4 Best Restaurants in Side Trips from Tokyo, Japan

Bergfeld

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This German bakery serves cakes and cookies that are surprisingly authentic—the baker trained in Germany. There are a few small tables outside, and cozy tables inside where you can enjoy coffee and cakes before resuming your tour. Many Japanese who visit from other parts of the country bring back the bakery's butter cookies as souvenirs.

3–9–24 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken, 248-0005, Japan
0467-24–2706
Known For
  • authentic German pastries and desserts
  • a good break between seeing sights
  • tasty sandwiches
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., 1st and 3rd Mon.

Cafe Omnibus

$ | Naka-ku
Omnibus serves up an impressive selection of gourmet sandwiches and deli plates in the airy lobby of Yokohama's Historic former Dai-Ichi Bank Building. The building also houses the Yokohama Creative Center, making it a hub for local designers and artists.
6–50–1 Honcho, Yokohama, Kanagawa-ken, 231-8315, Japan
045-306–9114
Known For
  • tasty sandwiches and deli plates
  • casual, hip atmosphere

Enokitei Honten

$$ | Naka-ku

Located in one of the area's few remaining historic Western-style houses an Enokitei is a relaxing stop for sweets or a light meal. The interior has the feel of a British-style tea room, with dark wood and antiques, while the garden terrace is surrounded by greenery and flowers much of the year. In addition to cakes and scones, Enokitei also has a selection of homemade sandwiches for a light lunch.

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Houtenkaku Shinkan

$$$ | Naka-ku

This no-frills eatery serves up excellent sheng jian bao (Shanghai-style fried dumplings) and other casual Shanghai cuisine all day long. The open kitchen is behind glass so customers can admire the speed with which the chefs cook up this Shanghai staple. Get a selection of sheng jian bao at the first floor takeout window for an inexpensive snack or dine in at the second-floor restaurant for a more relaxed meal.