01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Large windows look out over the gentle, open scenery of Oe, framed by neat greenery and garden flowers that welcome diners into caffe flook. Beyond the dining room lies an airy outdoor terrace, making it easy to enjoy a quiet meal or a slow cup of tea in the breeze when the weather is fine.
Midday dining is anchored by a lunch course that progresses thoughtfully from an antipasto through pasta, dessert, and a drink. Pasta options highlight careful preparation: carbonara combining house-cured pancetta with Mizuho "Yosan" eggs, Italian DOP cheese, and cracked black pepper, or a bright pomodoro built with fresh tomatoes and homemade tomato sauce. Guests can also opt for a punchy puttanesca laced with anchovies and capers, or diverge entirely with the kitchen's original Thai-style green chicken curry, enriched with coconut sweetness and served over rice.
Afternoon tea and post-meal desserts center on house-baked sweets such as chiffon cake, gateau au chocolat, and Basque-style cheesecake, each plated with smooth whipped cream or a miniature sorbet. The drink menu is just as broad, ranging from freshly brewed coffee and Italian sodas mixed with homemade syrups to aromatic Chinese teas, including Jiu Qu Hong Mei, a Zhejiang black tea known for its gentle, low-astringency finish.
Morning hours bring simple breakfast sets featuring toast or a toasted sandwich. An easily accessible free parking lot sits on the grounds. Because payment is cash only, visitors should make sure to bring Japanese yen.
