Japan's cafe au lait specialty store 'Cafe au lait Tokyo' in Higashi-Gotanda, Tokyo, is holding an anniversary event called 'Unexpected Cilantro Festival!?' from June 4 to June 30, 2026. The unique pairing began when staff added cilantro to a staff meal of cafe au lait before April Fools' Day. Surprisingly, the refreshing, citrus-like aroma of cilantro harmonized perfectly with the mildness of milk. This discovery led to the development of a full limited menu featuring seven special items. The lineup includes 'Paku-ole' (Cilantro Cafe au lait), 'Paku-nade' (Homemade Cilantro Lemonade), 'Paku-tira' (Cilantro Tiramisu), and a luxurious Cilantro & Pineapple Tiramisu Parfait. Savory options like Cilantro Sandwiches, Cafe au lait Curry with Cilantro, and a Pork Shabu-Shabu Salad Bowl are also available. This unexpected combination offers a fresh experience even for hardcore cilantro lovers.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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