Cat Themed Cafe & Pub
Published: August 2, 2024
※Prices are subject to change from those in effect at the time of the interview. Please contact the store directly for the latest information.
“Nekoda Shokudo” which opened in March 2024, is a set meal izakaya (traditional Japanese bar) run by an owner who loves cats.
*Neko means cat in Japanese.
The restaurant is filled with adorable cat items.
Wherever you look, you will find cat clocks, cat statues, cat pictures, and more!
Today’s specials are displayed at the storefront and take-out is also available for 900 yen.
In addition to the set meals, there’s also a wide variety of a la carte dishes that pair well with alcohol.
There is such a wide variety to choose from that it’s hard to decide. There are seasonal dishes, today’s specials, set meals, a la carte dishes, and tempting desserts. The prices are very reasonable too. If you enjoy day drinking or come later in the evening, you can choose from a variety of alcoholic drinks as well. Being a pub at night, you’ll mostly find standard Japanese alcohol options.
Hamburger steak set meal (meat-based Nekoda set meal): 900 yen
The set came with a side of vegetables and miso soup. I loved this miso soup because it tasted natural and homemade. The rice was shaped into a cat, and the meat patty, along with the sauce, was light and tasted homemade as well.
The owner is a nutrition professional who graduated from the nutrition department of an agricultural university and is also a qualified nutritionist. His motto is to enrich Japan through Japanese food, and he carefully prepares the food every morning.
He uses as few additives as possible in his seasonings and is particular about using domestic ingredients whenever possible, using dashi (soup) stock made from kelp and bonito flakes.
As someone with a very sensitive palate, I can often taste the difference between food that includes artificial flavorings and food that doesn’t. With these meals, I did not taste any additives and was able to eat them without any concerns.
The set meal comes with soup and costs 900 yen, and for an additional 100 yen, you can also add coffee to the set.
You will surely be satisfied by the set meal and the coffee afterward is a great way to finish off your meal.
There are some playful origami and a coloring page made by local kids on the bulletin board, along with other pictures and a menu. This café also offers free Wi-fi!
“Nekoda Shokudo” also sells handmade cookies baked in the store, called “Nekoda Cookies (300 yen).
100 yen from the sales of a Nekoda Cookie is donated to organizations that work to protect cats, so everyone can easily support the organizations.
You will feel very at home “Nekoda Shokudo”, not only thanks to the nutritious food and the decor but also because the owner is very friendly and talkative. His approach is casual and open so feel free to visit when you have time!
Many forms of payment are available, making it very convenient to pay for your meal.
≪English Article Journalist Profile≫
・Name：Natalie
・Age：Thirties
・Nationality：Poland
・Hobbies：Sewing, DJ, Up cycling, Illustration
※Information is based on July 2024. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.
