Enjoy Ginza With Kids At The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe I write many guides here on Best Living Japan, but what you may not know about me is that I have a serious sweet tooth. My daughter is now one year old and loves cruising Tokyo with me, so I’m …
Read More »Tokyo Breakfast Brunch – 23+ Spots for Eggs, Pancakes and more
Here are more than 23+ great Tokyo breakfast brunch spots. Looking for a good spot for Tokyo breakfast or brunch on the weekend? I love breakfast! I am a very earlier riser, so breakfast is my main meal of the day. There are many other Tokyo Breakfast Brunch spots, but …
Read More »Mr Farmer Komazawa Olympic Park
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 …
Read More »Tokyo Christmas Dinner 2017 – Top Holiday Dining Spots
The holidays are here, and it is time to plan your Tokyo Christmas Dinner 2017. Are you ready? Whether you have been nasty or nice, you deserve a nice tasting Christmas dinner. Here are our top recommendations for Tokyo area families. Reserve early! Happy Holidays! If you have other recommendations …
Read More »American Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2017
American Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2017 is right around the corner – Thursday, November 23rd, 2017. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Turkeys are already being sold and reservations being taken for November 23rd, be sure not to miss out and to be able to relax by planning ahead. To help …
Read More »Oyako Cafe & Playroom, Musashi Oyama
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 …
Read More »Kimukatsu – Juicy Tonkatsu made of 25 layers of thinly Sliced Pork
Kimukatsu is a popular tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant in Japan serving high quality pork thinly sliced and stacked into 25 layers. It is then covered with fresh breadcrumbs and fried slowly in low temperature for 8 minutes resulting in a deliciously crunchy and tender mille feuille type of pork cutlet. We …
Read More »Top Tokyo Mexican Restaurants
Finding quality Mexican restaurants in Tokyo can be tough. We`ve done the legwork for you. Here are our favorite Tokyo Mexican Restaurants; from tacos, to burritos, to Tex-Mex we`ve got you covered. ***** Top Tokyo Mexican Restaurants ***** 1. La Jolla Mexican Restaurant, Hiroo – La Jolla Mexican restaurant is a sure winner in …
Read More »Udon Buzen, Azabu Juban – Great Tokyo Kids Noodle Lunch Spot
What kids does not love noodles? Especially the big, fat, warm noodles at Udon Buzen in Azabu Juban. As the temps are dropping a warm bowl of noodles accompanied with tempura hits just the right spot. Udon Buzen, Azabu Juban – Great Tokyo Kids Noodle Lunch Spot Udon Buzen is …
Read More »Umami Burger, Aoyama – Adult Burger Space w/ Children’s Menu
I grew up on a farm so crave a good burger every once in a while – very happy Umami Burger has launched in Japan. Umami Burger started in California and now has 24 branches in Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC and Tokyo! Their whole concept is gourmet burgers which capture …
Read More »Kichiri Restaurant – Stylish Dining with Kids Playroom
** Note as of Dec 2017 Kichiri no longer offers lunch service and they have closed their playroom. We`re disappointed as this was our favorite spot to lunch with kids however we there are still eight great locations to dine at and let the kids play. Kichiri Ebisu is a …
Read More »Asador del Prado Grill and Cafe, Nakameguro
Asador del Prado is a family and pet friendly Grill and Cafe in Nakameguro. They offer special lunch sets during the week that include a salad, soup and drink buffet. They have free wifi and covered terrace seating located just behind the Meguro Ginza Playground. We went for an early …
Read More »Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten – Best Tonkatsu in Tokyo
Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten is the mecca for Tonkatsu lovers. If you are in the Omotesando, Harajuku or Aoyama, it is the perfect place to enjoy the traditional meal of Japanese breaded fried pork. Tonkatsu (豚カツ, とんかつ, pork cutlet), is a popular Japanese dish often eaten at home made by deep-frying a breaded pork cutlet. …
Read More »Sun 2 Diner, Nakameguro – Tex Mex, Jerk Chicken, Burgers and more…
Sun 2 Diner (サントゥーダイナー) is a great family-friendly dining spot in Nakameguro. They serve everything from delicious Tex Mex, rice plates, burgers and more. Our kids love the chili cheese fries (not spicy!), teriyaki chicken rice plate and hubs and I love their burgers and spicy nachos. Sun 2 Diner burgers …
Read More »La Jolla Mexican Restaurant, Hiroo – A Top Mexican Option in Tokyo
La Jolla Mexican restaurant (ラ・ホイヤ) in Hiroo is a sure winner in our family from the cheese quesadillas for the little one to the big stuffed burrito plates for the teens. After a busy day on the town, Mexican food is a great filling and casual meal. It`s popular with ex-pat families …
Read More »Ebisu Food Hall, Ebisu – All Day Family Eats
The Ebisu Food Hall is a large open restaurant space which is very family friendly. The designers wanted to create a space which had a New York style food hall feel – on a Japanese size level they have accomplished that. The 117 seat eat-in space has four counters Bakery, Gourmet …
Read More »Sanuki Club Beer Garden, Azabu – Family Fun Alfresco
Sanuki Club Beer Garden is a hidden family friendly outside spot to spend a warm summer evening. We threw my husband’s surprise birthday party at the Sanuki Club Beer Garden last June, and it was a blast – friends, beer & BBQ, and outdoors in central Tokyo. The Sanuki team …
Read More »Commune 2nd, Aoyama – Great Outdoor Eating for Families with Dogs
Eating outside at Commune 2nd, Aoyama is fun for families with dogs! Our family of seven has very different food cravings so having a choice of 15+ food and beverage stalls is perfect. From steak to salads, mojitos to lemonade, you can satisfy many cravings. Super bonus is that doggies can …
Read More »Kid friendly Izakayas with Play Spaces in Tokyo
Locating a dinner restaurant with a kids` space for little ones is a struggle. Welcome Monteroza, a kid-friendly izakaya chain with play spaces, a private room where parents can relax and dine while the little ones play. Monteroza kids` spaces are furnished with soft toys, books, music or video entertainment, colorful wall-padding and …
Read More »Savoy Pizza Mishuku – Napoli Family-friendly Pizza Restaurant
Savoy Pizza Mishuku is one of our favorite local Napoli pizza spots located a short 10 minute walk from Setagaya Play Park Where Kids Build Fires, Saw Wood and Take Risks and Kodomo no Hiroba with Climbing Structures & Water Play. Our kids love watching the pizza chef kneading the dough …
Read More »Aloha Table Japan Hawaiian Cafe and Diner – Over 30 locations in Japan
With the weather warming up we`re suddenly craving Hawaiian food and outdoor seating. Luckily our favorite Hawaiian chain restaurant, Aloha Table Japan, has both. With over 30 locations in Japan, 15 in Tokyo, you`re sure to satisfy your Hawaiian food cravings. Walking into an Aloha Table restaurant makes you feel like …
Read More »D47 Shokudo, Shibuya Hikari Building – Regional Japanese Meals Awesome View
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 …
Read More »Pizza Slice, Shibuya – Piping Hot NYC Pizza!
Pizza Slice between Shibuya and Ebisu stations is one of my kids’ favorite pizza joints in Tokyo. They love the thin crisp crust, the sauce and the fact they can have 5-6 different types in one sitting. The ambiance is quite Americana; retro warehouse with high ceilings, cool lighting, and …
Read More »Salvatore Cuomo – Tokyo Kid Friendly Italian Lunch Buffet
One of my favorite place for a “mommy and kid” lunch is Salvatore Cuomo in Roppongi Hills. Salvatore Cuomo is conveniently located on the B2F level (Kids Level), and offers pasta, pizza and salad buffet from 11:00 – 15:00 for 800-1,500 JPY depending on age. It is the perfect place …
Read More »Tsubaki Shokudo, Hiroo – Best Japanese Home Cooking in Hiroo
Tsubaki Shokado in Hiroo is the best place in Hiroo to get a home cooked Japanese meal for lunch or dinner. From grilled fish meals (teishoku) to oden you have an amazing choice of food that Japanese folks enjoy at home if they have time and skill to cook. Local …
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