Wa Cafe

As an ex-expat in Japan of 15 years, I have finally found a Truly authentic Japanese cafe with a wide selection of pastries, cakes and drinks in London! What a delight! Matcha tiramisu, pumpkin croquet and sen cha are fabulous! Yet to go through the full selection of Wa’s dishes, so will be coming back soon! The cafe gets very very busy, hope they can expand soon or somehow add more tables for more customers.

The most “Japan” Japanese Cafe I’ve visited in the UK. All staff are Japanese or Japanese speaking local, totally no problem if you order in their language, definitely give me a feel of going back “home”. They sells different kinds of pastry like cakes and pan, also some sandwitches, all very authentic Japanese style. Their drinks are superb, from taste to presentation are top notch. The shop is spacious but only have a few tables which makes it a comfortable place to chill and relax, however, may be many people also thinks that way make they have a policy of only 2 hour dinning time.

🍞🍰 "Morning Delight at WA Cafe! 🌸🥐" 👋 Hey there, fellow foodies and coffee lovers! 🌟 Just had the most delightful morning at WA Cafe in Ealing. 🇯🇵☕️ If you're up for an unforgettable breakfast or afternoon tea experience, this place is a must-visit. (Melon pan) melon bread that was like a soft, heavenly hug on the inside and had that perfect crunch on the outside. 🍈😋 Seriously, it's like they turned a melon into a bread! And the Mont Blanc? 🍫✨, that was a work of art! Layers of chestnut goodness that melted in my mouth with every bite. The place itself is a blend of bakery and confectionery, where sophistication meets scrumptiousness. 🍰🥖 And while it might be a tad pricier compared to the usual joints, the quality of every bite totally justifies it. So, if you're ready to treat your taste buds to an adventure and your eyes to edible art, give WA Cafe a go. Trust me, it's like a one-way ticket to Tokyo's culinary wonders. 🛫🇯🇵

The cakes and bread are fantastic and the staff are brilliant, you are always met with a smile. The strawberry shortcake and banana cake are my two picks. The shortcake is the most popular cake in Japan, similar in popularity to our Victoria sponge cakes here. The atmosphere is very Japanese, the design of the interior fits really well with a typical Japanese modern simplicity to it. I can't say what the drinks are like as I've only bought a coffee once, the main event is the cake, but I'm sure the drinks match the quality of the food. The only thing I would note is the serving of coffee is quite small so if you are looking for a drink to walk to work with I'd avoid the coffees. However, it's fairly strong and the size matches well with the lightness of the cakes. Having visited both of their shops a number of times I can say I very much prefer the Ealing branch as it's more spacious, although there is less seating. I have been a dine in, takeaway and delivery customer, and all experiences were brilliant. If you have time and there is a free seat I recommend you dine in.