Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Daphne

Name: Daphne
Address: 5 Chome-10-11 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3451-9440

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Six-seat kissaten

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About Daphne

A cash-only, six-seat kissa in Shiba that's earned back-to-back Tabelog Kissaten 100 placements (2021, 2022) while keeping every visit under JPY 999. Walk-in only, takeout available, best visited before 2:30 PM to avoid the smoking-allowed hours. A reliable, low-cost stop near Mita Station rather than a destination café.

Daphne is a Tokyo venue listed in the Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 selection, with a verified price point of JPY 999. The available verified details are limited: Daphne is in Tokyo, it keeps daytime hours, it is closed on Wednesdays. Treat it as a low-cost Tokyo kissaten listing rather than a page with confirmed menu, seating, payment, reservation, or takeout details.

What You're Paying For

Daphne's verified price is JPY 999, placing it at the accessible end of Tokyo dining. Its confirmed hours are 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 AM–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday; and closed on Wednesday. Beyond that, specific details such as seating count, reservation policy, payment methods, smoking rules, menu items, service format are not verified here.

For context, Daphne can be considered alongside other comparisons listings such as Chuogo Hanten Mita, Mon-Rico, Mita Basara Honten, Horumon Masaru, Chinese Hanten Mita ten, though each serves a different purpose for diners. Daphne's verified value proposition is straightforward: a Tokyo venue with a JPY 999 price point and a 2022 Tabelog 100 Kissaten listing.

Takeout and Off-Premise Strategy

There is no verified takeout or delivery information for Daphne, so do not plan around off-premise service unless you confirm directly with the venue. What is verified is the operating schedule: 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 AM–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday; closed Wednesday.

Because specific menu items are not verified, it is safest to treat Daphne as a Tokyo kissaten listing with limited public detail rather than assume particular coffee, pastry, or light-meal offerings. If you are planning a visit, use the verified hours and price as the reliable baseline.

For visitors comparing options, Daphne fits into a lower-cost Tokyo stop based on its JPY 999 price point. If you are exploring Tokyo's restaurant scene more broadly, keep in mind that this page does not verify booking rules, table count, payment policy, smoking policy, or dietary accommodations.

The confirmed Tabelog recognition is the 2022 Tabelog 100 - Kissaten listing. That recognition is useful context, but it should not be expanded into unverified claims about exact scores, multiple-year placement, menu quality, or service style. Compared with Tokyo's cocktail bars or upscale hotel lounges, Daphne is best understood from the verified facts alone: a Tokyo kissaten listing with daytime hours and JPY 999 pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to Daphne?

No specific dress-code information is verified for Daphne. Use general casual Tokyo daytime attire unless the venue states otherwise.

Does Daphne handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-accommodation details are not verified. check the venue's official channels if you have allergies, vegan requirements, or other specific needs.

How far ahead should I book Daphne?

Reservation information is not verified. Confirm directly with the venue before relying on walk-in or booking assumptions.

Is lunch or dinner better at Daphne?

Daphne's verified hours are daytime only: 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 AM–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday; closed Wednesday. No dinner service is indicated by the verified hours.

What should a first-timer know about Daphne?

Daphne is in Tokyo, has a verified price of JPY 999, is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 selection. Seating, payment, smoking, reservation, menu details are not verified here.

What should I order at Daphne?

Specific menu items and preparation methods are not verified. Ask the venue for current recommendations when you visit.

Is Daphne good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified because seating layout and service format are not confirmed. The verified facts are the Tokyo location, daytime hours, JPY 999 price, 2022 Tabelog 100 Kissaten listing.

Location

5 Chome-10-11 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Daphne

Value at a Glance: Daphne

Venue	Price
Daphne	- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Mon-Rico	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Chuogo Hanten Mita
Chinese Hanten Mita ten	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Horumon Masaru	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
Mita Basara Honten	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

What to weigh when choosing between Daphne and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

Mon-Rico, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Chuogo Hanten Mita, Ramen, Ramen
Chinese Hanten Mita ten, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Horumon Masaru, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
Mita Basara Honten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

At under JPY 999, Daphne operates at the floor of Mita's pricing spectrum. Mon-Rico (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) and Mita Basara Honten (JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner, JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch) deliver sit-down service and multi-course menus; Daphne delivers coffee and takeout efficiency. If you're optimizing for cost and convenience, this is the clear pick. For a quick lunch under JPY 2,000, Chuogo Hanten Mita (ramen) or Horumon Masaru (grilled offal, under JPY 999 at lunch) offer more substantial meals; Daphne is better suited to coffee breaks than hunger fixes.

Booking difficulty is non-existent, Daphne doesn't take reservations. Walk in during weekday mornings or early afternoons for the best chance at a table. Chinese Hanten Mita ten (JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner) requires advance planning and handles groups more comfortably. If you're a solo traveler or pair looking for a low-commitment stop, Daphne's six-seat, walk-in format works in your favor. For groups of three or more, the lack of capacity makes this a poor choice; redirect to Mon-Rico or Mita Basara Honten instead.

The two-year Tabelog Kissaten 100 placement (2021, 2022, 3.70 score) puts Daphne in a small cohort of consistently vetted neighborhood spots. It's not the splurge, that's Chinese Hanten Mita ten at the high end or Mon-Rico for a mid-tier sit-down. It's the reliable, repeatable option when you're near Mita Station and want a Tabelog-vetted address without the lead time, the dress code, or the multi-thousand-yen check. If you're deciding between this and Horumon Masaru for a quick lunch, Horumon Masaru edges ahead on food volume; Daphne wins if you're prioritizing coffee or a quieter, smoke-aware environment (before 2:30 PM).