I realised most eateries were only opened for lunch and dinner in Tokyo when I was planning for my trip. It being an eating spree trip, that was a big ‘no no’ for me. Haha.

And that’s when I chanced upon Yakumo Saryo. It’s read Yakumo Saryo is the brainchild of creative director Shinichiro Ogata, where Yakumo Saryo consisted of a restaurant, tea room, confectionery shop selling a range of wagashi by confectionery brand Baishinka, and salon/gallery where pottery/ware by Japanese handcrafters are sold).

Excited to know they were open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, reservation was made through email for breakfast. Reservation was also made for the earliest timing (ie, 9am) because I read much of their zen ambience and was hoping to enjoy the place before the crowd streamed in. And reservation is a must if one plans to dine here.

Although I was using Google map on my mobile phone, I had difficulty locating the entrance because Google map led me to the wrong road at the junction. So if one has the same problem as me (ie, can’t find the entrance), just move around the 4 roads of the junction. It should be easily found with the gate facing the main road.

As I hoped, I was the first to reach. Keke. It was important for me cause I had been so obsessed with my food that I really needed a moment where I could find some peace in my head. Haha. And with that, I commenced my “Asacha” traditional Japanese breakfast set, ‎¥3500 with:

1) Dish #1 (above) – Seasonal tea. And before the staff commenced boiling water to make green tea for me, she got me to smell the fragrant tea leaves.

2) Dish #2 (above) – After my first cup of green tea, the staff went on to make hojicha tea.

  
  

3) Dish #3 (above) – For main course, I chose porridge over rice as having rice in the morning was a little too much for me. Keke. Served with seasonal side dish, sun-dried fish and miso soup.

4) Dish #4 (above) – Japanese pickles.

5) Dish #5 (above) – Seasonal wagashi And breakfast set menu included 1 complimentary wagashi. But instead of serving customers a fixed sweet, the staff took out a huge range for me to choose. I was so distracted by the visual that I didn’t quite hear the staff as she introduced the various wagashi. Oops. And because I couldn’t decide on 1, I ordered 2 more.

6) Dish #6 (above) – Matcha.

With my 2 wagashi add-ons, my breakfast came up to ¥4680 (including GST and service charge) which I felt was reasonable. And I was particularly happy about the space. It was as though the staff felt/knew the intention of my visit cause they left me alone a lot. So yes, I had the space to myself till the next customer arrived at 9.40am.

Would I recommend Yakumo Saryo? A definite yes.

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