FAMILY EATS

Chano-ma in Daikanyama (also known as chano-mama) is designed like a contemporary Japanese living room themed on the colour white, with large windows on one side of the café. It`s popular spot for for new moms and little babies. The home-style cooking centred menu offers pastas, curries, rice dishes and desserts. …

To the Herbs ( トゥ・ザ・ハーブス) Pizza & Pasta Restaurant is a popular family-friendly Italian restaurant chain with twenty locations in Japan, eleven in Tokyo. We stopped in their Gaienmae location for an early dinner. To the Herbs Gaienmae has a lovely and warmly lit interior with a view of the open kitchen. …

Bimi Yamucha (美味飲茶酒楼) in Daikanyama is one of our families favourite baby friendly Chinese Cantonese restaurants in Tokyo. The interior is upscale with a relaxing atmosphere. Child-friendly and a nice place to satisfy your Chinese Food cravings. There is bench, table & private room seating available. Their main menu is in English …

Chano-ma in Nakameguro was the first restaurant styled like a “living room” to open in Tokyo in 2001. The white interior with raised, platform seating made patrons feel comfortable enough to take off their shoes and enjoy their Japanese home-style meal. It was so popular they opened another Chano-ma in …

Kiwi Kitchen Gourmet Cafe & Catering is one of those places in Tokyo that you just trust and rely. Not only do they offer healthy home recipes in their cute indoor/outdoor cafe, they also have a great play space for babies and toddlers, takeout, catering and a party rental room.  The …

Shake Shack is a New York City based American restaurant chain that uses all-natural 100% angus beef completely free of hormones and antibiotics. They pride themselves on sourcing incredible ingredients from like-minded farmers, bakers and food purveyors. “Our burgers are made with 100% all-natural, antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers (no added hormones). Our …

If your kids are into trains and construction, D47 Shokudo is a great place to enjoy lunch or an afternoon tea. D47 is a great place to try food from different prefectures in Japan. From the 8th-floor-restaurant, you have a great view of Shibuya and Shibuya station which is presently under construction. My …

If you`re looking for Naples award-winning pizza stop in Pizzeria e Trattoria da ISA (ピッツエリア エ トラットリア ダ イーサ) in Aobadai. This small, Italian styled eatery serves authentic Naples style pizza and delicious Italian food. Opened in February 2010, the owner and pizza chef behind the massive wood-fired oven, and the …

Toms Sandwich is a family-owned and operated sandwich shop that has been around for over 40 years (since June 28, 1973). Located in the Hillside Terrace, kitty-corner from Daikanyama T-site, it`s a cozy place with an open kitchen, a large glass window view of nature and picnic bench-like seating. It offers …

Cuban food is hard to come by in Tokyo – welcome Cafe Habana Tokyo. This New York-born Cuban eatery has a shop down the street from the NY Style Pizza shop chain that sells pizza by the Slice – Pizza Slice. Stop in for their crunchy on the outside soft on the …

Tarantella da Luigi (タランテッラ ダ ルイジ ) in Shirogane (near Shirogane Takanawa station) is one of my favourite neighbourhood restaurants in Minato-ku. Despite its location tucked away off the little Shirgane shopping street, it is constantly full. The patrons who come to Tarantella da Luigi, Shirogane with babies and little …

If you are looking for a dog and baby friendly all-day breakfast spot Jade 5 is the answer.  They also have takeout!  Jade 5 is very small so you may need to wait in the a.m. but there is a small park right in front to sit and relax in …

Bills Odaiba located in the Decks Mall, has an open terrace that gives a beautiful view of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge. The large, 200 person seating restaurant is clean and family-friendly. Families can enjoy their meal and take a stroll outside in nice weather or stay-in and shop around. If you walk …

Colosseo (コロッセオ中目黒) is our favorite Italian restaurant in Nakameguro. This family-owned and operated restaurant consistently serves delicious cuisine with freshly made bread complete with the purest olive oil. Their two-pasta set, a half plate of meat pasta with tomato sauce and a seafood pasta with white sauce, is a neighborhood favorite. Our family …

Mr Farmer is known for their farm-to-table concept, delivering fresh, locally produced food to local consumers. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free Mr Farmer offers something for everyone. Mr Farmer Komazawa (their 4th restaurant) is located in Komazawa Olympic Park at the Nishi-guchi gate or near the Jabu Jabu Ike (paddling …

In the last week I have eaten twice at Crisp Salad Works (クリスプ サラダ ワークス), so just have to recommend on BestLivingJapan. One of the best locations in  Tokyo to fill your salad cravings! They now have five locations. Also Green Brother’s has opened two salad stores that highly recommend …

No more excuses not to increase your greens with Green Brother’s in Ebisu and Azabu-Juban. It seems the demand for greens is surging in popularity in Japan. Following the success of Crisp Salad Works, Green Brother’s has four shops in Tokyo as of June 2017. I enjoyed my leafy seasonal …

If you`re looking for a quick and tasty Mexican fix head out to Guzman y Gomez in Harajuku. Located on the 2nd floor of La Foret this Australia-born eatery serves meaty burritos, tacos, tortillas and quesadillas with authentic spices from Mexico. Vegetarian options and a kids menu is also available.  We ordered two …

Finally, an upscale deli in Tokyo where you can chose from various healthy salads and side dish options for vegetarians, carnivores and gluten-free folks – Franze and Evans, Omotesando. Everyone will enjoy the amazing desserts. The Franze and Evans Deli in Omotesando is 110% family friendly and a great place …

Oyako Cafe / Parent Child Cafe Three Little Pigs (親子カフェ三びきの子ぶた) is another great spot to add to our Top Tokyo Restaurants with Playrooms list. Oyako Cafe is a clean and cozy, baby & kid-friendly cafe with floor-level tables, private nursing room and play area equip with toys for babies up to …

2018 UPDATE: Farmshop in Futakotamagawa has permanently closed and is now Shake Shack Burgers.  Farmshop Restaurant and Market is known for their farm-to-table concept – delivering locally produced food to local consumers. They serve seasonal and casual Californian dishes at their dining-bakery-market. Conveniently located in the Takashimaya Maronie Court in Futakotamagawa it sits alongside …

Shutters in Daikanyama serves deliciously tender soy sauce or salt and pepper flavored ribs as well as curry, pasta, salad & dessert. Located in the basement of the La Fuente baby and kids clothing mall in Daikanyama it`s a great spot to have lunch after a day of shopping. We especially like …