakfast then we have to include Eggs’n Things on the list. They serve all-day breakfast in generous portions. You can of course choose pancakes but combining the Eggs Benedict with crunchy bacon is the best way to start the morning.

 

 

 

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Coffee Ban

Ginza can be a pretty expensive place, but you can enjoy an absolute bargain breakfast at Coffee Ban, a cafe with a retro atmosphere. For just ¥550 you can get a breakfast set with round bread, raisin bread, lettuce, a boiled egg, potato salad and an apple!

 

 

 

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The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo GINZA

This restaurant located on the second floor of Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza was opened by world renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur Salvatore Cuomo. It offers a buffet style service with a range of tasty looking foods. They have convenient individual rooms and cater for time, place and occasion. Be sure to try their luxurious morning-time buffet.

 

 

 

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France-ya

This spacious cafe has English-style decor where they serve a certain affordable breakfast set has has been loved by Japanese people since the Showa Period. Enjoy toast, fried egg, sausage and salad for just ¥550. The cafe has a relaxing atmosphere so you can enjoy your morning tucking into the set or delicious coffee and a sandwich.

 

 

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Cafe 634

Cafe 634 is a popular cafe with a simple yet stylish interior. They also serve food at the kind of low price you never see in Ginza. Their vegetables are sourced from trusted farms they are contracted to, and they also serve cereal and desserts. Everything is gentle on both your body and your wallet. Their toasted black bread piled with sweet adzuki bean paste and simple adzuki bean toast served with butter are perfect for the morning as they aren’t heavy on the stomach.

 

 

 

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Renoir Coffee (Ginza INZ)

Renoir Coffee opened with their main target being Japanese women. It has a simple wooden decor and has a relaxing atmosphere. It’s also no-smoking. Their hot breakfast sandwiches are made with wholewheat flour and contain ingredients like tuna and melted cheese. The cafe attracts a lot of female customers.

 

 

Did you enjoy this list? If you’re planning a trip to Ginza then make a day out of it and start your morning with a great affordable breakfast in Tokyo’s elegant district.