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Omotesando Koffee Coffee Shop Opens in London

By Minjun ParkJapan
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Popular Japanese coffee shop Omotesando Koffee has opened in the central London district of Fitzrovia on Rathbone Square. Serving coffee in a manner inspired by Japanese tea ceremony, the cafe features a cubic bar design where each customer is served by a single barista in ritualistic fashion. The approach has inspired a cult following in the brand’s home territory, and has been followed by a sister brand in Tokyo that offers gourmet bean selections in cloth bags.

While Omotesando’s original location has closed due to poor building maintenance, it reopened in Hong Kong in 2016, followed by launches in Tokyo and Singapore. The London location aims to provide a unique coffee experience in an otherwise generally homogeneous market.

Questions & Answers

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Where is the new Omotesando Koffee shop located in London?

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The new Omotesando Koffee shop has opened in the central London district of Fitzrovia. It is specifically located on Rathbone Square, bringing its unique coffee experience to the capital.

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What is unique about the coffee service at Omotesando Koffee?

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Omotesando Koffee serves coffee in a manner inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony. Customers are served by a single barista at a cubic bar, following a ritualistic approach that aims to provide a unique experience.

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Where else has Omotesando Koffee opened locations after its original closure?

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After its original location closed due to poor building maintenance, Omotesando Koffee reopened in Hong Kong in 2016. This was followed by further launches in Tokyo and Singapore.

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