K Coffee — Restaurant in Yamatokoriyama

Set in a small rusting former petrol station, this is one coffee shop that actually knows coffee - both how to roast and how to brew. I was asked in English what roast level I’d prefer (I went for light - due to the predominance of over roasted black liquids this town calls coffee). It was then decided for me that the best brew technique was a pour over (ala V60). Some light chat about roasting and coffee followed. I was then given my cup of perfectly brewed coffee along with some tasting...

Great coffee and friendly staff! A hidden treasures. I would definitely go back. For those people who were expecting the aquarium phone booth.. It is no longer there. The owner explained that an artist who had a similar work threatened a law suit if the phone box was not removed. The fish are still there however. They are just in a very large...

A hidden wonder of espresso coffee tucked away in the back-streets of Yamato-Koriyama, Nara. Located in a converted petrol station there is a nearby fish tank full of goldfish, the symbol of Koriyama. There was once a telephone box filled with water and fish but apparently that had to go. Alas. The staff are always friendly...