There are various cafes in the world, aren't there?
From cozy old folk house cafes to cafes offering trendy sweets.
Those who enjoy cafe hopping probably visit various genres of shops.
But have you ever been to a cafe where you can easily check your body's condition using measuring devices?
Kurashiki has such a unique shop.
We covered the cafe where you can enjoy delicious food while facing your own body, "Achi Terrace Kurashiki - All Cafe x Tanita Cafe".
Appearance of the shop with a cafe, lab, and pharmacy
Located about a 5-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, Achi Terrace Kurashiki houses the All Cafe x Tanita Cafe (hereafter, All Cafe).
We will introduce the appearance of the shop that combines a cafe, lab, and pharmacy.
Cafe
All Cafe is a glass-walled shop located on the first floor of the South Building of Achi Terrace Kurashiki.
There are terrace seats, so dining outside is recommended during pleasant weather.
Dogs are allowed on the terrace seats, it seems.
The interior is filled with natural light, creating a calm atmosphere.
It is spacious, with counter seats, table seats, and sofa seats.
The arrangement of the seats is designed so that it is easy to enter whether alone or in a group.
You can also use a private room for a fee (500 yen including tax per person).
It seems like a place where you can spend time comfortably.
Lab
Next to the cafe, which is a feature of the shop, there is a lab called "OWL LAB".
OWL LAB is equipped with many devices that can measure your body's condition.
You can use the measuring devices if you dine at All Cafe or use All Pharmacy.
At the back of OWL LAB is the pharmacy "All Pharmacy".
The café, lab, and pharmacy are connected internally, creating a long horizontal structure.
Café Operations
You may have noticed that the café, lab, and pharmacy all have "All" in their names, suggesting they are part of the same series.
Yes, they are operated by a company called My Life Co., Ltd.
Some may be curious about the café's name, which includes "Tanita Café".
Tanita Café is a café operated by Tanita Shokudo Co., Ltd.
All Café x Tanita Café is a collaboration store between All Café and Tanita Café.
I Tried the Café Menu
The menu at the store consists of three types: All Café original, Tanita Café original, and collaboration menu.
| All Café Original Menu | Pasta and Pizza |
| Tanita Café Original Menu | SALADA BOWL LUNCH |
| Collaboration Menu of All Café and Tanita Café | ONE PLATE LUNCH |
▼ Lunch Menu
The menu at All Café changes with the seasons.
Let me introduce the All Café menu and the collaboration menu that I tried.
All Café Menu
While I was struggling with the rich menu, a staff member recommended the Grilled Chicken and Pumpkin Cream Pasta (1,700 yen including tax).
The Pumpkin Cream Pasta is no longer available.
First, four types of appetizers and bread were served.
Under the Kanpachi Carpaccio is marinated red cabbage.
The flesh was firm and had a plump texture, providing a nice crunch.
The roast beef is topped with a dressing that has the sweetness of onions.
Curry-flavored cucumbers were also served.
The appetizers each have different flavors, and it's great that you can get plenty of vegetables.
The main pasta has arrived.
The noodles are homemade fresh pasta made from roasted germ whole wheat flour, with two types: tagliolini (thin noodles) and fettuccine (flat noodles).
The pasta I ordered used fettuccine.
There are generous chunks of grilled chicken and lotus root that has a pleasant texture.
The chicken is lightly seasoned, allowing the sauce's flavor to shine through.
There is a hint of pumpkin flavor, but it is not too sweet, and the sauce has a good garlic kick.
The cream sauce, which is rich in cheese, clings well to the flat noodles.
Since it's fresh pasta, it's wonderfully chewy.
Both the noodles and the sauce were delicious, making it a very satisfying dish.
After the meal, we had some sweets and drinks.
These are also included in the lunch menu.
The mini eclairs had a crispy shell filled with fresh cream and custard.
Mango and raspberry sauce were also served, making it visually stunning.
Collaboration Menu of All Cafe and Tanita Cafe
I will also introduce the "Hamburger One Plate" that I had on a different day.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare recommends consuming more than 350 grams of vegetables per day as a target for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This Hamburger One Plate allows you to consume half of that, 175 grams, making it recommended for those concerned about vegetable deficiency.
The hamburger is well-cooked on the outside and very fluffy on the inside.
With the juicy hamburger and multigrain rice, you will feel full.
You can deliciously consume the vegetables that are often lacking, making it feel like you are becoming healthier just by eating.
Like the All Cafe menu, the one plate also comes with a dessert and drink after the meal.
There are drinks from both the All Cafe menu and the Tanita Cafe menu.
Since it's a special occasion, I went for the Tanita Coffee (HOT).
It is said that chlorogenic acid, a type of polyphenol, is present in double the amount compared to regular coffee, resulting in a coffee with a refreshing taste and acidity.
Check Your Body Condition at OWL LAB
After the meal, check your body condition at OWL LAB.
If you bring the cafe receipt, you can receive two free measurements.
| Free Measurement Devices | Measurement Content |
|---|---|
| Body Composition Monitor (Age 18 and older) | You can check your body condition based on weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, etc. |
| Vascular Age Measurement (Age 18 and older) | Vascular age and vascular score are used to assess vascular aging. |
| Internal AGEs Measurement (Age 16 and older) | Evaluates the accumulation level of aging substances called AGEs in the body on a five-point scale. You can also see the ranking among peers. |
| Bone Health Measurement | Evaluates the health of the wrist bone, which is prone to fractures when falling, on a five-point scale. |
| Brain Age Measurement | Measures brain age. |
I tried the vascular age measurement and brain age measurement.
Vascular Age Measurement
Measuring vascular age is simple.
You just insert your left index finger and wait for 18 seconds.
The elasticity of the blood vessels and whether they are appropriate for your age are evaluated with a score.
It is said that hardened blood vessels can increase the risk of life-threatening diseases such as myocardial infarction.
The vascular age is also displayed, so you can see if your blood vessels are young or aging.
I will refrain from sharing the results on paper, but it showed that I was four years younger than my actual age.
Brain Age Measurement
You quickly touch the numbers to measure brain age based on your reaction speed.
The test is done twice.
You touch the numbers in order from young to old: 1, 2, 3...
In the first round, the numbers were fixed in place when touched, but in the second round, they moved randomly with each touch.
It seems that reaction speed, endurance, and concentration are also being measured.
I won't publish the results paper here, but I was pleased to find out that I was assessed to be 10 years younger than my actual age.
Veggie Check
There are several paid measurements available, and I also experienced the Veggie Check (tax included 550 yen).
This one measures your vegetable intake level just by placing your palm on the device.
It is said to be assessed based on your eating habits over the past month.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Health Japan 21" recommends consuming 350 grams of vegetables per day.
My result was "6.4".
If I had consumed 350 grams, it seems I would have scored "7.0" or higher, so I fell just short of the target.
This has prompted me to reconsider my eating habits.
After enjoying a delicious meal, you can check your body's condition and face your health at "All Cafe x Tanita Cafe Achi Terrace Kurashiki".
I spoke with the manager, Koyama Kyoko.
Data for All Cafe x Tanita Cafe Achi Terrace Kurashiki
| Name | All Cafe x Tanita Cafe Achi Terrace Kurashiki |
|---|---|
| Address | 1st Floor, Achi Terrace Kurashiki South Building, 3-13-1 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-424-6670 |
| Parking | Available 1-hour service at the city-operated Achi Terrace Kurashiki parking lot. *Present the parking ticket at checkout; drink-only use is not eligible for the service. |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Lunch Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Cafe Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Dinner Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM) *Shortened hours due to the spread of COVID-19. |
| Regular Holiday | Monday |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation | Available |
| Seating | 84 seats Main Tables: 4 seats x 7 Sofa Seats: 8 seats Counter Seats: 6 seats High Counter Seats: 10 seats 2 Private Rooms: 4 seats, 8 seats Terrace Seats: 4 seats x 5 |
| Smoking | Non-smoking (smoking allowed only in designated areas) |
| Toilet | Western-style toilet, barrier-free toilet |
| Childcare | Children's high chairs available for rent |
| Barrier-free | Barrier-free toilet |
| Website | All Cafe x Tanita Cafe Achi Terrace Kurashiki |
