BUNDAN Coffee & Beer — Restaurant in Tokyo

Tucked away in the quiet Komaba Park, within the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature, they offered a peaceful retreat that felt like a hidden literary sanctuary. Their dark roast black coffee was bold yet balanced—aromatic, with just the right amount of bitterness to satisfy. It’s the kind of coffee that complemented slow thoughtful afternoons.

But the true highlight was the scone—honestly, the best I’ve ever had. Beautifully golden and crisp on the outside, yet incredibly tender and flaky within. It came served with fresh cream and a generous helping of sweet red bean paste, creating a subtly Japanese twist on the classic English teatime treat. The combination was comforting and deeply satisfying.

The calm, wood-toned interior and the soft natural light filtering through the windows made the experience even more memorable. BUNDAN COFFEE isn’t just a cafe—it’s a quiet celebration of good taste, literature, and...

A super nice cafe located just inside of the museum. They have a little outside patio as well. The vibe is super laid back and cozy, with a giant bookshelf for you to peruse at your leisure. There’s nice music in the background too, which just adds to the overall ambiance. The iced coffee was tasty, and I opted for a scone which seems to be their go to dessert. For me, it was like a mix between a buttermilk biscuit and a cookie, and served warm. I got the cream with raspberry jam, and the combo was perfect. Staff was great and...

This cafe is located inside the museum of modern Japanese literature (a small museum rather inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker). The cafe serves both drinks (coffee, tea and alcoholic) and food. I only had coffee though. All the items on the menu are inspired by literary works. For example, I had the ‘milk coffee of Torahiko Terada’, inspired by ‘an introduction to the philosophy of coffee’ by Torahiko Terada (850 yen, about £4.5). Card payments accepted....