A new 41-story skyscraper, "The Landmark Nagoya Sakae," has been built in Sakae, Nagoya! The highlight is "HAERA," a commercial facility with 65 stores. From the second basement to the fourth floor, you'll find world-renowned luxury brands, popular outdoor brands, and even stores making their first appearance in the Tokai area. Here, we introduce popular restaurant flavors and limited-edition gourmet foods that you can enjoy while in Nagoya.

"Starbucks Reserve® Cafe" B2F

"Starbucks Reserve® Cafe" is distinct from regular Starbucks, offering espresso-focused beverages made with rich-flavored beans and authentic bread. With a wide selection of free condiments like brown sugar and cacao nibs, you can customize your coffee to your liking.

The highlight is the Italian-born "Cornetti" (380 yen for eat-in), characterized by its crispy dough baked with fermented butter. Dipping it in coffee is also recommended.

"Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera" B2F

This Edo-mae sushi restaurant is run by "Ginza Onodera," which has a Michelin star. The name "Kaiten Sushi" (conveyor belt sushi) is included in the name to reflect their desire to offer it at a reasonable price. In reality, there is no conveyor belt in the store, and the chefs prepare the sushi right in front of you.

The taste is exquisite, thanks to the incredibly fresh ingredients delivered directly from Toyosu Market and the skill of the chefs! The medium fatty tuna from "Yamayuki," famous for its tuna wholesale, costs 2,200 yen per piece in Ginza, but here it's 720 yen per piece, a third of the price. *Prices and menu items may change depending on the season and availability.

You can also enjoy the "Sansai Uiro Dolce (Kinako, Matcha, Cocoa)" (400 yen), a collaboration with Aoyagi Sohonke.

"Pork Tamago Onigiri" B2F

"Pork Tamago Onigiri" is a specialty store for Okinawa's soul food, "Pork Tamago Onigiri."

The signature menu item is the "Pork Tamago Onigiri" (450 yen), which features freshly grilled luncheon meat made from 100% Okinawan pork and fluffy scrambled eggs, all wrapped in carefully selected nori seaweed. Since it's served fresh, you can enjoy it hot.

They have also developed four local menu items using miso katsu and teba-kara (fried chicken wings). Among them, the "Domestic Grilled Eel" (1,300 yen), an arrangement of Nagoya's famous hitsumabushi, is noteworthy. The sweet sauce and the saltiness of the pork are an excellent match!

"Sta." B2F

"Sta." is a cafe and dining restaurant specializing in creative home cooking, popular in Kanda, Nihonbashi, and Azabudai in Tokyo. They are known for their home-cooked meals that use plenty of seasonal local ingredients, focusing on taste and nutritional balance, with all seasonings handmade from scratch by a registered dietitian.

They also offer takeout bento boxes, such as the "Fish Bento" (1,706 yen). These are so popular that hundreds are ordered each month.

"Akasaka Ogino Wakan" B1F

"Akasaka Ogino Wakan" is a Japanese sweets specialty store run by the head chef of "Akasaka Ogino," a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo.

Their signature menu item is "Nama Dorayaki," including "Azuki Mascarpone" (560 yen). The "Azuki White Sesame Cream" (670 yen), made by kneading the highest quality sesame oil from Aichi's long-established Takemoto Oil and fragrant roasted white sesame into the cream and red bean paste, can only be bought here!

They also offer gelato, which is popular as a dessert in course meals. Made with Japanese ingredients such as Wasanbon sugar and matcha, and seasonal fruits, it's finished refreshingly to complement Japanese cuisine.

"Yonemura the Store" B1F

"Yonemura the Store" is a cookie specialty store from "Shinmonzen Yonemura," a restaurant that has continuously earned stars in the Kyoto Michelin Guide. The "Summer Truffle Cookies" (9,200 yen), generously made with truffles, are a luxurious item containing two types of cookies: sweet vanilla and savory cheese.

There's also a more affordable half-size "Truffle Cookie Half" (4,600 yen) and "Ishidatami" (1,600 yen), a琥珀糖 (kohakuto) with five different flavors.

"LOUANGE TOKYO Le Château" B1F

"LOUANGE TOKYO Le Château" is a patisserie salon created by patissiers who have won international competitions and chefs from three-star restaurants.

The biggest feature is the art-like sweets, such as "SALVADOR DALI 'Meditating Rose'" (4,510 yen), inspired by Dali's painting "Meditating Rose." You can experience something extraordinary.

The limited-edition takeout donuts "POUNDONUT" (8 pieces for 3,456 yen) are perfect as a souvenir.

"Mr.CHEESECAKE" B1F

"Mr.CHEESECAKE" is a cheesecake specialty store founded by a chef from a French restaurant.

The "Mr.CHEESECAKE Classic" (Bag 3,996 yen), flavored with vanilla, lemon, and tonka beans, offers a fruity taste and smooth texture. There's also an eat-in space, and the cheesecake eaten with a special spoon with a 0.3mm tip is exceptional!

The "Mr.CHEESECAKE Rich Matcha Azuki" (4,536 yen), a matcha and azuki cheesecake luxuriously made with fragrant "Nishio Matcha," is also recommended.

"Maruyama Coffee" B1F

"Maruyama Coffee" is a popular coffee shop founded in the resort town of Karuizawa. They offer carefully selected top-grade beans, with blends tailored to each store's location.

The "An Butter Latte" (hot/iced 702 yen), available for takeout, is a special drink inspired by Nagoya's coffee shop culture, made by adding brown sugar, red bean paste, and butter to espresso to create a latte.

"Tea Specialty Store TEAPOND" B1F

"Tea Specialty Store TEAPOND," popular in Aoyama and Azabu, Tokyo, offers over 100 varieties of tea leaves from around the world, focusing on freshly picked seasonal teas.

The popular flavor this season is the cold-brew "Earl Grey Bluebird." Blended with bergamot and cornflower, it has a light floral scent and is extracted slowly at a low temperature. The iced tea, with its sweetness brought out, offers a refreshing taste.

"memento mori" B1F

"memento mori" is a unique bar that sources rare cacao from around the world and uses cacao in all its menu items.

The most popular item is the "Cacao Pulp Fizz," made with Vietnamese cacao, which has less bitterness. It's a cutting-edge cocktail shaken with fruity cacao pulp, cacao vinegar, and vodka, served with a straw made from Vietnamese grass.

With a resident patissier, you can also enjoy authentic sweets.

"Tsukiji Sushikuro" 4F

"Tsukiji Sushikuro" is a long-established restaurant in Tsukiji, Tokyo, with over 100 years of history. You can enjoy authentic Edo-mae sushi prepared by skilled chefs at a reasonable price. The flat layout of the restaurant allows you to easily see the chefs at work, adding to the live atmosphere.

The famous "Tsukiji Special Nigiri" (4,928 yen) features exquisite toppings such as kuruma-ebi (prawns) and sea urchin, freshly caught that day from Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay.

"YORONIKU NAGOYA" 4F

"YORONIKU NAGOYA" is a popular yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo that is difficult to reserve, known for creating unique menu items such as "Chateaubriand Rosé Katsu Sandwich." Staff are assigned to each table to ensure the meat is grilled to perfection.

The famous "Silk Loin" is an exquisite dish. Finely marbled Kuroge Wagyu beef is thinly and delicately sliced, creating a silky smooth texture. By grilling it to incorporate air, it achieves a crisp texture and a fragrant grilled aroma.

"BRIANZA NAGOYA"

"BRIANZA NAGOYA" is a popular Italian restaurant where chefs who honed their skills at Michelin two-star restaurants showcase their talent. In an open space with a spacious terrace, you can enjoy "modern Italian" cuisine that combines traditional Italian dishes with local ingredients.

The signature dish, which has a growing number of repeat customers in Tokyo, is the "Soft-boiled Jidori Egg and Summer Truffle Oven Bake" (3,520 yen). The oven bake, generously filled with cheese, is topped with plenty of truffle slices. You can savor the taste that has remained unchanged since the restaurant's opening.

From CBC TV "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" broadcast on Saturday, June 13, 2026. *Information in the article is as of the broadcast date.