DEEPTOKYO
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DEEPTOKYO
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2025.10.04
A Retro-Cute Café-Bistro Celebrated for Its Atmosphere and Food
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"mimet" is a café-bistro located in the "Oku-Shibu" area of Shibuya. During the day, it serves sweets reminiscent of classic kissaten (traditional coffee houses), while at night it offers dishes paired with natural wines. Antique-style interiors, together with displayed ornaments and cat motifs, create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is a relaxing place where people of all ages can feel at home.
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"mimet" opened in 2015 as a café-bistro in a renovated traditional house. In 2023, it relocated to the site of a former soba restaurant. The interior still uses floors, tables, and chairs brought over from the original house, creating a nostalgic and warm space. Cat illustrations and goods are displayed throughout, inspired by the idea of “a traditional house in a back alley where a cat quietly wanders in.” Particularly notable are the artworks by illustrator Ichio Otsuka, which add playfulness and charm. It is a comfortable place where both children and adults can relax.
Renovated from a former soba restaurant, with a showcase of food samples that preserves a retro feel.
A hand-painted-style sign marks the entrance.
Cat motifs are hidden throughout the interior.
Some furniture has been in use since the days of the original traditional house, enhancing the calm atmosphere.
A corner decorated with a mix of Japanese and Western-style goods, also inspiring for home interiors.
The cat icon inside the café is a symbol of "mimet."
Landscape photos of Miura Misaki taken by owner Taro Yamamoto and artworks by Ichio Otsuka are also on display.
During the day, sweets are the main attraction at "mimet." The owner, who is from Nagoya and familiar with kissaten culture, reinterprets classic café menus here. Signature items include custard pudding, cream soda, and the seasonal "Napoleon Pie" made with fresh fruits. Strawberries, white peaches, grapes, Shine Muscat, and other seasonal fruits are paired with different creams to create these exquisite desserts. They can always be enjoyed alongside coffee or tea.
Pudding à la mode (1,300 yen) served on silverware, evoking the atmosphere of a classic kissaten.
Melon cream soda (800 yen), a reinterpretation of café culture.
Seasonal "White Peach Napoleon Pie" (1,500 yen), finished with refreshing yogurt cream. *Reservation required.
Baked cheesecake (700 yen) from "Horn," a cake shop in "Oku-Shibu," with a moist and rich flavor.
At night, "mimet" transforms into an adult space where guests can enjoy natural wines and bistro dishes. The wines are selected with the concept of being “easy to drink even for beginners,” focusing on light, food-friendly varieties. A signature dish is cheese quiche baked in a Nanbu ironware pan, a specialty carried over from its predecessor bistro "Aruru," which pairs perfectly with wine. Other offerings include hearty meat dishes and pasta to finish the meal, often shared among guests. The contrast between its daytime and nighttime atmosphere is one of "mimet" greatest charms.
At night, natural wines take center stage, with selections chosen to be approachable for beginners.
The evening-only classic " Aruru Quiche" (1,200 yen), baked in Nanbu ironware and an excellent match for wine.
A hearty dish. "Beef Bavette Steak (200g)" (3,200 yen), also recommended for sharing.
The information contained this article was correct as of October 04, 2025 (the time of publication).
