Kissa Laundry

Located in Chitose, Sumida Ward, Kissa Laundry Honten lets visitors enjoy a relaxed meal or cup of tea at cafe tables while watching the laundry machines lined up toward the back. The centerpiece of the savory menu, the signature Kis-La Curry Rice, is prepared waterless, drawing its rich liquid entirely from more than ten kinds of vegetables. Concentrated vegetable umami gives the dish a deep flavor that provides a genuinely hearty lunch. Lighter fare carries the same handmade warmth, from the vegetable-packed Kis-La soup that changes daily to a classic tuna melt toast layered with onion and pickles, or an open-face sandwich finished with homemade ham, marinated carrots, and basil sauce.

AeroPress Coffee and Homestyle Sweets

Hot coffee is brewed individually with an AeroPress, producing a clean, refreshing cup. For dessert, the counter features a moist, richly flavored cheesecake, a chewy rice flour roll cake, and an apple and raisin pound cake served with whipped cream. A house-made craft cola and a standing selection of four craft beers offer further options suited to any pace of visit.

A Community Domestic Space Open to the Neighborhood

Conceived as a community household room, the venue provides washing and drying facilities alongside rental sewing machines and irons. Large glass windows let in ample natural light, and dogs are welcome inside, making it a regular pause on neighborhood walks. Whether you are settling in with a book or having curry and coffee while waiting for a laundry cycle to finish, the space feels like an unpretentious, comfortable extension of everyday life.