Retro Sweet Treats at Cafe Kateko! 🍨✨
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When you're exploring the nostalgic Showa-era alleys inside the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, saving room for dessert is non-negotiable. Tucked right into the retro streetscape is 喫茶＆すなっく Kateko (Cafe & Snack Kateko), a classic Japanese kissaten style cafe serving up vintage sweets and refreshing floats.
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Retro Sweets We Tried
Coffee Jelly Sundae: Rich, slightly bitter coffee jelly topped with creamy soft-serve ice cream, cocoa powder, and a classic wafer cookie served in a stemmed glass.
Matcha Soft Serve: Deep green, rich matcha soft-serve ice cream packed with authentic green tea flavor.
Koi-suru Soft Serve: A fun, pastel treat featuring soft-serve ice cream topped with colorful, crunchy oiri* rice crackers.
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Why Stop by Kateko?
Stepping into Kateko feels like dropping into a cozy neighborhood cafe straight out of 1958 Japan. Whether you need a cool treat after a warm bowl of ramen or just want to sit back and soak in the mid-century cafe ambiance, it's the perfect sweet finish to a retro museum trip.
What’s your go-to Japanese dessert—rich matcha or classic coffee jelly? Let us know in the comments!