Wakabado — Restaurant in Tokyo

Do not go for dinner!

Wakabado is cute little establishment, in what look like a renovated old wooden house. The 2nd floor has intimate lighting (thats euphamism for dark; so dark in fact we had to use our phone to read the menu....), well decorated, cozy.

The four of us were there for a friday dinner. It took for ever for the waiter to come and take our order. Then the drinks / food arrived one by one, which means one of us was either waiting for the food to arrive or had finish before the others....The food was horrible, barely palatable. The "pizza" I ordered looked like a piece of bread with tomato sauce and melted cheese. My friends were also unhappy with their main dishes. The desserts however, were really nice.

The waiter was not totally rude, it seems he just did not care, and he was evidently totally incompetent as a waiter: slow, unattentive, not talkative, a real creep. Lastly, there were big mistakes on our bill. The lady was courteous and amended the bill, but the waiter did not even apologize. Surreal! One of the worst experience i have received in Japan. I think it is a good place to go for afternoon tea & cake. But for dinner, the team is just not prepared to receive many guests at once. And skilled waiter need to...

(English and Japanese below)

Mình đã đi cùng bạn đến đây ăn, và thật sự thì mình có khá ít trải nghiệm với những quán ăn local với vibe như thế này tại Nhật Bản và mình hoàn toàn ấn tượng bởi những món ăn ở đây. Không gian ở đây hơi nhỏ và hơi thiếu ánh sáng. Các món ăn ngon và khá healthy. Bố cục menu đơn giản. Staff ở đây thì nói chuyện khá nhẹ nhàng. Mình nghĩ mình sẽ quay lại ăn thêm nhiều lần nữa. Điểm trừ duy nhất ở đây chính là những món đồ trang trí có quá nhiều hình đầu người, mình không sợ nhưng mình cứ có cảm giác những cái đầu đó đang nhìn tôi. Mình là tarot reader nên cũng có cảm nhận được vài thứ ở đây, nếu như có thể thay đổi những món đồ trang trí đó thì rất tuyệt vời.

I went with my friend to eat here, and honestly, I have quite a few experiences with local restaurants with this vibe in Japan, and I am totally impressed by the food here. The space here is a bit small and lacks light. The food is delicious and quite healthy. The menu layout is simple. The staff here speaks quite gently. I think I will come back to eat many more times. The only thing I was dissatisfied here is that there are too many decorations with human heads, I'm not scared, but I feel like those heads are looking at me. I'm a tarot reader, so I can sense a few things here. If those decorations could be changed, it would be...

Tucked away like a hidden gem, this cozy café feels like stepping into a rustic European cottage. From the charming wooden decor to the gentle hum of relaxing music, every detail invites you to slow down and savor the moment. The desserts are absolutely delightful — rich, comforting, and beautifully presented. Whether you're on a quiet date or just need a break from the city's hustle, this place offers the perfect little escape. A warm, inviting atmosphere that lingers long after...