Tabelog ratingARiSE COFFEE ROASTERS is a tiny stand and roastery in the quiet Hirano neighborhood, run by an owner dedicated to the craft of hand-drip coffee. The shop is known for its on-site roasting and a focus on single-origin beans, particularly a wide selection from Asian countries like Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
Guests consistently praise the owner's precise, tactile pouring technique, which produces coffee with a remarkably clean taste and bright, fruity acidity that holds even as the cup cools. The signature shallow-roast Dominican is a frequent favorite, noted for its distinct berry notes. Other popular choices include beans from Vietnam and Nicaragua. For those looking to take something home, the shop sells 100g bags of its rare beans.
The main drawback noted by visitors is the shop's very small size, with only a few indoor chairs and a single bench outside, leading to frequent queues. Some newcomers find the owner's focused, artisan-like demeanor (a quality the Japanese call 職人気質, shokunin-katagi) a bit brusque, and the space can feel dominated by local regulars. However, the quality of the coffee is consistently high.
A cup of coffee typically costs around ¥500, a price reviewers in 2024–2026 paid for single-origin pours like the Dominican and Vietnamese. Bags of beans were recently noted at approximately ¥1,200 for 100g of Dominican and ¥1,250–¥1,350 for 100g of Vietnamese. For the quality of the product, reviewers repeatedly call this outstanding value.
- Getting There: ARiSE COFFEE ROASTERS is a 7-minute walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station.
- Reservations: Walk-in only. Reservations are not accepted, and you should expect a short queue, especially on weekends.
- Seating: There are only 6 seats inside and a bench outside. Most customers get their coffee to go.
- Payment: Cash only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Smoking: The entire establishment is non-smoking.
- Parking: Two parking spaces are available.
