Mahika Mano (Hammock Cafe)

Photo via Mahika Mano's webpage

So today's caffeinated adventure took my friend and I to a place in Kichijoji. It's really rare for me to go out there because it's so far from where I live. But I had time and my friend and I thought the cafe sounded super interesting.

Anyway, the name of the place was Mahika Mano. It's a hammock cafe and gallery.  We didn't really notice the gallery bit but we weren't really there for that bit. The part we were excited about was, as you might now expect, instead of seats, there's hammocks hanging from the ceiling. It took a bit of getting used to, but it was really nice drinking coffee and chatting while swinging slightly to and fro. I do have a slight complaint about the seats though. They were a bit too low for me, so my old lady knees were a bit uncomfortable . For the average Japanese girl, it was probably perfect though. My favorite bit about the whole place though was walking around with no shoes on, like a house. So cozy!

When we went, I was starving so I got the Jerk Chicken lunch set. My friend got pickles and camomile tea. Everything, while a bit pricey, was delicious. I would have no problem coming here again, but I don't intend to for a while. Kichijoji has tons of cafes so there's no reason to make a repeat visit anytime soon. And to be honest, the staff here left a bit to be desired. And it's another place that doesn't allow photos. Though I sneaked in a few anyway. Shh!



Order: Jerk Chicken lunch set (¥1200)
Review: Cozy and interesting place with good food

Website: http://mahikamano.com/
Access: Kichijoji Station (A few minutes from the Park Exit)