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DEEPTOKYO
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2025.04.15
A long-established café frequented by Kabuki actors, famous for its exquisite omurice
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“Kissa you” is a café located right across from the Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo. Its signature dish is omurice, known for its incredibly smooth texture that melts in your mouth. This traditional flavor has been loved by generations of kabuki actors. Inside, you'll find a retro Showa-era atmosphere where you can also enjoy staple café dishes like Napolitan spaghetti and omelet sandwiches.
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“Kissa you” is located just across the street from the Kabukiza Theatre. It is a kissaten—a traditional Japanese-style coffeehouses. The café’s specialty—fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth omurice—attracts many visitors even on weekdays, often resulting in long lines. It was founded in 1970, and the name “you” embodies the first owner’s heartfelt wish: “May this place be your special place.” Given its location near Kabukiza, the café has long been frequented by Kabuki actors, many of whom still order delivery from the shop today. In 2010, it relocated to its current building in conjunction with Kabukiza’s reconstruction, but the furniture such as tables, chairs, and lighting remains unchanged from the time of its founding, preserving the nostalgic Showa-era ambiance.
On the first floor, there’s counter seating where customers can see into the kitchen, illuminated by antique-style lighting fixtures (also from the time of the café’s founding).
The second floor offers a relaxed retro space with a red-themed decor.
At the entrance, autographed boards from Kabuki actors who have been regular patrons for many years are displayed.
The café is easy to spot near Kabukiza, with its white signboard and neon-lit name.
Nearly every visitor orders the café’s signature dish: the melt-in-your-mouth omurice. The omelet is made using a blend of two types of fresh cream with different fat contents, creating a smooth texture that melts on the tongue. To complement the rich omelet, the ketchup rice has a light seasoning. The café’s special ketchup, made with low-acidity tomatoes from Nagano Prefecture, further enhances the flavor of the eggs.
Omurice (with drink set) 1,800 yen
“Kissa you” offers more than just omurice—many other dishes have devoted fans. One of the most popular is the Napolitan spaghetti. Thick noodles are stir-fried with simple ingredients like bacon, onions, and mushrooms in a refreshing tomato sauce. The omelet sandwich is another standout, letting you fully savor the natural sweetness of the eggs. A soft bun spread with house-made mayonnaise holds an omelet made purely of eggs—one bite and you’re hooked. For dessert, the homemade lemon jelly topped with vanilla ice cream is a must-try. Its refreshingly sweet and tangy flavor is the perfect palate cleanser. Experience the nostalgic flavors of this long-standing café, beloved alongside Kabukiza for decades.
Neapolitan (with drink set) 1,800 yen
Made quickly over high heat to create a bright red finish.
The secret lies in the refreshingly tangy house-made mayonnaise. Unlike the omurice, this dish lets the gentle sweetness of the egg itself shine through. Omelet sandwich (with drink set) 1,800 yen
This sweet-and-tart lemon jelly, subtly enhanced with honey, is the perfect finish to your meal. Lemon jelly 700 yen
The information contained this article was correct as of 04/15/2025 (the time of publication)
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