Review

Love secondhand books? Love drinking? Love snacking? Do all three at this quiet ‘book bar’ whose characterful owner creates dishes often inspired by fiction – for example, the Taisho Croquette, made from tofu pulp and fish paste, is based on a recipe in a novel.

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Address
3-8-13 Koenji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo

Transport Koenji Station (Chuo, Sobu lines)

Telephone 03-3310-8130

Open 6pm-midnight (last order 11:30pm) / closed Tue, second and fourth Mon of every month

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Please note: All information is correct at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice.

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