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Trendy Nuttari Cafe & Gelateria

Trendy cafe in the Nuttari area, just outside downtown. There are menus at the front counter, so you can see what you’d like to try, and then you go back to the counter to order. Lots of variety on the menu, sandwiches, parfaits, croffles, and other desserts. Opted for Thai iced tea (Royal Thai Tea on the menu) because I haven’t seen it outside a Thai restaurant in Japan in forever. The price point was fair, and it had a tangy sweet flavor, just how I like it both ways - hot and iced. The gelato choices apparently vary, so they’re not on the menu proper, but they are right next to the counter, so you can choose right away if you’re quick to make up your mind. Tried the toasted coconut, and it was dreamy. The gelato was deliciously creamy, and every third bite or so had a little cookie in it which supplied the most delightful sweet toastiness to the gelato. Also tried black sesame and brown sugar in a double cone. The sesame was delicious but nothing super special, but the brown sugar was melty and creamy and softer than the other two flavors, so it was easier to eat right away, which is precisely what I wanted to do. The presentation was super cute as both gelatos came with a little bear cookie and a slice of chewy waffle as ornamentation. The only drawback was the cone. The gelato was so firm that it wasn’t really in the cone at all, which I love. I’d recommend getting a cup so you can set your own pace for eating. The service was helpful, but perhaps due to the fanciness of the presentation, it was a bit slow in coming. The vibe of the restaurant is calm and inviting, and you could easily kill the better part of an afternoon snacking and chatting. The music selection was upbeat but not overpowering. I’ll definitely try this place again in the future.