French toast is loved around the world, but in Japan, it’s quite a different treat. Known for its lavish toppings and fluffy texture, Japanese French toast has a charm all its own.
“Ivorish” in Shibuya is a hotspot for this delightful dish, drawing in people from all nations.
Special bread used for Ivorish’s French toast
Ivorish boasts a colorful and generous menu, loaded with fruit-topped French toast creations. The star of their French toast is the bread itself. Ivorish uses a specially developed bread that soaks up the egg mixture just right.
After grilling both sides, the toast gets a drizzle of maple syrup and is grilled again for a crispy finish. Caramelizing the syrup adds an irresistible sweet and toasty flavor.
Their bread isn’t only made to absorb the egg mixture; it’s also crafted to keep its texture even after soaking and cooking. Enjoy the smooth, fluffy feel with every bite.
Ivorish’s two classic menu items
With locations such as Shibuya and Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, Ivorish offers different menus at each spot. However, some favorites are available everywhere, like their “Berry DX” (pronounced “berry deluxe”) french toast.
Topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, milk ice cream, and whipped cream, this dish is a fruit lover’s dream. The combination of toppings and French toast creates a variety of flavors to enjoy.
“ベリーデラックス,” Berry DX 1,925 JPY (tax included)
Inside the Berry DX french toast, you’ll find a delightful surprise: cream cheese and blueberry jam. The tartness and subtle saltiness add a deeper, richer flavor.
For those who prefer something simple, their “Plain” french toast is perfect. It features crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside French toast with a drizzle of maple syrup.
“プレーン,” Plain 1,485 JPY (tax included)
Topping this dish is ice cream made from Jersey cow milk, raised in the lush Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture.
Jersey milk ice cream is rich but low in fat, offering a refreshing taste that pairs wonderfully with the French toast. Enjoy the delightful loop of alternating bites of hot French toast and cold Jersey milk ice cream.
A unique dish: French toast eggs Benedict
Ivorish also offers savory French toast options. A standout is the “Eggs Benedict” made with French toast, available at all locations.
“エッグベネディクト,” Eggs Benedict 1,925 JPY (tax included)
Typically, eggs Benedict is served on an English muffin, but Ivorish’s version uses French toast generously infused with cheese. This dish is topped with prosciutto, a soft-boiled egg, and Hollandaise sauce.
The French toast is soaked in an egg mixture made with eggs, milk, and cheese, making it a hearty and delicious choice for either breakfast or brunch. Slice into the soft-boiled egg, and the runny yolk mixes wonderfully with the sauce.
Pairing the rich yolk and sauce with the French toast and prosciutto creates an exceptional taste experience. This unique dish could only come from a French toast specialty shop like Ivorish.
French toast originally started as a way to use up leftover bread at home. However, Ivorish’s French toast is made with specially developed bread and other unique touches that you can’t replicate at home.
That’s why a visit to Ivorish will completely change your idea of what French toast can be.
Interior of Ivorish Shibuya
Information
| Store name | Ivorish 渋谷 Ivorish Shibuya |
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| Address | B1F 3-3 Udagawa-chō, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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| Access | Shibuya Station（SBY） 6-minute walk from Shibuya Station Exit A12
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| Phone number | 03-6455-3040 |
| Reservations | Accepted Phone, Tabelog, Hot Pepper Gourmet, OZmall, Reserve with Google ※Reservations not accepted for Sat., Sun. and nat’l holidays between 12:00-17:00 |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | 11:00-20:00（last order 19:00） |
| Closed | 1st and 3rd Tue. of each month (or the following day if it’s a nat’l holiday) |
| Seating | 47 seats 4 counter seats, 43 table seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | https://ivorish.com/shop/shibuya/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of June 2024.
