Cafe La Vida
カリブ海に浮かぶ美しい島キューバは、その数奇な歴史が示すように多様な文化の影響を受けた音楽やダンスなどが世界中の人々を魅了しています。そしてその食文化もスペイン、アフリカ、ネイティブアメリカン、意外なところではフランス、中国、ポルトガルの影響も受け、非常に豊かななのは意外と知られていません。 私たちは往年のキューバの豊かな食文化や世界中を魅了するキューバ音楽を日本で楽しんでいただきたいと思っています。
- Japan, 〒150-0012 Tokyo, Shibuya, Hiroo, 5 Chome−2−26 M2ビル広尾 B1F
Today · 5:30–11 pm
- Friday: 5:30–11 pm
- Saturday: 12–2:30 pm, 5:30–11 pm
- Sunday: 12–2:30 pm, 5:30–10 pm
- Monday: 5:30–11 pm
- Tuesday: 5:30–11 pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 5:30–11 pm
- +81 3-3444-2525
- cafelavida.tokyo
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The owner Alexis has truly brought the spirit and flavor of Cuba to Tokyo! He is so incredibly generous and kind, we loved hearing his story. Most importantly the food was a piece of home found halfway around the world. The croquetas, Yucca, frijoles negros, Cuban sandwich were all very good. Would highly recommend stopping by if you want to switch up your cuisine and enjoy some Cuban food! Will definitely be back when we return to Tokyo!
View on GoogleAs a Cuban, this place serves by far the best Cuban food I’ve ever had in Japan. The service is spectacular, the atmosphere feels like being back home for a while. The place is on the B1 floor of the building so you have to go downstairs.
View on GoogleI visited the restaurant around 2 PM on a Sunday afternoon. It was about 70% full, but I was seated immediately without a reservation. Located in the basement, the space has no natural light but features relatively high ceilings. The atmosphere is casual, with light salsa music and simple decor resembling an American bar, though service was slow—my sandwich took about 25 minutes to arrive. I ordered the Cubano sandwich set for JPY 1,980, which included soup, salad, and fries. The Potaje de Frijoles Negroes (Black Bean Soup) was rich and medium-bodied, with a strong pork flavor and a subtle finish of cumin or chili. The side salad was simply tossed with oil, salt, and a slice of avocado. The fries were crispy and well-salted. The Cubano sandwich was well-stuffed with an estimated 70/30 ratio of ham to pork shoulder, melted cheese, a thin gherkin slice, and mustard. All the flavors blended nicely, though the ham was slightly dominant. Be aware that the sandwich was heavily grilled in garlic, a flavor that lingered for a few hours after the meal. Overall, the set offers good value for the amount of food provided.
View on GoogleIt’s hard to find a place that is this warm and welcoming to anyone from anywhere. I was honored to have met the owner and I was really impressed with how grounded and friendly he is. For my first time in Japan I never thought to find a piece of my birthplace between so much diversity. I personally wanted to try all the dishes and make a complete assessment of the kitchen but after trying the appetizer I knew that I had picked the right place for an incredible culinary experience. I wanted to also try the authentic Cuban liquor that many Cuban American seek so much since it is prohibited in North America. I also noted that some Japanese people in the restaurant really liked the multiple selection of rum and cocktails that are in the menu. I unfortunately couldn’t experience the live music but I heard it’s a complete vibe and will come back to make sure I partake. All around a 10/10 experience. Is a must try on my book and will 100% will do again.
View on GoogleAuthentic Cuban cuisine! We loved everything especially the Cuban ham croquette and Cuban sandwich! The black bean soup and the braised beef are also very flavorful and tasty. They have live band performance sometime. The chef and the waitress are super friendly, we would definitely return!
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