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Cafe Smile Korat
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
About Cafe Smile Korat
Cafe Smile Korat is a cafe, cake shop, chocolate cafe, coffee shop, dessert restaurant, gluten-free restaurant, and Japanese curry restaurant in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Reviewers consistently praise the keema curry, chiffon cake, chocolate desserts, and the relaxed atmosphere, especially the clean and modern interior and kind service. The menu often comes up for its gluten-free sweets, including Horikawa chocolate, and for lunch items like cheesy keema curry and napolitan. It is priced around ¥1,000–2,000 and is popular for lunch and solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Coffee
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- PayPay
- Rakuten Pay
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Cafe Smile Korat known for?
It is best known for its keema curry, especially the cheese keema curry and baked keema curry, plus gluten-free desserts like Horikawa chocolate and chiffon cake. Reviewers repeatedly mention the gentle seasoning,玄米 rice, and the way the curry and sweets make a filling lunch feel light rather than heavy.
What dishes are most recommended at Cafe Smile Korat?
The most recommended items are the cheese keema curry, baked keema curry, Horikawa chocolate, chiffon cake, and the chocolate cake or gatô chocolat set. People also call out the napolitan, the pudding, and seasonal chiffon flavors like peach custard chiffon for their fluffy texture and balanced sweetness.
What is the atmosphere like at Cafe Smile Korat?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and quiet, with a clean modern interior that reviewers say feels relaxing. It works well for solo diners and lunch visits, and people mention that the seating and calm background music make it comfortable for lingering over coffee and dessert.
Is Cafe Smile Korat good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers describe the lunch sets as reasonable for the quality, and the listed price range is ¥1,000–2,000. One review specifically called a lunch menu with chocolate cake and coffee for 2,300 yen reasonable, while others note that the portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy.
When is the best time to visit Cafe Smile Korat?
Lunch can get busy, with reviews saying it is often close to full around noon and near full by 12:00. If you want a quieter visit, reviewers recommend going after 15:00, and one noted that some sweets such as chiffon cake are available from 14:00 onward.
Is parking available at Cafe Smile Korat?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
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