&TAKANO PAIN

The crusty bread generously filled with nuts and dried fruit is one of the items visitors to &TAKANO PAIN particularly remember. The wheaty dough is studded with substantial pieces of filling, making it an appealing choice when you want something hearty. One customer who bought the bread with 4 kinds of nuts alongside a baguette and sandwiches enjoyed the way the dough’s gentle tang complemented the nuts. They also suggested lightly toasting it and serving it with honey or cream cheese.

For a meal, baguettes and sandwiches are among the options. One diner described the pâté sandwich as rich, with a jalapeño-like spiciness, and said they cut it into pieces to enjoy with wine. Another chose a sandwich with bacon, which they enjoyed as a BLT-style option.

Among the sweet choices, one customer praised the way the bread, fruit and cream came together in the fruit sandwich. A report on the anpan noted the texture of the azuki beans and the restrained sweetness of the filling. With both savoury and sweet baked goods on offer, you could pair a loaf for a meal with something sweet.

There is no dine-in service; the bakery is for takeaway. It is in Hasune, Itabashi, Tokyo, and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 19:30.