Osmo X Marusan is described as a visually striking, club‑like cafe that blends Japanese inspired sandos, curry bowls and drinks with a strong coffee and matcha scene, attracting a young, studious crowd and often becoming a lively, crowded space. The atmosphere is frequently praised for its architecture, skylights and terrace, sometimes with a DJ or vinyl vibe, but the overall level of noise and activity can make it hard to study or have a quiet meal. The menu features crowd favorites like tamago sando, karaage sando and katsu curry, with matcha and hojicha drinks earning consistent praise, though some reviews note small portions, bland elements or variable quality and long waits during peak times. Service quality ranges from friendly and attentive to slow or uneven, contributing to mixed overall impressions. Taken together, the place shines for its unique vibe, drinks and creative sandwiches and is often recommended for a social visit or a first experience, while not being ideal for those seeking a quiet, quick meal or a predictable cafe routine.
Hojicha latte was great, flavorful & mildly sweet. The pork katsu curry portion was super generous, the katsu is thick & juicy. The matcha cookie was a perfect blend of green tea & milky flavor.
Jul 4, 2024
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Food is decent & it has a big portion but takes a while to make (it takes about 20min for a sandwich). If you're going to order the egg sando, add salmon & curry since the egg itself is too creamy (unless you like them that way). The atmosphere is nice, but music is loud (idk if that's supposed to be the vibe of the place)
Pretty cute cafe with indoor & outdoor seating We tried the curry katsu which was really good. It was crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. We also got the iced chai & ice dirty chai. Couldn't taste much of the chai as the espresso was quite overpowering. The regular chai didn't have a strong chai flavor either, tasted more milky. However, the staff was super kind & fast.
J'ai été impressionné par le décor du café, c'est un peu caché mais ça vaut le détour. J'ai pris un cappuccino vraiment très bon, il y a un bon rapport qualité prix. La nourriture est un peu cher par contre mais à l'air d'être très bonne !! Café filtre classique & très bon également, bref parfait pour chiller, travailler ou encore pour un date ! Je recommande x10
Ce lieu très populaire, notamment auprès des étudiants qui viennent y étudier toute la journée, est souvent bondé. Je suis venue 2 fois &, à 2 reprises, j'ai eu de la difficulté à trouver une place convenable pour m'asseoir. Je précise également que la pièce est assez bruyante, ce qui peut déranger certaines personnes souhaitant se concentrer. Malgré cela, j'ai beaucoup aimé le latte hogicha ainsi que l'absence de frais supplémentaires pour les laits végétaux. J'aimerais revenir pour tester la nourriture qui a l'air très appétissante, que ce soit les curry & les sandos.
came before the kitchen opened (at 11am) so we could only get croissants or cookies. the croissants were stale & clearly not fresh. have heard that their hot food is much better. on the other hand, the coffee was delicious. bonus points for being dog friendly!
Got the tamago sando, iced matcha & a cinnamon bun. Everything was delicious & reasonably priced. The space is very cool, industrial-modern, lots of plants & angles, & a dj spinning vinyl. I think it becomes a club at night?
Very good sandwiches, the chicken curry is a little bland but still good. The matcha & yuzu lemonades are delicious. Great ambiance & architecture. Nice terrace in the back.
The sandwich was better than what I expected! The bread is soooo good I wanted to ask where they get it but obviously they wouldn't tell us so I didn't bother asking hahaha the ambiance is also nice! Would definitely go back again :)
