Founded in Tenpō 5 (1834)
Fully enjoy seasonal flavors at Japan’s first fruit specialty store
Japan’s first fruit specialty store deals only with the highest quality fruits carefully selected from around the world. The fruit parlor on the 2nd floor of “Sembikiya Sohonten Nihonbashi Main Store” was founded in the Meiji era with the concept of “a place to casually enjoy Western-style meals and desserts.” It offers dazzling fruit desserts crafted by dedicated fruit patissiers who know fruits from around the world, as well as Western-style dishes. Beyond that, there is “WINE & DINING DE’METER,” a calm restaurant where guests can enjoy a pairing of authentic French cuisine and fruits, with a view of Nihonbashi outside the window. On the 1st floor, there is the “Main Store,” featuring fruits and cakes perfect for gifts, and the casual “Caffe di FESTA,” where you can enjoy cakes and light meals made with fruits. Visitors can fully enjoy the taste of fruits in various styles.
History
The origin dates back to Benzo Oshima, who ran a spear martial arts dojo in Sembiki Village, Saitama District, Musashi Province (now Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture). In Tenpō 5 (1834), he founded “Mizugashi Yasuri-dokoro” in Fukiyamachi (now Nihonbashi Ningyocho 3-chome), a store that transported and sold fruits and vegetables from around Sembiki Village by boat. Later, it became widely known as Japan’s first fruit specialty store, with customers including political and business figures as well as literary figures. In Meiji 1 (1868), they opened the “Fruit Dining Hall,” the predecessor of the fruit parlor. Fruit punch and fruit sandwiches, which were rare and fashionable at the time, became a big hit.
This Notable Item
Sembikiya Special Parfait
2,310 yen
A luxurious parfait using carefully selected fruits gathered from around the world. The fruits are quickly cut by a fruit patissier, bringing out 100% of the seasonal flavor.
Mango Curry Rice
1,540 yen
This is Sembikiya’s unique curry rice, with a deep flavor created by adding mango to the slowly simmered roux. It is a popular Western-style dish using fruits as an accent.
Four Seasons Afternoon Tea
6,600 yen per person (served for 2 or more)
As a weekday-only menu at the Nihonbashi main store, it offers fruit-themed afternoon tea according to the season. In the past, afternoon teas featuring mango in summer and strawberries in winter have been served and received high praise.
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