Atmosphere: ★★★★☆ Taste: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★☆ Cost performance: ★★★☆☆ Would I return: ◎ Since I visited shortly after the opening, it seemed a bit hectic, but I felt that everyone was really putting in their best effort with the service, which was heartwarming. There were many international tourists, likely because it's in Omotesando. The food was excellent, and since the prices were a bit high, it was truly delicious and worth it. The staff were friendly and conversational, making for a very comfortable experience. I would love to visit again!

Just a one-minute walk from Omotesando Station, this restaurant, which opened in June, specializes in rice bowls and tea, originating from Sydney. They feature carefully selected ingredients, including A5 ranked Wagyu beef and eel, allowing diners to enjoy the pairing of dishes with Taiwanese tea. While the A5 ranked Wagyu beef rice bowl seems to be the most popular item, I was particularly intrigued by the eel. I ordered the "Supreme Eel Hitsumabushi Set," topped with fluffy egg and cheese, giving it a slightly Western twist. The best part was that I could change the flavor towards the end by adding condiments and broth for a rice porridge style. The atmosphere was mostly filled with foreign diners. The food was delicious, but I found the prices to be a bit high, which made the cost-performance ratio less favorable. Additionally, the restaurant was quite crowded, and perhaps due to a shortage of staff, the food took a while to be served. I recommend going alone for a quick meal or allowing some extra time to relax.

I made a reservation on a weekday for the A5 Wagyu Mabushi set meal. It seemed that most of the customers were foreign tourists. I noticed that some foreign visitors who didn't have a reservation were writing their names on the waiting board as they came and went. The lunch, priced at around 3,500 yen, is quite expensive, but it was absolutely delicious. The meat was so tender that it melted in my mouth, and it was elegantly thin and soft. They suggested leaving about 70% of the meal to enjoy with tea porridge, and I carefully left that amount. When mixed with the broth, it went down easily and was very enjoyable. At first, when the meal arrived, I thought it looked a bit small, but as I kept eating, I found it quite filling. The shiso flowers added a nice aromatic touch and enhanced the flavor. The ordering and payment were done via a QR code; I scanned it to place my order and handled the payment online after finishing my meal.

I came to this restaurant after seeing a short video on social media. You can also make a reservation through Tabelog, which allows you to use points, so it's quite convenient. It's located just off a side street in Omotesando, blending into a residential area. The atmosphere is chic and clean. While there aren't many seats, it feels like a place where you can relax comfortably. I ordered the Wagyu set with a matcha tiramisu. The Wagyu set was as expected, but it didn't really leave a lasting impression. However, turning it into a dashi ochazuke for a flavor change was delicious. The portion might be a bit on the smaller side for men, so the cost performance isn't great. The matcha tiramisu had a moderate sweetness and a decent portion size. The tea was excellent, so I recommend ordering it together with your meal.

I made a reservation for Saturday lunch and visited the restaurant. Given its location in Omotesando, the decor was more upscale compared to the Redfern spot in Sydney. The back of the restaurant had private rooms and was fully booked with reservation guests. About 70% of the customers appeared to be international tourists, while the remainder were pairs or couples of Japanese women (or married couples), covering a mix of ages, including some in their 50s and 60s. I chose the Ultimate Eel Hitsumabushi set (3,380 yen) after contemplating between it and the Wagyu beef. I was tempted by the beauty of the egg and decided on the eel. Inside the fluffy omelet rice, there were generous chunks of eel. By adding various condiments, I enjoyed changing the flavors and finished it off in an ochazuke style. I was able to eat without getting bored until the end. The miso soup was also delicious, though I found the bowl a bit difficult to hold (not to the point of being undrinkable, but it made savoring it challenging). For dessert, I had the freshly made black sesame warabi mochi and matcha tiramisu (which costs 900 yen if ordered individually, but there's a great set discount available). The warabi mochi had a gentle taste and a firm texture, and with the cream included, it was quite filling. Thank you for the meal!

I had a little free time between my plans in Omotesando, so I decided to drop by this restaurant. The staff were fluent in English and there was an English menu, giving the impression that there were many tourists from overseas. I ordered the Wagyu Mabuzi Don, along with tea and dessert (matcha tiramisu). They provided a very thorough explanation of how to enjoy the meal, and I was able to spend a relaxing time there. The restaurant isn't very large, so I think it's more suitable for small groups. There were also various types of set meals and teas available, so I would like to visit again.

I visited this place through a friend's introduction. It’s a stylish Japanese modern restaurant located just off Omotesando Station in a quiet alley. Most of the customers are women, but the calm atmosphere makes it suitable for dates as well. I ordered the popular roast beef and an unagi omelette rice. The pairing with Chinese tea was exquisite. The dessert was not too sweet, making it easy to enjoy. The dishes are filled with the owner’s love, and I will definitely come back. Thank you very much.

It's just a minute's walk from Omotesando Station, and it features a stylish semi-basement space! I visited during lunch, and the shop had a calm atmosphere, making it very comfortable. I ordered the Black Wagyu Beef Set and the Grilled Eel Rice Bowl Set, both of which were highly refined and had a delicate flavor. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but I think it's a great option for treating yourself! The pairing of Chinese tea was exquisite.

The restaurant offers a budget of around 4000 yen per person, with options for white rice or a mix of 16 grains. On top of a large serving of rice, there is eel, and above that, fluffy and creamy egg and cheese, making for a substantial meal. To change the flavor, you can pour some broth over the remaining food. It feels like a stylish take on hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice). For dessert, you can choose between matcha tiramisu or brown sugar warabi mochi tiramisu, which comes in slightly larger portions. I noticed a couple sharing their dessert as well. The warabi mochi has a light sweetness and is quite delicious. The owner speaks English fluently, attracting many travelers, but the counter seating feels a bit cramped. I was seated next to a foreigner with numerous tattoos, and their eating sounds were distracting, while I had to mind my elbows not to bump into them, which made it feel a bit tight. At the counter, instead of enjoying a leisurely conversation, it seemed like everyone finished their meals and left quickly. It’s a good place for a quick meal, especially for solo diners looking to grab a bite and go.

The wagyu beef bowl pairing with dessert (matcha tiramisu) was excellent. The meat was cooked to perfection, and there were various condiments and toppings to change the flavor, making it enjoyable. You could also pour dashi on it to turn it into a rice soup, which was a fun way to keep things interesting. The dishware was beautiful, showing a lot of thought went into it. I would love to try the other menu items as well. The owner, a woman who seems to have traveled abroad, had a refreshing and straightforward personality. It’s a relaxed place, but I did notice her pointing out other customers to the staff, which was a bit concerning as most of the patrons were foreign.

A popular rice bowl specialist from Sydney has opened in Omotesando, Tokyo. I visited the Sydney location a few years ago several times, and I was impressed by how the restaurant creatively reinterprets traditional Japanese dishes, incorporating beautiful presentation. Many Japanese dishes haven't evolved since the Showa era, so it's no surprise that even Japanese people are often surprised by this modern take. It seems that media coverage has already started. I recently visited during the soft opening to check the place out, but this time, I came to enjoy the food properly. The menu features four types of rice bowls, popular at the Sydney original, which have been slightly adjusted in taste using Japanese ingredients for better acceptance among Japanese diners. Additionally, the dishes are presented as set meals. Given the location, the main target demographic consists of inbound tourists and foreign residents of Asian descent living in Japan. However, more people have been catching on via social media and are starting to visit. This time, I tried a variation of the Hitsumabushi, which I had in Sydney. While many customers there typically pour broth over their dish right from the start, here they illustrate how to enjoy it. The presentation resembles a dressed omelet rice, with grilled eel hidden beneath the egg. The sauce is mixed with the rice from the beginning, but it has a milder taste than in Sydney. The broth is also relatively low in salt, and it pairs well with the flavor of the egg, making it quite easy to eat even after adding the broth, unlike the Hitsumabushi found around Nagoya. So far, it seems that the wagyu option is the most popular, and it's associated with a well-known yakiniku restaurant, ensuring a high level of quality. In terms of portion size, the tonkatsu is larger, but it's made with pork that has a lower melting point of fat compared to what’s served in Sydney, which also piques my interest. The drinks offered recommend pairing various types of tea with the meals. The restaurant plans to operate continuously from lunch through dinner, making it convenient for various dining occasions. I plan to visit again when the timing is right.

The restaurant is in a great location, just a minute's walk from Omotesando Station. They also have a dining establishment in Sydney, and this time they've opened in Japan as well. The restaurant emphasizes a strong connection to Japanese culture, regularly changing the bonsai displays, which showcases their commitment to detail. I ordered the pork cutlet set meal, while my companion had the eel rice bowl set meal. They pay careful attention to the meat, using domestic melt-in-your-mouth pork and frying it at a low temperature. The result is juicy and tender, and you can enjoy a variety of flavors with several sauces! There is a wide selection of teas, and they helped us choose a tea that paired well with the meal. Dessert is a must because it is incredibly delicious! They prepare the warabi mochi right on the spot!

I was introduced by an acquaintance to this restaurant, which offers a refined selection of "donburi" and "tea." It's just a few minutes’ walk from Omotesando Station, located down a side street. The restaurant has about 4-5 counter seats, 3-4 tables, and a private room that can accommodate around 8 people. The menu is broadly divided into 4 categories: "A5 Black Wagyu Hitsumabushi Don" for 3,480 yen, "Grilled Eel Hitsumabushi Set" for 3,380 yen, "Miyako Chicken Hainan Chicken Rice Set" for 2,880 yen, and "Melt-in-the-mouth Pork Cutlet Set" for 3,280 yen (with a limited special rib roast option available for 3,880 yen, limited to 5 servings daily). There are recommended teas that can be ordered as pairings, and you can choose desserts for an additional charge. Desserts include "Matcha Tiramisu" and "Black Sesame Warabi Mochi," each priced at 900 yen. This time, we ordered the "A5 Black Wagyu Hitsumabushi Don" for 3,480 yen, the limited "Melt-in-the-mouth Pork Cutlet Set Special Rib Roast" for 3,880 yen, and both desserts, "Matcha Tiramisu" and "Black Sesame Warabi Mochi." We also enjoyed "Yunnan Black Tea." First up was the black wagyu hitsumabushi don. We drizzled it with special sauce before digging in. It paired really well with the onsen egg, making it easy to finish in no time. We added garnishes and, at the end, enjoyed it as hitsumabushi with a special roasted tea broth. The recommended "Yunnan Black Tea" had a strong flavor that complemented the meal well. Next was the special rib roast pork cutlet. They use "Kato Roasted Pork" from Gunma Prefecture, and the fat is sweet and incredibly delicious! The sweetness spread across my mouth, and the runny egg was absolutely divine, reminiscent of a katsudon. The salt, sesame sauce, and ponzu were provided, but I found that enjoying it simply with salt was the best! The portion was quite generous for one person, so we shared it. This dish is definitely worth trying. For dessert, I selected the "Black Sesame Warabi Mochi." Foreign guests might not be accustomed to kinako, so cream was provided to avoid choking on it. The cream was perfectly rich and utterly delicious—not too heavy, not too light, just an elegant flavor. I finished it all in no time. Since it was still a pre-opening, the staff seemed to be doing their best to get accustomed to it, but I have high hopes for the future!

Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo opened on June 30th in Omotesando, marking its first branch outside of Australia. The restaurant concept is based on stylish rice bowls like those found in Omotesando, and it has now returned to Japan as its second location. To celebrate the opening, I treated myself to the main dish, the Wagyu beef bowl set. I recommend adjusting the onion soy sauce as you pour it, rather than pouring it all at once. The beautifully arranged tableware and bonsai decorations were lovely as well. #juanbowl #juan #juanbowlandtea #mariepp #tabelog #omotesando_lunch @juan.omotesando

First Visit: 202406 (No. 5594) 1. Purpose of Visit: I was in the Omotesando area looking for dining options for lunch. 2. Restaurant Information: - Genre on Tabelog: Donburi (rice bowl) - Opened on June 30, 2024 - A popular eatery from Sydney, Australia, known for long lines, has now arrived in Tokyo! - Specializes in rice bowls and tea - Business Hours: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM - Irregular holiday schedule - Mobile ordering available - Fully cashless payment system 3. Crowd Situation and Atmosphere: - I visited around 11:30 AM on a weekend, and there were no customers either before or after me. - The place has a modern Japanese aesthetic, decorated with bonsai plants. 4. Service: - Standard, manual-based service. 5. Orders: While the Sydney location focuses on rice bowls, this restaurant offers four types of set meals paired with tea. I ordered the following: - A5 Wagyu Beef Donburi Set: 3,480 yen This featured incredibly tender beef tataki served over rice, and I enjoyed it according to their suggested ways to eat it! - Yunnan Black Tea: 900 yen Served in a pot, providing about two cups, I was able to fully enjoy it while it was hot. Thank you for the meal!

This time, a popular restaurant that has always been lined up in Australia is making its debut in Japan! It opened on June 30 in Omotesando. The restaurant is Australian, but the chef and owner is Anna Ishiguro, a Japanese female chef. The location is just a 2-3 minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon, and Chiyoda lines. The opening hours are from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM without breaks. I visited the restaurant around 5 PM by myself. The exterior and interior are stylish and fit the Omotesando vibe. There are about five counter seats and three tables. I sat at the counter, and not only was the atmosphere appealing, but the service was elegant and attentive. The menu is surprisingly different from the atmosphere, featuring popular rice bowls paired with tea! I didn’t know that! The selection includes premium Chinese tea, Taiwanese tea, Japanese tea, and organic tea from Australia. You can add a tea and dessert set to your rice bowl for 1,200 yen, which is quite trendy! On this day, they had a 20% discount... it might still be available in July! Everyone should get in there quickly. You can bring in a flyer found at the entrance, and it’s okay to show it at the door. If it becomes too popular, they may stop offering it. Here are some highlights from the menu: - **Rice Bowl Set**: - Rice options: White rice / 16-grain rice (+200 yen) - A5 Wagyu Beef Rice Bowl (3,480 yen): Features garlic rice, A5 Wagyu roast beef, a soft-boiled egg, lotus chips, shiso, rice crackers, seaweed, miso, wasabi, hojicha broth, small side dish, pickles, and miso soup. - Additional options: A5 Wagyu slices (5 pieces) +800 yen / Ikura marinated in soy sauce (40g) +800 yen. - **Pairing Tea**: Yunnan Red Tea (+900 yen): Offers a sweetness and deep richness derived from over 100-year-old tea trees. - **Premium Eel Rice Bowl (3,380 yen)**: Features soy sauce rice, grilled eel, omelet, shiso, sansho pepper, Gouda cheese, rice crackers, seaweed, miso, wasabi, hojicha broth, small side dish, pickles, and miso soup. - Additional options: Grilled eel (1/4) +800 yen / Ikura marinated in soy sauce (40g) +800 yen / Omelet +400 yen. - Pairing Tea: West Lake Dragon Well Tea (+900 yen): One of China’s top two green teas, known for its excellent leaf shape, color, aroma, and taste. You can add a tea and dessert set for 1,200 yen, where you can choose one tea and one dessert. The teas include: Yunnan Red Tea / West Lake Dragon Well Tea / Organic Lemon Myrtle Tea / Jin Xuan Oolong Tea / White Peony Tea / Genmaicha / Hojicha / Smoked Black Tea. Desserts include Matcha Tiramisu / Black Sesame Warabi Mochi, each 900 yen. I ordered the Premium “Melting Pork” Tonkatsu Rice Bowl with 180g of upper loin (3,280 yen). It came garnished with sesame seeds. It looked amazing, with something resembling omelet rice on the bottom. Beautifully plated with colorful tomatoes, the tonkatsu had a nice golden crust and was wonderfully fatty and delicious. Chef Anna Ishiguro, a former designer, clearly has a focus on aesthetics, ensuring that the dishes are appealing to guests. The taste was fantastic! The sweet and fatty pork cutlet was incredibly tasty. The breading was also pleasant, and the sauce had a unique flavor that matched well with the sesame seeds. The rice and egg were delicious too! The slight sweetness of the sauce gave the rice a refined taste, making it a delightful experience to pair with the tonkatsu. Interestingly, the dish had shredded red cabbage under it. The miso soup and small side dishes were also tasty, and I was particularly impressed by the small side dish! I additionally ordered the Black Sesame Warabi Mochi (900 yen). It looked different from standard warabi mochi and reminded me almost of coffee jelly, but it was distinctively delicious. The kuromitsu and cream on top were fantastic, providing a refined taste, and the kinako was also high quality. The textures of the mochi were also unique, making it a delightful treat. Both Chef Anna Ishiguro and the staff provided great service, creating a very comfortable environment. The taste was wonderful, but the warm personalities shone through in the atmosphere of the restaurant. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for a great meal!

I went to a new restaurant called "Juan (寿庵)" that has opened in the former location of "Omotesando Ryo-shu Ryo-san" in Kita-Aoyama 3-chome. This Sydney-origin restaurant offers four types of rice bowls with a focus on tea. Upon entering, I noticed that the interior had retained its original design, but it felt seamlessly transformed. The four rice bowl options are as follows, and while they share a common theme of being bowls, their descriptions reveal a very creative twist! ————————————————————— - A5 Wagyu Beef Bowl Set - Grilled Eel Hitsumabushi Bowl Set - Miou Chicken Hainanese Rice Bowl Set - Melt-in-your-mouth Pork Cutlet Bowl Set ————————————————————— I ordered the "Melt-in-your-mouth Pork Cutlet Bowl Set" with loin. The rice was topped with a jelly, on which an omelet was placed, and underneath the cutlet was a layer of purple cabbage. It was an unconventional katsudon, or rather, a katsubowl, but the level of creativity was impressive, and the balance of flavors was quite intriguing! The quality of the meat was excellent, and the cutlet was definitely delicious! However, since this bowl is priced over 3,000 yen, I’m curious to see how well it performs in the future. As for the service, it seemed like they are still finding their footing, but I could see they were trying their best, so I believe time will help improve that aspect.

I visited this restaurant on a weekday just after 2:30 PM. It recently opened on June 30th and is currently in its soft opening phase, operating until 7 PM. It's great that they're open continuously! This place is located underground, right next to the popular "Garigetto." They are offering a 20% discount until July 31st as a grand opening special. The Japanese female owner-chef has opened a "Donburi and Tea Specialty Shop" in Sydney, and this is the second location in Omotesando. While the Sydney location mainly serves rice bowls, this restaurant offers four different set meals, along with tea pairings specific to each meal. There are also desserts available. The four types of meals are: Wagyu Mushi Gozen (set), Unagi Hitsumabushi Gozen, Hainan Chicken Rice Gozen, and Tonkatsu Gozen. These four dishes are also served as rice bowls in Sydney. I ordered the unagi, which has a unique twist featuring cheese on top, and the warabi mochi combined with whipped cream and kinako, highlighting its overseas origin. Since there's a 20% discount, I also added tea and dessert to my order! Here are the prices before the discount: ★ Unagi Hitsumabushi Gozen - 3,380 yen Includes soy sauce rice, grilled unagi, shiso, sansho pepper, omelet, Gouda cheese, arare (rice crackers), seaweed, miso, wasabi, and a small dish with hojicha broth, pickles, and miso soup. ★ Gozen + Tea & Dessert Set - 1,200 yen Includes West Lake Longjing tea and black sesame warabi mochi. On top of the beautifully runny omelet, there's Gouda cheese, and inside, there's rice coated with a sauce that has the fragrance of shiso and sansho. I was pleasantly surprised by how much unagi was included! Since it’s hitsumabushi, I finished the meal by pouring broth over it. The hojicha broth was rich enough that it didn't get overpowered by the wasabi or garnishes. Even after eating the unagi, the flavored rice and cheese were delicious on their own. The refreshing green tea paired wonderfully with the unagi's richness. They also refill the tea, making it perfect to enjoy alongside dessert. The warabi mochi had a satisfying amount as well. This is quite an interesting place that has opened!

It was super delicious! My Chinese friend really liked it and will definitely come back.

The staff explained everything in detail, and I was able to enjoy my experience very comfortably. The food was also very delicious.