Fabulous tempura lunch in Kichijōji at Kanekoya. Went at 10:45 a.m. and there was already a line in entrance of the store. The restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m. and we had been fortunate to get in on the first seating. After we left the queue was looong.
Kanekoya serves a easy tempura donburi, rice bowl topped with tempura that’s dipped right into a savory and umami-rich soy sauce. All the donburi include two items of shrimp, shishitō pepper, nori, and a soft-boiled egg.
￥880 maitake ($6)
￥980 kisu sillago whitefish ($7)
￥1380 anago sea eel ($10)
Kanekoya Kichijōji
Musashino-shi, Kichijōji Honchō 2-4-17
For an after lunch espresso the cool Blackwell Espresso was the proper spot. The proprietor, Kai san, opened the store about eight years in the past. Inform him what sort of espresso you want and he’ll assist choose which single origin or mix can be to your liking. Blackwell is on a preferred, principally pedestrian avenue, lined with a wide range of cool unbiased outlets.
Blackwell Espresso
Musashino-shi, Kichijōji Honchō 3-3-10
Each of those are close to Inokashira Kōen park, which has beautiful sakura – hopefully blossoming in a couple of week or so.
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