Bakery Asakura

Some customers come to Bakery Asakura for its mentaiko baguette. If you like crusty bread, this hearty baguette topped with mentaiko is an appealing place to start. One customer was surprised by how good the bread itself was, making this a choice to savour for its base as well as its savoury topping.

Bagels are another highlight, with combinations such as cranberry and cream cheese, walnut miso, and edamame, mentaiko, mochi and cheese. One visitor described the bagel dough as densely packed and chewy. The selection is said to change from day to day, so there may be different flavours to discover on each visit. For everyday bread, look for walnut campagne, wholemeal sandwich bread and baguettes. Customers have reported buying a whole walnut campagne and finding several kinds of crusty bread on offer, making these good options for a leisurely meal at home. Those with a sweet tooth can choose from blueberry Danish pastries, cinnamon rolls and pistachio cream buns. Customers have praised the balance of sweetness and tartness in the blueberry Danish, as well as a cinnamon roll studded with raisins.

Bakery Asakura is a takeaway shop in Kanamachi, Katsushika City; there is no seating for dining in. It opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 17. Some breads may sell out early, so consider going earlier if you have a particular item in mind.