One-Day-Only Pairing Event Hosted by MEL COFFEE and Michelin-Featured milpa
MEL COFFEE in Yotsubashi, Osaka, and Michelin one-star restaurant milpa will host a one-day-only pairing event on June 7, 2026. The event will offer a pairing of five types of coffee and a five-course meal under the theme "Japanese Terroir, Mexican Perspective" to create a new experience of value. Limited to 9 seats, the price is 15,000 yen.
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MEL COFFEE in Yotsubashi, Osaka, will host a one-day-only pairing event on Sunday, June 7, 2026, welcoming Chef Willy Monroy, the owner-chef of milpa, the first Mexican restaurant in Japan to receive a Michelin star.
A one-day-only collaboration intersecting global gastronomy
milpa is a modern Mexican restaurant named after traditional Mexican agricultural methods.
Incorporating Japanese ingredients cherished by Chef Willy, the menu reflects the memories and culture of the land where he was born and raised, earning high acclaim domestically and internationally.
For this event, five types of coffee designed specifically for this day by MEL COFFEE will be paired with a five-course meal prepared by Chef Willy.
By combining the "COFFEE OMAKASE Experience" proposed by MEL COFFEE with the new essence of modern Mexican cuisine, a never-before-seen culinary experience where each unique character resonates will be created.
The theme is "Japanese Terroir, Mexican Perspective"
The theme for this collaboration is "Japanese Terroir, Mexican Perspective."
Based on the concept of "Japanese terroir from a Mexican perspective," Japan's natural features, ingredients, and sense of the seasons will be reconstructed using the sensibilities and techniques of Mexican cuisine.
Complementing this are the delicate coffee expressions extracted by MEL COFFEE.
Aroma, temperature, texture, and lingering finish—. While a cup of coffee and a dish of food enhance each other, the characteristics of the land and cultural background are brought out multi-dimensionally.
It will be a roughly two-hour experience of gastronomy that transcends the boundary of "coffee as a beverage."
An unimaginable combination will lead to a new experiential value.
From Nishi-ku, Osaka to the world. A counter session by two expressive artists
Masahiko Fumimoto, owner of MEL COFFEE, and Willy Monroy, owner-chef of milpa.
Both having established their restaurants in Nishi-ku, Osaka, and welcoming guests from all over the world, the two share many commonalities.
Respect for the land and producers. An attitude of attempting to express even the background of the ingredients. And a sensibility that creates "surprise" and "discovery" within everyday life.
This event is a food experience akin to a live session performed by these two for one day only.
A premium seat where coffee and cuisine are completed right before your eyes at the counter of MEL COFFEE, limited to just 9 seats.
Please come and experience the current state of gastronomy, broadcasted from Osaka to the world.
Profile
Masahiko Fumimoto (Owner, MEL COFFEE)
A roaster who maximizes terroir by roasting beans carefully selected from producers around the world. Utilizing precise profile management with Cropster and a roasting philosophy that manipulates conduction, convection, and radiant heat, he draws out the uniqueness of the beans. Head judge of the Japan Brewers Cup (JBrC) and 3rd place in the Japan Roasting Championship, a domestic competition for coffee roasting skills.
Willy Monroy (Owner-Chef, milpa)
Born in Mexico. Owner-chef of the modern Mexican restaurant milpa in Kitahorie, Osaka. Attracted attention by becoming the first Mexican restaurant in Japan to earn a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide. His signature is original cuisine that fuses Mexican traditions with seasonal Japanese ingredients. He also operates a standing bar Tachinomi SABOTEN next to milpa, and SABOTEN Taqueria at Time Out Market Osaka.
Event Overview
Event Name: MEL COFFEE × milpa Pairing Event
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 12:00-14:00
Venue: MEL COFFEE
1F Daiko Building, 1-4-21 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Contents: Pairing course of 5 types of coffee + 5 dishes
Price: 15,000 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 9 people
Reservation Method:
[MEL COFFEE] Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/melcoffee_japan/
Please select June 7, 12:00 when making a reservation from the link in the profile.
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Store Information
MEL COFFEE
Location: 1F Daiko Building, 1-4-21 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 550-0013
Phone: None
Business Hours: 10:00-18:30
Closed: Mondays and Thursdays
Website: http://www.melcoffee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melcoffee_japan/
A one-day-only collaboration intersecting global gastronomy
milpa is a modern Mexican restaurant named after traditional Mexican agricultural methods.
Incorporating Japanese ingredients cherished by Chef Willy, the menu reflects the memories and culture of the land where he was born and raised, earning high acclaim domestically and internationally.
For this event, five types of coffee designed specifically for this day by MEL COFFEE will be paired with a five-course meal prepared by Chef Willy.
By combining the "COFFEE OMAKASE Experience" proposed by MEL COFFEE with the new essence of modern Mexican cuisine, a never-before-seen culinary experience where each unique character resonates will be created.
The theme is "Japanese Terroir, Mexican Perspective"
The theme for this collaboration is "Japanese Terroir, Mexican Perspective."
Based on the concept of "Japanese terroir from a Mexican perspective," Japan's natural features, ingredients, and sense of the seasons will be reconstructed using the sensibilities and techniques of Mexican cuisine.
Complementing this are the delicate coffee expressions extracted by MEL COFFEE.
Aroma, temperature, texture, and lingering finish—. While a cup of coffee and a dish of food enhance each other, the characteristics of the land and cultural background are brought out multi-dimensionally.
It will be a roughly two-hour experience of gastronomy that transcends the boundary of "coffee as a beverage."
An unimaginable combination will lead to a new experiential value.
From Nishi-ku, Osaka to the world. A counter session by two expressive artists
Masahiko Fumimoto, owner of MEL COFFEE, and Willy Monroy, owner-chef of milpa.
Both having established their restaurants in Nishi-ku, Osaka, and welcoming guests from all over the world, the two share many commonalities.
Respect for the land and producers. An attitude of attempting to express even the background of the ingredients. And a sensibility that creates "surprise" and "discovery" within everyday life.
This event is a food experience akin to a live session performed by these two for one day only.
A premium seat where coffee and cuisine are completed right before your eyes at the counter of MEL COFFEE, limited to just 9 seats.
Please come and experience the current state of gastronomy, broadcasted from Osaka to the world.
Profile
Masahiko Fumimoto (Owner, MEL COFFEE)
A roaster who maximizes terroir by roasting beans carefully selected from producers around the world. Utilizing precise profile management with Cropster and a roasting philosophy that manipulates conduction, convection, and radiant heat, he draws out the uniqueness of the beans. Head judge of the Japan Brewers Cup (JBrC) and 3rd place in the Japan Roasting Championship, a domestic competition for coffee roasting skills.
Willy Monroy (Owner-Chef, milpa)
Born in Mexico. Owner-chef of the modern Mexican restaurant milpa in Kitahorie, Osaka. Attracted attention by becoming the first Mexican restaurant in Japan to earn a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide. His signature is original cuisine that fuses Mexican traditions with seasonal Japanese ingredients. He also operates a standing bar Tachinomi SABOTEN next to milpa, and SABOTEN Taqueria at Time Out Market Osaka.
Event Overview
Event Name: MEL COFFEE × milpa Pairing Event
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 12:00-14:00
Venue: MEL COFFEE
1F Daiko Building, 1-4-21 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Contents: Pairing course of 5 types of coffee + 5 dishes
Price: 15,000 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 9 people
Reservation Method:
[MEL COFFEE] Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/melcoffee_japan/
Please select June 7, 12:00 when making a reservation from the link in the profile.
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Store Information
MEL COFFEE
Location: 1F Daiko Building, 1-4-21 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 550-0013
Phone: None
Business Hours: 10:00-18:30
Closed: Mondays and Thursdays
Website: http://www.melcoffee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melcoffee_japan/
FAQ
Who is hosting this pairing event?
The event is hosted by Mel Coffee Roasters Co., Ltd. (MEL COFFEE) and Chef Willy Monroy from milpa, a Michelin one-star modern Mexican restaurant.
What are the content and purpose of the event?
Under the theme "Japanese Terroir, Mexican Perspective," the event will offer a pairing of a five-course meal that reconstructs Japanese ingredients with a Mexican culinary sensibility and five types of coffee.
When will the event be held?
It will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00.
Where will the event be held?
The event will take place at MEL COFFEE, located at 1F Daiko Building, 1-4-21 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
How much is the fee for the event?
The fee is 15,000 yen (tax included). The capacity is 9 people, and reservations can be made through MEL COFFEE's Instagram.