01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Welcoming passersby along the street near the Sanjokai shopping arcade, Sarasa 3 is an unpretentious cafe where guests can drop in easily and linger at their own pace. A perennial favorite on the menu, the signature carrot cake commands immediate attention in the display case. Each generous slice features a dense, moist crumb packed with aromatic spices and grated carrot, crowned with a smooth layer of frosting. Pairing it with a cup of hot coffee brewed from beans roasted by sibling shop CLAMP COFFEE SARASA, or a milky cafe au lait, brings out the cake's warm spiced profile even further.
Sweet choices extend far beyond the carrot cake, spanning a rich caramel cheesecake, a chocolate parfait layered with brownies, and a Japanese-accented creation featuring Yukimi Daifuku mochi ice cream alongside matcha gelato. The beverage list offers traditional tea-room warmth mixed with playful original drinks, including homemade chai, roasted soybean-flour kinako milk, and whimsical concoctions like the Mewtwo, which blends violet syrup with soda.
The kitchen is just as dependable for substantial meals as it is for afternoon teatime. The menu features hamburger steak sets topped with house demi-glace or three kinds of melted cheese, crisp fried chicken thighs coated in sweet-savory sauces, and a hearty omurice plate crowned with an entire hamburger patty. During the evening dinner hours, diners can also order savory a la carte dishes alongside beer, sangria, or original cocktails.
Inside, the deep dining room is fitted with comfortable table seating and plush sofas, where patrons can often be seen taking their time over books and magazines. Operating straight through from late morning until 22:00 at night, it serves as an effortless stop throughout the day, whether for an afternoon tea break between sightseeing stops or a relaxed late-night dinner.
