7 things to do in Toranomon during the summer

No time for an overseas vacation? Visit Yellow Bamboo for a taste of Vietnam without leaving Tokyo. In summer, try the Bun bo hue, a beef-based soup with rice noodles, punchy chilli and a refreshing, lemongrass-tinged aftertaste – and order a glass of Vietnamese beer on the side. Yellow Bamboo

Having trouble deciding on a souvenir? This summer, opt for some traditional rice crackers from Kiya: their Edo Okaki are made with organic rice, soy sauce and soy bean oil, come in six flavours including soy sauce and nori seaweed, sesame and sugar, and are packed in small candy-like wrappers. If you're looking for an offbeat variety, try the habanero or wasabi crackers. Toranomon Kiya

Although Tokyo's revered Omotesando Koffee had to close down last year, sister shop Toranomon Koffee keeps the flag flying for top-notch Joe. Pair your cup with some delicious butter toast for a power-packed breakfast – getting ahead of the competition, the shop opens from 7am daily. Toranomon Koffee