Tokyo Address Book
Sunday Bake Shop, Honmachi
Places I love to eat, shop and stay when visiting one of my favourite cities in the world! Of course not exhaustive, but a really nice mix of the things I love.
TOKYO
TO STAY: K5 Tokyo
We stayed at K5 on our last trip and it was absolutely beautiful. On the lower level of the hotel
is a Switch Coffee and Caveman Restaurant/natural wine bar. Lovely staff, very relaxed vibe and in a great central location.
3-5 Nihonbashikabutocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0026, Japan
Image: courtesy of K5 TokyoCOFFEE, BREAKFAST, BAKERIES + SWEET THINGS
TO EAT: Katane
One of my favourite bakeries. Amazing shokupan and great pastries. Love this spot.
Katane - 1 Chome-7-5 Nishihara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
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TO EAT: Beaver Bread
Great bakery. The Karepan and Anpan were particularly amazing
Beaver Bread - 3 Chome-4-3 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0004, Japan
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TO EAT: Camelback
Great coffee and sandwiches.
Camelback - 42-2 Kamiyamacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0047, Japan
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TO EAT: Path
A favourite spot for breakfast and coffee. They’re well-known for their Dutch-baby pancakes. Really delicious.
Path - 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Tomigaya, 1 Chome−44−2 A-FLAT 1F
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TO EAT: Haritts
The best doughnuts in Tokyo! So light, fluffy and chewy – not greasy at all, and a true Tokyo must eat. No longer offering eat in. Take away only.
1 Chome-34-2 Uehara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0064, Japan
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TO EAT: Coffee Supreme
Another great coffee spot.
Coffee Supreme - 〒150-0047 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Kamiyamacho, 42−3 1F
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TO EAT: Paddlers
Fun cafe serving great coffee, delicious pastries/cakes and also hot dogs. Nice place to come and sit for a while.
Paddlers - 2 Chome-26-5 Nishihara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
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TO EAT: Merci Bake
Perhaps my most favourite little cake shop in Tokyo. French-themed and super cute. They often have new items but you can always rely on the richest chocolate cake, a layered banana one to be in the cabinet. Just a few tables inside and they often sell out.
Merci Bake – 3 Chome-17-10 Wakabayashi, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0023
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TO EAT: Tarui Bakery
A sweet little bakery next to Life-Son (a lunch spot you’ll read about below)! They have really good proper bread, banana loaves, savoury buns and sandwiches.
Tarui Bakery – 4 Chome-5-13 Yoyogi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0053
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TO EAT: Higashiya
A MUST VISIT! My favourite wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionary) shop in Tokyo. The flagship store in Ginza is the place to go for the full range of seasonal mochi and sweets. You can also sit in for lunch / tea / wagashi.
The Aoyama store, Higashiya Man specialise in Manjū. I always bring their beautifully packaged sweets back to Australia as gifts.
Ginza - 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 1 Chome−7−7 ポーラ銀座ビル 2階
Ayoyama (Higashiya man) – 3 Chome-17-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062
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Image: Courtesy of HigashiyaA FEW MORE FAVOURITE COFFEE SPOTS
Omnibus Coffee, Nakameguro and other locations
Koffee Mameya, Aoyama
Switch Coffee, Multiple locations
About Life Coffee Brewers, Shibuya
Little Nap Coffee Stand, Tomigaya
Bluebottle Coffee, Multiple locations
Fuglen Coffee, Yoyogi
Sidewalk Coffee Stand, Nakameguro
Sakurai Tea Experience (Not coffee)!
Toraya, Midtown (Wagashi and Coffee)
LUNCH SPOTS
TO EAT: Tempura Abe Honten
A small lift, right on the street in Ginza will take you down to Abe Tempura Honten. One of Tokyo’s famed foods is tempura-don and here is a good place to enjoy it at lunch. It’s awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand which is awarded to restaurants serving high quality food with good value for money. You can have tempura cooked to order too, but the dons are such good value for money so we always get those.
Abe Tempura Honten - 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4 Chome−3 地下1階 銀座 スバルビル
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TO EAT: Sue Zen
This small eatery does traditional set lunch which includes a protein (the mackerel is always wonderful), rice, miso, pickles and depending on your choice, tamogoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette).
Directly next door to Sue Zen is a small outdoor cafe which specialises in Kakigori – shaved ice. On a hot day, there'll be lines out the door. They use seasonal syrups and my favourite is the one with sweetened condensed milk.
Sue Zen – 20-8 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033
TO EAT: Brown Rice Canteen
All vegetarian! Great set lunches and lovely peaceful setting.
Brown Rice Canteen – 5 Chome-1-8 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
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TO EAT: Life Son
A nice spot for lunch if you feel like Italian with a Japanese twist! A really great place to come if you have kids as there is an outdoor area with shade and plants.The interiors are relaxed and feels a little like a cafeteria which I loved. The neighbourhood is great to explore too.
Life-Son – 4 Chome-5-13 Yoyogi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0053
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TO EAT (+ DRINK): Ahiru Store
Very small wine bar serving natural wines, mostly French, and really delicious food. We got there just before opening time and the line was already 15 deep. We were lucky to squeeze in on the very last table, standing only, and enjoyed some really good food and wine.
Ahiru Store - 1 Chome-19-4 Tomigaya, 渋谷区 Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0063, Japan
TO EAT (+ DRINK): La Pioche
We didn’t make it here, but almost EVERYONE recommended La Pioche for natural wine and bistro-style eats!
La pioche - 1 Chome-18-1 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0014
A LITTLE MORE SUBSTANTIAL
TO EAT: Yakitori Toriyoshi
Incredible Yakitori. No bookings and a few different locations. The original is Nakameguro and my favourite.
Toriyoshi - 〒153-0051 Tokyo, Meguro City, Kamimeguro, 2 Chome−8−6 谷島ビル 1F
TO EAT: Eatrip
The loveliest restaurant in a beautiful setting in one of the busiest parts of Tokyo. A focus on fresh, organic and seasonal Japanese produce. The menu is ever- changing, depending on produce availability which they receive from local farmers.
Eatrip – 6 Chome-31-10 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
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TO EAT: Hachigo Ramen
Perhaps my favourite ramen in Tokyo! Light but complex and Michelin Starred as of this year! Only 6 seats and a ticketed system so get there early as they tend to run out of soup by the afternoon. Pretty wonderful experience!
Hachigo Ramen - 3 Chome-14-2 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
TO EAT: Sushi Ginza Onodera
Sushi Ginza Onodera is well-known in Tokyo and is at the upper level, in terms of price. We were recommended to head to another branch of theirs where the sushi chefs train before they move into the main branch. Same quality of fish just made by the apprentices. Our chef had already been making sushi for over five years and it was seriously incredible. All for a fraction of the price. Very fun vibe, lots of sake and interaction with the chefs. Standing only.
SUSHI ONODERA TOURYUMON ー〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−14−17 USB1階
TO EAT: Kirimugiya Jinroku
Great Udon place, also awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for high quality and good value. Usually a line so try and turn up at opening time to grab a spot, otherwise, it moves pretty fast. One of our favourite spots!
Kirimugiya Jinroku - 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 1 Chome−17−1 LAND・DEN1F
TO EAT: The Blind Donkey
After closing one of favourites BEARD, Chef Shin Harakawa has now partnered with Chez Panisse alumni Jerome Waag to create a new restaurant called Blind Donkey which is currently operating out of the former Beard space. While I haven't eaten there in this new form, the meal I had at Beard was so special and a truly wonderful experience. Very thoughtful and interesting food, prepared simply. It's now casual French and has an ever-changing menu depending on seasonality and availability.
Blind Donkey - 3 Chome-17-4 Uchikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0047
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TO EAT: Le Cabaret
French bistro style and natural wine! Bookings essential!
Le Cabaret - 〒151-0062 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Motoyoyogicho, 8−8 1F
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TO EAT: Udon Shin
Reallllly popular udon spot! Expect to wait quite a long time for a table. It is really good though, so if you have the time and patience, it’s worth it I think. Super chewy and bouncy noodles and great tempura!
Udon Shin - 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Yoyogi, 2 Chome−20−16 相馬ビル １F
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TO EAT: Ametsuchi
Beautiful little izakaya. AMAZING selection of interesting sake and really lovely food. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for high quality and good value.
Ametsuchi - 1-35-7 Nakacho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-0065, Japan
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TO EAT: Kotaro Izakaya
Another one we just didn’t make it to but came highly recommended. We tried to get a booking while we were there but without any success.
Kotaro Izakaya - 28-2 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0031
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TO EAT: Maisen
Great tonkatsu (breaded and fried pork cutlet). Outposts all over Tokyo, I recommending heading to the Aoyama branch, located in an old bath house.
Maisen – 4 Chome-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
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TO EAT: Tonki
Another Tonkatsu joint. Really popular and lively! More homestyle Tonkatsu – overall just a really great experience.
Tonki – 1 Chome-1-2 Shimomeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0064
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TO EAT: Bloom and Branch
A super lovely clothing store which also has some ceramics at the front of the store. It’s where I always pick up beautiful objects. A little cafe there too, by COBI coffee where in the warmer months they make really lovely Kakigori (shaved ice).
Bloom and Branch - 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−10−５ 第1 九曜ビル 101
Image: Courtesy of Bloom and BranchDepartment store basement food halls. My favourites are Isetan in Shinjuku and Mitsukoshi in Ginza.
UNU Farmers' Market - 5 Chome-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
Daikanyama T-Site - 16-15 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033
Food and Company, Daikanyama T-Site - 16-15 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033
Bullpen - 1 Chome-18-7 Nishihara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
Lost and Found Tokyo Store - 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Tomigaya, 1 Chome−15−12 1 階
Arts and Science - 4 Chome-23-11 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062
Makie Home - 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 6 Chome−1−32 南青ハイツ
Fog Linen - 5 Chome-35-1 Daita, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0033, Japan
Shibuya Publishing, 〒150-0047 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Kamiyamacho, 17−3 テラス神山 1F
Kamaasa - 2 Chome-24-1 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036
Spiral Market - 5 Chome-6-23 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062
Tembea - 1 Chome-1-12 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Tokyu Hands - Multiple locations
Muji - Multiple Locations
