Ru Puribe

Along Kototoi-dori in Yanaka, Lu Puribe (ル・プリーベ) welcomes early visitors with morning light, the scent of toasting bread, and freshly brewed coffee to begin the day. The morning set comes with toast, ham and eggs, and salad, accompanied by your choice of coffee, tea, or orange juice. Pairing fragrant toasted bread with the runny yolk of a fried egg delivers simple, satisfying sustenance before a morning walk through the old neighborhood.

As the day progresses, the meal menu turns to classic Western-style kissaten standards. Appetizing pan-fried pasta dishes include spaghetti Neapolitan, meat sauce, and tarako (pollock roe) spaghetti, alongside shrimp pilaf, Hayashi rice, and curry rice. With options extending to beef stew served with rice and salad, as well as yaki-udon and yakisoba, lunch can be tailored easily to whatever you feel like eating.

For a midday pause during a neighborhood walk, the shop offers an inviting assortment of sweets and combination sets. Sets featuring soft, chewy hotcakes, cheesecake, coffee jelly, or toasted sandwiches include a beverage for a relaxed cafe interlude. The drinks menu stands well on its own too, featuring Toraja blend coffee, rich iced coffee, melon cream soda, and lemon squash.

A tranquil quietness fills the space, where cat photographs and feline accents placed throughout lend the room an unhurried charm. Payment is cash only, so make sure to carry sufficient Japanese yen before stopping in.