HIGASHIYA GINZA

The decor was amazing and we were so impressed with the attention to detail for everything from service to design. The tea they offer were also great. We also love some of the dessert they offer. The food was not that special I. It’s say. However, it was a nice experience and we enjoyed it. Note that you are only allowed to take photos of the dishes on your table and not the atmosphere. Guess you will have to go see to enjoy it yourself. Highly recommend if you want to see some amazing decor.

Amazing! We wanted to find a true Japanese tea experience before our departure tomorrow. Fantastic choices of matcha (I'll add other pictures shortly), tasty small bites (the citrus and persimmon ones were my favrites). Service beyond anything we have been used to, extremely informative and detailed. Plus.. the reason why I'm posting pictures of the interior is that it's so incredibly beautiful. All those furniture pieces... jaw dropping. I'm normally not posting any bathroom pictures but also that private room... amazing. 10/10. A must go and must see.

A must visit for all who loves to experience tea time, in particular to those who loves green tea. Set aside at least 1.5 hours for optimum experience. Higashiya Ginza offers Japanese teas from bancha to matcha, confectioneries and some food. We ordered the traditional tea course and Saka. Both tea courses present various tea and confectioneries over five to six servings. Saka has a modern twist of teas and sweets while the tea course is more traditional as its name suggests. The staff were also very attentive to our needs and were patiently explaining the steps and menu to us in English. Presentation was immaculate - it was akin to fine dining. Each piece of confectionery has a distinct flavour which pairs well with the tea served. I was made known that Higayashi changes menu according to the season that they are in. A reservation is highly recommended if you wish to try their set menu.

our tea experience here was unmatched. Asahinho was our server and he was fantastic. the tea here is amazing, come hungry for many small bites and enjoy over a long chat with a good friend :)

We had a fantastic lunch here. We told them it was our wedding anniversary and they gave us a sparkling tea on the house to celebrate, as well as a special anniversary plate for our desserts. So thoughtful! The staff were friendlier and more talkative than those at most places I’ve been to in Japan, which made us feel very welcome here. I would certainly come back again.

For avid high-tea lovers, this is a must-visit destination. Higashiya is a Japanese tea house that embraces its traditional roots while enhancing it with a hint of modern refinement. The shop front is where they offer a wide range of quality Japanese teas, traditional confectionery (wagashi), and gifts wrapped in beautiful packaging. The back is an elusive tea salon that is not deliberately made apparent, perhaps aimed to preserve tranquility for the guests who are enjoying tea, the very principle in Japanese tea culture. In this tea salon is also where you'd find various tea and food courses, including the Samajiki course which somewhat resembles a high-tea, but is a traditional Japanese tea ritual that guarantees a delightful sensory experience. The wait staff were kind enough to explain the menu details in English, and took great care to present every utensil and dish in an immaculate manner akin to the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony. Two seasonal Japanese teas were provided alongside a third of our choosing, followed by seeping and preparation with the most appropriate methods. While we weren't tea connoisseurs, we could still appreciate the depth in aroma and characterising flavour each tea offered. Each piece of wagashi had a unique flavour that fully embraced the ingredient. From the sour preserves to the eggy Castella cake, the ginger yokan to the fresh strawberry mochi, we were constantly surprised by every bite taken. The whole experience was very much an embodiment of Japanese craftsmanship - ceremonial, tranquil, appreciative, immaculate, and always exceeding expectations.

Located in the heart of Ginza, we thought it would be fun to try a traditional Japanese afternoon tea. I had made reservations in advance online, and asked my hotel to confirm the day of, so we had no issues when we arrived. This place definitely takes their tea very seriously — do not make the mistake of asking for milk or sugar with your tea like I did! The savoury tea items were delicious, but some of the traditional Japanese sweets were a little too unique for our liking. Service was polite, and they even gave us a little thank you gift on the way out (crackers of some sort). We also picked up a few snacks from their gift shop, much of which was beautifully packaged and perfect for souvenirs. Overall, it was a little expensive(5000 yen per person) and we probably wouldn’t do it again, but if you are a fan of high tea, definitely consider this option for something different!

We ordered sincha (the first harvest of sencha in spring) with a dessert. The tea was decent and the dessert was good. The best part was the ambient. It’s a beautiful place (a little old but still elegant) and it provide the right quiet ambient for a relaxing time. Service was impeccable too. The wait staff explained the menu well. And they asked that we eat the tea leaves after drinking three rounds of tea brewed from them.