It Might Be a Yoshitake Restaurant
Picture Book Author "Yoshitake Shinsuke" Themed Cafe at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO
CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO is hosting a themed cafe based on the works of renowned picture book author Yoshitake Shinsuke. The cafe, aptly named "Yoshitake Restaurant (Maybe)", offers a unique dining experience that blends the familiar comfort of a family restaurant with the whimsical world of Yoshitake’s creations, appealing to visitors of all ages.
The cafe coincides with the "Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition (Maybe) Extra Large Version," which opens on March 20, 2025 (Thursday/holiday) and runs through June 3, 2025. Located within the ‘CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE’, the restaurant provides a space where the imaginative universe of Yoshitake Shinsuke is brought to life through an array of creatively named and themed dishes.
The menu features items that play on the titles and concepts from Yoshitake’s books. Dishes like "Gratin ~Might be Oden~" (¥1,390, tax included) offer a surprising culinary fusion, combining dashi-flavored oden with melted cheese. "Pasta That Wants to Be Mentaiko Cream Pasta Someday" (¥1,590, tax included) is a lemon pasta that playfully aspires to be something else. These inventive dishes invite diners to engage with the playful spirit of Yoshitake’s work.
For those seeking a more substantial meal, "Everyone’s Lunch for Adults and Children" (¥3,990, tax included) is an "extra large version" offering designed to be shared. It features a mix of flavors and textures, encouraging diners to experiment – perhaps by mixing the sauce within the ketchup rice.
Desserts continue the theme, with options like "Haven’t You Seen a Tiny God? ~It Should Be in This Pudding a la Mode~" (¥2,090, tax included), inviting diners to search for a hidden deity within the dessert. The "Mitarashi Dango Soft Cream ~How to Make a Fake Wiener Coffee~" (¥890, tax included) presents a playful disguise, challenging diners to see through the sweet deception.
Even the drinks are infused with Yoshitake’s characteristic wit. The "Apple Float ~Might be an Apple~" (¥990, tax included) questions the very nature of the beverage, while the "Faucet Drink Bar" (Set: ¥690, Single: ¥890, tax included) offers a unique and interactive way to dispense apple drink, orange drink, and tea.
Those who order from the drink bar receive a special bonus: a sticker featuring an illustration by Yoshitake Shinsuke.
Cafe Menu
Food
- Pasta That Wants to Be Mentaiko Cream Pasta Someday ¥1,590 (tax included)
- Lemon pasta with aspirations.
- Gratin ~Might be Oden~ ¥1,390 (tax included)
- A fusion of gratin and oden, featuring dashi-flavored oden and melted cheese.
- Grilled Corn Soup ¥1,090 (tax included)
- A rich and creamy corn soup.
- Extra Large Version French Fries ~Might be Salty, Might be Sweet~ ¥1,190 (tax included)
- French fries made with potatoes and dried sweet potatoes, served with ketchup, mayonnaise, and maple syrup.
- Mini Extra Large Version French Fries ~Might be Salty, Might be Sweet~ ¥990 (tax included)
- A smaller portion of the above.
- I Want to Eat Lots of Fried Chicken ~But I Also Love Curry~ ¥1,290 (tax included)
- Fried chicken with a choice of curry or regular flavor, served with cheese sauce.
- Everyone’s Lunch for Adults and Children ¥3,990 (tax included)
- A large, shareable meal.
Dessert
- Haven’t You Seen a Tiny God? ~It Should Be in This Pudding a la Mode~ ¥2,090 (tax included)
- A pudding a la mode with a hidden surprise.
- Mitarashi Dango Soft Cream ~How to Make a Fake Wiener Coffee~ ¥890 (tax included)
- Mitarashi dango disguised as Wiener coffee.
- Parfait I Didn’t Think an Antenna Would Stick Into ¥1,290 (tax included)
- A chocolate parfait with strawberries, bananas, and an unexpected antenna.
- Yoshitake Shinsuke Baked Sweets ¥790 (tax included)
- Six baked sweets approved by Yoshitake Shinsuke, three with unique designs.
Drinks
- Apple Float ~Might be an Apple~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Matcha Float ~How to Make a Fake Me~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Royal Milk Tea Float ~It Can’t Be the Only Option~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Grape Float ~I Wish It Would Roll~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Faucet Drink Bar
- Set: ¥690 (tax included)
- Single: ¥890 (tax included)
- Self-service apple drink, orange drink, and tea.
Takeout
- Yoshitake Shinsuke Baked Sweets To Go ¥790 (tax included)
- French Fries To Go ~Might be Salty, Might be Sweet~ ¥790 (tax included)
- I Want to Eat Lots of Fried Chicken To Go ~But I Also Love Curry~ ¥790 (tax included)
- Apple Float To Go ~Might be an Apple~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Matcha Float To Go ~How to Make a Fake Me~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Royal Milk Tea Float To Go ~It Can’t Be the Only Option~ ¥990 (tax included)
- Grape Float To Go ~I Wish It Would Roll~ ¥990 (tax included)
Souvenirs
- Muddler with Charm (4 types) ¥1,100 each (tax included)
- ‘Might be an Apple’
- ‘How to Make a Fake Me’
- ‘It Can’t Be the Only Option’
- ‘I Wish It Would Roll’
- Available only with a drink order (floats or drink bar).
- Designs can be chosen.
The cafe also offers takeout options, allowing visitors to enjoy select menu items on the go. Additionally, souvenir muddlers with charms featuring designs from Yoshitake’s books are available for purchase with a drink order.
After exploring the exhibition, visitors can unwind at the cafe, immersing themselves further in Yoshitake Shinsuke’s world.
Basic Information
- Location/Nearest Station: TODA BUILDING, Kyobashi Station
- Address: 〒104-0031 Tokyo, Chuo-ku, Kyobashi 1-7-1 (MAP)
- Venue: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO
- Event Period: 2025/03/20 (Thursday/holiday) – 2025/06/03 (Tuesday)
- Hours:
- 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: Open from 10:00 AM
- Fridays, Saturdays, May 4 (Sun/holiday), and May 5 (Mon/holiday): Open until 10:00 PM
- Last order: Food – 60 minutes before closing; Drinks – 30 minutes before closing.
- Business hours may be subject to change.
- Other URL: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE
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Who is Yoshitake Shinsuke?
Yoshitake Shinsuke is a Japanese illustrator and author known for his children’s books. His work combines humor and creativity with observations of everyday life, appealing to both young readers and adults. Shinsuke’s illustrations often feature playful characters and vibrant scenes, inviting readers into a world of curiosity. He has received several awards for his contributions to children’s literature, becoming a respected figure in storytelling. His books capture childhood curiosity and human emotions, making them popular in homes and libraries in Japan and beyond. The Yoshitake Shinsuke Cafe at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO celebrates his artistic legacy, allowing visitors to explore the worlds he has created through his books.
