【Tokyo Stroll】The cafe that you want to visit to see someone #5: “café Benisica” – The Birthplace of Pizza Toast
“A café that has continued to be loved for 60 years”
In this entry to my café series, I visited the familiar Yurakucho, the center of modern Tokyo culture. This year, long-standing café Benisica turned 61-years-old. I stopped by to have my fill of their amazing pizza toast. The café is a 2-minute walk from Hibiya Station via Tokyo Metro lines, and 4-minutes on foot from Yurakucho Station via JR lines, making it an easy place to get to.
The café opened all those years ago in response to the large number of cinemas and theatres dotted around Yurakucho. They wanted to create place where people could relax on their way back from seeing a show.
Upon arrival, you can still observe stylish older ladies strolling into the café. The scene hasn’t changed one bit which I found to be wonderful.
Café Benisica is famous for being the birthplace of original pizza toast. They even have a sign at the entrance telling you that! Eye-catching!!!
Without further ado, let’s head on in♪
I take one step into the café, and… Huh? What’s this?!
That’s right. At Benisica, you can enjoy vacuum brewed coffee. This was the first time I had seen a vacuum coffee maker up close, so I gazed at them with a keen interest.
Inside, I gazed at the café décor and objects scattered around of Hibiya, a town which changes with the times. You can feel the weight of the times instore – all the wonderful items look stylish simply by being placed in there! The café interior is a collection of warm colours. It’s a place where you can relax and feel comfortable.
This is Benisica’s famous pizza toast, costing ￥950 (tax included). They have plenty of set menus, and drink menus are ￥1,350. The story behind the pizza toast was how if you didn’t go to an Italian restaurant back then, you couldn’t eat pizza. So, they took pizza and turned it into something you can eat casually – toast. Since then, it has continued to be a much-loved menu item with customers for almost half a century.
After hearing the story, I took no time at all ordering my own pizza toast! To drink, I chose a strawberry shake. Just so you know, the shake doesn’t come in set orders, so be careful.
Thick servings of cheese and put onto chunky slices of toast. “The soul of the pizza toast is in the cheese!” is what you’ll be saying at its presence on the toast. Its generous serving makes this pizza toast suitable not just as a light meal, but even a whole lunch. As well as the standard ingredients like salami, onion and bell peppers, I was happy that there were mushrooms too.
The bread’s texture is fluffy! I was hungry, so I made short work of it. Thank you for the meal.
This is the owner of Benisica, Setsuko Murakami, who told me the story of the café. She’s a very wonderful person who loves her husband very much. Not only did she tell me about the café – I got to hear about her husband’s way of living and thoughts too. The words of people that have walked the road of life longer than me are deep and enlightening.
I stored the owner’s story safely onto the shelves in my heart. The next time something happens, I’ll rely on those special words she graciously taught me and work hard.
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Café Benisica
Address: 1-6-8 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 9:30-23:45 (Open from 9:00 on Weekends & Holidays)
No Fixed Holidays.
Access: 2-minutes on foot from Hibiya Station via the Hibiya Line, Chiyoda Line, and Toei Mita Line / 4-minutes on foot from Yurakucho Station via JR Lines
Model : Ema Tanioku
Profile: “Emaeri” is the nickname for models Ema and Eri Tanioku, who are Aomoji fashion model twins. Ema and Eri Tanioku specialise in twin fashion coordination. Over the years their fanbase has increased due to their cute looks. Ema Tanioku spreads Harajuku culture within Japan as well as overseas and works as a Harajuku Tourism Ambassador. Starting off as a model, Ema has broadened her talent range from fashion magazines to TV, and from playing the lead role in dramas to movies.
Instagram：@ematanioku
Photographer：Haruka Yamamoto
Editor&Writer：Ryoichi Komaba
Design:Yuko Abe (ASOBISYSTEM)
Translation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
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【Tokyo Stroll】 The café that you want to visit to see someone #4 Cats working at Shinjuku-sanchome’s Café Arles
"Good service, a jolly owner and cute cats – this café is sure to heal you!" I’m Ema Tanioku and today I’ll be introducing you to yet another café in Tokyo as the fourth edition of my series "The café that you want to visit to see someone". Today I’ll be reporting about my visit to Café Arles which can be found at Shinjuku-sanchome. Ever since hearing that there were cats at this café, I’ve been set on going 〜♪♪ The café is very easy to access. To get to there, you can take the Toei Shinjuku line to Shinjuku-sanchome. From here, you can get to the café within a five-minute walk. Walking around the Shinjuku Suehirote theatre, the café soon came into sight. Somehow, I could sense the presence of cats just from the atmosphere...There it was! The entrance to the café was decorated with many ornaments of cats and dogs. I don’ know why but I was filled with excitement before even having entered. As soon as I entered, I immediately spotted a cat. I was then greeted by the cat’s master who had a sweeping grin across his face and was wearing a hat with a cat broach. I could really feel his love for cats ♪♪ I took a sweeping glance over the café – cats, cats and more cats - there were so many cat-themed goods everywhere! Apart from cats goods, the master also collects clown goods and displayed everything all huddled together to decorate the café. Although this was my first time at Café Arles, I immediately felt right at home as a warm feeling grew within me. I asked the master what got him into the café business and I was surprised by his response. It all started when the master was working at a mahjong parlour, where a person they knew asked them to start up a café. The master then thought about the numerous paintings he had collected and how he was in search of a place to display them. The idea of choosing his own music, menu and decorating a café interior to his own taste really struck a chord with him. There are many paintings displayed in the café. Amongst these are some by modern artist Tomomi Kondo, who made the paintings “please your master” and “cool your thighs”, which feature the kaban neko (café cats) Ishimatsu and Jirocho, who are “working hard” by lazing around. Café Arles is fun and draws in even more fun. The atmosphere is filled with the love and enjoyment of the customers. That’s why I immediately felt so at home as soon as I entered. You can easily spend a long time here. I asked the master what he recommends from his menu. His response? “My recommendation is what you want to eat the most!” he said wisely. I felt like eating Napolitan spaghetti and so that is what I ordered! (Price: ￥720 including tax) It came with banana and giant corn ❤ – this excellent service made me so happy! The gentle flavour of this homemade dish was delicious and I could really taste the Showa-retro Napolitan flavour to it. The drink, soup and salad services available gives this meal a perfect score for portion size satisfaction! The master allowed me to take his café cat Jirocho-kun out for a walk. This was the first time I'd ever walked a cat – a new, fresh experience! Jirocho-kun is a very calm and obedient cat, so we had a lovely stroll together. Speaking of which, Jirocho-kun loves his owner so much that he runs to meet him whenever he hears his car pull up at the shop. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the café. “I enjoyed every minute of it” explained the master happily. The master created a place where everyone can be happy and in return everyone supports him. Perhaps this cycle is the motivational force that has kept and will continue to push this café to live and thrive. I’m glad I came to this café today and met such a special person. I want to come here again and have another chat with the master! ■Information Cafe Arles Address：1st floor, 5-10-8, Shinjuku, Tokyo Opening h0urs: 11:30 〜 22：00 Regular holidays days: Sundays, New Year's period holiday period Access：398 metres from Shinjuku Sanchome station (reach via Toei-Shinjuku line/ Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line URL：https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13087540/Model & Writer: Ema TaniokuProfile: "Emaeri" is the nickname for models Ema and Eri Tanioku, who are Aomoji fashion model twins. Ema and Eri Tanioku specialise in twin fashion coordination. Over the years their fanbase has increased due to their cute looks. Ema Tanioku spreads Harajuku culture within Japan as well as overseas and works as a Harajuku Tourism Ambassador. Starting off as a model, Ema has broadened her talent range from fashion magazines to TV, and from playing the lead role in dramas to movies. Instagram：@ematanioku Photographer：Haruka Yamamoto Editor：Ryoichi Komaba Design:Yuko Abe (ASOBISYSTEM) Translated by: Samantha Fernandes -
The objective of going to a Japanese “kissaten” (tea/coffee house) or a “cafe” is basically the same – to go to drink a cup of tea or a cup of coffee. However, there is something different. In Japanese “kissatens” of course, they are particular about how their tea and coffee tastes, but they also pay particular attention to the eating and drinking utensils and the décor of the shop. They often have a very retro and Showa Era feel to them. “Kissatens” in Japan have been in business for a long period of time and so they have a very down to earth and comfortable atmosphere. Here, we are highlighting eight such “kissatens” in Tokyo.
1.“Nanatsu no mori” in Koenji
From the outside, it looks like a Showa, retro-style coffee shop. Upon entering, you can see the interior of the café has weathered. It has an atmosphere reminiscent of the Showa era, like you’ve just stepped back in time. Inside, is filled with Showa era ornaments and goods. The highly recommended menu item is “Omu gohan” (rice omelet). The flavor of the rice is not ketchup but rather Japanese broth. The rice was mixed with beef, burdock, and enoki mushrooms, as well as a salty-sweet seasoning that tasted like shigureni.
Time passes slowly and restfully at “Nanatsumori,” with its retro atmosphere. You can spend a happy time here surrounded by the shop’s gorgeous interior that makes it seem as if you’ve stepped back in time.
Detailed information:【Tokyo Stroll】The cafe that you want to visit to see someone #2 “Nanatsumori”—An Attractive Cafe in Kōenji
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Nanatsumori
Address: 2 Chome-20-20 Kōenjiminami, Suginami, Tokyo
Business Hours: 10:30-24:00 (Last orders at 23:30)
Holidays: None
Access: 3-minutes’ walk from Shin-Kōenji Station / 7-minutes’ walk from Kōenji Station
2.“Sabouru” in Jinbocho
“Sabouru” is a café we could say is a representative retro cafe. This 62 years historical café was established in 1955. The shop is multi-floored, first floor, semi basement and mezzanine inside. It is a little dark inside, but you can still enjoy reading books.
Sabouru’s most popular menu item is Spaghetti Neapolitan. It is cooked with many ingredients including mushrooms, onions and bacon. It is cooked quite simply with ketchup.
Detailed information:【Tokyo Stroll】The cafe that you want to visit to see someone #1 The popular cafe in Jinbo-cho called “Sabouru” that has retro interior and nostalgic food.
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Sabouru
Address：1-11 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Hours：9:00AM to 11:00PM
Holiday：Sundays ＆ Holiday Irregular
Access:
0 minutes’ walk from A7 exit of Jimbocho train station, Toei Subway Shinjuku Line • Mita Line
0 minutes’ walk from A7 exit of Jimbocho train station, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
3. “Kissa Housekibako” in Chitose Karasuyama
Here is a shop which displays items related to the 1970s and 1980’s pop idols. Many girls from all over Japan come here to get “drinkable jewelry.” It is a space which overflows with nostalgic items from this time.
The most popular item on the menu here is their “drinkable jewelry” as known as “cream soda” which was everyone’s favorite food when they are little. The standard color of cream soda is supposed to be green, but the ones in “Kissa Housekibako” appear in very girly colors. They are offered in cute and shiny spring colors. This shop is popular not only with Japanese guests but also with tourists from abroad.
Detailed information:【Tokyo Cafe】Visit the café which has a menu that gives you great impact Vol,6 “Kissa Housekibako”
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Kissa Housekibako
Address：4-18-18 Oyama Mansion102, Minorakuyama Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Tel：03-5969-8577
Hours：10:00AM to 6:30PM
4.“Kissa You” in Ginza
“Kissa You” which is located in Ginza, next to Kabukiza has been making kabuki actors’ stomach full for the last forty-seven years. “Kissa You” which is located next to Kabukiza is now a part of the Kabukiza scene. Many gourmet actors who crave for the food in this café are always waiting in line before the café opens. The main reason why most people come here is to order their “soft and melty omelet-rice” which represents Japanese food nowadays.
It is a very good combination of creamy and rich tasting omelet and simply cooked rice. You can hardly encounter this type of omelet-rice which is so smooth and light in texture. In one word it could be described as being like a “soup.”
Detailed information:【Tokyo cafe】Visit the café which has a menu that gives you great impact Volume5 Ginza”You”
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Kissa You
Address: Takano Build. 1F 4-13-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00 (meal start time 11:30~) ~ 21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
Holiday: none
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5.“Tengoku”in Asakusa
Asakusa which is considered to be the town that has a lot of good places to eat is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo. This little and warm appearance café is an oasis for many tourists who try to take breaks from walking in this town.
Inside the “Tengoku,” you can smell something sweet. The feast of this paradise is a special pancake which has a burnt in mark of “Tengoku.” (550yen)
They start mixing the ingredients after getting an order, and cook on copper sheets. It tastes crunchy on the outside, and fluffy inside. When I put butter and maple syrup, the flavor of the milk gets stronger. The owner, Rumi Ueno was particular about this orthodox pancake. The taste of this pancake really made me relieved and reminds me of my mom who made pancakes for snacks when I was little.
“Tengoku’s special hotdog” which has a sausage about 25centimeters long sticking out from the hotdog bun is a must eat!
Detailed information:【Tokyo Cafe】Visit the café that has an original menu which gives you great impact volume 4 Asakusa “Tengoku”
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Coffee Shop “Tengoku”
Address: 1-41-9 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 12:00~18:30 (L.O.)
Holiday: Tuesdays
6.“Kissa Knit” in Kinshi-cho
The signboard of this kissaten glows like a fireplace – Kissa Knit. The moment you open the door the sound of a bell will make you feel as if you have been transported through time to the Showa period. The first few years after they opened this café, they only served several light meal menus, but now there are so many menus such as “Barbeque set” and “Kani zosui” (crab hotpot and rice porridge), menu items you don’t usually see at this kind of café.
The special “Hot cake” (750yen and includes a soft drink)” with a toothpick sticking through the butter on top is the trade mark menu item of this shop. The two pancakes that are cooked in a copper plate are about five centimeter’s thick. You pour syrup on the top of butter which melts with the heat of the pancakes.
Detailed information:【Tokyo Cafe】Visit the café which has an original menu that will give you great impact volume 3. Kinshicho “Kissa Knit”
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”Kissa Knit”
Address: 4-26-12 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00~20:00 Sundays and holidays 8:00~18:00
Holidays: Designated Sunday and national holidays
7.“LA MADRAGUE” in Kagurazaka
The commercial facility, “la kagu” located in Kagurazaka, is a renovated building which used to be a storage house for books. The café, “LA MADRAGUE” is inside this facility.
The main store of “LA MADRAGUE” in Kyoto is the café which has passed down three traditions. This café was built in the site where a café called “Jun-kissa Seven” was located. And a kissaten called “Meikyoku Kissa MUSE” was closed and it was being missed by many people, so they contributed their furniture to “LA MADRAGUE.” They also took over the egg sandwich recipe from western style restaurant called “Corona.” This place which has both of retro and modern atmosphere is being loved by people in Kyoto for a long time.
It is good to sit down on the sofa inside, but you also can spend time on the terrace when it is good weather. Why not enjoy this traditional café in Kagurazaka, away from the bustle of the big city.
Detailed information:【Tokyo Cafe】Visit the café which has original menu that give you great impact 2 Kagurazaka”la kagu”
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LA MADRAGUE
Address: La Kagu 1F, 67 Yaraicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Kissa Madrague
Address: 706-5 Kami Matsuyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
8.Yurakucho [ Hamano Ya Para]
Long-established store with inherited skills, they didn’t changed their own flavor in these past 50th years.
You can spend relaxing time in this calm cafe while listening vinyl disc’s music.Hamanoya Para’s speciality is [ Fruits sandwich and Egg sandwich mix] and Cream soda.The cream soda is light pink and peach flavor, is a really unusual flavor.
The sandwich which combine the texture of volumened egg with lettuce is the most popular one.
Detailed information:
http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/54419
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Hamano ya para
Address: Tokyo-to chiyoda-ku Yurakucho 1-12-1 shin yurakucho building B1F
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 -18:00 / Sunday 10:00-17:00
Holiday: National holiday and New year's day
TEL：03-3212-7447
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Ginza is a district in Tokyo lined with sophisticated stores and countless shopping spots. It's a famous town for not only delivering Western style cuisine and fashion, but for continuing to hand down Japanese tradition from Kabuki-za to Tsukiji. We have compiled a list of recommended spots to visit during your trip to Ginza.
Tokyu Plaza
If it's Japanese souvenirs and mementos you're looking for then Tokyu Plaza is a very location. This shopping complex is filled with shops and famous brands selling items made in Japan, from "SAKE LABO" where shelves are lined with Japanese alcohol, to stores selling traditional Japanese crafts. You should also check out the duty free "LOTTE DUTY FREE GINZA" on the 8F and 9F.
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Tokyu Plaza
Address: 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3571-0109
Homepage: http://ginza.tokyu-plaza.com
UNIQLO
UNIQLO has branched out and made its name around the globe now, but the Ginza branch is the world's biggest, boasting a staggering 12 floors. There are English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Korean speaking staff there, so you can enjoy your shopping free of worry.
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UNIQLO (Ginza Branch)
Address: Ginza Komatsu 1F-12F, 6-9-5 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Open: 11:00-21:00
Telephone: 03-6252-5181
Webpage: https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/store_news/store.php?poi=10101397
Dover Street Market
Dover Street Market is a cutting-edge store that was first brought to London by Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawabuko. Ginza now has its own branch in "ZOZOTOWN" and towers 6 floors lined with an array of brands from LOUIS VUITTON to Celine, Thom Browne, and even Comme des Garçons themselves.
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Dover Street Market
Address: 6-9-5 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Open: 11:00-20:00
Telephone: 03-6228-5080
Homepage: http://ginza.doverstreetmarket.com
GINZA SIX
GINZA SIX recently opened on April 20th earlier this year as Ginza's biggest shopping complex. The building is elegantly dotted with 241 individual stores both domestic and international offering a range of cuisines, fashion and lifestyle brands and more. It's a fantastic spot for overseas visitors who can also enjoy seeing a traditional Noh performance and gazing at Ginza's gorgeous scenery from the rooftop.
More Information: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/39111
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GINZA SIX
Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Shops - 10:30-20:30 / Restaurants - 11:00-23:30
*Select shops have different opening and closing hours.
Telehone: 03-6891-3390
Homepage: https://ginza6.tokyo/
Kabuki-za
Kabuki is a traditional form of Japanese theatre with a history spanning more than 400 years. One location still thriving is the Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza. If you purchase a copy of a play's outline there's an English explanation at the end along with an English subtitle guide. If you want to enjoy a short session of kabuki then you can purchase a special ticket called "hitomakumiseki" (一幕見席) that enables you to see just one part of the play, since kabuki plays tend to be quite long.
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Kabukiza
Address: 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3545-6800
Website: http://www.kabuki-za.co.jp
Tsukiji Fish Market
The Tsukiji Fish Market is the kitchen of Tokyo. Out of all 11 wholesale markets in Chuo, Tokyo the Tsukiji Fish Market is the oldest. It's a hugely popular tourist spot for its fresh seafood and souvenirs. There's plenty to see including the famous Tuna Auction as well as a chance to experience making nigiri sushi.
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Tsukiji Fish Market
Address: 5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3542-1111
Homepage: http://www.tsukiji.or.jp
Hibiya Park
If you're exhausted from all the shopping and sightseeing then we recommend stopping by Hibiya Park just a 10-minute walk from Ginza. The park was made more than 100 years ago and is home to two outdoor music domes - one big and one small - as well as a public hall and more. There are also flower beds bloomed with various flowers that change with the seasons. There's also a Japanese-style garden tucked away in the park where you can experience a Japanese aesthetic.
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Hibiya Park
Address: Hibiya Park, Chiyoda
Open: 24 hours, 365 days a year.
*The service centre and other establishments in the park will be closed during New Year's.
*Please contact the service centre for business hours and further information.
Telephone: 03-3501-6428
Webpage: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index037.html
We hope you liked our recommendations and hope you enjoy your Ginza sightseeing to the very fullest.
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How about some pancakes during your shopping spree! 7 recommended cafes which sell pancakes in Ginza
There must be many people who want to eat something sweet after enjoying shopping in the Ginza.
In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended pancake shops in Ginza.
Shiawase no Pancake Ginza Shop
This pancake shop located in Omotesando, Tokyo which always has long waiting lines, will open a new store in Ginza on the 23rd of December 2017. The shop is located in front of the A5 Exit of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line’s Gina Station. The décor inside the shop has a relaxing atmosphere. They have an open kitchen in front of the shop so that customers can observe the cooking process. It will no doubt be exciting to seeing the making process of their pancakes.
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Shiawase no Pancake Ginza Shop
Address: 5-8-5, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo – 7F, New Ginza Building 10th Building
Business hours: weekdays 10:00 to 20:00 (L.O. 19:15) / Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 20:30 (L.O. 19:40)
Fixed holiday: random
TEL：03-6255-1111
Yukino Shita Ginza
Yukino Shita is a shop which uses strictly selected ingredients and makes hand-made pancakes. The sweet scent of the pancakes and the scent of coffee fills the natural-styled interior of the shop. Their popular pancake, “Yotsuba Cream Cheese Jikasei Rennyu (home-made condensed milk) Ice wo Soete” is a simple pancake without any topping so you can taste the rich texture of the dough. The coffees they offer goes well with their pancakes.
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Yukinoshita Ginza
Address: 3F, Tomato Building, 1-20-10, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: Tuesday to Friday / 11:00 to 21:00 (L.O. 20:20), Saturday / Sunday and holidays 11:00 to 19:00 (L.O. 18:20)
TEL：070-5517-9506
Eggs ‘n Things Ginza Shop
You can enjoy some “old-fashioned” pancakes topped with lots of raw cream inside this open-air, bright shop. Sitting on their terrace on a warm day is recommended. The pancake is not too sweet although it uses lots of raw cream and is recommended for women. You can enjoy eating at this shop since they sell a la carte breakfast/lunch menus and dinner menus (from 18:00).
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Eggs 'n Things Ginza Shop
Address: 4F, Kiraritoginza, 1-8-19, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 9:00 to 23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
Fixed holiday: None
TEL：03-6264-4949
DAVID MYERS CAFÉ
This café introduces Californian-style, body/environment-friendly menu items. You can enjoy a dessert which uses wheat flour produced in Hokkaido with bananas and bitter caramel sauce put on top of a soft dough. It is a thick-flavored pancake using caramel sauce with the scent of bourbon and fresh bananas. This pancake is recommended for women.
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DAVID MYERS CAFÉ
Address: 6F, Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4-6-16, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:30 to 20:00 (L.O. 19:30)
TEL：03-3561-7052
URL：
http://www.ginzadining.com/restaurant/detail/davidmyers/index.html
MOKUOLA DexeeDinerUILANI
This shop has a Hawaiian atmosphere and their standard menu pancakes use lots of yoghurt inside the dough. Their crispy pancakes are created by pouring the dough into a frypan and then baking it in an oven for a long period of time.
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MOKUOLA DexeeDinerUILANI
Address: 8F, Yurakucho Marui, 2-7-1, Yurakucho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 21:00, Sunday and holidays 10:30 to 20:30
Fixed holiday: randam
TEL：03-6269-9554
café & books bibliotheque
They sell more than 10 kinds of home-made desserts and their most popular item is their pancakes which are very healthy since they use yoghurt. You can put lightly bitter coffee sauce on top of the pancake which has a topping of tiramisu cream made with mascarpone and cream cheese, so the product is recommended for those of you who are not familiar to sweet desserts.
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café & books bibliotheque
Address: 3F, LUMINE, LUMINE Yurakuchoten, 2-5-1, Yurakucho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: weekdays 11:00 to 21:30 (L.O. 21:00), Saturday, Sunday and holudays 11:00 to 21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
Fixed holiday: None
TEL：03-5222-1566
Ginza Coffee Shop Ginza Sukiyabashi Shop
A coffee shop located on the second floor of the building where BIGECHO is located. The building is located at the Sukiyabashi Intersection. The interior of the shop is chic with stylish decorations so this shop is recommended for not only women but also men. Their original maple butter pancake is very soft although the dough is thin so that customers can enjoy a unique texture.
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Ginza Coffee Shop, Ginza Sukiyabashi Shop
Address: 2F Ginza Building, 4-2-14, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 to 23:00, lunchtime 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 23:00, lunch time 10:00 to 16:00
Fixed holiday: None
TEL： 03-3562-7232
URL：http://www.clubdam.com/dkdining/shop/ginza_coffee/index.html
How did you like our introduction to some cafes and shops which sell wonderful pancakes. Why not relax and enjoy some pancakes in the Ginza area.
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While shopping complexes such as Tokyu Plaza and GINZA SIX are on the rise, Ginza itself is a city that has been bustling with energy for a long time. It’s packed full of traditional and new shops and brings in people from all ages, young and old, and prides itself as the place to go during everyone’s days off. In this article we want to introduce to you some highly recommended shops and restaurants in Ginza.
Soft and “melty” omelet-rice “Kissa You”
“Kissa You” is located in Ginza, famous for Kabuki. The main reason most people come here is the soft and “melty“ omelet-rice which represents Japanese food nowadays.
You can hardly encounter this type of omelet-rice which is this smooth and light in texture. I recommend you drink “Kobu-tea” after the meal as the “Japanese way.”
Related article：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/34449
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Kissa You
Address： Ginza 4-13-17 Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00(food order 11:30)～21:00(L.O.20:00)
Holiday：New Year’s holiday
TEL：03-6226-0482
A wonderful meat cutlet burger at “Ginza Sato”
“Ginza Sato” is famous for a circular “meat cutlet burger”. They are offering an “original meat cutlet” from Kichijoji, dipped in special sauce then made into a burger.
They make only 50 of these burgers a day. (￥380 for one) You can choose either a sweet or spicy sauce. You can enjoy the meat juice on a very soft bun.
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Ginza Sato
Address： Ginza 1−14−1 Chuo-ku Tokyo
Opening period：11:00〜
Holiday：Sunday / public holiday
If you want to try one of Japan’s “soul foods” go to “Kommeraku”
Dashi Chazuke (rice in soup stock) is one of Japan’s soul foods. It is an easy and simple meal, but the soup or tea in this dish is sure to warm you up.
Komeraku’s set menu includes either soup and rice ball or rice in the soup stock and rice bowl. You can get the soup and rice ball set as a takeout. Just one mouthful of this dish and your whole body will be warmed. If you want to enjoy Japanese food in Ginza, you should go to “Komeraku.”
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Komeraku
Address： Ginza 5-2-1 Chuo-ku Tokyo, Tokyu Plaza Ginza B2F
Hours: 11:00～23:00（L.O.22:00）
TEL：03-6264-5222
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Wonderful tea from Kyoto “Tsujiri Ginza”
“Tsujiri Ginza” is in a shopping mall, called GINZA SIX.
A matcha cream cake using lots of Uji matcha and a new product “Ginza Parfait” which has toppings of bean paste, yatsuhashi (local delicacy in Kyoto), Tsujiri’s warabi mochi (bracken starch dumplings) and Baumkuchen are selling at GINZA SIX for a limited offer. Let’s take a break during shopping in Ginza.
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Tsujuri Ginzamise
Address： Ginza 6-10-1 Chuo-ku Tokyo, GINZA SIX B2
Opening period：10:30～20:30
Holiday：Irregular holiday不定休
TEL：03-6263-9988
Try “Jugettsudo’s” matcha parfait. A very popular sweets item.
Jugetsudo is a café managed by Maruyamanori that serves tea and nori (seaweed). It’s located only a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza.
Jugetsudo positions itself as a deliverer of Japanese culture, as not only does it have a shop in Japan, but in Paris too. The matcha in the matcha parfait is made using farming methods found in Nakajima. Underneath, the soft cream you will find granola, matcha syrup, and matcha kanten. The entire parfait is lavished with matcha, and the soft cream even has matcha powder sprinkled on top.
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“Jugetsudo” Ginza Kabuki shop
Address： Ginza 4-12-15 Chuo-ku Tokyo, Kabuki tower 5F
Hours：shop 10:00～19:00、cafe 10:00～19:00
Holiday：no hokiday
TEL： 03-6278-7626
Writer：Ellie
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Menu
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In addition, the cafe will offer original goods, special offers, and a Twitter campaign to celebrate Rilakkuma's 20th anniversary.
Come enjoy the elaborate original menu and goods while sharing memories at this limited time themed cafe!
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RILAKKUMA 20th Anniversary Cafe
Venue: BOX cafe&space Omotesando
Running: March 9 – April 16, 2023
Address: Pine Under Flat B1F (5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Reservation Fee: ¥715 (Tax included) *Reservations include bonuses.
*Reservations can be made for up to four guests per application.Online Shop: https://rilakkuma20th-cafe.jp/online_store/
Sales Open: March 9, 15:00 – April 16, 23:59
(Items will ship starting in early May 2023.)
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Menu
Winter Kirby Burger & Pasta with Powdered Snow Cheese (30th Anniversary Version)
Winter Waddle Dee Burger & Pasta with Powdered Snow Cheese
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Transform! Carby Cake
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Available: November 17, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Venues: Kirby Cafe TOKYO, Kirby Cafe HAKATA, Kirby Cafe NAGOYA
*The Nagoya location’s winter menu will be available until February 5, 2022.
Kirby Café THE STORE: https://kirbycafe.jp/thestore/‘Kirby Cafe Pop-Up Store’ Limited Time Online Store: https://kirbycafe-popup.com/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/KirbyCafeJP
Official Site: https://kirbycafe.jp
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Cafe Menu
Magical Tea Time Set
Food Plate
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Drinks
Magical Milk Tea
Black Tea
Iced Coffee / Hot Coffee
Original Goods
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Handkerchief (7 varieties)
Tote Bag
Mug
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The cafe’s new menu includes afternoon tea, perfect for warming the body and soul during the cold winter months. The colorful food items and desserts are sure to be a hit on social media, and fans will enjoy the Magical Milk Tea and other dishes inspired by the popular BT21 characters. In addition to new merchandise and bonuses featuring newly-drawn art, a photo spot will welcome guests to the cafe and invite them to celebrate this five-year milestone. Why not take a break from everyday life to enjoy a magical time with these cute characters? ©BT21Information
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Venue/Dates
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Running: November 3 – December 10, 2022
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Location: Q-pot CAFE Omotesando
Running: September 3 – October 31, 2022
Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Last Order at 18:30)
Details/Reservations: http://www.Q-pot.jp/news/2022/08/1746.html
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FoodSpace Curry
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Running: July 23 – September 25, 2022
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Running: August 4 – October 10, 2022
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Details: https://planet.ohmycafe.jp/Online Store
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