【Tokyo Cafe】Visit the café which has an original menu that will give you great impact volume 3. Kinshicho “Kissa Knit”
Kinshi-cho is the town which used to flourish by means of a knitting mill. Now, this town has become one of main train stations which has a lot of huge commercial facilities. When I was walking there thinking it changed a lot compared with that period, the signboard says “Kissa Knit” which glows like a fireplace came into my sight.
Just at the moment I thought “it sounds so warm”, the cold wind chilled me. I open the door in excitement. The sound of a bell made me feel as if I had been transported through time to Showa period.
This café was built in 1966 by the father of Tamie Ozawa who was running a knitting mill. “Kissa Knit” was born since they wanted to maintain the name of knitting at least. The first few years after they opened this café, they only served several light meal menus, but now there are so many menus such as barbeque set and Kani zosui (crab hotpot and rice porridge) that you don’t usually see at this kind of café. Mrs. Tamie said “it is only because our regular customers said they wanted to eat porridge since a big hospital has opened close by.” I can totally tell why this place has been loved by regular customers.
The most popular menu is “Spaghetti Neapolitan (770yen and includes a soft drink).” The ketchup sauce sticks to the thick and chewy spaghetti. The spaghetti Neapolitan makes me nostalgic every time I eat it. The ever-popular menus always make me fulfilled.
The special “Hot cake (750yen and includes a soft drink)” with a toothpick sticking through butter on top is the trade mark. Two pancakes that are cooked a in copper plate are about five centimeter’s thick. You pour syrup on the top of butter which was melts with the heat.
When I cut it with a knife, I was surprised by the crispy surface. The thick and heavy pancake is fluffy when I brought it into my mouth. I was fascinated with that gap. The recommended foods are decorated in the showcase at the entrance.
These plastic food models have been sitting in the entrance of this restaurant for about fifty years. The fact that these models colors are fading tells me that this “Kissa knit” has been passed down by the passed father, to his daughter, to her grandkids and to their grand-grand kids. Currently, three generations are in charge of this business. All the waiters and waitresses are wearing bordeaux-colored knit vests. Their uniform reminds me of the period of time of knitting mills. This cold time of the year makes me want to be visit “Kissa knit.”
*All prices are tax-included
*Set menus comes with either coffee, tea, milk, or kombu-cha
■Kissa Nitto
Address: 4-26-12 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131201/13076100/
Yuriko Ueki (Writer)
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Sanrio Characters Sweets Buffet ~Joyful Summer Festival~
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Running: Every Day from May 20 – September 11
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Transform! Karby Cake
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The Kirby Cafe is also selling a Happy Birthday☆Kirby cake, a simple dome-shaped sponge cake filled with fruit covered in icing and cherries.
Come celebrate Kirby’s 30th anniversary while you can!
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Kirby Cafe Limited-Time Menu
Available April 1, 2022 ~
Kirby Cafe TOKYO https://kirbycafe-reserve.com/guest/tokyo/
Kirby Cafe HAKATA https://kirbycafe-reserve.com/guest/hakata/
Official Site: https://kirbycafe.jp
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Official Site: https://season-co.shop
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Hibiya Hayashiya Shinbei in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is now offering a scrumptious Strawberry Matcha Parfait until April 24, 2022! If that’s not up your alley, four Kyo Hayashiya locations in Shinjuku, Omiya, Yokohama, and Ikebukuro will begin offering a Matcha and Berry Mascarpone Parfait from April 1 until May 8, 2022.
Strawberry Matcha Parfait
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Strawberry Matcha Parfait
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Matcha and Berry Mascarpone Parfait
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Happy Bunny Hunt
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McDonald’s Japan locations with ‘McCafe by Barista’ areas will begin selling special spring treats for a limited time starting April 6, 2022. Customers will be able to grab the ‘Strawberry Uji Matcha Frappe’ and the ‘Uji Matcha Mont Blanc Tart.’
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Strawberry Uji Matcha Frappe: ¥490
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How would you like to enjoy these treats beneath the cherry trees?
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Strawberry Uji Matcha Frappe
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Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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Cafe Accueil Ebisu is currently offering a limited Sakura-themed menu featuring pancakes, afternoon tea, and drinks until April 10, 2022.
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Sakura Afternoon Tea
Special Latte with Cherry Blossoms
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Cafe Accueil Ebisu Sakura Season Special Menu
Available until April 10, 2022
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Official Site: http://accueil.co.jp/ebisu/
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The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara, a traditional-style Japanese inn and hot spring located in Kanagawa Prefecture, will open on March 18, 2022. The hot springs in the area have a storied history, appearing in the oldest collection of Japanese poems from the year 759 AD and loved by great writers such as Natsume Souseki and Ryunosuke Akutagawa. There is also a cafe inviting visitors to enjoy delicious meals as they relax in the springs.
Onsen Dojo operates and plans hot spring facilities, including the ‘Ofuro Cafe’ brand, resort facilities, and more. The company also provides support for local business investments.
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The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA
Grand Opening: March 18, 2022
Address: 742 Miyakami, Ashigarashimo, Yugawara, KanagawaReservations: https://theryokantokyo.snack.chillnn.com/
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Key Coffee is teaming up with Junkissa Journey, a website helping people find the best cafes for a third collaboration. Guests are welcome to visit Almond Roppongi to test a new menu inspired by old-fashioned junkissa, or cafes that don’t serve alcohol. A selection of unique cream sodas in retro glasses and other tasty treats will be available from March 17 until April 10, 2022.
Blooming Cream Soda
Tokimeki Coffee Shop Plate A
Tokimeki Coffee Shop Plate B
Roppongi Pastry Ring with Anko & Butter
Strawberry Milk Sandwich
Morning Tea Set
Two different lunch sets, a scrumptious dessert, and a breakfast option will be available alongside colorful cream sodas and milkshakes. The drinks are inspired by spring and look just like cherry blossoms and violets! The Adelia Retro glasses are stamped with a Showa-era retro decal, allowing customers to enjoy the charm of a nostalgic pure coffee shop not only in taste but also in appearance. 10 other limited-edition menu items will appear at the event, so keep an eye out for more info!
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Junkissa Journey Collaboration Menu
Available: March 17 – April 10, 2022
Location: Almond Roppongi
Official Site: https://www.junkissa-journey.com/
