Some of you may know an English magazine published from London, MONOCLE. In Ginza, Tokyo, we can find the first cafe in the world produced by the chef editor of MONOCLE.
THE MONOCLE CAFE is on the underground floor of Hankyu Men's Tokyo, which is a department complex focusing on upper scale brands of male fashion. In one of the busies shopping areas of Japan, situated a few minutes walk from Yurakucho station, the cafe is a stylish and peaceful place to take a rest or to read a book, of course for all including ladies.
The cafe is thoughtfully created by the chef editor of MONOCLE magazine, payed attentions to detail in design and the concept, as exactly same with the magazine. The interior decoration is simple but warm with natural touch. Seat style varies from sofa for a small group of around 3 to 5 to desk-hight counter suit for nomad workers.
The lamps hung from ceiling there are same model with what is used in the MONOCLE's office in UK. Snow (not cotton!!) is decorated on top of lamp shades for Winter season.
Bookshelf and posters on the wall create the unique stylish and intellectual atmosphere.
The food on the menu list is known as favorites of the MONOCLE chef editor who has a lot of traveling experiences around the world.
For example, MONOCLE curry (as below photo) and Pork cutlet sandwich are the chef editor's favorite Japanese menu.
Coffee is also one of the exclusive selections, from OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, a small but high quality independent coffee stand by skilled baristas.
The cube shape sweet is also produced by the highly-reputated coffee shop, aiming at the best match with their coffee. It will surely give us a peaceful coffee break time.
Not only above, various choices from the list of sandwich, sweets, deli-snacks and alcohol drinks are available from noon to early evening.
Cafe name: THE MONOCLE CAFE
Address: 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (in Yurakucho Marion マリオン)
Official website of Hankyu Men's Tokyo: http://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/mens-tokyo/
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