On the 3rd day of my 4-day trip to Tokyo, the main event was a reservation at the Japanese restaurant "Ginza Shinohara" at 6 pm. In the morning, I visited the Akasaka State Guest House, and in the afternoon, I visited Meiji Shrine and received some power at Seisei Well in the shrine's garden. For breakfast, I had "morning ramen" at "Hopeken Sendagaya" located a 5-minute walk from the Japan Youth Hall Hotel in front of the Meiji Jingu Stadium. Since I had a luxurious dinner planned, I opted for some sweets for lunch. On my way back to the Japan Youth Hall Hotel, where I was staying for 2 nights near Meiji Jingu Stadium, I took the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Omotesando Station to Gaienmae Station, and walked 5 minutes to arrive at "KIHACHI Aoyama Main Store" located in the Gaien Ichou Avenue at 3 pm. The popular restaurant, which opened 10 years ago in the spring, was fully booked, so I had to wait for 15 minutes before being seated on the relaxing garden terrace. I ordered the KIHACHI White Peach Pie for 1,650 yen and a drink set for 520 yen, which included a cold brew coffee. Despite the hot and humid weather, the shade of the building and the cool breeze under the green ginkgo trees created a pleasant atmosphere. After 10 minutes, the iced coffee and white peach pie arrived, and they were delicious. The KIHACHI White Peach Pie, made with fresh and juicy white peaches and smooth mascarpone cream layered between crispy pie crust, is a limited summer dessert available for only two months. Served on a white plate with fresh white peaches and cream on the side, it was a delightful and elegant treat. The cold brew coffee, with its balanced bitterness and acidity, paired perfectly with the sweet dessert. I returned to the hotel at 4 pm, washed my sweaty clothes at the hotel's coin laundry, and then took a refreshing bath at the public bath on the 10th floor before heading to Ginza. Bon appétit!

Kihachi in Gaienmae. A restaurant located along a beautiful tree-lined street in Gaienmae. This place blends in with the scenery and has a nice atmosphere, with terrace seating available. I visited for a relaxing cafe time. I tried the Shine Muscat Pie Maxim, which was served in mille-feuille style. The rich and sweet Shine Muscat paired well with the cream and crispy pie crust, and it was delicious. It seems like the fruit may change depending on the season, so I would like to visit again to try a different fruit. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Cold corn soup with olive oil on top, offering a refreshing taste. Tuna pasta with a hint of myoga to help cool down the lingering summer heat. Shine Muscat pie with two types of cream, providing a subtly sweet flavor. What a delightful meal before heading to the rugby match at Chichibu-no-miya Stadium. Although I was familiar with the restaurant, it's strange that I hadn't visited before. I must return again. With the autumn foliage season approaching, I'll make sure to make a reservation beforehand to secure a spot. Thank you for the delicious meal.

It's not a bad experience, but it's not recommended. This season it's 6800 yen, next season it's 8800 yen!! A high price for a high-class service, not for the seating, not for a famous brand or a starred hotel, but for the air-conditioned interior. It's not particularly pet-friendly, the portion is not large, but the food is delicious. The burger, caprese salad, and pie were delicious. Other desserts were just okay. The portion size is a bit small. It comes with all-you-can-drink, but the drink selection is the smallest I've seen so far - tea, coffee, herbal tea (hot only), and wine. The service during the meal was good, staff were attentive and quick to respond to drink orders on the terrace. However, considering the high price, is this all that's on offer at a high-class restaurant? The seats are only accessible via stairs. Even when the staff aren't busy, it's the first time I haven't been helped with carrying my cart at a Nun activity. Various popular restaurants like Hibiya Palace, ZelkovA, Martha Branch, Maison Premier, Aniversaire... or popular hundred-name stores like Yokumoku Blue Brick, all help with carrying carts! (They even apologize if they're too busy to notice) You have to manually open the door to get to your seat, it's not an automatic door. You have to struggle with the heavy door while pushing your cart through. The terrace seats are spacious, plenty of room for carts. The atmosphere seems nice, but there are too many bugs - I got bitten by 20 mosquitoes, and there are large bees flying around landing on people's faces and dogs. It's scary. The menu is like a thin, tattered flyer. Even at 6800 yen, it may not be worth it, but at 8800 yen?! Can you see the ginkgo trees? Is it worth it in the summer? It was fun to come with my cute dog friend and have interesting conversations, but if you come alone for the dog and gourmet experience, you'll probably be disappointed.

I arrived at the restaurant around 1:30 in the afternoon on a regular day. After running errands nearby, I planned to have lunch at the cafe on the first floor. However, I was informed that they could only seat me at the terrace without a roof. Despite the scorching heat, I decided to stay as I was quite hungry. The terrace seats in the front (facing the road) had a slight breeze, which helped me endure the heat. There were also terrace seats with a roof and cooling fans available (just for your reference). From 2:00, guests for afternoon tea (reservation only) started arriving. As for my order, I was very hungry, so I went for a hearty hamburger priced at 1980 yen. After that, I had a white peach pie for 1650 yen and a coffee (as a set) for 520 yen. The prices were reasonable, but it totaled over 4000 yen. Considering the location, it was expected. The hamburger was filling, with a balanced flavor, and the pickles added a nice touch. The hot fries were also delicious. The paper wrap around the hamburger, allowing you to hold it with your hands, was a nice touch. The terrace seats offer a pleasant view of the ginkgo trees and people strolling by, but I felt that dining on the second floor at the restaurant would be better. I had lunch on the second floor during ginkgo season before, with course meals starting from 5500 yen. Although it felt slightly pricey for the food served, if spending 4000 yen at the cafe, I would prefer to spend 5000 yen on the second floor. (The view of the ginkgo trees was better from the terrace on the first floor, though.)

Peach Millefeuille for 1650 yen, lunch set for 3300 yen, add half dessert for 440 yen, hamburger (beef) for 1980 yen. Total for two people was 7370 yen. They have a partnership parking lot where you can park for 200 yen for 2 hours. On Sundays, they open at 11:30 and I lined up 20 minutes before opening, becoming the second group in line. There were around 50 people lined up by opening time, including those with reservations, which are only for courses. [Impressions] The pasta, beef, and potatoes in the lunch set were great. The salad was mostly leafy greens and lacked a crunchy texture, I personally prefer having lettuce in it. I didn't enjoy the half dessert and I found the iced coffee to be delicious. When I asked about the coffee beans they use, the experienced-looking lady didn't know and didn't bother to find out. It's disappointing to see such a lack of hospitality in this restaurant. The best part was the white peach pie - sweet peaches, rich cream chantilly and diplomat cream, all in a crispy pie crust. It's quite pricey at 1650 yen but I might like it more than strawberry desserts. If it were just for this, I would give it 5 stars!

Located a 2-minute walk from Gaienmae Station, Café Restaurant Kihachi is a place where you can enjoy delicious food without a reservation. You can relax and enjoy tea while looking at the ginkgo trees in Jingu Gaien. The cozy interior is nice, but the terrace in autumn is also great. I highly recommend the savory and juicy chicken burger. Check out the details in the photo slideshow. #kihachi #KihachiAoyamaMainStore #TokyoCafe #TokyoGourmet #TokyoSweets

KIHACHI in Omotesando is a famous cafe & restaurant with a view of the Ginkgo tree-lined avenue in Meiji Jingu Gaien. I went there for a late lunch. The cafe on the first floor has terrace seating, while the restaurant is on the second floor. I opted for the C set which included a spicy chicken burger, a drink, a choice of soup or salad, and a small dessert. I started with a cold corn potage, followed by the burger. The chicken in the burger was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, topped with plenty of spicy flakes. It was satisfying. For dessert, I had a bavarois with peach sauce and vanilla ice cream. It was a bit too hot that day, but overall, it was an enjoyable lunch.

Located a 2-minute walk from Gaienmae Station, in the gingko tree-lined Jingu Gaien, is "KIHACHI Aoyama Main Store," where you can enjoy an afternoon tea. The current theme of the afternoon tea is "Peach Special," starting with a peach welcome cocktail. It includes a variety of savory and sweet peach dishes, as well as free drinks that not only include soft drinks but also red and white wine, making it truly fulfilling! The peach pudding, peach shortcake, and raspberry macaron were delicious, and the spicy chicken burger and white peach caprese were also tasty. The fried potatoes that you can casually snack on in between were flavorful and excellent.

I used this restaurant to pass the time while watching baseball at the Jingu Stadium. It was nice that they served lunch until late. The prices are a bit high, but reasonable for a restaurant. The taste was neither particularly good nor bad, just average. It may seem a bit overpriced, but considering the cost of the location, it's acceptable. The interior is open and the staff are attentive. They also checked on the water frequently. I don't think I would come back, but I think it's good to have this kind of restaurant around.

I always make reservations at a seasonal pie course (this time it's peach) that can be booked through Ikyu. It includes appetizers, soup, a choice of fish or meat for the main course, and dessert, all for just 5000 yen. I love sitting by the window on the second floor because the atmosphere is nice. The clientele is also calm and pleasant. I had a mocktail Mojito since I had a cold, and it was delicious with lots of mint. Next time, I want to drink alcohol!

Dinner at Ki-Hachi Aoyama Main Store after a solo hotel stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingu Gaien Nomori Premier. It was around 5 pm, a bit of an awkward time, and the restaurant was almost full with tea time customers. It seems to be very popular even on weekdays. I didn't make a reservation and just dropped by, so I was told it would be about 1.5 hours wait. The menu I ordered was: - Piatto Unico B 2,310 yen - Salad + Soup - Chicken Steak with Lemon Butter Sauce and Puttanesca Pasta with Fresh Herbs - Coffee (changed to Cafe Latte for an additional 110 yen) - Today's Half Sweets (Trifle Roll) +440 yen I wanted to try the pie, but it was melon flavor, so I passed on it. It was nice to be able to enjoy both meat and pasta. The cold corn soup was delicious. I used to like the Ki-Hachi at Ark Hills, but this was my first time at the Aoyama Main Store. The location surrounded by the greenery of Jingu Gaien is lovely, but I was a bit unsettled by the insects playing around me as I was seated by the window. I have always wanted to go for afternoon tea, but it seems like I need to have a companion to make a reservation, so it might be difficult for me.

I had been wanting to go to Melon Afternoon Tea for a long time! My wish finally came true ✨ This time, I ordered the KIHACHI Afternoon Tea ~Melon Special~. The price was 6,600 yen (tax included) with a welcome drink and free drinks for 90 minutes. I made a reservation over the phone in advance and visited the place! Almost everything was melon (≧∇≦)/ I was so happy (´∩ω∩｀)─♡ The melon soup was made with 100% melon juice, and it might have been the dish where you could feel the melon flavor the most. I was able to fully enjoy the original taste of melon. Why do melon and prosciutto go so well together? It was really delicious!

It was around 2:30 pm on Sunday when we went for a late lunch before watching a baseball game ✨ There was just one group ahead of us, so we only had to wait for about 10 minutes before being seated. It was a hot and humid day, so we preferred to sit inside, but we were directed to the terrace instead. Despite that, we enjoyed our meal while fanning ourselves with a hand fan ✨ We ordered a set menu with salad, pasta, and a main dish, as well as a hamburger. The ingredients were carefully selected and of high quality, and everything was delicious ✨ The beef was a bit tough for my liking, but the chicken option was slightly more affordable. The pasta was tasty (though I wished there was more), and the hamburger felt like a high-end treat with a good portion size. We couldn't resist ordering the melon dessert after seeing it on a poster at the entrance, and it was indeed delicious, although we wondered about the cost-effectiveness. Next time, we'd like to visit during strawberry season. By the way, they were offering a melon-themed afternoon tea in early July ✨ Melon, melon, melon everywhere. It may be pricey, but it was a delightful experience. ⭐︎

After having lunch at the neighboring restaurant, we were drawn in by the delicious-looking cakes. About 80% of the customers were having afternoon tea. Since we had just finished lunch, we opted for cake and coffee. The roll cake had a firm texture, not fluffy, and the pudding was quite sweet. It seems that afternoon tea is the main attraction here. Next time, I would like to come for afternoon tea.

On Sunday at 11:30, I made a reservation to enjoy the Melon Afternoon Tea. I chose a seat inside the restaurant, but the weather was so nice that I wished I had chosen the terrace instead. I ended up sitting at a table towards the back with a view of the ginkgo trees. The Melon Afternoon Tea set (6600 yen) started with a melon cocktail (or mocktail). Then a 3-tiered tray arrived, with each dessert beautifully incorporating melon. The vanilla ice cream was perfectly chilled, the shortcake moist, and the macaron shaped like a melon was visually appealing. The chicken hamburger on the third tier was well-seasoned and quite filling. The prosciutto and melon was also delicious. If I had to nitpick, I would have liked scones included since it's called Afternoon Tea. Nonetheless, enjoying a melon-themed Afternoon Tea under the fresh greenery of the ginkgo trees was a unique experience. The portion size was just right, and the set included red and white wine as part of the free-flow drinks, making it perfect for a leisurely Sunday afternoon.

KIHACHI in Gaienmae is a famous cafe & restaurant where you can enjoy the view of the ginkgo tree-lined street in Jingu Gaien. On a rainy afternoon with errands nearby, I decided to have a late lunch here. I chose the Piattounico A, which comes with seasonal pasta, beef steak, salad, soup, and a drink. The pasta was spaghetti with shrimp and asparagus in a Genovese cream sauce. The meal started with a simple salad and cold corn potage soup, perfect for the upcoming season. After a 15-minute wait, a beautiful one-plate dish arrived. The pasta was chewy and the cream sauce was rich and delicious. The beef steak was a generous portion and very satisfying. It was a delightful lunchtime experience watching the live kitchen in the spacious restaurant.

I was able to enjoy a high-quality French course lunch in a relaxing and open space. The yogurt gelato dessert was incredibly delicious! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great.

At the end of April, I visited a restaurant with a second-floor seat overlooking a lush ginkgo tree-lined street. The view of the greenery outside the window made me feel very happy. I opted for the 5000 yen lunch course, which came with a refreshing fruit mojito (non-alcoholic). The most delicious part was the warm appetizer of salmon and spring cabbage. The capers and vinegar made it refreshing, and the herbs like dill paired well with it. The corn soup was also tasty. However, I was a bit disappointed with the choice of chicken with plum, shiso, and wasabi sauce. It was a bit tough and dry, and I wish I had chosen the fish instead. The Elizabeth pie dessert was large and beautiful, with delicious fruits. The tea was a bit bitter, but overall, considering the price including the location, it was a satisfying experience.