ap — Restaurant in Uji

Hidden gem in Uji! From the outside, this café looks like a sleek grey building that you might walk past without noticing—but step inside and it opens into a beautifully designed space with warm wood, soft lighting, and a calm, aesthetic atmosphere.

Their matcha latte is one of the best I’ve had—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced—and the matcha cake is a must-try: earthy, not too sweet, and full of authentic Uji flavor. The playlist adds to the experience, creating a cozy yet modern vibe that makes you want to stay and write or read for hours.

It feels like the kind of place that locals keep as a secret, but I’m so glad I found it while exploring the backstreets of Uji. A perfect stop after walking across the Uji Bridge. Highly recommended for anyone who loves matcha and...

Found this unique café after strolling for different place and what do you know, they are amazing.

Actually it was too cold for ice cream and I came across this cafe. Perfect matcha tea latte with lactose free option.

I think the cake (terrine) has milk, but it's probably the only place I will order knowing it has milk because of how delicious it was. Really really...

5 stars, period. The coffee? Straight fire—like, probably made by angels or something. Cold matcha? Literally perfection, not that sugary nonsense you get everywhere else. And that matcha cake? It’s a whole moment. Definitely a two-person vibe, unless you’re trying to go full foodie mode solo. 10/10 would recommend; you’ll...