This beautiful Kagurazaka coffee shop is the Tokyo outlet of a small Chiang Mai-based craft coffee roaster, which began in an Akha village in northern Thailand. Started as a family business, Akha Ama Coffee focused on the cultivation and roasting of pesticide-free coffee beans. Currently, Akha Ama has three coffee shops in Thailand, as well as this Kagurazaka location, which is its first overseas outpost, opened in July 2020.
All the coffee beans here are sent directly from Thailand one day after being roasted in order to maintain a strong flavour. The café’s interior is similar to one of the stores in the suburbs of Thailand, featuring large windows, black floor tiles and wooden counters, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
If you’re looking for a sweet treat to go with your coffee, try a slice of the shop’s signature carrot cake or a gluten free scone made with rice flour. For something more substantial, opt for one of the freshly made baguette sandwiches. And if you like what you’re drinking, be sure to pick up a bag of Akha Ama coffee beans to take home.