Weekend Brunch Spots
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Weekend Brunch Spots
From simple pancakes and bacon to extravagant buffet spreads, there are plenty of good reasons to get out of the house on Sunday mornings. Here's a guide to Tokyo's most popular weekend brunches.

Best view: 52nd-floor panoramic view from New York Grill (Nishi-Shinjuku)
Best assortment of smoked and pickled fish: smorgasbord at Stockholm (Akasaka)
Closest to being in Hong Kong: dim sum at Tokyo Daihanten (Shinjuku)
International headquarters: Fujimamas (Harajuku)
Newest hot spot: French Kitchen (Roppongi)
!Tokyo Daihanten (Shinjuku - Dim sum). 3202-0121
Real Hong Kong-style dim sum, with steaming trolleys rolling through the aisles and lots of Chinese-speaking patrons.
SunShinjuku 5-17-13. Open 11:30am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Marble Lounge (Nishi-Shinjuku - International). 3344-5111
The sumptuous Sunday brunch buffet in the Hilton Hotel lobby includes plenty of breakfast dishes, Japanese breakfast items, a special children's menu and roving clowns. Y3500 for adults, Y1750 for children. There's also a breakfast buffet every day from 6:30 to 10:30am (to 11am on weekends), and a "night owl" menu late at night.
no smokinglateSunNishi-Shinjuku 6-6-2, Hilton Hotel. Open 24 hours a day.
!New York Grill (Nishi-Shinjuku - International). 5323-3458
The cuisine here is modern American, a bit more European-influenced rather than purely Pacific Rim. For Y5,800 the spectacular Sunday/holiday brunch includes a glass of champagne, your choice of main dish, plus selections from the appetizer and dessert buffet. The Y4,200 weekday lunch is similar, but without the champagne.
decorSunRiedel glassesNishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Tokyo 52F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
!Fujimamas (Harajuku - Asian fusion). 5485-2283
The unique Sunday brunch includes everything from Eggs Benedict; eggs and pork chops, and down-home-style biscuits with gravy and sausage to Asian dishes like Nasi Goreng and ginger-chicken rice porridge (okayu). 10am-4pm Sundays and holidays.
decorSunRiedel glassesJingumae 6-3-2. Open 11am-10pm(LO) daily.
!Beacon (Omotesando - Steak house). 6418-0077
Beacon's popular Sunday brunch menu includes dishes like Eggs Florentine with crisp prosciutto; three-egg omelette of the day; Scottish "Loche Fyne" organic smoked salmon and bagel; Australian sirloin steak with eggs; and vanilla custard almond French toast. Very filling brunch platters are priced Y2600-3300, and include toast or croissants, fresh fruit and coffee.
SunRiedel glassesShibuya 1-2-5. Open 11:30am-3, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
Andersen (Omotesando - Danish). 3407-4833
Sunday brunch is served from 9am to noon and includes an appetizer and main course, champagne, coffee and dessert for Y1,900, along with fresh bread and pastries from the popular bakery downstairs.
SunMinami-Aoyama 5-1-26. Open 8am-9pm (LO) daily.
Selan (Gaienmae - International). 3478-2200
The terrace looking out onto the Jingu Gaien promenade makes this is a very popular spot for lunch on Sundays, so call ahead to book a table or be prepared to wait. They also offer a so-called "brunch" from 10-11:30am.
SunRiedel glassesKita-Aoyama 2-1-19. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-9:30pm daily.
Ricos Kitchen (Ebisu - International). 5791-4649
Solid, self-assured new American cuisine and an inspired selection of 40 California wines in an exuberantly urban setting. The venue is small but plush, with terra-cotta-colored walls and distinctive wall murals, open-beam ceilings and a beautiful glass-fronted walk-in wine cellar. Note that the excellent weekend brunch menu isn't really breakfast-oriented, but is closer in spirit to the regular dinner menu.
decorSunEbisu 4-23-7, 2F. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Cabana (Ebisu - International). 5421-2228
The talented chef at Cabana utilizes a wide range of Asian and Western ingredients, mixed with a healthy dose of creativity and eccentricity. This is also a great place for weekend breakfast or brunch, starting early in the morning. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunEbisu 3-28-12, ATY Bldg. 1F. Open 11:30am-4, 5pm-1am daily.
Terrace (Westin Hotel) (Ebisu - International). 5423-7778
Brunch served Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, noon-4pm. Y5500 per person.
SunMeguro-ku, Mita 1-4-1, Westin Hotel 1F. Open 6:30am-11:30pm daily.
Lohotoi (Shiroganedai - Dim sum). 3449-8899
Lohotoi serves up a wide assortment of high-quality, freshly made Hong Kong-style dim sum on weekends, something that has made them popular with Chinese customers from the neighborhood. You'll find a full menu of mid-priced Cantonese fare in the evenings, and typical budget lunches on weekdays.
SunEbisu 3-48-1. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-11pm (LO). Closed Wednesdays.
Tavern, The (Meguro - British pub). 3779-0280
On Saturday afternoons they serve a big British breakfast, with homemade sausages, bacon, mushrooms and the works (noon-5pm; Y1200). On Sundays (noon 'til around 4pm) there's an all-you-can-eat "Carvery" featuring roast lamb, beef and turkey, veg and Yorkshire Pudding, all for Y1500.
SunShimo-Meguro 1-3-28, Sunwood Meguro 2F. Open noon-1am daily.
French Kitchen (Roppongi - French). 4333-8888
This flagship restaurant of the Grand Hyatt bills itself as a French brasserie, with a very spacious setting and a dramatic open kitchen. Their all-day service includes breakfast and a popular brunch on weekends. The Y2200 weekday lunch buffet is also worth checking out.
SunRiedel glassesRoppongi Hills, Grand Hyatt 2F. Open 7am-11pm daily.
Roy's Tokyo Bar & Grill (Roppongi - International). 5474-8181
Excellent Hawaiian seafood with intriguing Asian influences - there's plenty of Pacific Rim cuisine in Tokyo, but somehow Roy's manages to stay unique. There's also a decent selection of New World wines to go with the food, and a popular weekend brunch (Y3500, or Y7000 with champagne and wine open bar).
decorSunRoppongi Hills, Westwalk 511c. Open 11am-3, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Suji's (Roppongi - American). 3505-4490
You'll find American-style burgers, meatloaf, chili and regional Cajun and Tex-Mex specialties here at this Tokyo branch of a Seoul-based restaurant. Their weekend brunch starts extra-early at 9am. Happy hour is 5-7pm weekdays.
SunAzabudai 3-1-5. Open 11am-4, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
Harrod's Brompton (Azabu-Juban - International). 5770-5413
You can enjoy cafe-style lunches and light snacks throughout the day; in the evenings it's also a lounge bar with Scotch whiskies and cigars. Weekend brunch is served till 5pm. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunRoppongi 6-12-4, Keiyakizaka-dori 2F. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Cafe Daisy (Nogizaka - Danish). 5411-0253
It's hard to miss brunch here no matter how late you were out the night before - weekend brunch is served until 6pm, and includes Danish specialties like the Fishplate (smoked eel, pickled herring, shrimps with dill and marinated salmon; Y2300 with one drink) as well as Eggs Benedict, quiche and kippers.
SunRoppongi 7-3-22. Open 11:30am-11pm (LO) daily.
Stockholm (Akasaka - Swedish). 3509-1677
Pickled herring and much more - their awe-inspiring smorgasbord is a real adventure in dining, so come with a hearty appetite. They also have an impressive selection of eight distinctive aquavits. Lunch 3,150, dinner Y6,090; there's also an a la carte menu and weekend dinner specials. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunNagatacho 2-14-3, Akasaka Tokyu Plaza 1F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-11pm (LO 9:30-10) daily.
West Park Cafe (Akasaka - International). 3580-9090
Weekend brunch (11am-5pm) is Y2500 for an appetizer, main dish, juice, coffee and fruit salad; there's an a la carte menu as well.
SunNagatacho 2-14-3, Akasaka Tokyu Plaza 2F. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.
!Le Petit Tonneau (Toranomon - French). 5545-4640
The Saturday brunch is 11am-3pm, and costs Y3800 for adults and Y1900 for kids under 12. This includes an hors d'oeuvre buffet, a main dish, and an open wine bar. They also have breakfast service Monday through Friday starting at 8am. [See branch review]
Riedel glassesToranomon 2-1-1. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-11pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
West Park Cafe (Marunouchi - International). 3240-0224
The weekend brunch here is quite popular, with combination platters featuring rotisserie chicken plus various egg dishes. Brunch also comes with a glass of wine or other beverage.
SunMarunouchi 2-4-1, Marunouchi Bldg. 5F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.
Franz Club (Marunouchi - German). 5224-8678
Part of the popular Franziskaner chain, Franz club offers a decent selection of German beers and nice roast meats, sausages, ham and similar fare, served well into the wee hours of the morning. Budget around Y4000 at dinnertime. There's also a deluxe weekend brunch priced at Y2980.
lateSunMarunouchi 1-5-1, Shin-Marunouchi Bldg 5F. Open 11:30am-4, 5pm-4am daily.
Trader Vic's (Kioicho - Bar). 3265-4707
Their popular Y6,600 Sunday "Champagne Brunch" features all the sparkling wine you can drink.
SunKioicho 4-1, Hotel New Otani 4F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5pm-12:30am (LO) daily.
!Le Petit Tonneau (Kudanshita - French). 3239-6440
While they're closed on Sunday, they do a nice Saturday brunch from 11am-3pm. Y3800 (adults, half price for kids under 12) covers all food, including an hors d'oeuvre buffet, and all the wine you can drink. They also have breakfast service from 8am on weekdays. [See FULL REVIEW.]
Riedel glassesKudan-Kita 1-10-2. Open 8am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
!T.Y. Harbor Brewery (Tennozu Isle - Brewpub). 5479-4555
This bayside brewpub features an eclectic California-style menu designed by chef David Chiddo. Service is attentive, and the stylishly decorated room is positively cavernous (by Tokyo standards) and mostly tobacco-free; there's also an outdoor terrace looking out over an industrial canal. Weekend brunch is served 11:30am-3pm. [See FULL REVIEW.]
decorSunHigashi-Shinagawa 2-1-3, Bond Street. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.
West Park Cafe (Yoyogi-Uehara - International). 5478-6065
The popular weekend brunch (served till 5pm Saturday and Sunday) includes delicious homemade breads and cakes as well as H&H bagels imported from New York. (Weekday lunches also run till 4 or 5, with California-style sandwiches, salads, and rotisserie chicken.) The open-air seating is very pleasant during the warmer months.
SunMotoyoyogicho 23-11. (between Yoyogi-Koen and Uehara stations) Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.
Updated 2008/07/01