• 5
• Low-key and friendly

A welcome retreat from the non-stop energy of Asakusa. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly staff member upon entering the small cafe. Conversation was easy, as she knew enough English to hold good small-talk. This made ordering effortless as well. There is an English menu, and much of the information around the cafe was in both English and Japanese. The dinner menu is small, as this is essentially a cafe, but there are also a number of confections available. There is a set meal that you must make a reservation for. We didn't know this ahead of time, so we ordered the veggie curry with banana naan. This was one of a couple options available if you did not make a reservation. It came with a small side salad, topped with a delicious dressing, and a small couscous dish. The curry was mild and delicious. Throughout the meal we were treated to complimentary lotus leaf tea. In the end, we couldn't resist trying the specialty muffins as well. We asked for a recommendation and settled on the banana nut flavor. The deserts are almost half price if you eat them in house, and as an added bonus, our waitress took them in back to warm them and add mounds of whipped cream and mint leaves on top. They were magnificent! The atmosphere in the cafe was very relaxed. Plenty of greenery, both real and faux, soften the edges of the small space. The lighting was low, and we listened to smooth jazz throughout our meal. The price was reasonable, especially for downtown Tokyo, and we were given a couple of complimentary tea bags as we were leaving. Highly recommended if you're in the area! Updated from previous review on 2017-08-13