Taco Rice and Butter Coffee at Ukulele Cafe OKONA in Shukugawa Wakamatsu-cho

Nishitsu’s gourmet reporter introduces shops they’ve visited in this Nishitsu Gourmet feature.
This time, we went to

“Ukulele Cafe Okona,” a coffee specialty shop known for its freshly roasted coffee, about a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Shukugawa Station✨

Ukulele Cafe Okona

Ukulele Cafe Okona was recognized as a “Tonari no Ningen Kokuhou-san” on Kansai TV’s “Yo-i Don!”😆✨

When you step inside, you’re greeted by the gentle aroma of coffee☺️

It seems to be run by a friendly, laid-back man on his own.

Inside, time feels like it moves slowly, creating a relaxing atmosphere where you can take it easy☕️

There are three tables and a counter, with a total of 18 seats.

On the wall beyond the counter, lots of cute ukuleles are lined up❤️

Okona is a coffee specialty shop, but they also have food on the menu, so today we settled in for a leisurely lunch✨

▽The menu looks like this.

The low-carb menu caught my eye too, but I went with my favorite, taco rice (750 yen including tax)😆

It’s packed with vegetables and has a nice crisp texture. The tomatoes were juicy and delicious too✨

The taco meat is mildly spicy, and its rich flavor is irresistible❗️

It mixes with the cheese and tastes so good❤️

The rice is brown rice, making it a healthy choice😊

After the meal, I looked at the menu and ordered something I’d been curious about: butter coffee (700 yen including tax)✨

It uses premium grass-fed butter, giving it a mellow, creamy taste❗️

Apparently, drinking it instead of breakfast can help you have an active day, and it’s said to be good for dieting too🎵

Since it’s coffee roasted by hand over an open flame, it’s especially delicious when freshly made❤️

Their coffee menu is extensive too, with options like the “Master’s Whimsical Blend,” blended to match the mood of the day. Coffee lovers will love it✨

Enjoy a relaxing cafe break at Okona

Ukulele Cafe Okona is about a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Shukugawa Station.

They take pride in their hand-roasted coffee over an open flame, green beans, roasted beans, self-roasting, and freshness✨

It’s a hidden-away coffee shop, and one of its charms is that you can relax at your own pace❗️

After the cafe closes, they apparently hold private ukulele lessons and hula dance lessons.

If you’re curious, why not stop by the shop sometime?🎵

Here it is on the map↓