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About this place
When you want a filling afternoon meal with the comforting touch of home-style cooking, traditional Japanese coffee shops often hit the mark. At Maruzen 46 in Shakujiidai, Nerima Ward, daytime diners frequently order simple staples such as chicken rice, pilaf, and pasta. These carefully made plates are satisfying, and larger appetite options can be requested in generous portions. Paired with a salad and iced tea, they make for an unpretentious, comfortable lunch.
After eating or during an afternoon break, the cafe's sweets and drinks invite lingering. Sweet options include baked cheesecake and chocolate cake, as well as Japanese-style treats like matcha and vanilla shiratama rice dumplings. Alongside classic kissaten coffee and café au lait, vivid cream sodas and coffee floats offer refreshing alternatives.
Shelves lined with books and manga frame a dining area where visitors can easily spend quiet time on their own at table seating. The cafe operates during daytime hours from 12:00 to 16:00, except on Mondays, and accepts cash only. It is an unhurried spot well-suited for stepping in and taking a breather in the middle of the day.
