THREE

Choosing between the matcha and hojicha Basque cheesecakes is part of the pleasure of tea time at THREE. Some diners who tried both said the hojicha version stood out in particular. Others found the matcha and hojicha lattes not too sweet and enjoyed them alongside the cakes. The menu also features tea-led sweets such as matcha terrine, matcha cheesecake and hojicha cheesecake, with matcha or hojicha lattes to pair with them.

For a taste of chestnut alongside matcha, diners’ specific comments on the “Kyōtamba Chestnut & Yame Matcha Shaved Mont Blanc” offer a useful guide. It is shaved to order, and one account describes a light, delicate texture layered with matcha’s bitterness and chestnut sweetness, with a large chestnut simmered in its inner skin inside.

As well as sweets and drinks, this water-pipe bar serves shisha, so it offers the option of a café-style tea break or a slower evening stop. Weekday hours are 13:00 to 5:00 the following day; on weekends and public holidays, it is open from 11:00 to 5:00 the following day. The entrance and seating are not wheelchair accessible, so check before visiting if accessibility is a concern.