Top Restaurants in Nakano
Best Cafe food near Nakano, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Discover Restaurants offering the best Cafe food in Nakano, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan including Glutenfree Cafe Littlebird, Hyatt Regency Tokyo Caffe, maidreamin SHIBUYA, Sarabeth's Restaurants Lumine Shinjuku, Cafe Aaliya, Takano Fruits Parlour Shinjuku Honten, AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku, Azami, Gluten Free T’s Kitchen, Nature Doughnuts Floresta
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10. Nature Doughnuts Floresta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Darlox
I don't normally write restaurant reviews -- much less reviews about a donut shop. But Floresta is worth a special mention, and may need some additional info if you're not used to navigating Japanese neighborhoods. Read on for more...LOCATION: Floresta is in the Koenji neighborhood, a few blocks north of the JR Koenji train station. On weekdays, you can take a Local or Rapid Chuo Line train outbound towards Mitaka from many of the major JR Tokyo stations, including Tokyo, Kanda and Shinjuku. On weekends only Local trains stop at Koenji. Through-service on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line beyond Nakano station is also available most days/times. NOTE: Even though Koenji is not officially part of the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, through-services do stop here in both directions. So if you're planning to stay on JR rail lines, be sure of which train you get on when heading back into town! You can accidentally end up on a Tokyo Metro subway line rather than the JR Chuo line you may have expected. Exit the station's North Entrance, cross the plaza, and walk north until the road comes to a "T". Take a quick jog to the left, then turn right and continue heading north for another 200m -- Floresta will be on your left.FOOD: Floresta makes a wide assortment of donuts, and many of their "normal" flavored donuts are quite good. The fruity flavored ones (cherry, strawberry...) are actually very fresh and delicious -- nothing artificially-flavored or fake candy flavors. They offer a broad coffeehouse menu as well, and their latte was well-prepared and delicious. They have a couple of outdoor sidewalk tables, as well as a small indoor seating area available next to the main ordering counter. But, of course, the reason to visit Floresta is because of their animal donuts!! Not only are they absolutely adorable, but they're well-prepared and tasty! The icing is a sort of soft ganache-type coating, and they've lightly flavored the different colors with flavors like vanilla, coffee, sesame and strawberry. The pointy ears of many of the animals are made with almonds poked into the donut. Many of the donuts are "doubled", with a donut-hole baby animal riding atop its ring-shaped parent. I mean, really... should a donut be able to turn a 39-year-old guy into a squealing 15-year-old girl?? No... but somehow, these donuts do!!Each donut is will be individually wrapped when ordered, and bags are free. Boxes are 80Â¥ if you need to give your little donut animals additional protection. The donuts are WAY better fresh, but will keep for about 48-hours, wrapped and boxed, and survived transit back to the USA in surprisingly good shape! (My wife absolutely adored them...)After 48h, they're a bit dry... but still fun to look at!If you want to get a selection of different animals, GO EARLY IN THE DAY! They only make a certain number of these each day, and on popular days, they will sell out. The simple ring-shaped ones seem to hang around a bit longer (or maybe they just make more of them, because they're easier), but the more elaborate animals disappear pretty quickly.I strongly recommend going, eating a tasty non-animal donut or two fresh on-site with some of their excellent coffee, and then bring home a box so that your family doesn't kill you for going without them! In the land of kawaii-everything, these donuts still manage to jump to the head of the pack, and are pretty tasty as a bonus.Highly recommended, even though it'll take you an hour round-trip from most places in central Tokyo.
9. Gluten Free Tâs Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 315 reviews
Gluten Free Tâs Kitchen (Gluten Free 61 cafe & bar )we only serve the best gluten-free food and beverages.My goal is to provide a warm and relaxed place to enjoy a healthy lunch,afternoon tea or evening dinner for those with or without wheat allergies, ma
Reviewed By Apanda8
Finding Gluten-free in Japan can be challenging. I was happy to learn about this place from my research that I had a few options while in Tokyo. My husband, myself, and a friend stopped here for dinner. The menu I found was amazing in indicating food allergies. It made ordering a breeze for me.Most of the food was either a hit or a miss. I would recommend the shrimp and vegetables tempura, cajun fried chicken bites (AMAZING), sukiyaki, and of course sake to drink.The misses were ramen, marinated mushrooms, and yakisoba. Overall a great place for those who have allergies or intolerance. It is an easy place to bring your family members. It is on the smaller side so can be busy at times.
8. Azami
Reviewed By kissui_paris
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7. AIN SOPH. Journey Shinjuku
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
AIN SOPH. journey vegan restaurant. Part of AIN SOPH. vegan restaurant group. Serves plant-based lunch, dinner, desserts. Right in front of Shinjuku-Sanchome Station C5 exit.
Reviewed By 581anishs
We found a quaint vegan joint in our search for vegetarian dining options. The food is simple, but good. The menu offers a variety of options for your meal, including a tasty tofu omelet, gluten free pasta, dressed with Ain Soph's take on pesto. They have interesting choices for cocktails. The vibe is raw and minimalistic. Good break from ramen and struggling to find vegetarian food (with veg broth as well). For tourists, it's easy to miss. We must have walked around the block 4 times. It's on the main street and is a small restaurant. Look for menu board with the name 'journey' on it.
6. Takano Fruits Parlour Shinjuku Honten
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By EdeliciouS
One of Tokyo's sweetest temptation dessert shops is the Shinjuku Takano Fruit Parlor located near the Narita Express Train Entrance in Shinjuku. Serving some of the most decadent dessert creations since 1885. This shop is a must visit when in Tokyo to keep your sweet tooth happy. I tried the strawberry cream puff and strawberry parfait both were to die for! Expect to spend around Yen1,000 for 2 or 3 choices.
5. Cafe Aaliya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By anthonya638
Something about Japanese French Toast. They make it really well, I would say even better than the States. The States usually have it as a breakfast item but here it is more like a dessert/ snack to have with coffee/tea. The French Toast here will not disappoint you. The place usually opens after 10AM.
4. Sarabeth's Restaurants Lumine Shinjuku
Overall Ratings
4 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By RoyaltyC
I came here for breakfast twice, both times on a Thursday right at 9 o'clock. I did not have to wait the first time. The wait on the second time was short. Enjoyed the seasonal tiramisu pancake with berries and cream and the eggs benedict with a salad. The food was delicious and service was pleasant. The restaurant was small and clean. Menu offers a variety of selections. Would return on my next visit to Tokyo.
3. maidreamin SHIBUYA
Overall Ratings
5 based on 519 reviews
The dream land is far away world. While a mysterious light of the candle is lit. Ladys and gentlemans become residents of the dream land. In that limited time,we will change into a smile the best of all people. That is entertainment cafe and bar "maidream
Reviewed By tadghk
Its hard to know where to start. So firstly let me set the context. I am in my 40's and visited with my wife. What trip to Japan is complete without a trip to a maid cafe. Right? So firstly the positives. They have nailed the cutesie kawai atmosphere. Everything is pink. The desserts are cute animal themed and the girls coreograph their every move with cuteness. There were a bunch of business men drinking beer with rabbit ears and glowsticks all joining in with the dancing. There was a bunch of ladies having drink at another table. The girls are really friendly and the whole place lends itself to an enjoyable atmosphere. At least on the surface. However they're is also a shadier side. In this cafe and I would guess other similar themed cafes a certain type of client is drawn. Yhere was a middle aged loner male weirdo lurking about trying to become friends with clientel at every table. Most of them found this irrating at best, and downright creepy at worst. He was happy to tell anybody who would listen that he visits these cafes every weekend and spends 10000-15000Â¥ per night on dances and photographs. He payed for a dance on this occasion also and proceeded to writhe on the ground quasi worshipping the girl on the stage. VERY weird. And disturbing. When you think that the girls are hired for their pre-teen looks for extra cuteness bonus points, this place does not sit well in my thinking. This along with the rip-off pricing means its a big NO from me.
2. Hyatt Regency Tokyo Caffe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By maweb31
Having travelled from Europe I just wanted somewhere to have a quiet dinner and relax after checking into the hotel Hyatt Regency. The Caffe fit the bill, I had a good light dinner and the lighting was low which made for a relaxing atmosphere.
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1. Glutenfree Cafe Littlebird
Overall Ratings
5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By Apanda8
I had learned about Littlebird Cafe before coming to Japan on holiday (vacation). I was recommended over and over again in my research to come here. I was pleasantly surprised and I left full and happy.My husband and I stopped here for lunch. The place happened to be empty. I immediately started looking over the menu on what I could eat. There is a regular menu that indicates the whole kitchen is gluten-free. This is rare to see in Japan and hell even in the United States. There is also another menu that indicates what is also dairy-free. This was my best friend since I am dairy-free and gluten-free.I opted for the soy sauce ramen while my husband went with the curry ramen. Both our ramens were flavorful and delicious. We also shared some gyozas. We both also enjoyed a true gluten-free beer (made of soybean) called Nadogoshi Nara. I use to be a huge beer fan before I had to go gluten-free. Nadogoshi Nara is the closest gluten-free beer in taste to a regular lager that I have found in my search.I didn't have enough room left but I wanted to try the waffles. I would definitely recommend coming here for people who are gluten-free and non-gluten-free people. The food was excellent as well as the overall service.
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