I visited Ohori Park with high expectations after reading a travel blogger's post that said this cafe is a must visit cafe. I arrived at around 8:40 in the morning, and the door was open, so I asked at the door if the cafe was open (in English), and a chubby female employee very rudely closed the door right in front of me while saying something in Japanese. When I looked at the closely, the sign said the opening time was 9, so I thought about waiting until opening time and going in. However, the more I thought about my experience, the more upset I felt about the employee's behavior, so I just left. The shop is really pretty, and the reviews say the food is good, but I don't want to...
ย ย ย Read moreSaw this spot on social media a few times so I decided to check it out.
Vibe: 10/10. Overlooking Ohori Park, I can see why this space is popular on social media. It's exceptionally delightful in the mornings where soft sunlight pours through the wide windows where customers can people-watch.
Food: 9/10. Although expensive, the freshness of the ingredients make up for it. We ordered the inari breakfast set and tamago breakfast set. Tamago set was average but the inari selection blew us away. So much flavour profile in each tiny parcel!
Value for money: 6/10. Be prepared to spend a little more here to support local farmers for the amazing ingredients...
ย ย ย Read moreOverall a pleasant experience. Intentionally went here for breakfast as part of my visit to Ohori Park and Iโm glad I visited. Went on a Saturday morning just right after they opened.
Ordered the omelette sandwich and japanese green tea set plus a side of croquette which came to a total of around ยฅ1,000. Food was okay, nothing too special but I was pleasantly surprised by the sandwich spread which had a slight hint of wasabi (?).
I guess what makes the place special is its ambiance. Right after I sat, I was immediately in my thoughts; the contrast between the stillness of the water, the coolness of the morning and people jogging past was...
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