Manga fans of my age should be familiar with this name. This romance hit in the 80s by Takahashi Rumiko was so popular that it was re-made into anime, TV drama series and eventually went up to the silver screen.
(Internet image)
In case you are wondering, no, this post is not about manga appreciation, not just yet. Today instead, I want to share with you this new cool coffee place in the Arab Street neighbourhood. To name their joint after this manga hit, the folks behind it must be really in love with their manga. Curiosity led me to Kandahar Street this week to find out more.
Housed in a three-storeyed shophouse, the place consists a café, a boutique for men's wear on the second floor, and a third-floor bar which is set to be opened in November.
Your coffee here is prepared by baristas trained by Tokyo’s Streamer Coffee, with your choice of brewing method. (My lesson at The Steeping Room came up handy.) The café menu also offers light bites like sandwiches and cakes to complete your experience. There is also a brunch menu for your weekend coffee sips.
Wasabi Egg Sandwich ($10.9)
The amount of wasabi in it was strong enough to give the kick, but not too much that would otherwise make you start crying.
Beef Striploin & Horseradish ($13.9)
Loved the appetizing horseradish dressing for my greens.
Literally translated to 'House of Moments', this concept café seeks to provide patrons a sense of 'freeze in time'. Vintage wardrobes and the use of recycled doors as your coffee tables added an extra touch.
I was told you would see the upper halves of these wardrobes when visiting their fashion boutique.
We spotted a keyhole on our table.
It was a much enjoyed evening and nice meeting with the friendly chaps who run this place. I will be back for brunch soon, definitely.
Maison Ikkoku (Facebook)
20 Kandahar Street
Mon – Thu, 9am – 7pm
Fri – Sat, 9am – 10pm
Sun, 9am – 6pm
6294 0078
9 comments:
Tho not a manga fan, the deco as portrayed by ur photos appeals to me. Must certainly drop by one of these days. Such interesting details, particularly the desk with a keyhole.
Hi Joyce, do remember to check out their fashion boutique too :)
Anyway, I have been hitting so many new coffee places lately that friends thought I became a coffee addict :p
This place looks so cool! How do you keep on finding all these new cafes. I haven't even had time to go down to the last few that you've recommended.
There's really many nice ones cropping up. n I haven't even got time to try those near my home,. Walked past orange thimber a few times but its always before they open. Your photos look nicer then when I peeped fr outside.
365: haha, there are several sources I faithfully follow. One of them is 8days. I also dig the blogs of its editors. Sarah's loft is another good place too :)
Joyce: Oh, you live in Tiong Bahru? lucky you! the better part of the cafe is hidden from the outside, you have to step inside to see it.
but then again, people who know me well naturally don't trust my photos. a lot of photoshop they say
This is cool. I've watched the anime. Any pretty landlord in this Maison Ikkoku? I 'll need to visit to check it out :)
Hi slurp, I didn't get to see the owner(s). Tell me after your visit ok?
I live nearby.
I think its also the angle, composition, that makes a picture look nicer than reality. I'm sure the owners of the cafes or eatery love yourphotos. :)
Thx Joyce, and I think the key ingredient to it is my photoshop.
Anyway, so far I haven't really received that many comments from cafe owners so far. Maybe there are too many nicer photos out there for them to choose from :p
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