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Japan, 〒350-0063 Saitama, Kawagoe, Saiwaichō, ７−１
contacts phone: +81 49-226-1065
website: www.touho-yamawa.co.jp
larger map & directionsLatitude: 35.923195, Longitude: 139.482513
Steven Suarez
::Finding a place that has a dish so good that it feels like love is like finding a pearl in an oyster. I am happy to report that I have found that pearl and must confess...I think I am in love. Café TOROCCO is an ABSOLUTE must-visit. Café TOROCCO specializes in sweet potato mini kaiseki, a traditional Japanese meal brought in courses. Kaiseki ryori tends to be quite expensive, but as this is a "mini" kaiseki, you will find that the price is quite reasonable; only 2,200 yen. Another big difference is that instead of being served in courses, all the dishes come out at the exact same time, except for the dessert. Only a certain amount of sweet potato mini kaisekis are served in a day, so make sure to make a reservation. This can be done online or by phone. Before I go on to gush about the meal I do want to mention something that I found lackluster, and that is the interior/seating. Being situated in the heart of Koedo and with part of the building being of the traditional warehouse style (蔵造り), I was expecting a more eye-catching and elegant interior. Instead, it felt more like walking into a small café that has only a handful of spots to sit at. Not a deal breaker by any stretch, but it does feel like a missed opportunity. Now, on to the food. When ordering the mini kaiseki, you get to choose between two beverages: hojicha tea with matcha or a sweet potato and umeshu cocktail. There is definitely a right choice and that's the sweet potato and umeshu cocktail. Never would I have thought that sweet potato and Japanese plum would pair so well with each other and since it is umeshu, it does not have a strong alcohol taste, so it feels like you are having the most delectable juice. I ended buying a bottle of this cocktail. It really was that good. You are given a small card, in Japanese or English, with the name of all the menu items. As you might have guessed, every single dish is made using sweet potato as an ingredient. Not a single dish was a miss. Some of my favorites were the tofu salad with sweet potato and the steamed sweet potato rice. However, it was the sweet potato potage soup that left me speechless. While a good bowl of miso soup warms the soul, this sweet potato potage soup embraced it. The consistency and the slight hints of sweetness were masterfully crafted and perfectly brought together into a single bowl. I would make the trip to Kawagoe just for a bowl of that soup. To round out the meal, you are served sweet potato ice cream. It is delicious and refreshing. Café TOROCCO is part of a ceramics and pottery store with a long history. When making a reservation, there is a set offering a pottery making lesson with the kaiseki for those who want to make it a longer experience. Oh, and they offer a 100 yen discount if you go wearing a kimono/yukata.
Anisa Anwar
::We came without a booking and had to wait about 40 minutes for a table at lunch time. They only serve sweet potato mini kaiseki for lunch, which tasted pretty good. It was enjoyable trying sweet potato prepared in various ways, but if you’re used to or prefer eating meat with your meals, this would probably not taste as good to you as the only meat included in the set was a single piece of shrimp in the gratin and a single small chunk of chicken in the soup. The set meal was overall pretty carb-heavy, since the dishes were all sweet potato after all.
Anna Winters
::Authentic japanese cuisine served in the traditional way, posh and delicious. The staff is courteous and professional. Must try the seasonal menu made with sweet potatoes. The sweet potato tea is heavenly, i regret not buying some to bring home with me.
やすみたび
::A restaurant located within the shop. You can savor authentic kaiseki cuisine made with sweet potatoes. A pre-meal drink is also included in the course. Their website is available in English as well.
Marlene L
::HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! 💮 If you’re in Kawagoe for the day, this is a cute place to have lunch. ‼️Be sure to reserve 3 days in advanced (as stated on their website) and say you want to Mini Sweet Potato Kaiseki 🍱 The food itself is honestly incredibly delicious! I really like the idea that they incoprorate sweet potatoe in each dish. My favourite was the Miso-Sweet Potato soup, it was so smooth and had the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. I personally didn’t get to try the Gratin but based on some friends they said it was the weakest link in the set. A dessert it also included (which I also didn’t get to try *cries in lactose intolerance*) and this was really good according to the others in my group. 🏢 The atmosphere is cute and right next to it is a small temple that is absolutely precious. Moreover, inside the restaurant they cell assorted pottery and the designs are unique, cute and beautiful! 💴 In terms of price it is quite reasonable considering the amount of food you get and the quality. Additionally the service is quite quick and efficient. Definitly worth the price. Too long; didn’t read - Great lunch spot in Kawagoe, need to reserve in advanced for the Sweetpotato Mini Kaiseki, price is good for what you get and it’s also delicious, recommend 💯