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Top 5 Cafes in Nagoya

Nagoya has been gaining popularity over the past few years as one of the foodie hot spots. Below are my Top 5 picks around the city (in alphabetical order) for coffee and cake, scroll down for more info!

  1. Chez Kobe, Patisserie

  2. Chi-Roba, Cafe

  3. Double Tall Coffee, Cafe

  4. Fika., Patisserie

  5. Q.O.L. Coffee, Cafe

 

Chez Kobe

  • An old-school patisserie that was established nearly 4 decades ago, renowned for its cakes that feature seasonal fruits

  • Walk-in only

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Chi-Roba

  • The retro cafe offers a range of unique desserts to accompany your cup of coffee, including their signature bite size French toast fried with rosemary

  • Walk-in only

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Double Tall Cafe

 

Fika.

  • A popular cake shop that offers weekly changing flavours and combinations depending on ingredients that are best during that particular season

  • Pre-order via phone: +81 (0)52-746-9134

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Q.O.L. Coffee

 

Top 5 Coffee Spots in Tokyo

I have recently started discovering the extensive coffee scene in Japan's capital! Below are my Top 5 picks around the city (in alphabetical order) - let me know if you have any other favourites!

  1. BONGEN, Ginza

  2. Jubilee Coffee & Roaster, Shirokane

  3. Little Darling Coffee Roasters, Nogizaka

  4. Onibus, Nakameguro

  5. Shozo Coffee Store, Omotesando

 

BONGEN

  • Tucked away down a side street in Ginza, the cafe’s interiors are inspired by traditional Japanese design, with a Bonsai tree at the back; highly recommend their “Japanese lattes” - including matcha latte, amazake soy latte, roasted green tea latte, and more!

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Jubilee Coffee & Roaster

  • A stunning cafe located opposite Teien Art Museum, where you can enjoy the beautiful greenery and natural lighting from their large glass windows

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Little Darling Coffee Roasters

  • The LA-inspired complex with a large astroturf green outdoor area - the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of carefully selected and roasted coffee on a sunny day

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

ONIBUS COFFEE

  • Their name is derived from “ONIBUS”, which means “public bus” with the hope to connect people through coffee; their Nakameguro branch is located next to a park, and has a tranquil veranda covered in green

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Shozo Coffee Store


 

Top 5 Restaurants in Nagoya

I previously shared my favourite cafes in Nagoya, one of Japan's foodie hot spots. Below are my Top 5 picks around the city (in alphabetical order) from a hole in the wall lunch to world-renowned fancy dinner, scroll down for more info!

  1. Reminiscence, Modern French

  2. Shishimaru, Ramen

  3. Suzuya, Tonkatsu

  4. Unafuji, Grilled Eel

  5. Unaharu, Grilled Eel

 

Reminiscence

  • A two-Michelin starred Modern French restaurant, inspired by "resonance and memory" - the Chef's playful and stunning cuisine is guaranteed to make the meal an unforgettable experience

  • Book online (Japanese only)

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Shishimaru

  • A unique ramen shop that serves noodles in a white and creamy soup instead of the traditional transparent-brown base

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Facebook | Google Maps

 

Suzuya

  • Enjoy the special Nagoya-style Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet), served with “Miso-Katsu”, a sweet-and-savoury miso-based sauce made from dried bonito stock, sugar and other moorish ingredients

  • Book via phone: +81 (0)52-241-3752

  • Tabelog | Google Maps

 

Unafuji

  • This renowned Unagi (grilled eel) spot in Nagoya is so popular with domestic tourists, expect to queue 1-2 hours during peak hours. Renowned for their "Hitsumabushi", which is crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Unaharu

  • A lesser well-known "Hitsumabushi" (grilled eel) option compared to the above, but just as good! This is the perfect alternative if you don't have the patience to queue for your meal

  • Book via phone: +81 (0)52-962-8055

  • Website | Tabelog | Google Maps


 

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