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About this place
When the small sizzling griddle reaches the table at lunchtime, the rising steam and savory aroma immediately set the tone. Cafe de Nari's signature Yamagata beef hamburg steak is plump and tender, concentrating the rich umami of the beef into every bite. A Japanese-style sauce of finely diced onions caramelized to a deep amber melds with the cooking juices, pairing effortlessly with plain rice. Accompanied by carefully prepared small side dishes and soup, the meal offers all the satisfaction of a full teishoku lunch within a neighborhood cafe.
Approachable Yoshoku and a Generous Morning Service
The midday menu also features piping-hot cream croquettes, tender young chicken tossed in mild sweet vinegar sauce, and crisp tatsuta-age fried chicken. In the morning, breakfast sets match toast, pizza toast, or cinnamon toast with salad and soup, making for an unhurried start to the day.
Quiet Downtime Over Homemade Sweets and Tea
After a meal, homemade desserts extend the visit with options like nicely balanced gateau au chocolat and light, airy chiffon cake. The drink selection is equally thoughtful: alongside a full-bodied house blend coffee, guests can choose from herbal teas or layered drinks like black tea with grapefruit, tailored to the mood of the hour.
Set back in a quiet residential quarter near Senju-Ohashi Station, the cafe also offers an open terrace, making it an easy place to pause for a solitary, peaceful break.
