NELKEN — Restaurant in Tokyo

It reminds me the medieval time. The owner (grandma) does not speak any english, and it is CASH ONLY, so be prepared. With all that being said, the service here is awesome with great atmosphere. The price is very affordable, and it gives you quality of “taste of home in Japan”. Inside the cafe is well decorated, and it is absolutely fascinating. According to the owner, the cafe built after WW2 inspired by western architecture, which was top notch technology during the time. The wall used to be creamy pink; however, with many smokers visited the cafe, it turned to brownish color (which prolly reason why it is no smoking now lol). The tree branches are all brought from her house. It is the cafe you can feel the history, and I highly recommend for like casual hangout...

A pure delight! We had iced coffee, and honestly… it was just okay. But wow, what a vibe! The cafe looks haunted in the best way possible. It’s dark, and lit in a moody and aesthetically pleasing way. The owner has taken care to stick to a clear atmosphere with all of the decor. And speaking of the owner, she bumps the rating up an entire star all by herself. I was enamored by her. She sits in the back reading her giant newspaper by lamp light and gives the warmest welcome to everyone who enters. She is so sweet and friendly. She speaks...

Great café, and a really interesting one. The whole place has a classic vibe, with kind of Baroque furniture and decoration, with statues and paintings. They play classical music at a somewhat loud volume at times, making the experience of being there something unique (your conversations seem more intense with that music). Perfect for reading or writing. I tried their café au lait for ¥550 and it was delicious. Friendly staff wearing old-style clothing. Really...