Komorebi is the word for light coming through leaves. That's the room we were after.
A small room on Hampden Road for single-origin coffee, whisked ceremonial matcha and a short menu of Japanese plates made fresh through the day. Katsu sando at the counter, a teriyaki don at the window, an udon set when the weather turns.
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Find Us
Address
180 Hampden Road
Nedlands WA 6009
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Hours
| Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am - 3:00pm |
| Sunday | 8:00am - 2:00pm |
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The Menu
The locals' orders
Ceremonial matcha, whisked at the counter, hot, with a black sesame cookie.
Katsu sando and an iced yuzu matcha, in and out before the sando sells through.
Pour-over and a slice of matcha basque cheesecake, on the long bench.
Made Fresh
What the locals say
Watched them whisk the ceremonial matcha to order at the counter, which I'd never seen done properly before. Quiet room, warm timber, and nobody moving you along.
The katsu sando between lectures has become a habit. Panko chicken on milk bread, and it goes early, so don't leave it late.
Pour-over, a slice of matcha basque cheesecake and the bench by the window with a book. I get through more of the book here than I do at home.
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Questions, answered
Is the matcha really ceremonial grade?
Yes - ceremonial-grade matcha, whisked to order, hot or over ice. The lattes and the yuzu and strawberry versions use the same tea.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes - there are plant-based options on every section of the menu. The tofu poke bowl is the regulars' pick, and the matcha works with oat or soy milk.
Do you take bookings?
No bookings - it's counter service, dine in or takeaway. There is always a seat and never a rush.
How long do the plates run?
Plates are made fresh through the day until they run out - the katsu sando goes first. Coffee and matcha pour all day until close.
Where do I park?
Street parking on Hampden Road and the surrounding streets. We're an easy walk from UWA and the hospital end of Nedlands.
What's next
Found on Google
Rank for "matcha Nedlands", "Japanese cafe Perth" and "katsu sando near me" - searches Instagram can't win.
Order ahead
Take pickup orders straight from your own site - regulars beat the queue and you keep the commission.
Loyalty & catering
A digital coffee card for the regulars and a catering enquiry form for the offices nearby.