What kind of food is served in kissaten?
Typically, Japanese-style cafés, kissaten, serve Western-influenced Japanese food such as katsusando (pork cutlet sandwich with a sweet and savory sauce) and spaghetti Neapolitan (spaghetti with ketchup, stir fried onions, ham and puréed tomato) as well as Western-influenced desserts. Japanese cuisine is based on combining the staple food, which is steamed white rice or gohan (御飯), with one or more okazu (おかず) , main or side dishes. This may be accompanied by a clear or miso soup and tsukemono (pickles).
What is kissaten style?
Japanese coffee shops, known as kissaten, are unique spaces that retain the charm of the Showa era (1926–1989). They feature nostalgic interiors, tranquil atmospheres, and meticulously brewed hand-drip coffee, distinguishing them from modern cafes. The word ‘kissaten’ is derived from the kanji characters, “consume,” “tea,” and “shop” which means “tea-drinking shop. Traditionally, a kissaten is a tearoom that serves coffee. But, these days, a typical kissaten serves coffee and light meals, in addition to tea.The origin of kissaten While some references suggest that kissatens started during the Meiji era (1868 to 1912), these establishments grew in popularity during Japan’s Shōwa-era (1926 – 1989) after World War II when the importation of coffee beans to Japan grew.