Tokyo has long been recognized as the culinary capital of the world. Here you can find cuisines from all over the world and the finest restaurants. Asians are known for their special love for food, but the Japanese also pay attention to its external component. And this applies not only to the aesthetic design of dishes. The atmosphere in which you eat your food is also of great importance. Tokyo residents are some of the most sophisticated in this regard, which is why there are so many unusual cafes and restaurants here. We have prepared information for you on some of them and really hope that it will help you organize an unforgettable dinner or lunch in this amazing city.
Cafe where you can take a foot bath
The Hougurest massage spa offers an unusual type of relaxation - Footbathcafe - a café with foot baths. In fact, this is one of the health procedures of the complex. You can take a foot bath, which has a beneficial effect on blood circulation and helps the body recover, while enjoying a drink. This cafe is perfect on a hot day, after an active walking tour of the city. Moreover, it is located not far from Ueno Park.
You can reserve your spot through the website (in Japanese).
Foot bath: 30 minutes – ¥200
Drinks (non-alcoholic) from 200¥
60 minute bath plus a drink of your choice – ¥800
Name in Japanese：ほぐれすと (Hogure suto)
Address in Japanese： 東京都台東区台東4-8-5T&T御徒町ビル3F
Address in Latin: Tokyo, Taitō, Taito, 4 Chome−8−5 T&T (3rd floor)
How to get there: two minutes walk from Okachimachi Station (御徒町駅)
Opening hours: 10:30～21:30
Phone: 03-6803-2971
Website in Japanese: https://hogurest.com/cafe.html
Guy Savoy
The elite premises are located in the building of the Paris Mint. The restaurant bears the name of owner and chef Guy Savoy. Guy Savoy opened in 1987. In 2002, the restaurant received 3 Michelin stars, and in 2021 it was awarded the best restaurant in the world. Visitors can enjoy excellent food and a magnificent view of the banks of the Seine.
Peculiarities:
- Places must be reserved a week in advance.
- If you would like to book a private dinner, you must book a table for either Monday or Sunday.
- The space is filled with an aesthetic atmosphere, and to harmonize with it, men are asked to wear tuxedos and women wear dresses.
- For those who want to try haute French cuisine, the administrator reserves one table.
The most delicious dishes are considered to be: duck marinated in sweet spices, caviar with sabayon, artichoke and black truffle soup. Desserts and drinks are included separately. If you want to try delicious wine, then you need to pay 20 $ (about 1,500 rubles) for one glass.
To try the 12-course tasting menu, you'll have to say goodbye to $420 (about 30,350 rubles). And this amount does not include drink and dessert.
Cafe-planetarium
At Haneda Airport, passengers can have fun at the planetarium cafe while waiting for their flight. It is decorated according to the theme and has a hall equipped like a planetarium, in which programs are broadcast. This cafe will be interesting not only for children, but also for lovers of romance.
Shows in the planetarium run from 11:02 to 22:20 and last from 2 to 20 minutes. The schedule can be checked on the website or in the cafe itself.
Customers love the cuisine at this cafe. The presentations are mostly in Japanese, but that doesn't hurt. The cafe has many good reviews.
Prices:
Entrance to the planetarium is paid separately. Adults: ¥520, children (2 to 12 years): ¥310
Drink+dessert 850¥
Drink+hotdog+popcorn 1050¥
Pasta+salad+drink from 1250¥～
Contact Information:
Name： PLANETARIUM Starry Cafe
Address in Japanese：
Address in Latin: Tōkyō-to, Ōta-ku, Hanedakūkō
How to get there: Haneda Airport, international flight terminal, “TOKYO POP TOWN” shopping complex, 5th floor. “COOL ZONE” section.
Opening hours: 7:30～23:00
Phone: 03-6428-0694
Website in Japanese: https://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/premises/tenant/5200100050750000/
The best restaurant in the world 2021: in which country is the winner of the rating located?
Located in Menton in the south of France, a restaurant called Mirazur has been voted the best in the world by a prestigious British publication. It is run by Italian-Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco, who opened the establishment at the age of 29, reports Joinfo.ua.
Best Restaurant 2021
In 2021, Mirazur took third place among the best restaurants in the world, and this year it was in first place. Mauro Colagreco is the only foreign chef to receive three Michelin stars.
Receiving the award, the chef walked onto the stage with four flags - France, which helped him express himself in cooking, Argentina, for his childhood memories, Brazil, where his beloved wife was born, and Italy, where most of his team came from.
Mauro has been running the restaurant for 13 years. A successful multilingual rugby player and creator of 250 to 300 dishes a year, he came to France in 2001 and studied at prestigious culinary schools.
The chef opened the establishment quite by accident, having met the owner of the building, who rented the premises to him for a ridiculous rent.
Top 50 best restaurants in the world
- Mirazur – Menton, France
- Noma – Copenhagen, Denmark
- Asador Etxebarri – Atxondo, Spain
- Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand
- Geranium – Copenhagen, Denmark
- Central – Lima, Peru
- Mugaritz - San Sebastian, Spain
- Arpege – Paris, France
- Disfrutar – Barcelona, Spain
- Maido – Lima, Peru
- Den – Tokyo, Japan
- Pujol – Mexico City, Mexico
- White Rabbit – Moscow, Russia
- Azurmendi – Larrabesua, Spain
- Septime – Paris, France
- Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée – Paris, France
- Steirereck – Vienna, Austria
- Odette – Singapore
- Twins Garden – Moscow, Russia
- Tickets – Barcelona, Spain
- Frantzén – Stockholm, Sweden
- Narisawa – Tokyo, Japan
- Cosme – New York, USA
- Quintonil – Mexico City, Mexico
- Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen – Paris, France
- Boragó – Santiago, Chile
- The Clove Club – London, UK
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Pocantico Hills, New York
- Piazza Duomo – Alba, Italy
- Elkano – Getaria, Spain
- Le Calandre – Rubano, Italy
- Nerua – Bilbao, Spain
- Lyle's – London, UK
- Don Julio – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Atelier Crenn – San Francisco, USA
- Le Bernardin - New York, USA
- Alinea – Chicago, USA
- Hiša Franko – Kobarid, Slovenia
- A Casa do Porco - Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Restaurant Tim Raue – Berlin, Germany
- The Chairman – Hong Kong, China
- Belcanto – Lisbon, Portugal
- Hof van Cleve – Kruyshoutem, Belgium
- Test Kitchen - Cape Town, South Africa
- Suhring – Bangkok, Thailand
- De Librije – Zwolle, The Netherlands
- Benu – San Francisco, USA
- Ultraviolet – Shanghai, China
- Leo – Bogota, Colombia
- Schloss Schauenstein – Fürstenau, Switzerland
Unfortunately or fortunately, not all catering establishments remain afloat and achieve success in their work. Earlier we told you that a restaurant in Paris where you could have lunch and dinner without clothes was closed. The experiment was a failure.
Instagram restaurantmirazur
Source: https://joinfo.ua/inworld/1255028_Samiy-luchshiy-restoran-mira-2019-strane.html
Gundam Cafe
This cafe will delight all fans of the anime “Mobile Warrior Gundam”. The cafe is decorated in anime style. The site is only partially duplicated in English, but we advise you to look at the cafe menu not only to get an idea of the prices. All dishes and drinks have an interesting design. You can not only eat there, but also buy anime-themed souvenirs.
There are two such cafes in Tokyo - in the Odaiba and Akihabara areas.
Contact Information:
Name: GUNDAM Cafe
Cafe in Odaiba:
Address in Japanese：東京都江東区青海1-1-10 ダイバーシティ東京プラザ2F
Address in Latin: 1-1-10, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 2F, Aomi, Koutou-ku, Tokyo
How to get there: 3 minutes walk from Tokyo Teleport Station, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, 2nd floor.
Phone: 03-6457-2778
Opening hours:10:00-21:00
Cafes in the Akihabara area:
Address in Japanese:東京都千代田区神田花岡町１−1
Address in Latin: Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda-ku, Kanda Hanaokachō, 1−1
How to get there: One minute walk from Akihabara Station (JR Line). The exit from the station is Denkigai-guchi.
Opening hours:10:00 – 22:00
Website in Japanese and English: https://g-cafe.jp/
CHRISTON CAFE
Christon Cafe is a Japanese religious-themed restaurant. This amazing establishment is located in the Shinjuku area. The restaurant is decorated in the strict aristocratic traditions of medieval Europe. The hall, decorated with ancient paintings brought from European countries, attracts with majestic marble tables and soft sofas. The style of the establishment is a Gothic church of Spain.
An atmosphere of sophistication, high taste, and rigor reigns here. White tones, which are key in the design of the premises, should remind of the holiness of the church. The menu here is appropriate. The finest wines are served along with European delicacies. Locals consider this design exotic. The spirit of the establishment should instill in visitors thoughts of chastity, avoidance of sin, and the pursuit of righteousness (by European standards).
The Kristan Cafe features organ music, the menu is served in the shape of a crucifix, and there are stained glass windows and altars all around. From a European point of view, it may be blasphemous to combine entertainment and religion. But Christianity in Japan occupies a very insignificant place and interest in the Christian religion is most likely a tribute to fashion.
Reviews about Kristan cafe (from foreigners) are diametrically opposed, from enthusiastic to the most negative. I think it depends on the person's taste and what he expects from visiting a cafe. Cafes are themed because they invite people who are interested in this topic to visit.
Cafe with ninjas
Even if you're not into ninja stories, you'll be impressed by this restaurant. And if you have always dreamed of touching the secrets of this secret clan, then a bright evening is guaranteed to you. Children will especially like the restaurant. The atmosphere, the serving of food, the interior design - everything is done in the theme of the world famous spy warriors. Before you get to the ninja-themed room, you will need to complete a quest. The restaurant has magicians who can entertain you with their performances during lunch, plus the presentation of the dishes is very elegant and unusual. The restaurant has a system of “courses” - a set of dishes from 6 items, united by theme. There is a vegetarian menu.
The restaurant is a frequent party spot, so the owners ask that guests with children plan to visit before 7 p.m.
Most visitors are delighted with the visit and claim that it is worth the money spent. Although in the reviews there are also cases when a proper reception was not provided and visitors did not like not only the dishes, but also the service, which is a rare case for Japan.
Prices:
Hot dishes from 1200¥～
"Course" from 6000¥～
Sushi, rolls from ¥600～
For companies from 8 to 25 people there is a special offer for ¥8,888 - a set of dishes (which may vary depending on the season) plus the possibility of unlimited ordering of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for 2 hours. In this case, you spend no more than 2.5 hours in the restaurant. If you want the range to include wine, you need to pay an additional ¥1000.
Since the restaurant is very popular, we recommend that you make reservations in advance through the restaurant's website. If there are two days or less left before the desired date, it is better to call the restaurant in person. We recommend visiting the restaurant's website - most of the information is translated into English, this will help you get an idea of the menu.
There is a promotional video for the restaurant on YouTube - it will be interesting to watch, even if you are not going to Tokyo anytime soon.
Title: Ninja Akasaka
Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区永田町 2-14-3 赤坂東急プラザ1Ｆ
Address in Latin: Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda-ku, Nagatachō, 2 −14−3 Tokyu Plaza Akasaka1Ｆ
How to get there: From Akasaka-mitsuke Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line), walk three minutes to the Tokyu Plaza Akasaka shopping center. The restaurant is located on the ground floor.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 17:00-25:00（Restaurant closes at 22:30）
Sunday and public holidays:17:00-23:30(Restaurant closes at 21:45）
Phone:03-5157-3936
Website in Japanese and English: https://www.ninjaakasaka.com/
Restaurant of love and wisdom
Perhaps this is how you can perceive a cafe with owls. These night hunters are everywhere here. Guests are allowed to enjoy their extraordinary views and take photographs (without flash). If desired, the staff will help you place one of the birds on your wrist and stroke it.
Visitors are only allowed into the owl cafe for one hour. Before entering the hall, a person undergoes instructions. You should not make sudden movements near nocturnal birds; this makes them afraid. During the allotted hour, the visitor receives not only the ordered dishes, but also a performance in which he himself becomes a participant, along with the owls and employees of the establishment.
Each owl in the cafe has its own name, and they are treated like pets, since they were born and raised in a home environment. Nevertheless, there are birds that are cute and good-natured, and there are also frowning and unfriendly individuals.
When a visitor first arrives at the owl cafe, he is more scared than relaxed. Not everyone follows the offer to pet the bird; you need to get used to this type of fun. The owls, however, are under the control of the staff and can always be stopped using a rope, which is tied to the paw and controls the movement of the birds in the cafe.
The Japanese say that owls heal tired hearts and the very atmosphere in the cafe contributes to this: soft light, curtained windows, calm music. The Owl Cafe is very popular and you can usually get into it by reserving a place in advance.
Cafe with robots
Although this place bears the proud name of a restaurant, we must take into account that this is, first of all, an entertainment show, and food plays the very last role here. Therefore, you will need to pay for the entrance, as for the entrance to the performance - 8000¥ (if you pay by credit card through the site, the entrance will cost 7500¥). The total duration of the theatrical performance is about one and a half hours. It consists of four shows with short breaks. The performance involves robots and characters dressed in Hi-tech style. Please note that all this is accompanied by bright lighting effects and loud music. There you can also buy a set for ¥1000 or ¥1500 (bento or sushi set with a drink).
We advise you to reserve your ticket in advance on the website (you can also pay for it there). Website in English. About an hour before the performance, you will need to go to the restaurant and exchange your reservation for a ticket. Half an hour before the start of the performance, tickets not purchased under reserve will be canceled. You can try your luck, come an hour before the show and try to buy a ticket without a reserve.
If you are just nearby, it will be interesting to look at the design of the entrance to the restaurant: there are large robots with which you can take a photo.
Visitors to the show leave rave reviews, writing that they really liked the show. But there are those for whom it was too loud and the general state of the sets and costumes left a shabby impression. But everyone agrees that the participants in the show themselves give it their all. And no one writes much about food - it is clearly not the purpose of visiting this establishment.
It's better to see once, so don't deny yourself the pleasure of watching a YouTube video about this restaurant, for example this:
Name: Robot Restaurant
Address in Japanese: B2F
Address in Latin: Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kabukichō, 1 −7−1 Shinjuku Robottobiru B2F
How to get there: You will definitely need a map here. The restaurant is located in a very popular area of Tokyo - Kabukicho. The area itself is not difficult to find - it is located next to Shinjuku Station, but it is extremely difficult to navigate there. There are many different types of establishments in this area and it is always very crowded. Therefore, we advise you to arm yourself in advance with a map with a building marked on it, or have access to the Internet.
Opening hours:
The performance schedule may change, so please check the website for details.
There are three performances on weekdays:
opening 17:15 (starts 17:55)
opening 19:10 (starts 19:50)
opening 21:05 (starts 21:45)
On weekends, another matinee is added. Opening 15:20 (start 16:00)
Phone: 03-3200-5500
Website: shinjuku-robot.com
Restaurant Zauo Fishing
There is another unique establishment in the Shinjuku area. Here guests are offered to catch their food directly from the water splashing next to the tables.
The VIP room here is arranged in the form of a platform that completely simulates an ancient ship. Guests are seated next to the board. They enjoy watching the fish swimming at arm's length. Visitors are offered a fishing rod and bait. If necessary, the restaurant staff will help the client with fishing.
The fish in the pool are presented in an assortment, from expensive dog fish to the cheapest.
The chef takes the client's catch and prepares him a dinner using the freshly caught fish. Unlucky visitors will also not be left without food. Helpful waiters will help them choose fish.
This process, of course, is not as calming as communicating with cats, but the client feels like a real breadwinner.
Cafe with vampires
And for horror lovers, there is a restaurant in Tokyo. Vampire Café is not only furnished in a sinister style reminiscent of the legends of Count Dracula, but also has an original menu with dishes designed to match the theme. And vampires will serve you too. Many starters are priced at ¥666, but hot dishes start at ¥1200～
To enter the restaurant you need to pay ¥500 per person. The average bill is ¥3500
You can reserve a table in advance through the website (in Japanese) or call them. Or you can come and find out the availability of places in person. There may be free tables, or the staff will be able to book you in soon.
In general, visitors are very pleased with both the atmosphere and the cuisine. If you love horror and vampires, you will definitely like this cafe.
Name: VAMPIRE CAFÉ
Address in Japanese: 東京都中央区銀座6-7-6 ラペビル7F
Address in Latin: Tōkyō-to, Chūō-ku, Ginza, 6 −7-6 La Paix bil. 7F
How to get there: Exit Ginza metro station No. B3, walk straight for 3 minutes to the La Paix building. The cafe is located on the 7th floor.
Opening hours: 17:00–23:30
Phone: 03-3289-5360
Website in Japanese: https://www.diamond-dining.jp/shop_info/vampire/castle.html
Prison hospital
There are still many interesting places in Japan where you can eat and at the same time take part in a themed show. For example, in the famous Shibuya district of Tokyo there is a cafe called Alcatraz ER. This is one of the first themed establishments. It is stylized as a prison hospital. The client who enters the doors may be “handcuffed” and escorted to a “cell.” Her appearance resembles an institution for the mentally ill:
- shabby tables;
- antique TV on the wall;
- Horrible graffiti all around.
The tables are placed in cages and the ideal number of visitors in one group is 4-6 people, practically cellmates. To attract a strict waiter - a prison nurse - should be struck with an iron club against the bars of the bars separating the “cell” from the corridor. Drinks and food are served in strange looking containers. Many items resemble things that should not be shown in polite society.
The review did not include other equally fascinating restaurants. There is a place in Tokyo that transports customers through the looking glass. This cafe is stylized after the fairy tale “Alice in Wonderland”. High-tech lovers will enjoy visiting the halls of the Robotov restaurant, and vampire fans will enjoy visiting the abode of Dracula.
The Japanese like everything that is unusual, exciting, and takes their imagination away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With such cafes and enthusiasts creating new ideas, they are not in danger of Groundhog Day.
What do you think about such cafes and which one would you like to visit? Or maybe you have personal experience of visiting a themed cafe?
Cafe with pets
Recently, pet cafes have become very popular in Japan. It all started with cat cafes, then cafes with rabbits and hamsters appeared. Gradually, the range of animals offered began to expand and now you can already find a cafe with penguins and goats. We believe that this topic deserves special attention, so our next article will be devoted to it.
What unusual cafe in Tokyo would you like to visit? Write about it in the comments.
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Subtropical teahouse
The city of Yokohama attracts visitors with more outlandish creatures. Slow turtles roam around the hall, nimble tame lizards run around. In large terrariums, snakes and other strange species of reptiles appear to the surprised, and sometimes frightened, gaze. In a cafe with reptiles, there is only one requirement for visitors - not to harm the animals.
The staff guarantees complete safety for children and pregnant women in the cafe. You can even pet the lizard, but it is recommended to wash your hands afterwards just in case. It is allowed to photograph the strange fauna of the establishment, but without using flash. She scares the animals.
Ithaa Undersea
The exotic underwater restaurant, located in the Maldives, opened in April 2005. The New York Daily News in 2014 rated the establishment as “The Most Beautiful Restaurant in the World.”
Peculiarities:
- The room is located 5 m below the level of the Indian Ocean. As a result, the guest has a magnificent view of the coral gardens.
- The hall under the glass dome can only accommodate 12 visitors, so a table must be booked six months in advance.
- The restaurant is famous for its European cuisine.
- You can bring your children to lunch, but you cannot bring them to dinner.
The menu includes such delicacies as foie gras with truffle dumplings, shrimp tartare, and lobster with burrata.
A set lunch of 5 courses costs $500 (36,150 rubles). The waiter calculates the amount for drinks and tips separately.
Gordon Ramsay
This establishment also bears the name of the famous chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Gordon Ramsay. The premises are located in the Chelsea area of London. The opening took place in 1998, and after 3 years the establishment was awarded 3 Michelin stars.
Peculiarities:
- There are dishes of British and haute French cuisine.
- A menu is provided, which is divided into categories. For example, you can order the “Lunch” menu, “Prestige”, “La Carte” or “Seasonal Inspiration”.
- You will have to pay a 12.5% tip for meals.
- For a banquet, it is recommended to reserve a place 2 weeks before the significant event.
The excellent interior and cozy atmosphere help you relax and enjoy amazing food. Among the most exquisite dishes and desserts are: tartine, boiled halibut, ravioli with seafood, fried sweet bread with Jerusalem artichoke, chocolate custard, petit four, apple tart. For drinks, the waiter recommends trying chocolate frappe, mint tea, gin and tonic, and a glass of 1st Cru Class Chateau Margaux (one bottle from 1900 costs £18,900 or 1,897,370 rubles).
The average check for lunch per person including tip is $400 (28,900 rubles).
