Tucked into a quiet side street in Motomachi, Olive Delica is a charming French deli unlike any other. Chicken confit, fluffy omelets, silky pâté — the handcrafted delicacies lined up behind the glass counter are enough to make your stomach growl on the spot.
Tempted as I was to sample a little of everything, I went with the rice bowl of the day — a beautifully composed donburi served over warm, slightly chewy barley rice. The contrast between the rich, cool French sides and the gentle warmth of the grain was unexpectedly perfect. I caught myself saying “I’ll be back” before I’d even finished.
Listen closely and you’ll catch the gentle chatter of local madams from the Yamate hillside — a neighbourhood staple with a quietly refined atmosphere. Casual enough to drop into on a whim, yet somehow always a little special.
📍 Olive Delica | Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama — near Motomachi Shopping Street
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