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Kissa Mambo

Rating81SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1951, over 70-year history as Kesennuma's first coffee shop.
1951年創業70年以上の老舗喫茶・気仙沼市初。
A symbol of reconstruction after total destruction in the 2011 tsunami, reopened 2014.
震災で全壊するも2014年に再建した復興のシンボル。
Featured on Kesennuma Tourism Association, Hobonichi, Cotrip and Mopeco.
気仙沼観光協会・ほぼ日・ことりっぷ・もぺもぐに複数掲載。
Tabelog 3.45/112 reviews, 4,407 saves showing strong community support (reviewer-verified).
食べログ3.45/112件・保存4,407人という多数の支持（reviewer確認済み）。
3.45
Many 3-generation repeat visitors.
3世代で通うリピーター多数。
Spring-limited strawberry menu draws visitors from outside the prefecture.
春限定いちごメニューで県外から来訪者。
No PR involvement.
PR案件なし。
Not a chain.
チェーン店ではない。
Price range 1 (under 900 yen).
価格帯1（900円以下）。
No closure or sakura info found.
ネガティブ検索で閉店・サクラ情報なし。
Confirmed Tue-Sun operating 2025.
2025年現在も火〜日営業確認。
Popular Dishes
Strawberry Bavarois (seasonal, 800 yen)
いちごババロア（季節限定800円）
Ramen soy sauce
ラーメン醤油
salt (around 800 yen)
塩（800円台）
Snow Crab Fried Rice
ずわいがにチャーハン
Half Ramen & Onigiri Set (830 yen)
半ラーメンおにぎりセット（830円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1951 (Showa 26), loved for 70+ years as Kesennuma's first coffee shop. Destroyed by the 2011 tsunami, it reopened in 2014 with a faithful recreation of its Showa-era interior including chandeliers and stained glass. A casual kissaten-diner serving ramen, parfaits, fried rice and cold noodles. The spring-limited Strawberry Bavarois and Strawberry Parfait using local Hashikami strawberries draws visitors from across the prefecture. Many 3-generation repeat customers. Tabelog 3.45/112 reviews, 4,407 saves. Featured in Cotrip, Kesennuma Tourism Association and Hobonichi.

Reviews say 'Three generations of memories in Kesennuma,' 'I cried when it reopened after the tsunami,' 'I come every year for the strawberry bavarois,' 'The ramen and fried rice have that nostalgic Showa taste that puts you at ease.' Tabelog 3.45/112 reviews, 4,407 saves. TripAdvisor #4 in Kesennuma. Featured on Kesennuma Tourism Association official site.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular Holiday：Monday
Phone0226-23-0503Call
Access
About 10 min walk from Minami-Kesennuma Station. Large with 92 seats. Cash only (confirm on arrival). Closed Mondays. Expect queues in spring for the strawberry menu.
1-4-1 Minamicho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kissa Mambo

Rating81SCORE
Popular Dishes
Strawberry Bavarois (seasonal, 800 yen)
いちごババロア（季節限定800円）
Ramen soy sauce
ラーメン醤油
salt (around 800 yen)
塩（800円台）
Snow Crab Fried Rice
ずわいがにチャーハン
Half Ramen & Onigiri Set (830 yen)
半ラーメンおにぎりセット（830円）
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular Holiday：Monday
Access
About 10 min walk from Minami-Kesennuma Station. Large with 92 seats. Cash only (confirm on arrival). Closed Mondays. Expect queues in spring for the strawberry menu.
1-4-1 Minamicho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi
Phone0226-23-0503
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1951, over 70-year history as Kesennuma's first coffee shop.
1951年創業70年以上の老舗喫茶・気仙沼市初。
A symbol of reconstruction after total destruction in the 2011 tsunami, reopened 2014.
震災で全壊するも2014年に再建した復興のシンボル。
Featured on Kesennuma Tourism Association, Hobonichi, Cotrip and Mopeco.
気仙沼観光協会・ほぼ日・ことりっぷ・もぺもぐに複数掲載。
Tabelog 3.45/112 reviews, 4,407 saves showing strong community support (reviewer-verified).
食べログ3.45/112件・保存4,407人という多数の支持（reviewer確認済み）。
3.45
Many 3-generation repeat visitors.
3世代で通うリピーター多数。
Spring-limited strawberry menu draws visitors from outside the prefecture.
春限定いちごメニューで県外から来訪者。
No PR involvement.
PR案件なし。
Not a chain.
チェーン店ではない。
Price range 1 (under 900 yen).
価格帯1（900円以下）。
No closure or sakura info found.
ネガティブ検索で閉店・サクラ情報なし。
Confirmed Tue-Sun operating 2025.
2025年現在も火〜日営業確認。
81SCORE
What a score of 81 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1951 (Showa 26), loved for 70+ years as Kesennuma's first coffee shop. Destroyed by the 2011 tsunami, it reopened in 2014 with a faithful recreation of its Showa-era interior including chandeliers and stained glass. A casual kissaten-diner serving ramen, parfaits, fried rice and cold noodles. The spring-limited Strawberry Bavarois and Strawberry Parfait using local Hashikami strawberries draws visitors from across the prefecture. Many 3-generation repeat customers. Tabelog 3.45/112 reviews, 4,407 saves. Featured in Cotrip, Kesennuma Tourism Association and Hobonichi.

Reviews say 'Three generations of memories in Kesennuma,' 'I cried when it reopened after the tsunami,' 'I come every year for the strawberry bavarois,' 'The ramen and fried rice have that nostalgic Showa taste that puts you at ease.' Tabelog 3.45/112 reviews, 4,407 saves. TripAdvisor #4 in Kesennuma. Featured on Kesennuma Tourism Association official site.

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