薩摩茶屋たばねのし — Restaurant in Kagoshima

Sadly its just an other very tourist ish matcha cafe .nothing authentic about kagoshima. If you want to try TRUE kagoshima food this isnt it .First off, this place is immaculate—definitely a 5/5 for cleanliness. Everything was spotless, from the main area to the restroom, which was also pristine (another 5/5). The decor is modern and stylish, though it doesn’t really reflect much of Kagoshima’s local character. The staff were quick and friendly, and the food is undeniably Instagram-worthy—picture perfect, 5/5 for presentation.

However, I did notice two major issues. First, the matcha they use isn’t from Kagoshima, which is surprising given the region’s reputation for high-quality tea. Second, the prices are shockingly high for Kagoshima—actually higher than what you’d find in Tokyo. Considering that rent and wages are much lower here, it feels like this place is aimed at tourists rather than locals, especially those paying with stronger currencies than the yen. Even as a foreigner, I found the price for a single crepe to be outrageous.

This is the kind of spot you visit once, snap a fun photo for social media, and probably don’t return. These Instagrammable cafes rarely last once the initial hype fades. As for the taste, I found the crepe overwhelmingly sweet—the sugar overpowered everything else, and I couldn’t really enjoy the other ingredients.

In summary: beautiful and clean, but overpriced, overly sweet, and lacking local...

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