01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Ruffled ribbons of mafaldine are coated in fragrant, rich porcini cream sauce. Set in a building in Jinnan, Shibuya, T4 KITCHEN serves Italian-inspired dishes with a freewheeling touch. The menu brings together unexpected combinations, from chewy tteokbokki in a mellow sauce of tomato cream and fresh cream with cheese, to pork cutlet served with perilla leaves.
The drinks have a playful character of their own. The Ping-Pong Sour represents a table-tennis ball with a kumquat; its refreshing sweet-and-sour flavour is lifted by a hint of cinnamon, making it an easy-going choice for a toast. There is also Akaboshi beer in a medium bottle, craft beer, natural wines selected daily, and highballs made with Hakushu or Yamazaki.
Lunch options include homemade demi-glace hamburg steak and the pasta of the day, served with a drink or salad, as well as a colourful Cobb salad loaded with ingredients. For a sweet finish or a café break, look for homemade fresh pudding served in a jar, double Basque cheesecake and seasonal parfaits.
Wood and greenery lend warmth to the calm dining room, which has counter and table seating as well as roomy sofas. Private rooms and a large party room add to the options, while the unusual layout includes a floor with a table-tennis table. It suits everything from a casual meal to a gathering with friends.
