David’s Deli, Mita

One cold winter’s day, feeling sad and a bit under the weather, I had the good fortune to stumble upon a local restaurant and delicatessen...

By Cheryl White
November 12, 2014 | Food & Drink

Dining with Goats at Sakuragaoka Cafe, Shibuya

Animal cafes are all the rage in Tokyo these days. Cats, birds and even jellyfish grace restaurants citywide. But Sakuragoaka Cafe in Shibuya has them...

By Amanda Taylor
November 7, 2014 | Food & Drink

Light and Modern Italian Fare at Fiorentina, Roppongi Hills

After a 7 a.m. start in Tokyo, my partner and I settled on the idea of something easy, romantic, and Italian for dinner. Luckily, we...

By Leilani R. Gobaleza
October 31, 2014 | Food & Drink

Brooklyn Parlor, Shinjuku

This atmospheric cafe in Shinjuku is so well loved that every time I've visited there's been a wait to get in. But if you have...

By Amanda Taylor
October 24, 2014 | Food & Drink

Omotesando Koffee House

Going for a coffee at Omotesando Koffee House is like experiencing a Japanese tea ceremony, only with coffee instead. But like at Japanese tea ceremonies...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
October 20, 2014 | Food & Drink

Cha Cha no Ma Tea Room, Harajuku

Tucked away on a lane behind the popular Cat Street shopping area in Harajuku is an enticing Japanese tea room called Cha Cha No Ma,...

By Joanna Pearce
October 13, 2014 | Food & Drink

Cosme Kitchen Juicery, Daikanyama

Juicing is the latest food craze to hit Tokyo (along with the rest of the world), with juice and smoothie stands popping up all over...

By The Savvy Team
September 29, 2014 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Medusa Restaurant and Bar Lounge, Ebisu

Just steps from Ebisu station, Medusa Restaurant and Bar lounge is an elegant eatery dripping with luxurious décor, most notably the glowing tanks of jellyfish...

By Amanda Taylor
September 12, 2014 | Food & Drink

Japanese Superfoods: Nukazuke

We can gain so much knowledge and inspiration from some of these amazing Japanese elders on their traditional diet and way of living. One excellent...

By Luisa Heenan
September 9, 2014 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Ladurée Salon de Té, Nihonbashi

After a spot of shopping in Tokyo’s Ginza district, I was lured into Ladurée to try some of the world’s most famous macaroons. Unfortunately and...

By Leilani R. Gobaleza
September 8, 2014 | Food & Drink

Cupcake Delivery by Yumm Cupcakery

Tokyo has a reputation as something of a cupcake desert. There are a few go-to places to get your fix, but it takes some research...

By Amanda Taylor
September 1, 2014 | Food & Drink