Curry no Mise Hachigatsu serves a typical range of chicken, pork, shrimp and hamburg steak curries, though they're best known for their voluminous seasonal-vegetable curry. The roux is tasty and packs a decent amount of heat, but doesn't overpower the distinctive flavors of the numerous vegetables. We recommend opting for the add-on helping of meaty keema, to create a well-balanced combo.... [Continue reading]

This popular cafe serves a full range of espresso-based beverages as well as coffee-based cocktails. Coffee beans are imported every week from legendary Seattle roaster Espresso Vivace. Pastries and hot dogs round out the menu. The shop's decor is vaguely Seattle-themed, and they are officially the museum cafe for the Yokohama Doll Museum, the entrance of which is located on a different.... [Continue reading]

Bondy opened in 1973, and they've been serving the same crowd-pleasing, classic curry-rice dishes ever since. Over the past half century they've won numerous curry-world awards, including the very first Kanda Curry Grand Prix. The shop is quite popular but the line moves quickly, and they're open all afternoon if you want to avoid peak lunch hour. Of the twelve curries on offer, beef.... [Continue reading]

Named after an Australian World Barista Champion, this upscale coffeehouse chain serves long blacks, flat whites and other espresso beverages, with a choice of either single-origin beans or their own blends. There's also a daily-special drip coffee, and some exotic premium varieties made from specially processed beans. Coffee beans are also available to go, and the staff will walk you.... [Continue reading]

One of just a handful of Greek restaurants in the Tokyo area, Fili offers well-prepared Greek standards in a homey, Mediterranean-inspired setting. There's a decent selection of Greek wines by the bottle or glass to go with your meal, and ouzo for the adventurous. The three-course dinner menu comes with your choice of starter, middle course, and meat or seafood main dish. We started off.... [Continue reading]

The British Shop in Shibuya carries imported foods and beverages from the UK - everything from biscuits and chocolates to Stilton cheese and canned beans. There are ciders from Aspall, Brothers and Sheppy's, and botanically brewed ginger beer from Fentimans. The freezer case is stocked with Scottish smoked salmon and Cumberland pork sausages, and they serve ice cream from Langage Farm in.... [Continue reading]

Tokyo has many highly regarded pizza specialists, but Gonzo stands out among them for its warm, cozy atmosphere. The spacious dining area is lively without being raucous, and service is friendly and personable. The pizzas themselves are in Tokyo's top tier, notable for their ample toppings and satisfyingly chewy, very tasty crusts. You can choose from sixteen varieties, ranging from.... [Continue reading]

Yokohama's beloved curry shop Marumasara more than lives up to its stellar reputation, serving some of the best spice curry we've ever eaten. Curry plates are artfully presented, and the spacious dining area looks like a cross between a chic cafe and someone's atelier. A recording of chirping cicadas playing in the background adds to the charming atmosphere. The calligraphic menu can be.... [Continue reading]

San Francisco-based Verve Coffee Roasters is the gourmet coffee destination in Yebisu Garden Place. You can choose from numerous single-origin pour-over coffees, a few espresso options, and cold brew and nitro brew when available. There are special seasonal blends, and they always have a "quick cup" option - convenient when you're in a hurry. Verve is a snack destination as well,.... [Continue reading]