INITIAL Omotesando
“INITIAL” is a remarkable cafe opened in Tokyo by the store that pioneered the extremely popular shime parfait boom in Hokkaido. If you are looking for a cafe near Meiji-jingumae Station where you can enjoy high-quality desserts, INITIAL Omotesando is the place for you. The stylish parfaits that look great on Instagram are popular among adults who love sweets.
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Modern and stylish space that looks like a bar
When you step into the restaurant, the first thing you will see is the concrete walls. The neon light shining from the store’s logo creates a stylish atmosphere. Furthermore, the indirect lighting was exquisite, creating a calm and mature atmosphere throughout.
In the center of the restaurant, a large floral arrangement was displayed, and its chic coloring added to the high quality atmosphere. It’s a modern and stylish space, almost like a bar, so you can enjoy a luxurious dessert while relaxing.
The Appeal of INITIAL｜Hokkaido Sime Parfait Culture in Tokyo
INITIAL Omotesando is a restaurant that takes over the shime parfait culture of Hokkaido and offers a unique sweet experience in Tokyo. Shime parfait is a dessert parfait eaten after a meal, and is a culture that originated in Hokkaido. INITIAL is a rare place in Tokyo where you can enjoy this culture.
Chocolat Panin Parfait｜A dish packed with the charm of chocolate
The Chocolat Panin Parfait is truly an indulgent dish for chocolate lovers. The parfait is multi-layered in composition and packed with a variety of chocolate ingredients. This luxurious parfait offers different textures and flavors from top to bottom, with caramelized banana and banana and rum gelato enhancing the sweetness, and pepper-scented dried fruit and hazelnuts with Crunchy chocolate accents.
Hokkaido milk and chocolate soft serve ice cream, Earl Grey ganache, and a moist homemade gâteau chocolat are also added to this dish for a change of flavor. This parfait is served year-round, so you can enjoy its charm any time of the year.
To complement the sweetness of the dessert, we ordered hot coffee. It has a firm bitterness that goes well with the sweet dessert.
The alternating taste of hot coffee and cold parfait created a complex harmony of flavors in the mouth.
Cheesecake and Gelato Set｜The homemade gelato is excellent
My friend ordered the cheesecake and gelato set. What especially caught my eye was the cheesecake plate served in a pretty bowl. The attention to detail is evident in this dish, which is pleasing to the eye as well.
Of course, the homemade gelato made with seasonal fruits and Hokkaido Kushiro Nemuro special milk is also excellent, and I would like to try other flavors next time.
Access and Hours of Operation
The store is a 7-minute walk from Harajuku Station, a 4-minute walk from Meiji-jingumae Station, and a 10-minute walk from Omotesando and Shibuya Stations. It’s the perfect place to stop by between shopping or sightseeing.
Address: 1F J-cube A, 6-12-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 7 minutes walk from Harajuku Station, 4 minutes walk from Meiji-jingumae Station, 10 minutes walk from Omotesando Station and Shibuya Station, 333m from Meiji-jingumae Station
