Tag Archives: Jiyugaoka

{  Kochoo  }


I love Korean food but I haven’t found THE place to go for it in Tokyo yet so if any of you have recommendations, please let me know! Anyhow, I found a decent sundubu (Korean Tofu) place. It’s in a slightly inconvenient location but the closest train stations are Jiyugaoka or Kuhonbutsu. This place has multiple kinds of sundubu jjigae and comes with all you can eat side dishes, stone cooked rice, and egg for 2000yen. (It’s 1500yen during lunch). Come here when you have sundubu cravings!

Address // 6-22-12, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5706-1069
Website // www.kochoo.jp

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{  Bake Shop  }

Bake Shop
Bake Shop
Bake Shop

Come to Bake Shop for Sunday Brunch, they have a tasty breakfast selection with lots of seating both indoors and out. This place has a relaxing atmosphere and was fillied with young families and friends who were enjoying their weekend outings together. I had the huevos rancheros, the one you see at the very top for 1260yen. The scrambled egg plate was very well seasoned and cost 950yen and the quiche chicken plate was 1050yen. All in all, a nice brunch :) This place is on the 4th floor so it’s hard to see it but check it out if you’re craving some good breakfast/brunch.

Address // 4F, 2-16-29, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3723-2040
Website // www.bakeshop.jp

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{  Bloom’s  }

Bloom's Cafe
Bloom's Cafe
Bloom's Cafe

Jiyugaoka is one of my favorite towns in Tokyo and I love discovering new cafes and restaurants in this area. I recently picked up a magazine issue that features places to eat along the Toyoko train line so I am planning to try a bunch of places from these neighborhoods :) As a side note, foreigners in Tokyo tend to live near the Roppongi, Azabujuban, and Hiroo areas. On the other hand, living along the Toyoko-line and the Denentoshi-line tend to be the most popular among young Japanese adults.

Anyhow, Bloom’s cafe is a tiny cafe in Jiyugaoka that seats only 9 people so it may be hard to find a seat on weekends or during lunch time. Bloom’s specializes in baked sweets so we decided to try their Quiche Plate (1000yen) and their Cake salé Plate (1000yen). The ambiance was very cozy and there was a grandma dinning by herself in one seat and 2 young girls tea-ing at another table. It’s places like this that make Jiyugaoka so loveable.

Address // 2-15-14, Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3725-0705
Website // www.jiyugaoka-blooms.com

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{  Quolofune  }

Quolofune
Quolofune
Quolofune
Quolofune

If you have a chance to lay your hands on these maccha dorayaki from Quolofune (pronounced kuh-roh-fu-neh), don’t pass it up. These are a slice of heaven and they are my #1 favorite dorayaki right now. They are so soft, not too sweet, and have mochi inside!! I love dorayaki in general but I’ve never had such good ones to the point where I actually had to go back to buy a ton more. Unfortunately, the maccha one is supposedly seasonal, so I’m not sure how much longer they’ll carry it in their stores. Definitely give it a try if you have a chance.

On the other hand, their RASQ (which looks like a cookie stick) was just ok. I’ll be going back to try their regular dorayaki and kasutera (castella) and of course to buy more maccha dorayaki :)

Address // 1-24-11, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3725-0038
Website // http://www.quolofune.com/jiyugaoka/

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{  Sarashin  }

Sarashin
Sarashin

Jiyugaoka is known for their cute shops and cafes but if you want something more traditional I suggest you try Sarashin, a soba/udon restaurant that has been around for ages. The “nabeyaki udon” (1700yen) that came in a hot pot was perfect on a cold day. I’ve also tried the “Kaiware Ume Soba” (1100yen) that is served cold and it was pretty good but perhaps not enough food if you’re hungry. The restaurant has traditional tatami seating or table seating so it’s up to your preference.

Address // 1-29-4, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3717-1097
Website // n/a

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