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.
Came here with my boyfriend on a Thursday afternoon & it was super packed with people studying but they were able to clear a seat for us to eat. 10/10 service for that!
We got the Karaage Sando & Tamago Sando. We found the tamago sando a bit plain, wish it had a bit more salt or maybe chili crisp 🤔🤔🤔. However, the karaage was delicious. We also shared a Hojicha Latte which was suuuper yummy, definitely recommend that.
Dec 7, 2025
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It's a nice small cosy café in my Neighbourhood, which I have never seen before I discovered it because it's kind of like a hidden Café. I've tried their much with lavender, which was tasting good. Also, they had nice sandwiches. I haven't tried yet, but they looked very good. Maybe next time I will try that too.
The place is littered with laptops & people out overextend their stays. Choose your time wisely if you plan to visit this hidden gem. Feels more like a library with food than a great café with food.
Limited seating time would be a great suggestion for this place.
We tried the Tamago Sando with the smoked salmon added & the Katsu Sando - both were good! The tamago was super flavourful & the salmon added the perfect touch. The katsu was a standout for us; the pork was incredibly tender & juicy. It's a very busy spot, but the food is definitely worth it.
As upon arriving you can seat yourself & order at the cash. I got the lemonade yuzu, which was okay. Not the best. Hojicha was delicious!!! & the vegan curry was pretty good as well. This place tends to be very loud so be aware of that.
Maybe its because it was Friday afternoon but the music was too loud & the genre kept changing every music so it wasn't a great place to work on your laptop. But the matcha was delicious.
They had the best karaage that I've ever had in North America so far. It is so juicy, tender & well-seasoned, always comes in fresh. They not just put the starch outside, but also keep the chicken skin & fried them well, which is really nice!
I would also recommend their matcha latte & h?jicha latte. They taste great as well!
The only downside for their meals is it comes with a small portion, only 2-3 pieces of chicken is a bit not enough. & the curry itself tastes a bit normal. I also ordered the karaage sandwich version but their bread is a bit dry. But at the end, definitely a big fan of the karaage flavor.
Nov 8, 2025
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Cute little hidden next an old building & its underground. They have good music sometimes a bit loud but someone went to adjust the sound. Food was delicious. I really recommend the Tamago Sando egg sandwich. The sauce inside with the eggs were a great combination. Keep napkins near, it's a bit messy.
Ordered boiled egg sandwich, & had a matcha latte for the first time here. The sandwich was excellent, not over seasoned or soggy-nice & simple. The matcha was rich but not too heavy. The barista was very concentrated & careful while making it. The space was thoughtfully designed & clean without feeling sterile. Great experience overall.
Osmo is a perfect vibey place to chill & study on a rainy day….. their matcha is the BEST in town & I love that it isn't clumpy & oversweet like other places in the city that serve matcha. Also everyone that works here is a beautiful angel…. I come here a lot & have never gleaned a bad vibe. Just perfection! They will make ur day😁💓💓💓
Really packed coffee place. But their coffee is really good. I took the tamago sandwich which was supposedly their best seller. It was ok. The portion was good, I felt full after, but the flavour was a bit missing. Maybe I just got high expectations from it. Still really good tho! I think their curry are more worth it.
I enjoy the food a lot , I think I came 3-4 times now & every time it is ALWAYS long. Like there was never a time I did not wait a minimum of 25minutes & this is at ANY HOUR whether it's busy OR not. I think the staff should inform the clients that their order will take a long time. If You're looking for a quick fix/grab& go... forget it.BUT if you want a yummy quick flavouful sandwich definitely come :) service wise ... meh ... not impressed .
