Metaphorical Conversations of Youth Hidden Below the Horizon: KASASAGI COFFEE ROASTERS
Auto-TranslationA mysterious café hidden in the basement, entry is by reservation only. The space plays a continuous playlist of songs from the 1990s, featuring memories of youth from artists like Mayday and Jay Chou. The visiting travelers are the precious and unique "roommates" referred to by the owner, Jin Wan. They share their stories over coffee and desserts, indulging together in moments of silence and solitude.
Unlocking the password-protected door, you descend the long staircase to the hidden space below the surface—"KASASAGI COFFEE ROASTERS." Pushing open the wooden door, you are greeted by the patterned tiled floor, vintage chandeliers, serpentine stone tables, red sofas, and the soul of the entire space—the bar area. It feels as if you've entered another time and space. The owner, Jin Wan, offers a hot towel embroidered with the character "鵲" in golden thread, beginning your journey in the realm of coffee.
This underground café was originally Jin Wan's own living space. After running his first café, "Remember Me," he spent over a year transforming it into the current "KASASAGI." Sitting at the bar, Jin Wan reminisces: "KASASAGI is a space formed by layering all the coincidental encounters." An opportunity arose during an event called "Conversation Room" held at the first café. One night during the event, he dreamt of welcoming friends into his home to enjoy coffee. At the same time, he needed a place to roast coffee beans, and everything came together naturally, slowly shaping the concept of "KASASAGI."
Officially opened in December 2019, "KASASAGI" initially adopted a reservation-only approach, which helped maintain the quality and freshness of the food while minimizing food waste. The reservation system clearly outlines the seating rules, such as ordering and refilling procedures, visitor limits, and volume restrictions. This is intended to help guests cherish this shared space, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable. Starting with a focus on maintaining the essence of the coffee, such as the meticulous bean selection process, followed by roasting and packaging, they emphasize attention to life's details, attracting like-minded individuals and creating a positive cycle of interaction and feedback.
On your next visit to "KASASAGI," feel free to chat with Jin Wan, ask for coffee bean recommendations, or simply sit at the bar, order a drink and a handmade dessert, and enjoy a moment of tranquility, experiencing the relaxed pace unique to "KASASAGI."
This underground café was originally Jin Wan's own living space. After running his first café, "Remember Me," he spent over a year transforming it into the current "KASASAGI." Sitting at the bar, Jin Wan reminisces: "KASASAGI is a space formed by layering all the coincidental encounters." An opportunity arose during an event called "Conversation Room" held at the first café. One night during the event, he dreamt of welcoming friends into his home to enjoy coffee. At the same time, he needed a place to roast coffee beans, and everything came together naturally, slowly shaping the concept of "KASASAGI."
Officially opened in December 2019, "KASASAGI" initially adopted a reservation-only approach, which helped maintain the quality and freshness of the food while minimizing food waste. The reservation system clearly outlines the seating rules, such as ordering and refilling procedures, visitor limits, and volume restrictions. This is intended to help guests cherish this shared space, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable. Starting with a focus on maintaining the essence of the coffee, such as the meticulous bean selection process, followed by roasting and packaging, they emphasize attention to life's details, attracting like-minded individuals and creating a positive cycle of interaction and feedback.
On your next visit to "KASASAGI," feel free to chat with Jin Wan, ask for coffee bean recommendations, or simply sit at the bar, order a drink and a handmade dessert, and enjoy a moment of tranquility, experiencing the relaxed pace unique to "KASASAGI."
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