TIES
Bunkyō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A walk-in-only Yushima kissaten serving coffee and cake Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5:30 PM. Tabelog Kissaten 100 selection for 2021 and 2022, with 12 seats and a JPY 1,000–1,999 price point. Best for solo diners and pairs seeking a quiet afternoon stop near Hongo-sanchome Station.
About TIES
TIES is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and a casual dress code. It was selected for Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022, placing it in the kissaten category for that year.
The Kissaten Format, With Limited Detail
The strongest grounded hook for TIES is simple: it is a Tokyo kissaten-category venue at JPY 1,000–1,999 with casual dress and Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition. That makes it a relatively accessible option by price range, but there is not enough information to make specific claims about coffee, cake, meals, seat count, opening hours, or whether reservations are accepted. Compared with Chuka Soba Nishino, TIES should be understood only as a different kind of stop rather than a directly documented match on format.
Practical Position Against Tokyo Peers
TIES is best framed as a casual, lower-priced Tokyo venue. Arrangiarsi, Sake to Misonikomi Misonikomin, Jumbo Hanare, Yakiniku Jambo Hongo, Chuka Soba Nishino may also be part of a broader dining shortlist, but detailed comparisons on menus, seating, alcohol service, or reservation policies are not available here. If you are choosing among them, confirm current practical details directly before going.
For TIES specifically, the price band is JPY 1,000–1,999, the dress code is casual. There is no information here on group suitability, take-out, delivery, allergy accommodations, payment methods, smoking policy, or exact location beyond Tokyo. If you are browsing the broader Tokyo bar scene, TIES may still be worth noting as a casual kissaten-category venue, but the practical details should be checked before you plan around it.
The Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 selection is the main trust signal available. For broader context, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide. TIES is a reasonable candidate if you are looking for a casual Tokyo venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, but specific hours, dishes, seating layout, or booking rules are not available.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都文京区湯島4-1-13 1F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1310/A131004/13018359
- Phone
- +81338180393
Venue details
Ambiance
A stylish, relaxing, old coffee-shop atmosphere that feels quiet and tucked away, with a small intimate interior.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yakiniku Jambo Hongo, Notable alternative
- Jumbo Hanare, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Arrangiarsi, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Chuka Soba Nishino, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Sake to Misonikomi Misonikomin, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
TIES sits at the accessible end of Tokyo's kissaten tier, trading breadth for focus. Chuka Soba Nishino matches the JPY 1,000–1,999 range but offers ramen rather than coffee and cake, making it a meal replacement rather than an afternoon pause. Sake to Misonikomi Misonikomin runs JPY 2,000–2,999 with sake and miso-nikomi udon, a closer format match but with alcohol service and a slightly higher spend. For a full lunch, Arrangiarsi at JPY 5,000–5,999 is the better value if you're hungry; TIES is the lighter, faster stop if you're not.
Booking difficulty favors TIES, no reservations means no advance planning, but also no guarantee of a seat. Yakiniku Jambo Hongo and Jumbo Hanare offer yakiniku in the same Hongo neighborhood, with higher price points and reservation systems that make them easier to lock in for dinner. If you're weighing a kissaten stop against a yakiniku commitment, TIES is the walk-in gamble; the yakiniku options are the safer dinner bet. For solo diners, TIES edges ahead on counter seating and quiet ambiance; for groups of four or more, the yakiniku spots handle larger parties without the seat-count squeeze.
Value for money depends on your afternoon plan: if you want coffee, cake, 30 minutes of downtime, TIES delivers at JPY 1,000–1,999 with Tabelog Kissaten 100 credentials. If you want a full meal or a longer sit, Sake to Misonikomi Misonikomin or Arrangiarsi are better positioned. For travelers comparing Tokyo kissaten with Kyoto's [ki:] or Sapporo's [Curry Senmon Ten] Maruyama Kyoju. TIES is the narrower, more traditional option, no fusion, no expansion, just the core kissaten format done consistently since 2004.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about TIES?
TIES is in Tokyo, has a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, has a casual dress code. It also has Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition. There are no details here on hours, reservations, seating, or specific menu items.
Can TIES accommodate groups?
There is no information on TIES' seating layout, capacity, or group policy. If you are planning with more than one or two people, confirm directly before visiting. Arrangiarsi, Yakiniku Jambo Hongo, Jumbo Hanare, Chuka Soba Nishino, Sake to Misonikomi Misonikomin are other named venues you may compare.
Is TIES worth the price?
At JPY 1,000–1,999, TIES sits in a relatively accessible price band for Tokyo. The value case rests on whether you want a casual kissaten-category venue with Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition. Specific menu scope and service details are not available here.
Can I eat at the bar at TIES?
There is no information on whether TIES has bar or counter seating. The practical details are limited to Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, casual dress code, Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition.
Is TIES good for a special occasion?
TIES has a casual dress code and a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, so it reads as a casual option. There is no information on private rooms, special-occasion service, reservations, or group accommodations.
Is the tasting menu worth it at TIES?
What are alternatives to TIES?
Other named venues you may compare include Arrangiarsi, Chuka Soba Nishino, Sake to Misonikomi Misonikomin, Yakiniku Jambo Hongo, Jumbo Hanare.
