Tag Archives: 3.5 stars

{  Hacienda Del Cielo  }

Hacienda Del Cielo
Hacienda Del Cielo
Hacienda Del Cielo

Hacienda Del Cielo is located on the 9th floor of a building in Daikanyama that overlooks Tokyo. The place is beautifully put together with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous colorful furniture, and a sexy outdoor terrace. The food is not too shabby either. Who knew you could get decent Mexican food in Tokyo?

We went on the weekend and got the lunch course that included an appetizer, salad, main dish, dessert, and drink for 1500yen. What a deal. The portions are generous too so we were very full afterwards. The place was packed around 12:30pm and people were lining up waiting for seats. I definitely want to come back when it’s warmer so I can enjoy the terrace seating. It looks like a great place for dinner dates too.

Address // 9F, 10-1, Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5457-1521
Website // http://modern-mexicano.jp/hacienda/

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{  Randy  }

Randy
Randy

Randy is tucked away in a corner right next to the Spanish Embassy – very close to Roppongi-Itchome station in Tokyo. The food is good and the portions are quite generous. They are best known for their “Randy Katsu Sando” (Katsu Sandwich) which has shrimp katsu, avocado, tomato, and tartar sauce for 1400yen. It’s delicious and it packs a little kick with a slightly spicy mustard sauce. The picture above shows the half salad half Randy Katsu Sando which is 1200yen. Their “Marche Salad Plate” goes for 1400yen and includes the soup of the day, bread, and salad. The Randy plate changes daily and costs 1500yen.

I saw several foreigners, a group of housewives tea-ing, salary-men, and a few couples –  overall a well-rounded group of people at this cafe. I would like to sit at the outside patio on a sunny day when the spring-time comes.

Address // 1-3-37, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3568-2888
Website // www.cafe-randy.jp

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{  Village Vanguard Diner  }

Village Vanguard Diner
Village Vanguard Diner

I don’t know how, but Japan has some of the tastiest hamburgers… I’ve tried quite a few already, and they are all pretty good. This hamburger joint in Kichijyoji is called Village Vanguard – and it was so happening that the line was out the door during lunch time.

Their most popular burger is the ‘ABC Burger’, which includes avocado, bacon, and cheddar for 1100yen. The huge burger pictured above is the ‘Rockfeller’ and has pumpkin, 2 beef patties, tomato, cheese, and onion for 1480yen. The other avocado burger pictured above is the ‘Laver Burger’ which has a wasabi soysauce sauce inside for 1100yen. Everything was delicious. Definitely check this place out if you are in Kichijyoji.

PS: I still love Blacows… :)

Address // 2F 2-20-1, Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 0422-22-1003
Website // http://village-v.co.jp/diner/

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{  Melon pan Kyuei  }

Melon pan
Melon pan

Want a freshly baked melon pan? This Melon pan shop is located on the same street as the monjyayaki place I blogged about in Tsukishima. Even if you’re full after your monjyayaki, you’ll definitely want to make room for this dessert. This freshly baked melon pan is crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside! Since it is freshly baked, I recommend eating it right away! 160yen for one.

ここのメロンパンは外がカリカリで中がふわふわです！月島でもんじゃ焼きを食べた後にここで焼きたてのメロンパンをデザートにどうでしょう？おなかいっぱいでもパクッと食べれちゃいます！その場で（あるいは買った当日に）食べることをオススメします。ひとつ１６０円。

Address // 1-21-3, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3534-0298
Website // n/a

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{  FULL ふる  }


If you are in Kamiya-cho, and you want a quick authentic Japanese lunch, check out Furu. This popular lunch spot has 5 different types of fish lunch sets which change daily and never disappoint. It gets very crowded with all the salary-men and working women around the area but if you go there a little early, you’ll be sure to get a seat. Each of the sets cost 1000yen.

It’s directly outside of the Hibiya-line Kamiyacho Station Exit 3.

Address // 5-13-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3434-7856
Website // n/a

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