There are probably more theme restaurants in Tokyo than I could ever imagine, but I was fortunate enough to be able to visit two of them on my latest trip to the city.
On our first night in Tokyo, we made our way up to the Alice in Wonderland Café, but was turned away, as we were told that they were full and a reservation was required. We decided to make a reservation for the next night and then went to the Vampire Café instead to see if we would have any luck there.
Fortunately, the Vampire Café was not busy at all and we were seated almost immediately. Once the elevators open, we enter a tiny area with red cloth hanging around the entrance to the café. The entrance was so small that even a few people standing around made it very crowded.
We were led through the main dining area to our booth and noticed the same red cloth hanging around all of the booths. They close the curtains to your booth once you’ve been seated, which was kind of neat. The main dining room itself was also decorated with blood red chairs and a coffin with some candles and a fake arm.
Once we were seated, we also took notice of the unique menu and table settings.
When our orders arrived, we were expecting that the food would also have some sort of vampire theme to them, but this wasn’t the case, but this wasn’t the case with our main meals. When dessert arrived, it did have a bit of a vampire theme to it. In the end, the food wasn’t fantastic, but the atmosphere of the place definitely was unique. It also helped that it wasn’t a crowded night, as it made for a much quieter and eerier dining experience.
Vampire Cafe
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo, Ginza, 6 Chome−7−6, ラペビル 7F
Phone:+81 3-3289-5360
The next night we made our way back to the Alice in Wonderland Café and contrary to how the Vampire Café was the night before, this place was full of people. The official name of the restaurant is Alice in a Labyrinth and my favourite part was the entrance. Everything looked the same and you could easily lose your way. In fact, behind one of these “pages” is the bathroom, but good luck trying to figure out which door that is.
Once we were led past this part of the restaurant, we entered the main dining area whose walls were all mirrors with playing cards.
Our table settings were very true to the theme as well, but the most amazing part was the menu. It was more like a diorama than a menu. I had never seen a 3D menu like that before. The cocktail menu was also very unique.
Unlike the Vampire Care, everything we ordered this night came out represented the theme of the restaurant very well. My sandwich came in the shape of the Cheshire Cat and the pizza came on a clock plate.
Even our desserts were completely decked out in the Alice in Wonderland theme.
Overall, we enjoyed the Alice in Wonderland Café more than the Vampire Café. The former is more detailed and you really do feel like you are dining in a strange, magical place while you are there.
Alice in a Labyrinth
Address: 8-8-5 Ginza | 5F Taiyo Bldg., Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture
Phone: +81 3-3574-6980
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