Chilling in Tokyo - Brunch spots
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Chilling in Tokyo
brunch spots
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Pancakes, Eggs Benedict or Chinese dim sum - here are a few good places to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon relaxing over brunch.

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!Beacon (Omotesando) 6418-0077
Beacon's popular Sunday brunch menu includes dishes like Eggs Florentine with crisp prosciutto; three-egg omelette of the day; Scottish "Loche Fyne" organic smoked salmon and bagel; Australian sirloin steak with eggs; and vanilla custard almond French toast. Very filling brunch platters are priced Y2600-3300, and include toast or croissants, fresh fruit and coffee.
SunRiedel glassesShibuya 1-2-5. Open 11:30am-3, 6-10pm (LO) daily.

Western-style brunch

Marble Lounge (Nishi-Shinjuku) 3344-5111
The sumptuous Sunday brunch buffet in the Hilton Hotel lobby includes plenty of breakfast dishes, Japanese breakfast items, a special children's menu and roving clowns. Y3500 for adults, Y1750 for children. There's also a breakfast buffet every day from 6:30 to 10:30am (to 11am on weekends), and a "night owl" menu late at night.
lateno smokingSunNishi-Shinjuku 6-6-2, Hilton Hotel. Open 24 hours a day.
!New York Grill (Nishi-Shinjuku) 5323-3458
The cuisine here is modern American, a bit more European-influenced rather than purely Pacific Rim. For Y6,200 the spectacular Sunday/holiday brunch includes a glass of champagne, your choice of main dish, plus selections from the appetizer and dessert buffet. The Y4,500 weekday lunch is similar, but without the champagne.
viewdecorSunRiedel glassesNishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Tokyo 52F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
!Fujimamas (Harajuku) 5485-2283
The unique Sunday brunch includes everything from Eggs Benedict; eggs and pork chops, and down-home-style biscuits with gravy and sausage to Asian dishes like Nasi Goreng and ginger-chicken rice porridge (okayu). 10am-4pm Sundays and holidays.
no smokingdecorSunRiedel glassesJingumae 6-3-2. Open 11am-10pm(LO) daily.
!Beacon (Omotesando) 6418-0077
Beacon's popular Sunday brunch menu includes dishes like Eggs Florentine with crisp prosciutto; three-egg omelette of the day; Scottish "Loche Fyne" organic smoked salmon and bagel; Australian sirloin steak with eggs; and vanilla custard almond French toast. Very filling brunch platters are priced Y2600-3300, and include toast or croissants, fresh fruit and coffee.
SunRiedel glassesShibuya 1-2-5. Open 11:30am-3, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
Andersen (Omotesando) 3407-4833
Sunday brunch is served from 9am to noon and includes an appetizer and main course, champagne, coffee and dessert for Y1,900, along with fresh bread and pastries from the popular bakery downstairs.
SunMinami-Aoyama 5-1-26. Open 8am-9pm (LO) daily.
Cabana (Ebisu) 5421-2228
The talented chef at Cabana utilizes a wide range of Asian and Western ingredients, mixed with a healthy dose of creativity and eccentricity. This is also a great place for weekend breakfast or brunch, starting early in the morning. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunEbisu 3-28-12, ATY Bldg. 1F. Open 11:30am-4, 5pm-1am daily.
Terrace (Westin Hotel) (Ebisu) 5423-7778
The Westin's spacious lobby restaurant is known for their lavish lunch and weekend brunch buffets, plus a breakfast spread (Y3600) from 6:30-10:30am. Weekend brunch is served Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, noon-4pm, and is Y5500 per person. Some outdoor seating is available.
open-airSunMeguro-ku, Mita 1-4-1, Westin Hotel 1F. Open 6:30am-11:30pm daily.
French Kitchen (Roppongi) 4333-8888
This flagship restaurant of the Grand Hyatt bills itself as a French brasserie, with a very spacious setting and a dramatic open kitchen. Their all-day service includes breakfast and a popular brunch on weekends. The Y2200 weekday lunch buffet is also worth checking out.
SunRiedel glassesRoppongi Hills, Grand Hyatt 2F. Open 7am-11pm daily.
Roy's Tokyo Bar & Grill (Roppongi) 5474-8181
Excellent Hawaiian seafood with intriguing Asian influences - there's plenty of Pacific Rim cuisine in Tokyo, but somehow Roy's manages to stay unique. There's also a decent selection of New World wines to go with the food, and a popular weekend brunch (Y3500, or Y7000 with champagne and wine open bar).
viewdecorSunRoppongi Hills, Westwalk 511c. Open 11am-3, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
!Roti Roppongi (Roppongi) 5785-3671
This "American brasserie" serves an a la carte brunch menu from 11:30 to 5pm every Saturday and Sunday, including Eggs Benedict and other breakfast dishes. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airno smokingSunRoppongi 6-6-9, Piramide Bldg. 1F. Open 11am-2, 6-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Suji's (Roppongi) 3505-4490
You'll find American-style burgers, meatloaf, chili and regional Cajun and Tex-Mex specialties here at this Tokyo branch of a Seoul-based restaurant. Their weekend brunch starts extra-early at 9am. Happy hour is 5-7pm weekdays.
open-airSunAzabudai 3-1-5. Open 11am-4, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
Harrod's Brompton (Azabu-Juban) 5770-5413
You can enjoy cafe-style lunches and light snacks throughout the day; in the evenings it's also a lounge bar with Scotch whiskies and cigars. Weekend brunch is served till 5pm. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunRoppongi 6-12-4, Keiyakizaka-dori 2F. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Cafe Daisy (Nogizaka) 5411-0253
It's hard to miss brunch here no matter how late you were out the night before - weekend brunch is served until 6pm, and includes Danish specialties like the Fishplate (smoked eel, pickled herring, shrimps with dill and marinated salmon; Y2300 with one drink) as well as Eggs Benedict, quiche and kippers.
SunRoppongi 7-3-22. Open 11:30am-11pm (LO) daily.
Stockholm (Akasaka) 3509-1677
Pickled herring and much more - their awe-inspiring smorgasbord is a real adventure in dining, so come with a hearty appetite. The lunchtime buffet is Y3,150, including Saturdays (but not Sundays). [See FULL REVIEW.]
Nagatacho 2-14-3, Akasaka Tokyu Plaza 1F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-11pm (LO 9:30-10). Closed Sundays.
West Park Cafe (Akasaka) 3580-9090
Weekend brunch (11am-5pm) is Y2500 for an appetizer, main dish, juice, coffee and fruit salad; there's an a la carte menu as well.
SunNagatacho 2-14-3, Akasaka Tokyu Plaza 2F. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.
!Le Petit Tonneau (Toranomon) 5545-4640
The Saturday brunch is 11am-3pm, and costs Y3800 for adults and Y1900 for kids under 12. This includes an hors d'oeuvre buffet, a main dish, and an open wine bar. They also have breakfast service Monday through Friday starting at 8am. [See branch review]
Riedel glassesToranomon 2-1-1. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-11pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
!Gordon Ramsay (Shiodome) 6388-8000
It's not exactly brunch, but the popular Sunday Lunch service features a three-course prix-fixe menu for Y6800, or you can upgrade to Y8800 with four wines or Y9800 with free-flowing Champagne. Five choices each of starter and main include dishes like green-bean soup with tiger prawns; roast duck salad with beetroot and toasted hazelnuts; and a fantastic Middle-Eastern-influenced roast lamb with cous cous and eggplant puree. [See FULL REVIEW.]
viewdecorSunRiedel glassesHigashi-Shimbashi 1-9-1, Conrad Tokyo Hotel 28F. Open 11:30am-11pm daily.
West Park Cafe (Marunouchi) 3240-0224
The weekend brunch here is quite popular, with combination platters featuring rotisserie chicken plus various egg dishes. Brunch also comes with a glass of wine or other beverage.
SunMarunouchi 2-4-1, Marunouchi Bldg. 5F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.
Franz Club (Marunouchi) 5224-8678
This popular German beer bar serves a deluxe weekend brunch priced at Y2980.
SunMarunouchi 1-5-1, Shin-Marunouchi Bldg 5F. Open 11:30am-4, 5pm-4am daily.
Ekki Bar and Grill (Kyobashi) 5222-7222
Weekend brunch menus from 11:30am-2pm start at Y7900 (tack on an extra Y6000 for the Krug champagne). Live music Wednesday-Saturday from 9-11pm.
SunMarunouchi 1-11-1, Pacific Century Place. Open 6:30-10:30am, 11:30-2:30, 5:30-10pm daily.
Trader Vic's (Kioicho) 3265-4707
The popular Y6,600 Sunday "Champagne Brunch" at Trader Vic's features all the sparkling wine you can drink.
SunKioicho 4-1, Hotel New Otani 4F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5pm-12:30am (LO) daily.
!Le Petit Tonneau (Kudanshita) 3239-6440
While they're closed on Sunday, they do a nice Saturday brunch from 11am-3pm. Y3800 (adults, half price for kids under 12) covers all food, including an hors d'oeuvre buffet, and all the wine you can drink. They also have breakfast service from 8am on weekdays. [See FULL REVIEW.]
Riedel glassesKudan-Kita 1-10-2. Open 8am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
!T.Y. Harbor Brewery (Tennozu Isle) 5479-4555
Weekend brunch at this bayside brewpub is served 11:30am-3pm. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airdecorSunHigashi-Shinagawa 2-1-3, Bond Street. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.

Dim sum

Lohotoi (Shiroganedai) 3449-8899
Lohotoi serves up a wide assortment of high-quality, freshly made Hong Kong-style dim sum on weekends, something that has made them popular with Chinese customers from the neighborhood. You'll find a full menu of mid-priced Cantonese fare in the evenings, and typical budget lunches on weekdays.
SunEbisu 3-48-1. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-11pm (LO). Closed Wednesdays.
See brunch map.
Updated 2008/11/14