Is it true that there’s a quiet craze going on at Toranomon Hills? Hearing that rumor, I stopped by “DOLCE TACUBO Caffe” one weekday evening. It’s a sophisticated soft-serve ice cream shop run by the Michelin one-star Italian restaurant “TACUBO.”
MashukumaA Michelin-starred restaurant makes soft-serve ice cream~!? I’m so curious~!
YorunekoAh, right. It’s a shop tucked away in the T-Market basement, directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station. It’s one of those places only the locals know about.
A dessert specialty shop run by the one-Michelin-starred “TACUBO”
DOLCE TACUBO Caffe is a dessert specialty shop run by the Michelin one-star Italian restaurant “TACUBO,” located inside T-Market on the second basement level of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower. It opened in November 2023.
A casual, standing-only café
The interior is designed primarily for takeout, with no chairs. It’s a very compact space; if you want to eat inside, standing room is limited to about four people. There’s a counter-like table next to the register, so you’ll enjoy your treats in a “stand-and-eat” style—much like “stand-and-drink.”
Soft-serve ice cream with monthly special flavors to look forward to
The soft-serve ice cream comes in two varieties: the classic milk flavor (¥800) and a monthly seasonal flavor. This time, I tried a mix of milk and mango.
Perhaps because it’s light and airy, the texture is fluffy, and the milk flavor is gentle and refreshing without being cloying. The mango mix was topped with grated lime zest, which added a refreshing touch of tartness.
MashukumaGrating lime zest as a topping—what a clever touch! It’s so interesting—and it smells great, too!
YorunekoThe cone is a double-layered waffle, offering a crispy texture. Even if you usually leave part of your cone uneaten, you’ll want to eat every last bit of this one.
Be careful—it melts quite easily. They’ll give you a spoon, but if you don’t eat it quickly, it’ll start dripping. If you want to take a photo, I recommend snapping it fast.
In the kitchen, I could see the staff carefully preparing the soft-serve ice cream using a professional gelato machine.
Don’t miss the baked goods and gifts
In addition to soft-serve ice cream, they offer a selection of baked goods such as financiers, canelés, puddings, and cream puffs (custard/tiramisu). The financiers are also available in gift boxes, making them the perfect souvenir when paired with drip-bag coffee.
Summary: If you want to enjoy Michelin-starred soft-serve ice cream at Toranomon Hills
MashukumaThe soft-serve ice cream made by a Michelin-starred shop had a more refined taste than I ever imagined! I’m also curious about the monthly rotating flavors!
YorunekoAh. It’s directly connected to the station, so it’s easy to get to—just the right spot for a casual stop. Next time, you should try a different seasonal flavor.
DOLCE TACUBO Caffe, run by the one-Michelin-star Italian restaurant “TACUBO , ” is a shop known for its fluffy, refined soft-serve ice cream and monthly rotating seasonal flavors. Thanks to its direct connection to Toranomon Hills Station, it’s a spot that’s easy to stop by on your way home from work or while out shopping.
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Store: DOLCE TACUBO Caffe (Dolce Tacubo Cafe)
Address: T-MARKET, B2F, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 2-6-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://d-tacubo.com/
Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1308/A130802/13290706/
Seats: 4 seats (no chairs; standing room only)
Nearest Station: Directly connected to "Toranomon Hills Station" (31 m); directly connected to "Toranomon Station"; 9-minute walk from Exits A12 and A13 of "Kasumigaseki Station"; 9-minute walk from Exit A3 of "Uchisaiwaicho Station"
Opened: 2023-11-24
Notes: Credit cards accepted, digital payment methods accepted, QR code payments accepted
Weekday Hours: 11:00–20:00
Weekend Hours: 11:00–20:00
