I've been to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan, Italy, and the interior is very similar, like a large Starbucks museum that's worth exploring. However, there is also a smaller Starbucks Reserve store in Ginza that stands apart from the typical street-side locations. Its biggest feature is its collaboration with the renowned Italian bakery Princi, offering freshly made pizza, focaccia, and a variety of refined savory and sweet treats. The store focuses on a “main dish plus coffee/tea” format, with spacious seating on the second floor and a wide selection of exclusive Tavola meal sets. Since space is at a premium in Ginza and seats are hard to come by, some second-floor seats can be reserved online. It's a great place to enjoy an elegant meal or afternoon tea when you need a break from shopping.
Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo | Review by Linda Liao
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Tanya Zenjiro Sendai Ekimae-Honten
It is about a 2-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. The main restaurant of "Tanya Zenjiro," a long-established restaurant which, after years of trial and error, has come to the conclusion that the most delicious beef tongue is grilled with salt, offers the traditional Sendai beef tongue grilled by hand.
How could you visit Sendai and miss out on the ultimate beef tongue experience! If you're passing through JR Sendai Station, I highly recommend visiting the extremely popular Tanya Zenjiro. Its signature thick-cut beef tongue is charcoal-grilled until crisp on the outside and tender and juicy inside, with a savory, salty flavor. Every traditional Sendai beef tongue set comes with fragrant barley rice, refreshing oxtail soup with chopped green onions, and special pickled takana greens and miso chili peppers. The layers of flavor perfectly complement the meat, making this an absolutely exceptional feast!
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The Peninsula Boutique & Café
Located in the Marunouchi area, known as one of Tokyo's leading business districts, is the five-star hotel "The Peninsula Tokyo." On its basement level is "The Peninsula Boutique & Café," offering an array of products such as homemade cakes, pastries, original teas, and gift items.
Gift-giving culture is extremely important in Japan, and one of my coworkers chose elegant treats from The Peninsula Tokyo as a souvenir. The fruit loaf cake has a dense, moist texture and is made with carefully selected, high-quality dried fruit, giving it a rich, refined fruit flavor. The generous size makes it especially suitable for slicing and sharing with coworkers, friends, and family. It's an easy way to enjoy something together while also appreciating the giver's taste and heartfelt thoughtfulness.
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Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
Directly connected to JR Tokyo Station, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu is a mega retailer built around the concept of “Japan Presentation Field - A City Where Japan’s Dreams Gather and the World’s Dreams Grow.”
When visiting Tokyo Yaesu, you can also stop by the nearby Daimaru department store. The legendary sweets from “N.Y.C.SAND” on the first floor are not to be missed! Its signature “NY CARAMEL SAND” features rich, buttery cookies filled with a thin layer of dark chocolate and silky, slightly warm, gooey caramel. The moment you bite into it, the caramel oozes out, and the rich sweet-and-salty flavors are pure bliss for anyone with a sweet tooth. Since there are only a few locations and it’s quite popular, I’ve heard there can sometimes be a line to buy them. If you’re passing by, don’t miss the chance to pick up a box to share with family and friends~
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