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Hidden luxury oasis in Roppongi - The Ritz-Carlton Cafe & Deli

Anyone believes that it is very expensive to have even a cup of coffee at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The cafe would break such preconceptions.

The Ritz-Carlton Cafe & Deli is accommodated in luxury shopping complex "Tokyo Midtown" in central Roppongi. Of course it is a part of the sophisticated upscale hotel. While most of the hotel's facilities are on the 45th or upper floors of the building, Cafe & Deli is situated on the ground (1st) floor. It is easily accessible from exterior of the building or other parts of Tokyo Midtown. No psychological barrier can be felt to visit one of the most luxury accommodation in Tokyo, as long as you are appropriately dressing for it.

The price of coffee is nothing change from ones at Starbucks and other coffee shops. For its lunch set, the price starts from Yen 1000 for sandwich and coffee. Considering the quality and service level provided there, as you can imagine, it is really value for money choice.

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a graceful moment with high quality light meal or sweets at the Ritz-Carlton but only with small amount of investment!

Some food and drinks are also available for take-away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cafe name: The Ritz-Carlton Cafe & Deli

Addess: Tokyo Midtown 9-7-1, Akasaka, Tokyo

Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Tokyo/Dining/Cafe_Deli/Default.htm

Michelin Guide Tokyo 2012 published

On the 2nd December, Michelin guide Tokyo Yokohama Kamakura Shonan 2012  was published in Japanese and English. In the 5th year version guide, it includes total 292 restaurants, all with at least one-star *, situated in Tokyo and surrounding area.

Other facts about the guide's selection are:

Research area has been expanded in Kanagawa-prefecture to Shonan Pacific coast side cities, in addition to Yokohama and Kamakura.

Among the 292 Michelin star restaurants, 17 are for 3-star *** and 56 for 2-star**.

Over 40% of restaurants offer meal at budget less than Yen 5000.

Almost 70% of restaurants are for Japanese cuisine in various cateogries from Kaiseki, sushi, sukiyaki (beef hot pot), tenpura, yakitori, soba noodle etc.

54 of 1-star restaurants are "new face".   

 

Along with Michelin Kyoto Osaka Kobe Nara 2012 , in Japan total 32 restaurants are awarded as 3-star. The number of 3-star restaurants in Japan exceeds the ones (25) in France, the origin of the restaurant & hotel guide.

Again it is proved that Japan is one of the best gourmet country in the world