Enterprise into Shinbashi, the place an old-school cafe awaits to captivate your style buds and supply an unforgettable culinary expertise.
After a day of exploring Tokyo’s iconic sights, why not dive into the colourful world of Shinbashi and get a style of a special aspect of town? It’s the right place to step off the vacationer trails and expertise what many take into account to be the ‘actual Tokyo’. Brimming with colourful cafes and bustling izakayas, it’s the go-to spot for a lot of locals trying to unwind with some scrumptious meals.
▼ Hidden away within the basement of the New Shinbashi Constructing is a cozy-looking café known as Kissa Fuji.
It’s considered one of Japan’s many junkissas, Showa-style espresso outlets that overflow with retro vibes, and has been charming guests since 1971. When our Japanese-language reporter Masanuki Sunakoma approached the show case exterior the doorway, his eyes had been immediately captivated by the Fujinomiya yakisoba. His unique plan of getting a fast relaxation with a cup of espresso was shortly forgotten and he strode in prepared to do that specialty from Fujinomiya, a metropolis on the base of Mount Fuji.
As he stepped inside, he was met with an enormous panel of Mount Fuji, making him really feel as if he was whisked away to a very totally different world. The refreshing, serene ambiance was a stark distinction to the liveliness exterior.
Keen to do that dish not often present in Tokyo, he settled down and ordered the yakisoba (900 yen [US$5.91]). As he continued to admire the panel, he felt the urge to strive the Blue Hawaii cream soda (800 yen) as a result of its colours matched the legendary mountain. It additionally boosted his sense of nostalgia, since cream sodas are sometimes staples on junkissa menus.
▼ Additionally in lemon, melon and strawberry flavors
The primary to reach was the cream soda, full with electrical blue soda, a beneficiant scoop of ice cream and a cherry on high. He took a sip and was immediately transported again in time by the candy, fruity taste of Blue Hawaii. The customized glass and coaster had been a pleasant contact and, together with its nostalgic style, felt completely suited to the shop’s ambiance.
Subsequent was what he had been extremely anticipating—the Fujinomiya yakisoba. With the yakisoba and cream soda, Masanuki was now in a summer season pageant temper, since each make frequent appearances at pageant meals stalls.
Whereas the mix wasn’t precisely conventional, it was actually scrumptious. Fujinomiya yakisoba is understood for its agency noodles, bits of pork fats, and powdered sardine flakes.
Masanuki actually loved the comforting, home-cooked style. As soon as he completed, he found that the shop’s pancakes had been a favourite amongst prospects, so he couldn’t resist including them to his listing for his subsequent go to.
With a scrumptious meal and a nostalgic drink beneath his belt, Masanuki left Kissa Fuji feeling refreshed and able to tackle the remainder of his day. Whether or not you wish to uncover different hidden gems like Kissa Fuji, strive a coffee-flavored ice cream, or relish the delights provided on the sister store of Tokyo’s secret sushi restaurant, Miko Sushi, Shinbashi has all of it and extra.
Retailer info
Kissa Fuji / 喫茶フジ
Handle: Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Shinbashi 2-16-1 New Shinbashi Constructing B1F
東京都港区新橋2-16-1 ニュー新橋ビルB1F
Open: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.(Monday-Friday) / 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Closed: Sundays, holidays and each fourth Monday
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