Need to get out of the neon urban sprawl of Shibuya? Want to jump into a refreshing oasis of fresh fruit and vegetables? Well, you could try diving straight into a can of Dole peaches. But if you're not quite small enough, the Dole Fruit Cafe is the next best thing.
It's a relaxing Southern European colonial-style cafe, designed with terra cotta and colors in earthy and, inevitably, fruity tones. The outside terrace is even surrounded by pine trees to make the tropical oasis theme complete.
Start with one of the twelve fresh juices - the most popular is orange (Yen 600), but there's also lychee, mango, guava and pineapple, and a host of other Dole picks. Or, if you need a quicker cool-down, there are fruity yogurt shakes (Yen 700 and up) and 21 fruit cocktails incorporating fruit drinks with fruit liqueurs.
Now you're ready for some food. And what sort of unique comestibles are "Doled out" here? Well, believe it or not, they've got two different kinds of fruit pizzas here - try one before you pass judgement; you won't be sorry. The mango and tomato, (a delicate Italian-style crust graced with mango bits, mozzarella and tomato sauce is a bargain at Yen 950 and the pineapple and chorizo pizza in a basil and parsley sauce (Yen 900) will further please the taste buds. There are also various sandwiches: avocado and ham, tuna, chicken with Dijon mustard, a vegetable sandwich, and, of course, a fruit sandwich.
"Try the Caesar salad," urges restaurant producer Hiromi Ohtaki, "because most Caesar salads in Japan don't use Romaine lettuce which we import from California and Utah." She also recommends the the dessert pizza, "topped with custard cream...and wild fruit."
Kokusai Bldg. A, 2nd Fl., 13-16 Udagawa-cho,
Shibuya-ku (Across from Parco Part 3)
Tel. 3464-6030 |
