Hello everyone.
How are you all doing?
Thankfully, I've been able to increase the number of students, and my Japanese language classes have been getting a little more fulfilling.
However, there are still many issues and obstacles that need improvement, so I'll continue to work hard.
By the way, this time I'd like to introduce a very stylish cafe I visited last weekend.
I think it's a must-see for jazz lovers, so I hope you'll read to the end.
Am I Samurai ?
Coffee shop name: [Jazz Spot 穆然]
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PwyxTsZoDnxogJQSA
It's located between Oyama Shrine and Omicho Market.
We found the stylish cafe a little way off the main street, down a lovely alley that blends the past and present.
The entrance is a magnificent gate with a historic feel that makes you feel like you're a samurai. As we passed through the gate, the cobblestones welcomed us, and a lively rhythm led us through the garden to another entrance.
By the way, as the sign says, after passing through the first large gate, turn right. This will take you to another entrance.
And in front of the other entrance was this sign.
When I saw this sign, I felt like I'd somehow touched on the "professional" side of this establishment, and I straightened up a bit (lol).
By the way, this was my first time at a jazz cafe or jazz bar, so I was very nervous (lol).
Entering the Cafe
When I opened the small, historic door, I was greeted by a relaxed atmosphere and the sound of beautiful jazz music, exuding a sense of adult leisure.
The interior of the establishment wasn't very spacious, with a large table at the front that could seat groups (probably about eight people). In the back, there was a counter and counter seats (about seven seats), and one table that could seat about four people.
The lighting, the counter, and the cozy interior. On top of that, there was great jazz playing.
It was amazing.
The hideaway atmosphere is further enhanced, giving the illusion of gentlemanliness.
As soon as we entered the cafe, a waiter showed us to our seat.
We were seated at the only table in the back.
To be honest, I would have been nervous sitting at the counter, so I was really glad we were seated at a table (lol).
Once we sat down at the table, the waiter brought us the menus.
It was lunchtime, so they brought us the lunch menu.
I had heard the curry here was delicious, so I ordered the "穆然 Curry," named after the cafe.
My girlfriend probably ordered the "Beef Tendon Curry."
I also saw an item on the menu called "Pickled Potatoes," which I had never seen before, so I ordered that too, and at her request, we also ordered yogurt.
English sign
As there were signs in English posted throughout the cafe, there were also some posted in English.
Perhaps they have a lot of international customers.
Most of the necessary information was translated into English on the signs, so even those worried about Japanese should feel at ease.
In that sense, the staff seemed accustomed to communicating with people from overseas, so it seems like a great place to visit for travelers and tourists.
Coffee and food
While I was waiting, my meal arrived.
You could tell from the appearance that they put a lot of effort into the food.
I especially like the fact that the rice isn't plain!
And of course, it tasted delicious.
It wasn't too spicy, but still had a strong spiciness, with a pleasant, lingering heat and rich sweetness spreading throughout my mouth.
All the ingredients blended together, creating a whole new flavor without any particular ingredient dominating.
That's the kind of curry it was.
Of course, the pickled potatoes and yogurt were also delicious. The pickled potatoes had a fruity sweetness, and eating them with the curry created a new pairing experience.
The yogurt was so rich that when I scooped it up with a spoon, I thought it was soft-serve ice cream.
It was also served with honey, making it the perfect dessert.
I ordered coffee to finish off the meal.
The sounds of jazz and coffee soothed the tingling sensation in my mouth.
What a wonderful lunch!
The coffee was also very easy to drink, a wonderful drink that combined the freshness of tea with the gentle bitterness of coffee.
Lastly
I've always thought of cafes as places to talk with people.
But here, I felt the time pass slowly, my ears and skin touched the history of jazz, and my tongue felt the shop's attention to detail.
It was a different kind of cafe from any I'd been to before.
And I fell in love with this cafe.
Cafés where you can enjoy connecting with people are nice, but I'd like to visit more cafes like this that help me relax.
By the way, after this cafe, my girlfriend and I had the illusion that we had become very cool adults (lol).
Thank you for reading.
