Fuglen Tokyo

Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa


This Tokyo outpost of a long-running Oslo coffee shop serves its signature light-roast coffee by day (from ¥370) and craft beer and cocktails both creative and classic (from ¥1180) by night (Wednesday to Sunday). There's both indoor seating (with cool mid-20th century Scandi decor) and outdoor seating. Fuglen often hosts events with special food and drink or music; check the website.


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