01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
On a quiet corner of Sotokanda, the counter at SHI-TEN coffee displays a rotating selection of single-origin coffee beans. Each hand-drip cup is brewed individually to order, allowing guests to tailor the bean choice to their preferred flavor profile, with decaf options also available. From light roasts vibrant with crisp fruit acidity to deeper, fuller-bodied brews, conversations with the barista help match the drink to your mood.
The espresso menu is equally diverse, featuring velvety café lattes, delicately sweet honey lattes, and mocaccinos. Warmer days call for a sparkling espresso tonic, while the affogato—espresso poured over cool ice cream—makes for an appealing sweet pause. For those preferring alternatives to coffee, the stand also prepares matcha lattes, cascara tea, and classic cream sodas.
The compact interior offers a handful of counter and bench seats, making it an easy pit stop between neighborhood strolls or during work breaks. Doors open at 8:00 from Tuesday to Friday and at 9:00 on Mondays and weekends. Whether you settle in for a tranquil breather inside or pick up a takeaway cup to sip around the neighborhood, it is a welcoming neighborhood fixture.
