Book of Tea Cafe

Some of the best sofe serve I have ever had. Hajicha is roasted green tea. The flavor was very present, but still soft to be creamy and delicious. I assume the matcha flavor to be equally as exquisite. The cafe has some table seating as well as a teared stair with cushions and plants kept very clean. The women serving was very friendly and warmly welcoming. Tip: you can't eat your soft serve from a cone on the store so shop around the book store first, then grab your treat and head outside to sit in Director park.

I had the distinct pleasure of waltzing into Kinokuniya (bookstore) during opening day with my boyfriend. If you've ever been to Behind the Museum Cafe, it's created and run by the same sweet lady (Tomoe Horibuchi)! When I went to order, I noticed the Pickled Tea Leaf Onigiri, and instantly thought of the previously mentioned cafe. Then the woman taking my order seemed to look familiar. It wasn't until after I was already sitting down and tucking into my Matcha Latte that I googled it and made the revelation! I hadn't recognized her, because she wasn't in kimono like I've always seen her. I'm so glad she's doing well, and there's a second location! She's been working with matcha for 20+ years, so I highly recommend ordering it if you like green tea. I've had the Matcha Set before, and it comes with a wagashi sweet. At the other location, they had momentarily run out of wagashi, but it didn't take long for her to whip out a fresh one for me. I can attest that it's made by hand. The Pickled Tea Onigiri is a spin on something traditional, but I really love it. You can tell she takes pride in everything she makes. Speaking of which, DEFINITELY try the Matcha Brownie. It's so good, just trust me. Don't do it if you don't like green tea. Also, if that's the case, we can't be friends. 😆

Best onigiri I've ever had! I love this place.

This is first time I visited this place it was spectacular experience to me and everything is hey hygiene and tea cups are looks good . Loved this