Tokyo Style Guide: Eat sleep shop by Lawson Jane

Author:Lawson, Jane [Lawson, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Published: 2016-11-22T16:00:00+00:00

I f you skipped the buns in favour of something appropriately French and are starting to feel a little peckish, you are in the perfect place to access one of Kagurazaka’s most popular crepe spots—Le Bretagne ➐ . Cross the road from the temple to the Chinese restaurant (Torijaya Honten). Hop down the short alley that runs alongside the restaurant and in 20 metres you’ll find some fine Breton-style buckwheat galettes with both savoury (think French jambon and cheese) and sweet fillings. These are available in affordable courses with sides, all washed down with a good cider. However, if you haven’t booked, be there when it opens, as it packs out within minutes. The signature dessert crepe with salted butter caramel ice cream is delectable.

Return to Zenkoku-ji ➏ and take the alley that runs along side it. When you come to the first cross street turn right, and just a few shops down on your left is La Ronde d’Argile ➑ . This is an excellent gallery space with stunningly crafted ceramic, wood, metalwork and glass serveware, and décor designed with traditional Japanese and French aesthetics in mind.

Return to the temple gate and continue up the hill. You’ll soon come to Isuzu ➒ on your left, a famous old sweets shop. If you haven’t tried traditional wagashi (Japanese confectionery) you really must—the faintly pink-tainted sakura mochi (cherry- blossom-flavoured rice and bean sweets, wrapped in aromatic cherry tree leaves) or sweet soy-glazed mitarashi dango would be superb with a cup of green tea back in your room.

Ahead on your right in about 250 metres is an even quainter wagashi shop, called Baikatei . Its servers are almost as sweet as its wares. The seasonal displays are pretty as a picture. While the shop is over eighty years old—founded in 1935—its modern takes on tradition, such as perfectly executed thimble-sized strawberries made from white bean paste with freeze-dried strawberry pieces, are a delightful invention and make the perfect gift for a hostess.

A couple of shops later, on the opposite side of the road, you will see a great Japanese supermarket called Kimuraya . This place is not only handy for stocking your hotel bar fridge but as a marker for this winding walk. Do not even glance in the direction of the Little Mermaid Bakery across the road if you are craving sweet pastries—you’ll want to buy the store.

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