Cafe Azure

Located on the 2th floor of the Sommy Building in Fushimi, Cafe Azure is a dependable cafe when you are looking for a hearty, satisfying lunch. The daily lunch special and Saturday lunch plate are particularly popular, generously laden with varied vegetable dishes and a deeply savoury dashi-based miso soup. While served in a relaxed cafe setting, the teishoku-style presentation of homestyle cooking makes it an appealing choice for anyone mindful of a balanced diet.

Beyond the set meals, the menu showcases a wide selection of classic Japanese kissaten-style yoshoku favourites. Options range from cutlet omurice finished with curry sauce and thickened ankake sauce omurice to comforting Azure Napolitan pasta and pilaf. The spaghetti dishes are served with salad and a drink, rounding out a thoroughly satisfying plate.

For those wanting a sweet bite to finish, the cafe offers an array of modest, sensibly sized petit desserts. Choices range from Western-style gateau au chocolat, baked cheesecake, and Mont Blanc to traditional Japanese treats such as shiratama azuki and warm zenzai red bean soup. There is also a French toast set garnished with ice cream, whipped cream, and fruit, making the cafe just as pleasant for an afternoon tea stop.

Large glass windows fill the interior with natural light, and the building is equipped with a lift. Open from 9:00 in the morning through the afternoon, Cafe Azure is an easy, convenient spot whether you are dining solo while exploring the neighbourhood or pausing for a quiet lunch break.