Chikutaku

For a substantial lunch, consider the pasta set, which comes with an appetiser, pasta and a drink. The menu says diners can choose one of the day’s pastas and one set drink; an appetiser-and-pasta option and a pasta-only option are also available. Sandwich fans can opt for a lunch menu featuring prosciutto, lettuce, onion, tomato and cheddar cheese on black sesame bread. One visitor recalled that the tomato in the prosciutto-and-cheese sandwich was thickly sliced and that the black sesame bread was fragrant. It makes an appealing choice when you want to enjoy a combination of fillings. To round off the meal, try the café au lait made with Jersey milk. The menu notes that its coffee uses beans from the Jigri plantation in Papua New Guinea. A diner who ordered it with a sandwich said the milk came through strongly and that the drink was delicious even without sugar.

For something sweet after your meal, the choices include cheesecake, Jersey-milk custard pudding and French toast. One diner praised the cheesecake for being both crumbly and moist, and said the portion size was satisfying. French toast comes with either kuromitsu and kinako or honey and lemon; it is made with bread prepared using Jersey milk and cane sugar, then cooked in cultured butter. Those keen to choose their coffee carefully can also explore the speciality coffees. Guatemala is described as having milk-chocolate-like sweetness and depth, while Ethiopia is noted for its bright acidity and citrus-like fruitiness, making it fun to choose according to your preference.

In the evening, appetisers paired with natural wine offer another way to enjoy the menu. Alongside an assorted appetiser platter, the menu lists small dishes such as sweet-potato and walnut salad and Western-style oden. One visitor also described enjoying the appetiser platter with pasta and wine. From lunch and dinner to a café break, this is a place with options to suit the occasion.