Shisha blends
Reviews highlight smooth shisha, including a Ladykiller blend praised for keeping its flavour throughout the session.
Nara Cafe
International City
Nara Cafe is a coffee shop in International City where reviews focus on shisha, drinks and a relaxed setting. Visitors have also mentioned private gaming cabins, PlayStation and treats such as snickers cake and kunafa.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
245 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quiet setting
The cafe has been described as relaxing and quiet, with no blasting music for a calmer visit.
Gaming cabins
Private cabins give groups a dedicated place to play games while ordering food and shisha.
Clean interior
One review specifically praised the cafe for being super clean, alongside fast service.
Easy parking
A reviewer reported no difficulty finding parking, which is useful for a casual International City visit.
Iced coffee
The iced Americano received especially strong personal praise from one customer.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Ladykiller. If shisha is your reason for visiting, ask about the Ladykiller blend; one reviewer said its flavour stayed consistent throughout the session.
Expect calm. Choose the cafe when you want a quieter shisha session rather than loud background music.
Ask menu. Check the food choices before settling in, since one review found the selection limited.
Consider cabins. For a group visit, ask about the private gaming cabins rather than assuming all seating is the same.
Drive comfortably. Parking has been reported as straightforward, so arriving by car may be convenient for this International City cafe.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
ice americano
The iced Americano was described as an excellent drink that made one customer's day.
double apple shisha
A reviewer singled out double apple shisha as a favourite.
snickers cake
Snickers cake was one of the desserts enjoyed during a family and friends visit.
kunafa
Kunafa was also mentioned positively alongside the snickers cake.
PlayStation
Reviews mention PlayStation as part of the cafe's gaming-focused experience.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Several recent reviews describe poor service and unprofessional staff behaviour, so the experience may vary by visit.
Limited food
One review found that the food selection was not extensive, despite other reviews praising the food.
Expensive drinks
A reviewer specifically called the drinks expensive, while another described the cafe's prices generally as too high.
Poor tea
Tea was singled out negatively in one review, which called it disgusting.
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The Bottom Line
Nara Cafe is a coffee shop in International City that leans strongly toward shisha and relaxed evening visits. Customers have mentioned smooth shisha, a Ladykiller blend with consistent flavour, and a good double apple shisha. It is also a place to order drinks, eat casual food and spend time in private cabins playing games.
The atmosphere is one of its clearest draws. Reviews describe the renovated cafe as relaxing, quiet and free from blasting music, while another customer praised its cleanliness. Groups may find the private cabins and PlayStation especially useful.
Parking has also been described as uncomplicated, which removes one common hassle in International City. Food feedback is mixed: some diners enjoyed the food, snickers cake and kunafa, but another reviewer found the menu limited. Drinks have been called expensive, and the tea received a particularly poor review.
Service is the main caution. Older reviews praise friendly, fast service, but several more recent comments describe unprofessional behaviour and weak service. If you visit mainly for shisha and a calm setting, the cafe has clear appeal; for a meal or polished service, check expectations first.