01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Step away from the surging crowds around Shinjuku Station's west exit, and Pronto Shinjuku-Nishiguchi greets you with a dual mood—part retro Japanese cafe, part welcoming perch of an evening bar. The seating stretches back into a long, slender layout lined with counter-style spots, offering an easy place to settle down for a quick pause before a meetup or some quiet solo time.
During daytime cafe hours, the standout draw is the nostalgic "quite firm classic pudding." Built with enough body to meet each spoonful with satisfying resistance, this classic custard style pairs naturally with freshly brewed coffee or a caffe latte. For a more leisurely sweet break, the maple soufflé pancakes or Uji matcha Basque cheesecake make comforting choices alongside a pot of Darjeeling or fruit tea.
Past 17:00 in the evening, the bar character deepens noticeably. More patrons drop in for an after-work drink, ordering Kakubin highballs or "The BAR Set," which pairs 1 drink with 2 light bites. Nibbling on a crisp Margherita pizza or crunchy Poterico fries before finishing the night with that same classic pudding makes for an effortlessly relaxed routine.
