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A noteworthy Italian cafe run by a famous restaurant! Take-out sweets and deli also available ◎ (Kasuga City)
Hello! I'm Kaori Teshima, a writer.
This time, we will introduce a popular cafe in Kasuga City.
You can casually enjoy the taste of the popular Italian restaurant "Bistro Matsushima"! The much talked about sister restaurant "ISORA CAFE" (Kasuga City)
Bistro Matsushima, located in Minami Honmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is a popular Italian restaurant that serves seafood delivered directly from fishermen on Matsushima, an isolated island in Saga Prefecture, and is so popular that reservations are often impossible to get.
★Read more about "Bistro Matsushima" in this article!★
A secret that only a local knows about! "Bistro Matsushima" (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City)
The sister store of this store, Matsushima Saryo in Kasuga City, will be renovated on March 3, 2025 and reborn as ISORA CAFE.
This is a casual restaurant where you can enjoy the food and sweets of "Bistro Matsushima." You can also get takeout of the owner's carefully selected side dishes, as well as popular cakes, puddings, canelés, and other sweets from the dessert buffet at "Bistro Matsushima."
It is located along a main street, about a 4-minute walk from both Nishitetsu Kasugabaru Station and JR Kasuga Station.
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The glass-walled interior is very bright and open, and the tables are spaced far apart, so it seems easy to move around with a stroller or wheelchair.
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The open kitchen gives you a sense of energy.
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A delicious and satisfying lunch
There are four types of lunch: "PASTA LUNCH (pasta + bread + salad + drink)" (1,700 yen), "SALAD BOWL LUCH (salad bowl + soup + drink)" (1,650 yen), "DORIA LUNCH (doria + salad + drink)" (1,750 yen), and "OMELET RICE LUNCH (omelette rice + soup + drink)" (1,700 yen). There is also the much talked about "Acai Bowl" (1,500 yen).
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The special menu is written on the blackboard. On the day, there were "Snow crab tomato cream pasta" (2,500 yen), "Sea urchin cream pasta" (2,300 yen), "Bigfin reef squid and dried mullet roe oil pasta" (1,980 yen), "Kale, roast beef and soft-boiled egg salad" (1,900 yen), and "Stewed hamburger doria" (1,950 yen).
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With such a wide selection on the menu, it's hard to decide what to order... For an additional fee, you can add alcohol, so you can enjoy drinking during the day too.
DORIA LUNCH (doria + salad + drink)
"DORIA LUNCH (doria + salad + drink)" (1,750 yen) is available in three varieties: "Pot Egg Bolognese Doria," "Peeled Shrimp and Vegetable Doria," and "Today's Doria."
Here is the salad that came with the set. The vegetables were fresh and the dressing was delicious, so even the mini size was satisfying.
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I ordered the "Peeled Shrimp and Vegetable Doria." I'm a big fan of the popular "Red Shrimp and Vegetable Doria" menu at "Bistro Matsushima." At "ISORA CAFE," it is served with peeled shrimp to make it a little easier to eat and more casual.
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Rich white sauce, lots of cheese, lots of vegetables and plump shrimp! It's full of flavor and even I, who loves shrimp, can't help but moan with delight. Eating it hot and panting is a blissful experience.
This is the "Stewed Hamburger Doria" (1,950 yen) that my companion ordered from the "Today's Doria."
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The hamburger steak was meaty and substantial, and I was happy that it also came with plenty of vegetables.
Drinks that come with the set include your choice of coffee, black tea, herbal tea, orange juice, apple juice, oolong tea, or espresso (+100 yen).
On this day, I chose the herbal teas "Lemongrass" and "Rosemary".
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It had been raining and it was a little damp, but the nice aroma was soothing and refreshing. I was also happy that there was a generous amount to drink!
OMELET RICE LUNCH (Omurice + soup + drink)
The "OMELET RICE LUNCH (Omelette Rice + Soup + Drink)" (1,700 yen) is available in two varieties: "Specially Selected Garden Omelette Rice Made with Our Eggs" and "Special Omelette Rice with Demi-glace Sauce."
The photo shows "Specialty Homemade Egg Garden Omelette Rice." It's so beautiful, like a flower garden!
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SALAD BOWL LUCH (salad bowl + soup + drink)
"SALAD BOWL LUCH (salad bowl + soup + drink)" (1,650 yen) comes in three varieties: "Herb Chicken and Colorful Vegetable Bowl," "A Day's Worth of Salad Bowl," and "Today's Salad Bowl."
The photo shows "Herb Chicken and Colorful Vegetable Balls". It's also high in protein, so it's perfect for a lunch on a diet. Even if you're on a diet, a salad like this is a nice treat!
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PASTA LUNCH (pasta + bread + salad + drink)
The "PASTA LUNCH (pasta + bread + salad + drink)" (1,700 yen) comes in five varieties: "Pomodoro topped with homemade ricotta cheese," "Smoked mozzarella bolognese," "Fresh fish oil pasta," "Spicy Fish Eggs cream pasta," and "Today's pasta."
The pasta at Bistro Matsushima is excellent, so my expectations were high. I'd like to try it next time!
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Acai Bowl
Be sure to check out the "Acai Bowl" (1,500 yen), which is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. In addition to the superfood acai, it is also full of fruit, making it a gorgeous dish! We recommend topping it with rich Greek yogurt for an additional 150 yen. You can also get it as a takeaway.
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Must-have! SET DOLCE for an extra 550 yen
For lunch, you can add a dessert for an additional 550 yen. If you have room in your stomach...I would actually encourage you to force yourself to eat it (lol)!
Best of all, you can enjoy the popular menu items from the highly-anticipated dessert buffet at Bistro Matsushima!
All the items in the display case are handmade on the day. You can choose from "ISORA Pudding" (550 yen for a single item, 350 yen for takeout *Eat-in and take-out portions differ), "Gâteau au Chocolat" (600 yen for a single item), "Tiramisu" (550 yen for a single item, 500 yen for takeout *Eat-in and take-out portions differ), "Basque Cheesecake" (600 yen for a single item), "Strawberry Shortcake" (600 yen for a single item), "Affogato" (700 yen for a single item), and "Soy Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream" (550 yen for a single item).
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Strawberry short cake
After much deliberation, I decided on the "Strawberry Shortcake" for lunch. I was intrigued by its toy-like shape.
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The cake on the side is meringue ice cream. The fluffy sponge and cream are not too sweet, so even those who don't like sweet things can enjoy it! The mild flavor is very satisfying.
Gateau chocolat
This is the "Gâteau au Chocolat" chosen by my companion.
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It's gluten-free, firm on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. It was delicious!
ISORA Pudding
"ISORA Pudding" has many fans. Beneath the rich pudding lies a bittersweet caramel sauce.
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It is recommended to start by tasting just the top part and then enjoy the change in flavor as the caramel is mixed in!
basque cheesecake
The Basque Cheesecake has an irresistible balance of the soft, creamy inside and the bitter colored outside.
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It goes well with coffee as well as red wine and other alcoholic drinks!
All sweets are also available for take-out.
Great for everyday meals or as a gift for a home party! A wide range of takeaway options
The display case at ISORA CAFE is lined with small cups of prepared foods. The prices are also very reasonable!
It can be used as a dish to add to your dinner, as a small accompaniment to your evening drinks, or as a gift for a home party.
On top of the display case, there are also "Canelés" (150 yen each, 500 yen for a set of four). The crispy exterior and chewy interior are just perfect!
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I started fantasizing that on a nice day, it would be nice to buy lots of prepared foods and sweets and have a picnic...
In the evening, you can enjoy the "Night Cafe Course" (3,300 yen) which includes a platter of three appetizers, a choice of main course (pasta, doria, or omelette rice), dessert, and coffee or tea, and the "Selectable Main Course" (5,500 yen) which includes a platter of five appetizers, a hot dish, pasta or doria, a choice of main course (meat or fish), dessert, and coffee or tea. You can also add a free drink! There is also a wine cellar, and a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. Please contact us directly for more details and prices.
"ISORA CAFE" is not only about the freshness of the ingredients, the delicious taste, and the beautiful appearance of the food, but also the hospitality of the staff and their sincerity towards the food. It is a restaurant that I would like to continue supporting.
During this humid season, why not visit this place and find some time to relax and unwind! (Text by Kaori Teshima)
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■ISORA CAFE
Address: Wings Kasugabaru 1F, 4-18-1 Kasugabaru Kitamachi, Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: [Lunch] 11:00-15:00 [Cafe] 15:00-17:00 [Dinner] 17:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Thursdays and other irregular holidays (check Instagram)
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