Introducing Ningle Cafe

Hello travelers! This is Asukarando, your Sarukuma writer.

Today I’m thrilled to introduce a food truck that has captured hearts across Kumamoto: Ningle Cafe!

Have you spotted this charming truck around town?
Maybe you’ve already had the chance to taste their treats!
That’s right — it’s the iconic Cat Bus food truck loved by kids and adults alike. Welcome to Ningle Cafe! (*^^*)

The first thing that catches your eye is, of course, the truck itself! Inspired by a beloved character from a famous Japanese animated film, the truck even has cute paws attached, complete with adorable paw pad details 🐾 — a charming touch that totally steals the show!

And yes — there’s even a tail!

Here’s a look at the menu at Ningle Cafe (^-^)/

No.1 Best Seller — Choco Banana Crepe: 500 yen
Chocolat Crepe: 500 yen
Mandarin Orange & Whipped Cream Crepe: 500 yen
Sauce Crepe: 400 yen
Savory Tuna Pizza Crepe: 500 yen
Savory Ham & Cheese Crepe: 500 yen

And so much more — what a deliciously generous menu! (*^^*)

They also offer limited-time seasonal flavors!

Banana Choco Mint: 650 yen
Choco Mint: 600 yen

Don’t miss the strawberry-themed crepes! (^o^)

Strawberry & Whipped Cream Crepe: 600 yen
Strawberry Chocolat Crepe: 600 yen
Strawberry & Banana Crepe: 650 yen
Strawberry & Sweet Red Bean Crepe: 650 yen

Ice Cream Crepes: 500 yen each
・Chocolate
・Caramel
・Strawberry
・Blueberry
Nothing beats an ice cream crepe on a warm Kumamoto afternoon! (^-^)/

Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream: 350 yen

Refreshing Yogurt Cups: 450 yen
・Strawberry Yogurt
・Blueberry Yogurt
Banana topping: 100 yen
Mandarin orange topping: 100 yen
Strawberry topping: 200 yen

Ningle Cafe isn’t just the famous Cat Bus! There’s also a more grown-up, sleek-looking food truck waiting to be discovered (^-^)/

Behold — the New York Chocolate Drink!
If you love chocolate, this drinkable indulgence is calling your name! (^o^)

Here’s the full lineup of these tempting drinks (^-^)/

New York Chocolate Drink: 400 yen
Orange Chocolat: 550 yen
Hazelnut Chocolat: 550 yen
Caramel Milk: 500 yen
Every one of these sweet, soothing drinks feels like a hug for your soul (^o^)

For hot summer days, they also offer some refreshing thirst-quenchers!

Lemonade (Soda or Hot): 500 yen
Mango Juice: 400 yen
Orange Juice: 300 yen
Apple Juice: 300 yen

Ningle Cafe Recommended Menu

The line was long, but I happily waited for my crepe!
And being indecisive as I am, I kept staring at the menu, totally torn over what to order!
While I was deliberating, an adorable girl — maybe in 5th grade — walked up and started using the classic Japanese rhyme “Which one to choose? Let the gods decide!” to pick between two menu items! It was just too cute (*^^*)

The menu is so good that even the gods need to be consulted!

But I made my choice all by myself — I’m an adult after all (laughs)!

My pick: the Ice Cream Crepe with Caramel Sauce!
On warm days, you just can’t resist ice cream (^o^). It was so delicious that my kids kept stealing bites from me!

The crepe shell is thin yet beautifully chewy — that signature mochi-mochi texture you’ll find yourself craving again and again (^-^)/
My daughter, who isn’t quite ready for whipped cream yet, devoured the crepe shell and even asked for seconds! (*^^*)

I couldn’t capture it in a photo, but the combination of chewy crepe, rich whipped cream, ice cream, and crunchy flake topping made every bite — right up to the very last — absolutely unforgettable (*^^*)

If you spot the iconic Cat Bus food truck somewhere in Kumamoto, don’t hesitate — get in line and try a crepe! (⌒0⌒)／~~

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