Ken’s Cafe Opens Tokyo Tower Location

Awarded No.1 Gateau chocolate in Japan

Ken’s Cafe Opens Tokyo Tower Location

Ken’s Cafe Opens Tokyo Tower Location

The gateau chocolate specialty store Ken’s Cafe Tokyo opened its tourism-focused location in Tokyo Tower. The tower celebrates its 65th anniversary of founding.

Well, this is a new Tokyo project presented by “Ken’s Cafe Tokyo”. In addition to the “Specially Selected Gateau Chocolat” that uses the world’s top-quality chocolate, the chocolate drink “Ken’s Hot Chocolate” is available only at this location. Their original sweets and exclusive items are also available for purchase.

Who is Ken’s Cafe?

Ken’s Cafe Tokyo is the first “gateau chocolate” specialty store in Japan, opened by Chef Kenji Ujiie. The flagship store is located in front of Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo, which opened 24 years ago. The “Special Gateau Chocolate”, which uses the world’s best chocolate in generous amount has gained a reputation for sweets by gourmets and celebrities. They call the best gateau chocolate in Japan.

The cafe became popular word of mouth. When customers had Hot Chocolate, they were shocked. The quality of the drink was something different from regular cocoa.

It has been selected as one of the top 100 sweets stores in Tokyo for 5 years in a row, and ranked first in the Tabelog’s “National Popular Chocolate Shop Ranking” for 8 consecutive years. They also won the prestigious awards like “Japan Gift Awards 2015 Tokyo Prize”, “JAPAN SWEETS AWARD 2016” and Gurunavi’s “Top 30 Gifts for Entertainment”.

Kenji Ujiie, the owner chef, overseas Family Mart’s sweets, and also collaborates with Lotte “Choco Pie” and Toyota’s vehicle brand “Lexus”.

Speciality Gateau Chocolate

Chef Kenji uses the world’s only chocolate “KEN’S BLEND CRIOLLO” prepared for Ken’s Cafe Tokyo by Gianluca Franzoni, the founder of the world’s best chocolate “DOMORI”. Alcohol and fragrance free. Gluten-free with no added flour.

It condenses the deep and rich cacao aroma, rich sweetness and refreshing acidity produced by high-quality chocolate.

Price: ¥3,000/piece (tax included)

Ken’s Hot Chocolate (cacao 65%, available exclusively at Tokyo Tower location)

Their Hot Chocolate is exclusively available at TOKYO TOWER location. High-quality chocolate and soft milk overlap in an exquisite balance. It comes with Plant-based whipped cream topping.

Rich cacao aroma, elegant sweetness and bitterness with a refreshing aftertaste.

Price: ¥690/cup (tax included)

Store overview

Ken’s Cafe Tokyo TOKYO Tower
Address: 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Tower 1st floor main entrance
Hours: 10:00-20:00
URL: https://kenscafe.tokyo/