7 new food and drink shops to check out at Ginza Six

Treat yourself at Mr. Cheesecake, the famous dessert shop by chef Koji Tamura, who’s worked in Michelin-starred kitchens in France and Japan. Loved for its silky-smooth texture and perfect balance of flavour and aroma, his cheesecake is one of Tokyo’s most sought-after desserts.

At the new Ginza Six outpost you can pick up cheesecake and sweets to go, or take a seat at the eat-in counter to enjoy a slice of cheesecake along with a selection of café beverages. On weekends, indulge in the Mr. Cheesecake dessert course, featuring four exquisite creations paired with different drinks. Reservations for the dessert course must be made in advance online.

Kyouya Honten, a celebrated restaurant from Oita prefecture, has made the long trip from Kyushu to Ginza Six, where it’s offering its exquisite cream cheese saikyoyaki – a luxurious snack that’s perfect for pairing with sake. 

Crafted from premium French cream cheese aged to perfection, this delicacy is layered with the restaurant’s signature homemade saikyo miso and adorned with a curated selection of toppings sourced directly from Kyoya no Mori, the restaurant’s very own farm. These include peanut chilli pepper, yuzu pepper miso, basil and rosemary, tomato, and roasted sesame. The delightful snacks are available in boxes of six or 18 and make the ideal gift for any food lover.

In Tokyo, gluten-free sweet shops are few and far between – but that’s where Bonbons De K steps in. Hailing from Chigasaki in the seaside Shonan area, this patisserie has earned a loyal following for its wheat-free creations crafted entirely from domestic ingredients. 

The line-up features 35 different treats, from financiers made with 100-percent Japanese rice flour and Hokkaido butter to cookies that come in charming tins adorned with illustrations by artist Izuru Aminaka. This new location also offers a cosy eat-in space (open September 1), where you can linger over cup desserts or savoury, alcohol-compatible bites like Chigasaki whitebait and anchovies.

Make your way to this Japanese chestnut speciality store, hailing from Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture, to try its famous chestnut sweets crafted from natural ingredients including the region’s renowned Noto chestnuts.

The takeaway selection features exquisite chestnut canelés filled with a whole chestnut; kuchinashi, a sumptuous chestnut cream cake; and usuzumi, a refined Japanese confection of delicate dough encasing sweet beans and chestnut. The Ginza Six takeaway counter also carries seasonal ready-to-eat desserts like the currently available Mont Blanc soft serve topped with ribbons of luscious chestnut paste.

Hoshino Butter specialises in sweet confections made with grass-fed butter from dairy cows raised on sustainable pastures in New Zealand. Roaming freely in their natural environment, the cows produce high-quality milk that’s more nutritious and richer – and you can truly taste the difference.

Run by Michelin-starred chef Shozo Matsuyama, the confectionery shop offers classic Japanese sweets such as monaka wafers filled with sweet red bean paste and butter, and fresh dorayaki pancakes filled with red bean paste and butter or seasonal variations like chestnut.

Celebrating Japan’s best brews, this new beer bar and bottle shop is your go-to for experiencing the craft and culture of Japanese beer. Each beer is served with expert technique and precision equipment, allowing you to enjoy the perfect pour in-store. You can also take your favourite brews to go and enjoy them at home with your friends and family.

There are four rotating craft beers on tap, changing every four to five days, plus Asahi Super Dry. That Japanese classic is the shop’s speciality and is served here ice cold from the tap using three special pouring techniques that reduce carbonation for a smooth, silky finish and fuller flavour.

Kyoto’s beloved sake bar Masuya has opened its first Tokyo location at Ginza Six, offering a fresh way to enjoy sake through a mix of kakuuchi (standing bar) and thoughtful gift items. At this multi-purpose shop, you can sip sake from one of Japan’s top brewing regions at the cosy in-house bar, while pairing the booze with original snacks made from Kyoto vegetables and seafood.

Additionally, you can pick up some fun souvenirs to take home with you. The store offers limited-edition one-cup sake made in collaboration with Kyoto breweries, as well as tableware and beautifully packaged treats perfect for gifting.

Looking for more? Ginza Six is also home to plenty of great spots for a casual afternoon or evening drink. Stop by Imadeya Ginza for a curated selection of Japanese wine and spirits, or explore the impressive whiskies at Jule’s Whisky Collection Library (J.W.C Library). And if you’re a wine lover, Wine Shop Enoteca is a must-visit.