Bula Bula Cafe

A rich, deeply flavored gâteau au chocolat awaits visitors at Bula Bula Cafe, located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Komone in Itabashi Ward. To balance the dense chocolate flavor, diners can choose their preferred coffee beans, ranging from a full-bodied house blend and a balanced Brazil Santos with harmonious acidity and bitterness to a dark-roast decaffeinated option. Generous cups of café latte offer mellow milkiness alongside roasted coffee notes, pairing easily with the cafe's sweets.

Beyond the afternoon treats, the cafe provides a satisfying selection of savory meals and light bites. The lunch options include hearty sandwiches filled with salmon and potato salad or classic B.L.T. combinations, as well as gapao rice made with a sixteen-grain blend and fresh coriander. The dessert display changes with the day, featuring rice flour banana cake, lamingtons, and delicate coffee jelly sweetened with unrefined cane sugar syrup.

Inside, guests can sit at the counter or take off their shoes to unwind on tatami mats, complete with a kotatsu heated table during the winter months, capturing the gentle atmosphere of a private Japanese home. Picture books and children's drinks make it equally inviting for quiet reading or a relaxed stroll through the neighborhood. The cafe welcomes visitors from Friday through Sunday, with takeout also available for house-made lemon squash, brewed coffee, and baked goods.