Hiroo is such a cool area to walk around. I really love its international vibe, and it is a real food lover’s paradise. There are so many eateries that you could easily spend an afternoon hopping from one place to another.
I knew I had to try Jade 5 since it is one of the best rated breakfast places in Tokyo and I love going out for brunch. It is located at the corner of a small alley in a lovely neighborhood filled with cute boutiques and restaurants.
Jade 5 has just about 10 seats, so it is definitely more suited for couples and small groups. Unless you are an early-bird, be ready to wait before getting a seat on weekends. There is an open area in front of the restaurant with some benches, so the wait is not unbearable.
Eggs Florentina Benedict with Salmon (900 yen)
I ordered the Eggs Florentina Benedict with Salmon and absolutely loved it. Instead of muffin bread, Jade 5 puts its poached eggs on original home-made biscuits. The eggs were perfectly cooked and there was just the right amount of hollandaise sauce. However, I found the sauce too subtly flavored. The dish came with a tasty side of fried potatoes, but the serving was a bit small.
Spinach & Mushroom Omelette (1,000 yen)
My boyfriend went with the Spinach & Mushroom Omelette. The omelette turned out smaller than expected and it was on the plain side. The natural flavors were good, but he wouldn’t pick it again.
Banana & Walnuts French Toast (800 yen)
Since we both had some space left after our mains, we decided to split the Banana & Walnuts French Toast. The serving was pretty generous and it tasted great. The bread was very eggy and fluffy, which we both enjoyed a lot. Bananas and walnuts are just meant for each other so we were very satisfied with the toppings too. It was perfect to finish us off and we left Jade 5 full!
I really liked Jade 5. My only complaint is that, except for the French toast, the helpings were a bit small. Their prices are definitely reasonable; we paid around 4,500 yen for two mains, one dessert and 3 coffees. If I happen to be in Hiroo around breakfast time, I would definitely visit Jade 5 again. However, taking into account the size of the servings, the limited menu and the small space, I would most likely choose Blu Jam Café over Jade 5 as a regular brunch place.
PS: If you are a dog owner, both Jade 5 and Blu Jam Café are pet friendly!
Jade 5
Opening hours: closed on Mondays, open from 07:30 to 18:30
Website (Facebook page): click here
Address: Jade 5, 5-chome-17-6 Hiroo, Shibuya City, Tokyo-to
Telephone: 03-6409-6335
