Shirokuma Café: a manga-inspired gourmet experience in Tokyo

A cafe for polar bear fans!

Nestled near Takadanobaba station in Tokyo, Shirokuma Café (also known as Polar Bear Café) is a unique themed restaurant that immerses visitors in the endearing world of the manga of the same name. Inspired by the hit series created by Aloha Higa in 2006, this café offers an immersive experience where the boundaries between fiction and reality become blurred. With its warm atmosphere, meticulous decor and varied menu, Shirokuma Café has become a must for fans of the franchise and families looking for an original gourmet break. Discover how this themed café manages to captivate young and old alike, skilfully blending gastronomy, entertainment and the benevolent spirit of the manga that inspired it.

The story of the manga, adapted into an anime in 2012, mainly follows the adventures of Panda, a lazy young panda who works part-time at a nearby zoo, Penguin, a regular customer who loves mocha coffee, and of course Shirokuma, the polar bear who owns the café. The restaurant strives to recreate the friendly, slightly zany atmosphere of the series, where characters exchange jokes, share their adventures and forge unlikely friendships.

This unique concept offers visitors an immersive experience, as if they were literally stepping into the pages of the manga. Fans of the series will particularly appreciate the many winks and references scattered throughout the restaurant, while neophytes will be seduced by the original and warm atmosphere that reigns in this atypical place.

Shirokuma, gérant du café

Shirokuma, café manager

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  • Panda Special" curry, a mild dish for younger palates
  • Polar Bear Delight" pizza, topped with seafood to recall the polar bear's diet
  • Penguin's Favorite" pasta, a nod to the character's penchant for Italian cuisine
  • Grizzly's Growler croque-monsieur, a hearty option for big appetites
Le plat du mois de mai

May's dish of the month: Japanese hamburger, mixed salad and tomato rice.

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Le menu enfant

Children's menu

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Curry épicé

Spicy curry

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Café latte au matcha

Matcha latte

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Panda Roll à la crème

Panda Roll with cream

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Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Timetable

    Every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m
  • Access

    Takadanobaba station (JR, Seibu and Tokyo Metro lines) or Nishi-Waseda station (Tokyo Metro)

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