A cafe where you can not only have a meal but also connect with your body, "Achi Terrace Kurashiki x Tanita Cafe."
We spoke with the manager, Furuya Kyoko.
This interview features content from the initial coverage conducted in January 2023.
Features of the Kurashiki Store
Can you tell us about the features of the store?
Furuya (honorific omitted)
The Tanita Cafe menu is almost the same across all franchise stores, but the Achi Cafe menu has its own unique character at each location.
For example, some have soups, while others focus on takeout.
The Kurashiki store has a concept where customers can enjoy meat dishes and pizza while sipping a little wine in a nice atmosphere at night.
I think that's why it has this cool, chic interior.
A common feature across all stores is that, based on the concept of "All Pharmacy Town," they are attracting medical-related tenants to the buildings where Achi Cafe is located.
This allows customers to visit hospitals and have meals, with tenants such as internal medicine and gastroenterology.
Features of the Menu
Why is the Achi Cafe menu Italian?
Furuya
To enjoy food, we incorporated Italian cuisine.
For those who are on a low-salt diet or dieting, we recommend the one-plate meals and salad bowls that are in collaboration with Tanita Cafe.
Recently, thankfully, the Achi Cafe menu has been gaining more fans, and it has become a place to enjoy food.
The pasta is made from whole wheat flour and uses high-nutrient ingredients.
The homemade noodles are chewy and have a different deliciousness compared to dried noodles.
We have made efforts to ensure that customers can enjoy not only vegetables but also meat and fish.
The pizza lunch, like the pasta lunch, comes with an appetizer, dessert, and drink.
When sharing among several people, the pizza is popular.
The chewy dough is about the size of one bread roll, so it's not too heavy, and you might feel hungry by evening.
Some people love the pizza so much that they become addicted.
I personally love pizza as well.
There are customers who come every day seeking low-salt one-plate meals.
There are also customers who come to have a meal because they want to measure their health at the lab once a month.
Future Prospects
Can you tell us about your future prospects?
Furuya
In the future, I would like to focus on weddings and private parties.
Weddings are a service that can only be used at the Achi Cafe Kurashiki store.
We will provide a buffet-style service for private events with all-you-can-drink options.
There is a projector available, so you can play movies.
The private room will serve as the waiting room for the bride and groom, and they will enter from there.
Taking advantage of our location close to the station, we want to increase the number of customers in the future.
In the evening, there are many dishes that pair well with wine.
The store has a wine cellar.
We want to focus on evening operations as well.
I would like to improve the evening menu and create more dishes that pair well with alcohol.
Unlike during the day, I hope customers can relax and enjoy their time in the evening.
I want to create a menu and store environment that can be enjoyed by both young and elderly customers.
Additionally, I would like to participate in events such as markets.
Conclusion
Through this interview, I was reminded of the importance of vegetables and that we should be more conscious of our body's health.
Food is what builds our bodies.
We need to take care of our bodies and ensure we consume enough vegetables.
If you feel like you are not getting enough vegetables or are considering measuring your health, please visit Achi Cafe.
How about easily and deliciously incorporating vegetables into your daily health routine?
Data on Achi Terrace Kurashiki x Tanita Cafe
| Name | Achi Terrace Kurashiki x Tanita Cafe |
|---|---|
| Address | 1st Floor, All Pharmacy Town Achi Terrace Kurashiki Minami, 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. *Please present your parking ticket at checkout; drink-only use is not eligible for the service. |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Lunch Time: 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Cafe Time: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Dinner Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) *Shortened hours due to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. |
| Regular Holiday | Monday |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation Availability | Yes |
| 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) |
| Restrooms | Western-style toilets, barrier-free toilets |
| Childcare | Children's high chairs available for rent |
| Barrier-Free | Barrier-free toilets |
| Website | Achi Terrace Kurashiki x Tanita Cafe |
