Ippodo Tea Store
Though I am more of a coffee person this was a great experience. The staff is super helpful and shows you how to brew the tea. There’s also a shop in Kyoto.
Though I am more of a coffee person this was a great experience. The staff is super helpful and shows you how to brew the tea. There’s also a shop in Kyoto.
Head for the Tokyo Ramen Street in the Tokyo station (near the Yaesu exit) and queue up (mostly likely, there was always a line when I went) for a great bowl of Tsukemen ramen with the best (very thick) broth I’ve ever tasted. There is also a shop at Haneda airport to get a last bowl before leaving Japan.
If you like coffee come to this very old kissaten in Ginza. I had the iced coffee and coffee made of aged beans there – both were great. There is a nice interview with the owner Sekiguchi Ichiro on tokyo coffee (this website is a great resource on all the coffee places in Tokyo).
A nice place for drip coffee.
This sushi bar is located in the Ritz Carlton – a friend gave me the tip to go here for lunch and it was great. Sitting at the counter you can watch the sushi master preparing your food while enjoying the scenic views (it’s on the 45th floor). There are also three other areas for Kaiseki, Tempura and Teppanyaki, but I haven’t tried them.
A design museum in Tokyo Midtown created by fashion designer Issey Miyake and architect Tadao Ando.
We didn’t know what to expect, but we were lovely surprised by this small bar stuffed with vintage computer games.
A small coffee shop run by an elderly gentleman who makes excellent coffee.
This is a tiny park along a small canal, but I found it quite lovely. Nearby there’s the Allpress Espresso.
A coffee shop and roastery from New Zealand. I’ve tried a flat white and it was great. It is a bit off the grid, but the coffee and the nice building make it worth it.
I think this is my favorite museum in Tokyo. It is not too huge, so you see everything easily and the garden is quite a contrast to the city.
American pizza place in the basement of the H Beauty & Youth store. This one is great for a quick bite.
Great matcha latte and cookies. Even during the winter it is nice to sit outside next to heater for a short break.