Combine Books, Food, Good drinks in Nakameguro

In a city where it doesn't seem possible to be hip and laid back at the same time, a neighborhood called Nakameguro has managed to be exactly that, quietly, and hidden away from trend loving crowds. Spend some time in the quiet river side walk in Nakameguro and you’ll get the vibe of this new funky, alternative neighborhood of Nakameguro. From cutting-edge cafés and bars, an apartment, office and retail complex, the streets of "Nakameguro" are turning this shitamachi into Tokyo's most stylish neighborhood.

Combine, a book and cafe bar, stands by the Meguro river providing a cozy place where its customers can relax and enjoy the food, drink, music,books, conversation and a view of the Meguro river. Combine is a small, comfortable place; very casual. The decor is designed to let you unwind: soft lighting, lounge tunes like air and beck in the background and big couches and benches. The menu is in a little blue notebook, and a big collection alcohol in the bar. I must say I was truly impressed by the truly chilled out atmosphere in this place, as well as the generous portion of drinks at very reasonable price. The cocktails are priced from 600yen ~ 800yen, delicious deserts are 450yen, and an impressive choices of otsumami priced around 600 yen.

Combine is a rebirth of a used book shop Ballad-do that used to be located in Takaido. Combine opened in May 2005, as a book and cafe bar where customers can read their book collection, purchase the books, or bring in some books in exchange for alcohol. Combine will soon host DJs, small live music sessions, photo exhibition, CD release,.... etc.

Location: Meguroku, Nakameguro 1-10-23-103
Recommendation: Grab a book+ kalua milk (700yen) + Banana Cake (450 yen)