Canal Cafe is the place you should head to for a scrumptious Italian-inspired meal. One of the few alfresco restaurants in the city, here you can enjoy your meal with a spectacular view of the neighboring canal. Boasting an enticing variety of Neapolitan pizzas, seafood and pastas, there isn't much on the menu that won't have your taste-buds tingling with delight. There is also a cafe on the deck side of the restaurant as well as a dessert boutique to relish delectable sweets. Take in the views of the Cherry Blossom trees, the calm waters of the canal and fresh Tokyo air as you dig into a scrumptious slice of pure Italian flavors. This stunning space can be rented for private events.
This floating teahouse was first established in Hamarikyu Gardens in 1707, where its beauty and peacefulness became legendary with local shoguns and dignitaries. In 1983, it was renovated extensively and visitors flock to this beautiful oasis for a tray of matcha and a view of lazily swimming carp, turtles and gorgeous Japanese gardens. Entry into the park is JPY300 and a pot of tea will set you back a paltry JPY500.
Known for its elegant continental fare and an extensive wine cellar, this is the area's signature restaurant. The decor is sumptuous and nearly all of the 50 tables have a view of Tokyo Bay with the night skyline especially stunning. Specialty appetizers are available. Typical mains are char-broiled isaki fish with Moroccan spice and roasted rack of French lamb with ginger sauce.
Resembling a Californian café from the 1960s, the Longboard Café is decorated with surfboards, a truck, petrol pumps, old signboards and stools that look as if they came from an ice cream parlor. Outside is a terrace that overlooks the Rainbow Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, whilst inside there is plenty of table and counter seating. Hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches and nachos are on the menu, with ice cream sundaes offered for dessert. Beverages include Guinness and Heartland on tap, espresso, cocktails and soft drinks. Longboard Café is part of a series of shops in Museum and Museum in Aqua City, all of which have a retro look to them. -AH
Busy since its opening in 1991, this bright and cheery harbor side "coffee shop" is really rather elegant. Its breakfast buffet is an international spread including several Southeast Asian breakfast items. Among the Asian choices are a spicy beef salad at, Thai noodles, nasi goreng (Indonesian), and Chinese porridge. The themes of the dinner buffets are changed regularly. A recent French Fair Buffet included 10 hot and 15 cold dishes among which were duck soup, chicken with saffron creme sauce, roast pork and beef, seafood terrine, pate, carrot, tomato, onion and cucumber salads, topped by a selection of eight desserts. The first floor restaurant seats about 115 at 50 tables covered with yellow place mats. Because of the window configuration, most tables have an unobstructed view of the harbor-even from the popular no-smoking section.
Welcome to a light, airy atmosphere! Located on the first floor in the World Porters shopping/restaurant/film complex on Yokohama's harbor, the atmosphere in Porticello is informal. Friendly waitresses and Sicilian treats make this a place for a pleasant meal. There are 80 tables, many nestled in cozy alcoves. Some tablecloths are pink and some are blue. The hallway approach to the main restaurant area is flanked with an array of wines - a decorating feature that is welcome to those fond of grapes!
Busy since its opening in 1991, this bright and cheery harbor side "coffee shop" is really rather elegant. Its breakfast buffet is an international spread including several Southeast Asian breakfast items. Among the Asian choices are a spicy beef salad at, Thai noodles, nasi goreng (Indonesian), and Chinese porridge. The themes of the dinner buffets are changed regularly. A recent French Fair Buffet included 10 hot and 15 cold dishes among which were duck soup, chicken with saffron creme sauce, roast pork and beef, seafood terrine, pate, carrot, tomato, onion and cucumber salads, topped by a selection of eight desserts. The first floor restaurant seats about 115 at 50 tables covered with yellow place mats. Because of the window configuration, most tables have an unobstructed view of the harbor-even from the popular no-smoking section.
This floating teahouse was first established in Hamarikyu Gardens in 1707, where its beauty and peacefulness became legendary with local shoguns and dignitaries. In 1983, it was renovated extensively and visitors flock to this beautiful oasis for a tray of matcha and a view of lazily swimming carp, turtles and gorgeous Japanese gardens. Entry into the park is JPY300 and a pot of tea will set you back a paltry JPY500.
Welcome to a light, airy atmosphere! Located on the first floor in the World Porters shopping/restaurant/film complex on Yokohama's harbor, the atmosphere in Porticello is informal. Friendly waitresses and Sicilian treats make this a place for a pleasant meal. There are 80 tables, many nestled in cozy alcoves. Some tablecloths are pink and some are blue. The hallway approach to the main restaurant area is flanked with an array of wines - a decorating feature that is welcome to those fond of grapes!
Since its opening in 1991, this Chinese restaurant has been popular because it is on the 31st floor and has a wonderful view of Yokohama's harbor. There are also course menus with a theme. For example a course featuring shark's fin would include assorted appetizers with shark's fin sashimi, steamed shark's fin, prawn and leek dumplings, shark's fin soup, sauted shrimp and cuttlefish with mustard sauce, pork fillet wrapped with bacon and Japanese horseradish sauce, fried rice with clams and ginger, and ending with cold fruit with almond jelly. There is seating for about 100 people, many at round tables with pink tablecloths and gray napkins. For a group of six or more, there is private room service.
Known for its elegant continental fare and an extensive wine cellar, this is the area's signature restaurant. The decor is sumptuous and nearly all of the 50 tables have a view of Tokyo Bay with the night skyline especially stunning. Specialty appetizers are available. Typical mains are char-broiled isaki fish with Moroccan spice and roasted rack of French lamb with ginger sauce.
Canal Cafe is the place you should head to for a scrumptious Italian-inspired meal. One of the few alfresco restaurants in the city, here you can enjoy your meal with a spectacular view of the neighboring canal. Boasting an enticing variety of Neapolitan pizzas, seafood and pastas, there isn't much on the menu that won't have your taste-buds tingling with delight. There is also a cafe on the deck side of the restaurant as well as a dessert boutique to relish delectable sweets. Take in the views of the Cherry Blossom trees, the calm waters of the canal and fresh Tokyo air as you dig into a scrumptious slice of pure Italian flavors. This stunning space can be rented for private events.