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La Brianza Restaurant, newly opened May 18, 2016, is the latest of chef Okuno’s Brianza Italian gourmet eateries. His other restaurants, the tiny Via Brianza in Azabu Juban and Brianza 6.1 in Ark Hills, are two of our favourite restaurants in Tokyo. La Brianna is the largest establishments to date with …

*** JULY 2018 UPDATE: XEX CLOSED for BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION *** Located on the rooftop of the popular baby and kids` product mall, La Fuente, XEX Daikanyama (ゼックス 代官山) offers a unique international dining experience. Enjoy Italian dining at Salvatore Cuomo Bros, fresh sushi at Aburiyaki & Sushi An, and cocktails at their New York …

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 …

The days are brighter, and the days a bit warmer – a great time to start dining outdoors. Here are our Top Tokyo Restaurants with Terrace Seating with water, city or garden views. Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comment section below. Terrace Seating with Water View 1. …

If you are craving roasted chicken for lunch or dinner Alze rotisserie chicken in Minami-Azabu or Roppongi, Tokyo is delicious and convenient. I can close my eyes now and remember the delicious smell!  Jiji (83), Baby (3) and I had a relaxing lunch that suited everyone’s palates. Alze offers various …

Le Parc in Ebisu is the closest to authentic Hong-Kong style Chinese cuisine I found in Tokyo. With its French-influenced name and decor, Le Parc has all the trappings of a French bistro, but it’s one of the best places for dim sum in the city. It`s located between Ebisu and …

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 has …

Aux Bacchanales Boulangerie is located 10 minutes from Nakameguro Station. The cafe sells a variety of sandwiches, pastries and desserts with authentic European style bread and coffee. It`s nice place to take a break from shopping along the Nakameguro river or at the Don Quixote Main store across the street. While …

Shabu Shabu “Let Us” is an all-you-can-eat, “create your own” style shabu shabu dining experience. Instead of sharing a pot of shabu shabu with a group they offer a one pot per person experience. The restaurant offers 8 different kinds of stock with seasonal vegetables direct from farms in Japan. …

If you love seafood, miss the US West Coast and want a cozy place for a great date night try Cedros. Hubby and I had a wonderful dinner the other night and loved the food, craft beer and unique wine selection at Cedros.  The service was excellent and entire environment …

One of my husband’s and my favorite Yakiniku restaurants is Kirakutei (きらく亭) in Minami Azabu. The restaurant is family friendly, but the food is so good and the price a bit on the high side (for yakiniku) so best for a date night or special family dinner. Kirakutei is very popular, …

Brown Rice Cafe is a non-smoking vegetarian cafe that uses fresh seasonal vegetables from all over Japan. The cafe is bright, kid friendly and easily accessible from Neil`s Yard Remedies on the ground floor if using a baby stroller. Lunch sets and a la carte options available. Provides bench, table & terrace …

A new addition to our favorite Tokyo breakfast joints – Crossroad Bakery in Ebisu. It checks all the boxes – open early, free croissants and buns, breakfast all day and good coffee… also very child-friendly. You can enjoy an onsite freshly baked muffin, order a meal or both. Super close …

If you are visiting Ueno Park to see the National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science or the Zoo, make a reservation for lunch or early dinner at Innsyoutei, Japan Tractional Restaurant (韻松亭). A delicious and beautiful restaurant which is also child-friendly. Innsyoutei, Japanese Traditional Restaurant Innsyoutei, open since 1875, …

*** 2019: Burger Factory  *** Sun 2 Diner closed it`s doors December 2018 and was replaced with Burger Factory – same owner, new store. Sun 2 Diner became a food truck. Details TBD. Check their website for updates. Sun 2 Diner (サントゥーダイナー) is a great family-friendly dining spot in Nakameguro. …

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. …

Decora Creamery is a fantastic spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. Located in the food courts at Divers City Odaiba Decora Creamery offers huge cotton candy / fairy floss, colorful soft cream, tapioca drinks and fairy floss combos. They serve interesting combinations of unique Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Cotton Candy; …

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 …

If you have a gluten free or keto family member, I highly recommend Nori-Temaki Sushi cauliflower sushi. Nori-Temaki Sushi near Harajuku is a branch of Gonpachi located in Nishi Azabu 「権八 NORI-TEMAKI 原宿.  Our family enjoyed a Sunday Sushi outing where I could get my favorite cauliflower rice and the …

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 …

Yoku Moku is a premium confectionary brand that creates delicate butter confections made with all natural ingredients without preservatives or additives. The cookies are made primarily of butter, sugar, egg whites, and flour, and the combination literally melts in your mouth. They are light, crunchy, and delicious. Each Yoku Moku cookie is cafeully packaged …

Spring in Japan is the season of bamboo and bamboo recipes. I adore cooking with bamboo which is so versatile, high in fiber and low in calories.  Bamboo shoots are a very seasonal vegetable, available in all supermarkets and vegetable shops between March and May. You can also purchase vacuum …

Zauo fishing restaurant is definitely one to put on your bucket list. Catch your food, tell them how you want it prepared then eat! It`s a spot the entire family will enjoy. We had an early dinner with friends at the Meguro location. We walked in and saw a long fish pool with elementary school aged kids …