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About this place
For a classic café lunch, Asanuma’s Napolitan spaghetti comes with sausage and bacon. One diner who ordered it for lunch described enjoying the dish with its generous mix of toppings. The menu also lists sets with a drink, or with a drink and salad, making this an easy choice for a leisurely meal.
If you’re in the mood for something fried, try the plate of fried prawns and crab cream croquettes. One diner who ordered the two together for lunch said they arrived piping hot, while the modest portion of rice was just right. Fried prawns are also available in a toast sandwich or curry, whether you want something lighter than a full plate or a curry for your meal.
Sandwich choices include egg and mixed fillings, as well as ham and cheese, ham and egg, and pork cutlet. A diner who ordered the egg sandwich also enjoyed a little salad and yoghurt, and recalled that the iced coffee was served in a cup with ice. Another visitor reported that the bread in the fried prawn sandwich was toasted and soft; one review also described the sandwiches as filling.
After a meal, coffee or tea can be paired with something sweet. The menu includes Wiener coffee, blended coffee, café au lait and tea. One diner enjoyed a Wiener coffee that was not too sweet, while another review noted that the coffee went well with cake. Parfaits with strawberries and coffee jelly, or strawberries and chocolate ice cream, also appear on the menu.
The Kyoto Takashimaya branch is on Shijō-dōri, west of Kawaramachi, and is described as suitable for dining alone. Take a break from shopping with a sandwich and coffee, or make a meal of Napolitan or curry: the menu offers café favourites to suit the moment.
