TOCOHA BAKERY

The hojicha cream bun pairs the tea’s roasted aroma with the sweetness of its cream. Some diners say the smooth hojicha custard and its balance of sweetness left a lasting impression; another noted that the almonds added a pleasing crunch. It’s an appealing choice for anyone looking for a cream-filled bun with a different flavour combination.

One customer reported buying croissants filled with cream cheese and five-colour beans, dark cherries, and bananas. They found the pastry crisp on the outside and moist and soft inside. Rather than looking for a pronounced buttery flavour, it may be more fun to choose by texture and filling. Other options include walnut bread, loaves, focaccia with tomato or olives, and English muffins. You could put together a takeaway selection with both sweet and savoury breads.

One diner described the sakura anpan as having a chewy dough filled with gyūhi (soft mochi) and smooth red bean paste. According to another report, customers choose items from the display case and a member of staff serves them, making for a one-at-a-time selection process in the small shop. TOCOHA BAKERY is near Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens, and some customers have enjoyed their purchases in the gardens. For a walk, you could pick up a cream bun or anpan alongside a savoury bread for a sweet treat and a light bite. Takeaway is available, and payment is cash only.