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W.Bolero : Excellent Cakes from Shiga Prefecture
W. Bolero is another excellent patisserie which hails from Shiga Prefecture that pays fair attention to the texture, flavours and colours. Plus, there is a higher frequency of flower and herbs...
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Ninja Akasuka: Don't Mess with the Ninjas
"Oh no! We have reached a rapid river...How can we cross over to the opposite end?" Indeed, there was no transparent glass ceiling and one would land into the river at the very next step. Before we...
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[UPDATES] World's First Kitkat Boutique: NEW!! Seasonal Flavours
It's been nearly half a year since the opening of Kitkat boutique, it has finally come up with a series of new flavours instead of offering the same old items. And of course I returned to get them as...
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Toraya Cafe : Red Bean is the King
If you have always stay clear from traditional Japanese sweets, Toraya Cafe may change your impression. Opened by TORAYA, a 500-year old traditional confectionary house from Kyoto which is famous for...
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Okame 甘味処おかめ
Located in the hustle and bustle of Yurakucho is a traditional Wagashi shop that attracts a steady flow of customers from all age at any time of the day. One thing that you might notice is that the...
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海鮮丼専門店 丼の丼丸 : 500-yen Obento
500-yen Obento? Oh wait it's 540 yen inclusive of taxes.But still it's a very value-for-money place for delicious seafood obento.Established in 1979, Donmaru has more than 100 outlets all over...
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Patisserie Ma Priere マ・プリエール and his Mt. Fuji Volcano
If you are heading to Studio Ghibli in Mitaka, you might want to make a detour to Patisserie Ma Priere before hopping back on the JR train. This is one of my favourite pastry shop in Tokyo because the...
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Saryo Chanabe Cafe 茶鍋カフェ : Creative fusion food and Matcha desserts
Looking for Japanese cafe experience in a serene setting that is not packed with hipsters? Head to Saryo Cafe, a Zen-style casual cha-nabe place that specializes in matcha desserts and simple Japanese...
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Kaneko Hannosuke 金子半之助: Hail the King of Tempura
This place really tested my patience because I would never imagine myself queuing for more than 1.5 hours for a tempura don. But there's a reason why Hannosuke attracts long queues daily just like the...
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Krispy Kreme Japan : Summer Tea Time 2014
Why am I back to Krispy Kreme? Well, it has released new Summer Tea Time menu that features tea-flavoured donuts and cool donut desserts. The Doughnut Ice Kreme Green Tea and Cookies(¥450) elevates...
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Nicolas Charles ニコラシャール : Mischievous Rabbit Cream Puffs
This year has witnessed major transformation in Ginza Chocolate Street. Nicolas Charles replaces chocolatier Joel Duran with its rabbit cream puffs and spark a wave among the sweets lovers during the...
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Pokemon Cafe Tokyo: Gotta Catch'em All!
Did you play pokemon when you were young or watch pokemon anime? I confessed I don't watch anime that frequently but I am a fan of Nintendo Pokemon game during the era of gameboys. Anyway, Roppongi...
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Yukku 北海道料理 ユック : Hokkaido Izakaya Cuisine
There are actually several restaurants that specializes in Hokkaido cuisine in Tokyo. One of them is Restaurant Yukku, which opened its first shop in Sapporo back in 1964. Ever since, it has expanded...
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Asterisque アステリスク : Reinvigorating the Love for Mont Blanc
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Have you ever come across any food that taste so good that you want to jump up and fly into the sky? I did. I was entranced by this Mont Blanc parfait that my brain waves were...
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Croissant Taiyaki クロワッサンたい焼 : Most Delicious Taiyaki Hybrid
Do you like Taiyaki? or erm...the Taiyaki Parfaits? If yes, then you'll love these croissants even more once you take a bite into the thin-crusted shell "fish". Gin-no-an銀のあん, the sister company of...
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Tsuruya Yoshinobu 鶴屋吉信 : Wagashi Pancakes
With the opening of Coredo 2 and 3 in the recent year, the atmosphere in Nihonbashi seemed to have transformed 360-degrees and it has become a great place for one to explore the old and new shops. One...
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Suzuya Toncha すずや: When Tonkatsu Meets Ocha
Maisen, Katsuzen, these are the few popular names in Tokyo when it comes to Tonkatsu. While they are undoubtedly delicious for their pork cutlets, there is a classic Tonkatsu shop in Shinjuku that has...
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Nana's Green Tea Tokyo : The Missing Black
I believed this place needs no further introduction as many people have flocked to the Singapore outlet or outlets elsewhere. I came here not for matcha but for kurogoma (black sesame) because it came...
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Patisserie Del'Immo: The Patissier Pancakes
Situated in the commercial district of Akasaka Mitsuke, Patisserie Del'Immo is an exquisite chocolate boutique cafe opened by a young talent, Chef Eguchi Kazuaki in December 2013. Barely less than one...
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まぐろ問屋 三浦三崎港 上野店 : Maguro Sushi Conveyor Belt
While Takadanobaba is known as a hotspot for ramen, Ueno is known for the fierce competition zone for sushi restaurants. Stroll around the station and you'll find plenty of conveyor sushi belt...
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