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CafeCojica
A cozy little shop serving up food made with nutritious, regional ingredients.
Once you make your way onto the Sanjo-dori alley you’ll find a red noren door sign flagging the spot. This 120-year old kominka-style rustic house offers a cozy place to come and relax in a tatami floor setting.
At this spot, the motto is to serve nutritious plates as if a mother were feeding her child. It’s known for menu items like the Cojica Special Simmered Hamburg Steak, made with Yamato Ushi beef and Yamato Pork. The hand-rolled hamburg is finished with a delicious demi-glace sauce and served along side a choice of fluffy black rice or bread, salad or soup, and a cake dessert (or quiche!) that’s sure to make you smile.
The dessert options are so delicious they’re hard to choose, with items like the fluffy pancakes (drink included) that are so soft you’ll be shocked every time you sink a knife or your teeth into them. It’s served with a housemade berry sauce, Nara-made honey, Cojica butter and a thick whipped cream to make your mouth happy.
Highlights
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Located a convenient 5 min. walk from JR Nara Station, this spot makes a great place to base your travels.
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Seating is Japanese style tatami floors, so we recommend wearing shoes you can easily slip off when visiting.
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Try the braised hamburg steak for a delectable, handmade taste that can’t be missed.
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There’s even a kid’s set, an extra-welcoming touch for guests visiting as a family.
Photos
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![Yamato-ushi Beef Tendon Spice Curry 344.]()
Yamato-ushi Beef Tendon Spice Curry 344.
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![The house special braised Hamburg Steak goes amazingly well with wine!]()
The house special braised Hamburg Steak goes amazingly well with wine!
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![Head for the red noren sign. There’s even dinner service, making for a perfect spot to rely on.]()
Head for the red noren sign. There’s even dinner service, making for a perfect spot to rely on.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
No
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
Vegetarian options are not regularly available but can be accommodated if you contact us in advance.
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Can I take photos of the food or the interior?
Yes.
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Do you have plugs for charging devices?
Yes.
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Can I get take-out?
Some items are available for takeout.
Reviews
Details
- Name in Japanese
- CafeCojica
- Postal Code
- 630-8244
- Address
- 547 Sanjocho, Nara City, Nara
- Telephone
- 0742-94-3547
- Closed
- Mondays (or the following day in the case of a holiday)
- Business Hours
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11:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-11:00pm
（Saturday:11:00am-11:00pm, Sunday:11:00am-9:00pm） - Directions
- from JR Nara Station on the Yamatoji Line(Kansai Main Line), walk approx. 5 min. to arrive.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)