Starting January 6th, goma to, a sesame-specialty cafe and izakaya in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, launches three limited-edition Valentine menu items combining sesame with strawberries and chocolate. The cafe, operated by Kadoya Sesame Mills—a company with over 165 years of sesame expertise dating back to 1858 on Shodoshima Island—offers a unique twist on Valentine treats with its signature black and white sesame ingredients.
About goma to
Opened in June 2022, goma to operates under the concept of "NEW STANDARD," creating a modern dining space where guests can enjoy sesame-based dishes. The name embodies the cafe's mission to introduce new ways of using sesame and to create dining experiences centered around this nutritious ingredient.
Store Details:
- Name: goma to
- Address: arbre Jiyugaoka, 2-24-8 Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Last Order 8:00 PM)
- Phone: 03-6459-5959
- Closed: Irregular holidays
- Seating: 30 indoor seats, 8 terrace seats
- Website: https://www.kadoya.com/gomato/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gomatocafe/
Winter Limited Menu
Available from January 6th
Black Sesame Brownie x Strawberry Espuma Luxe Parfait - ¥1,800 (tax included)
This Valentine-exclusive parfait generously layers sesame, chocolate, and strawberries. The aromatic sweetness of sesame and chocolate combines with the sweet-tart flavor of strawberries for an addictive taste experience. The dessert features layers of strawberry espuma and soy milk whipped cream richness, granola's aromatic crunch, and refreshing raspberry sherbet, all finished with a drizzle of rich black sesame chocolate sauce. The harmonious blend of aromatic depth, rich sweetness, and bright acidity creates new discoveries with every spoonful.
Black Sesame and Chocolate Strawberry Latte - ¥750 (tax included)
This luxurious strawberry latte features a generous drizzle of rich chocolate sauce made with black sesame paste, topped with house-made black sesame cookies. The sweet-tart strawberries blend with chocolate's deep richness and black sesame's aromatic notes.
Black Sesame Strawberry Chocolate Shake - ¥750 (tax included)
This satisfying shake blends white sesame paste's aromatic flavor into a strawberry shake base, topped generously with fluffy chocolate whipped cream and house-made black sesame cookies. The refreshing sweetness of strawberries, chocolate's richness, and sesame's aroma create a fulfilling drink.
Kadoya Sesame Mills has been dedicated to sesame products for 167 years since its founding in 1858 on Shodoshima Island. The company's signature "Pure Sesame Oil" has become a traditional flavor delivered to dining tables worldwide, with overseas sesame oil sales growing from ¥1.7 billion in 2007 to ¥8.6 billion in 2024—nearly five times the original amount. Kadoya holds the No. 1 market share in both Japan and the United States.
