I'm crazy about fresh and healthy acai bowls!

  • August 28, 2025

 

Acai is a highly nutritious superfood. Acai bowls are gaining more and more attention with a variety of toppings, including fruit and cereal. We'll introduce you to some restaurants where you can enjoy them.

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Blau ESPRESSO

It's about a three-minute walk from the west exit of Ayase Station, heading towards Kita-Senju, along the underpass. This stylish cafe, which could be described as unique, opened in 2022 on a street full of izakayas and restaurants that bustles from the evening onwards. The owner, who was born and raised in the area, created Blau ESPRESSO with the idea in mind of "a place that didn't exist in the area before and that he would be happy to have." You can feel the attention to detail in the cafe.

For example, the coffee beans are from iki ESPRESSO in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, a place the owner is a big fan of. There are always around 13 different sweets on offer, including baked goods, so it's fun to decide which one to choose. The food menu is flexible enough for both breakfast and lunch, and the acai bowl featured here is one example. It's based on acai made mild with soy milk and topped with homemade granola, fruit, and fine coconut. It opens from 9am, making it the perfect place for breakfast.

[Acai bowl 1,210 yen]
The granola topping is homemade, made with carefully selected ingredients such as rice oil and maple syrup, resulting in a gentle sweetness and addictive texture.
In addition to the standard items, there are also limited edition sweets made with seasonal fruits. Many people seem to order takeout.
Please help yourself to lemon water from the water server. Its refreshing taste will leave you feeling refreshed.

[Exterior / Interior]

  • The entire space is glass-walled, has a high ceiling, and is open and comfortable, filled with plenty of natural light.
  • There are also lead hooks installed at the outdoor seats, so you can take a break with your dog during your walk.

【Shop information】

■Blau ESPRESSO
電話：03-6802-6495
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: Not fixed
Seats: 30 seats
Address: 4-6-4 Ayase, Adachi-ku
Reservation: Enabled
Take-out: Yes
Barrier-free support: None
Wi-Fi: None
Access: 3 minutes on foot from the west exit of Ayase Station on the JR Joban Line or Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blau_espresso/

HAWAIIAN CAFÉ LAULAULAMB

"Compared to beef, pork, and chicken, there aren't many opportunities to eat lamb. I want as many people as possible to enjoy delicious, healthy lamb," says store manager Nakamura. The one consistent goal is to make lamb more accessible and casual. This desire led to the idea of offering it in a fast food style.

The menu is diverse, with items like the famous fried lamb, lamb patty burgers, lamb skewers, lamb mince, and loco moco bowls. The casual and cheerful atmosphere, inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, is also extremely comfortable.

The acai bowl, which sparked a Hawaiian movement, has been a popular dish since the restaurant opened. The base acai is made with banana and dragon fruit. The frozen acai starts out as a crunchy sorbet, and then turns into a thick paste later on, so you can enjoy the different textures.

[Acai bowl 930 yen]
There are seven types of additional toppings available, including fruits and syrups. The most popular is the extra berries (+200 yen).
[Hawaiian craft beer, 880 yen each]
You can also enjoy beer from Kona Brewing, based in Kona, Hawaii.
"There are actually a lot of people who love rum," says Nakamura. He says some people even come from far away just to indulge in rum.

[Exterior / Interior]

  • The wood panels that stretch up to the high ceiling are impressive, and the spacious table arrangements make for a relaxing atmosphere.
  • It opened in 2018 and is located along Gakuen Street.


【Shop information】

■HAWAIIAN CAFÉ LAULAULAMB
電話：03-5284-9194
Business hours: 10:30-21:00 (last orders 20:30)
Closed: Not fixed
Seats: 25 seats
Address: Clair Kitasenju 1F, 35-17 Senju Asahicho, Adachi-ku
Reservation: Enabled
Take-out: Yes
Barrier-free support: None
Wi-Fi: None
Access: 3 minutes on foot from the east exit of Kita-Senju Station on the JR Joban Line
HP:https://www.laulaulamb.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laulaulamb/

TAVETALINA

TAVETALINA is a wood-fired pizza specialty restaurant run by chef Ota, who honed his skills at a famous pizzeria in Tokyo. They boast about 30 different types of pizza, and also offer a wide range of other dishes, from appetizers to pasta and grilled dishes.

When you open the menu tablet, you'll be amazed at the variety of acai bowls they offer. There are 11 varieties in total, including the Beauty Bowl with aloe and the Crispy Bowl with plenty of cereal, which can be customized with your favorite fruits, though the toppings vary. All acai bowls are made with plain yogurt, but there are also five varieties made with Greek yogurt, which allow you to choose your favorite fruit sauce.

Another appealing feature is the portion size, which can be shared by two people. "We even have high school students who enjoy sharing pizza and acai bowls," says Ota. Since opening in 2023, it seems the restaurant has been loved by people of all ages.

[Apricot Greek Yogurt & Acai 1,550 yen]
Enjoy the chewy texture and rich milky flavor of the popular Greek yogurt together with acai. You can choose between chia seeds or hemp powder.
The pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy.
Ota says he is often asked, "Why acai bowls at a pizzeria?" but he laughs and says, "I just serve what I like."

[Exterior / Interior]]

  • The bright interior is decorated with Italian pottery. There is also counter seating with high chairs, giving the restaurant a bar atmosphere.
  • It is a popular, locally based store with many repeat customers.

【Shop information】

■TAVETALINA
電話：03-5856-6090
Business hours: 11:30-14:00 (LO) / 17:00-22:00 (LO 21:30)
Closed: Tuesdays
Seats: 25 seats
Address: 6-10-8 Takenotsuka, Adachi-ku
Reservation: Enabled
Take-out: Yes
Barrier-free support: None
Wi-Fi: None
Access: 5-min. walk from Tobu Skytree Line Takenotsuka Station East Exit
HP:https://tavetalina.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tavetalina_01/

(This information is current as of August 28, 2025)

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