Banana Fish Cafe and Bar to Open in Shinjuku on November 26
The themed cafe centred on Ash Lynx, Eiji Okumura and Shorter Wong runs until January 17, 2027, with reservations opening on November 12.
A themed cafe titled "BANANA FISH Cafe and Bar - What they see -" will open at BOX cafe&space LUMINE EST Shinjuku 2nd store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, from November 26, 2026 to January 17, 2027, according to animeanime.jp.
The cafe is built around three characters: Ash Lynx, Eiji Okumura and Shorter Wong. The concept name refers to what the three see.
The food menu lists three combos at 1,590 yen each: the -ASH- Cheese Steak Dog & Onion Soup COMBO, the -EIJI- YAKI ONIGIRI & DASHI Soup COMBO and the -SHORTER- Egg on Chicken Wrap & Chinese Style Soup COMBO. Donuts come in three versions at 790 yen each, and drinks at 990 yen each include -ASH- Cherry Coke, -EIJI- Lychee Green tea and -SHORTER- Mango Oolong tea, alongside a takeout BOTTLE DRINK at 1,990 yen. The BANANA RUSH banana shake and Clam Chowder HOT RUSH are 1,290 yen each.
Original goods include acrylic keyholders (3 types, 770 yen each), mini character acrylic stands (3 types, 990 yen each), a coaster for 1,320 yen, a 5-sticker set for 990 yen, die-cut stickers (3 types, 660 yen each), a 2-file set for 990 yen, a clear pouch for 1,760 yen, a mug for 2,200 yen and a lunch tote bag for 2,200 yen.
Advance reservations cost 770 yen including tax and come with a clear card bonus for visitors who order from the menu; drink orders include one paper coaster per item. The cafe website opens on November 12 at 12:00, and reservations begin the same day at 18:00.
Background
Banana Fish began serialisation in 1985 as a manga by Akimi Yoshida, published by Shogakukan in Flower Comics. The TV anime adaptation aired from July to December 2018 on Fuji TV's Noitamina slot and other channels.
Quick answers
When does the Banana Fish Cafe and Bar open?
It opens on November 26, 2026 and runs until January 17, 2027 at BOX cafe&space LUMINE EST Shinjuku 2nd store in Tokyo.
How much does a reservation cost?
Advance reservations cost 770 yen including tax and include a clear card bonus for visitors who order from the menu.
When can I book?
The cafe website opens on November 12 at 12:00, and reservations start the same day at 18:00.