Now you can enjoy all the delights of a cat-shaped dessert while immersed in the traditional culture of Kyoto.
Machiya, traditional wooden townhouses, dot the landscape in the historical city of Kyoto, creating a distinct atmosphere and extending the spirit of old Japan for all who step inside. While a large number of machiya have been transformed into shops and coffee houses, there’s one cafe that stands out from the rest with a very unusual menu item: the cat parfait.
▼ Look at the detail on those cute paws!
京都のブックカフェの猫パフェたべたい https://t.co/j4MHKjZ4NT
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鍋島ろょ (@nabeshimaneko) January 31, 2016Called “Kotoba no Haoto”, which translates to “The Buzz of Words”, the cafe is home to a large collection of books which customers can flick through while dining. There’s also a cute cat on the noren curtain at the front door to welcome visitors.
噂の猫パフェは売り切れてたので残念ですが、お店来ました。 https://t.co/K2Fc4VmkYN
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ふゆか◎WT (@fuyu_nohi41) February 06, 2016Inside, customers sit at low tables on tatami mat floors, surrounded by dark wood interiors. If you look closely, you’ll be able to spot some cute cat-themed decorations.
While the traditional 150-year-old townhouse is beautiful in itself, what really draws the crowds is the chance to try one of their cat parfaits, which are available from 1:00 p.m. and limited to only 15 servings a day. The cat designs change regularly so you never know what type of kitten you might meet!
▼ Their latest cute cat comes with chocolate cake and strawberries and retails for 1,200 yen (US$10.57).
▼ While the adorably chubby cat makes for a beautiful centrepiece, sometimes the desserts feature more than one kitten.
2月と3月？
詳しい時期は忘れたけどそれぐらいの間はこの猫パフェが食べられる
1組につき1つの制限アリ
これの提供期間中は通常の猫1匹のパフェはないみたい https://t.co/Fky9KU2gaH
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焙じ茶はドミーネーターが欲しい (@bluepurpleaoc) February 07, 2016▼ And during the holiday season, they bring out some special themed designs.
The fruits used in the desserts change according to the season, making for some beautifully coloured displays.
今サムネのやつ
京都に同期といったときのです
「ことばのはおと」ってお店です！
猫パフェが食べれることで有名
かわいすぎて、食べるの躊躇しました
女子向けのお店(^-^)v http://t.co/w6p84i91Lg
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ブタの極み乙女 (@kokekokeko619) February 27, 2015The hardest thing, though, is having to eat the face as it looks up at you with those soulful pussy cat eyes. We never knew ice cream could fill us with such emotion!
猫パフェが可愛くて食べ辛いから一思いにア゛ア゛ア゛ァ゛ァ゛ー゛！！ https://t.co/OZpW5KfS1C
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焙じ茶はドミーネーターが欲しい (@bluepurpleaoc) January 25, 2016The desserts are so popular they often sell out shortly after going on sale, so if you’d like to try one of these beauties in person be sure to get there before 1:00 p.m. The pretty parfaits cant wait to meet you!
まちがえて消してしまったので再呟き＞＜。
京都へ猫パフェ食べに行ってきました！！めっちゃ並んだけど、美味しくて可愛かったです😂お店のご夫婦？もステキな方でした(*^O^*)また行きたい！！ https://t.co/1DzfOD1MHq
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nao✨ (@usa1x1) January 28, 2016Cafe Information
Kotoba no Haoto/ことばのはおと
Address: Kyoto-fu, Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku, Aburanokojidori Shimochojamachi Sagaru Daikokuya-cho 34
京都府京都市上京区油小路通下長者町下ル大黒屋町34
Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
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