Hey food fans! It’s Ted and Francesca here again, reporting from the very busy and very delicious streets of Tokyo. Day 4 was all about fishy bites, fluffy delights, funky fashion, and end-of-day feasting — and yep, we’re still full.
Let’s dig in…
🧇 Breakfast: Back to the Berry Best
We couldn’t resist — we went back to Tiphareth Coffee Roastery for another round of ice cream-topped berry waffles, because honestly, they might be the best waffles in Tokyo.
- Francesca washed hers down with an iced chocolate, and Ted sipped on a refreshing boba because bubbles make everything better.
- Mum and Dad? Surprise, surprise: coffee. Again. (We think they might be turning into beans.)
🐟 Lunch: Snacking Our Way Through the Tokyo Fish Markets
Instead of sitting down for lunch, we turned the famous Tokyo fish markets into our own personal buffet. 😎
We tried:
- Tooth fish (not as scary as it sounds),
- Eel,
- Tuna sushi sliced straight off the bone,
- Dumplings,
- Beef broth and rice,
- And for dessert — a mochi marathon with mango, strawberry, and chocolate.
The verdict?
- Mango = meh.
- Strawberry = hmm.
- Chocolate = DEE-LISH-OUS. 🍫
⛩️ Afternoon Tea: Pancakes, Shrines & Spicy Sauce
Post-lunch, we hopped back on the metro to Harajuku for some sightseeing, shrine-walking, and hopefully some Harajuku fashion spotting.
- We visited the Meiji Shrine and even got to see a beautiful traditional wedding procession!
- Sadly, no Harajuku girls in sight — just funky shops selling clothes they might wear. Francesca had her eyes on a pair of platform shoes. 👠
After all that walking, we made a beeline for the legendary Rainbow Pancakes — and wow.
We shared:
- Fluffy pancakes topped with crème pâtissière, macadamias, and peaches.
They were soft, sweet, and totally worth the hype.
Next door was a hot sauce shop where we taste-tested some spicy sauces and bought a mango chilli sauce for later. We chickened out of the spiciest one — maybe next time. 🔥
🥡 Dinner: Takeout Treats & 7-Eleven Surprises
By the time dinner rolled around, our legs were tired and our feet were crying. So we called it a night and stayed in.
- Mum made a dash to a nearby hole-in-the-wall spot and came back with a Japanese/Chinese fusion-style feast:Bang-bang chicken, spicy eggplant, yakisoba, and gyoza.
- We devoured everything in record time. Seriously, it didn’t stand a chance.
For dessert, we hit up the local treasure trove that is 7-Eleven and scored:
- A waffle ice cream sandwich 🍦
- And a tiramisu ice cream sandwich (yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s amazing). 🍰
🎉 Final Thoughts
From sushi on the street to pancakes like clouds, Day 4 was another Tokyo tastebud triumph. We’re starting to feel like locals — just with more snacks and fewer sensible shoes.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s adventure as we say atode to Tokyo and head for Kyoto — who knows what we’ll eat next (but you can bet Ted’s already planning dessert).
Sayonara for now!
– Ted, Francesca & the waffle-loving, mochi-chewing Lucia 🍙👶
P.S. Lucia tried to lick the hot sauce samples when no one was looking. She’s fine. We think.
Ted Tastes Francesca Feasts 
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