Asano at a glance
About
- Premium ceremonial and café-style matcha
- Artisan lattes with seasonal Asian flavors
- Unique Asian-flavored pastries (yuzu, hojicha, azuki)
- Mottainai-driven use of off-hours restaurant space
- Sunlit morning counter in The Noortwyck
Tucked inside The Noortwyck, this Japanese-inspired café turns unused evening restaurant real estate into a sunlit morning destination. Founded on the mottainai ethic of reducing waste and maximizing space, it delivers precision-made matcha, inventive artisan lattes, and a rotating selection of Asian-inflected pastries. Expect thoughtful technique, quiet design, and a true neighborhood morning ritual.
What to Order
Premium Ceremonial Matcha
Stone-ground ceremonial matcha whisked to a velvet froth—clean, grassy, and perfectly tempered for morning clarity.
Hojicha Latte
Smoky roasted green tea meets creamy steamed milk for a toasty, low-bitterness latte with gentle caramel notes.
Yuzu Danish
Flaky, butter-forward pastry brightened with tart yuzu curd and a delicate citrus glaze.
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