Takahachi Bakery

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"Japan is in the details at this beloved bakery. Take a trip to the land of the rising bun and enjoy a wide range of delicious handmade baked goods. Have a complete experience by grabbing a seat in front of the bakery window to see first-hand the care that goes into the food, as you sink into the comforting embrace of fresh bread. Pro-tip: try the yuzu honey iced tea for a refreshing summer treat! In winter, a cup of their creamy green pea soup will warm you right up." - Paperless Post

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"After Japanese owner Hiroyuki Takahashi opened his first restaurant, Takahachi, he decided to introduce Japanese bread to New York with the opening of Takahachi Bakery in 2011. This cozy bakery is located on a quiet street in Tribeca and specializes in matcha-flavored desserts. No trip here is complete without getting the green tea crepe, which is strong on the matcha flavor and filled with light cream and red bean. It’s rolled into a wrap and held together by parchment paper designed like a piece of newspaper." - izzy chen, team infatuation

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"There is no shortage of things to try at this Japanese bakery, including a matcha-and-red-bean swiss roll, a matcha crepe to matcha parfait, mousse cake, and bread. They sell out quickly so go early and with an appetite for matcha." - Twesha Dikshit

"Takahachi Bakery, Financial District. Japan is in the details at this beloved bakery. Take a trip to the land of the rising bun and enjoy a wide range of delicious handmade baked goods. Have a complete experience by grabbing a seat in front of the bakery window to see first-hand the care that goes into the food, as you sink into the comforting embrace of fresh bread. Pro-tip: try the yuzu honey iced tea for a refreshing summer treat! In winter, a cup of their creamy green pea soup will warm you right up."

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Takahachi Bakery - Review - Tribeca - New York - The Infatuation

"After Japanese owner Hiroyuki Takahashi opened his first restaurant, Takahachi, which serves sushi, teriyaki, and other Japanese dishes, Hiroyuki decided to introduce Japanese bread to New York when he opened Takahachi Bakery in 2011. This cozy bakery is tucked away on a quiet street in Tribeca, and specializes in matcha-flavored desserts. No trip to Takahachi Bakery is complete without getting the green tea crepe, which is strong on the matcha flavor and filled with light cream and red bean. It’s rolled into a wrap and held together by parchment paper designed like a piece of newspaper, which is perfect for enjoying on the go and getting the optimal matcha-cream-red bean ratio with each bite." - Izzy Chen & With Warm Welcome

S M

Google

Great spot if you’re looking for authentic/classic Japanese baked goods, like cream pan or melon pan. There is some indoor seating to enjoy your purchases, where you can get a good view of kitchen. I got the Taramo bun, which was absolutely delicious. I’ll be back next I’m in nyc!

Derek “Scrapsapien” McGearty

Google

Nice fresh desserts, strawberry cake was delicious, I had a beef curry bun which was also very tasty. Hot white chocolate mocha was good, Earl grey tea was piping hot so maybe a little ice to cool it down. Staff were friendly. Interior is a little tight if it's busy.

Florence Wu

Google

Cakes are made to order with around an hour wait, so they taste very fresh. They take your name & contact on a paper. $40 for a strawberry cake is on the pricier side, but I think it’s worth it from this place.

Blue NY

Google

A Japanese bakery with an affordable price and a wide variety. The bread is very fresh. My favorite is mochi🍵 anpan with mochi and bean paste 🫘. Delicious 😋 5/30 additions: Restroom is spacious and very clean✨

Julia Hsia

Google

It is a great bakery to grab light meals, bread and pastries with sweets. Drinks are outstanding. They are usually busy at noon on weekdays, thus they might not be patient with questions. Still, would like to visit and try more items! ☕️🥛✨Cappuccino was amazing. Super creamy and rich with gentle and flavorful taste. I like the coffee beans they choose. 🍵🥛💚Matcha latte was great too. Same, thick and creamy. They have great machine that makes nice foamed milk. 🫘❤️Red bean bread was a classic. The bread was soft and moist and the red bean paste was smooth and mild. Orange chocolate cake was ok. The chocolate was too sweet and made the whole cake too sweet. Shrimp sandwich tasted good. But since it was premade, you kinda expected that the fried shrimp inside wouldn’t be crispy.

Rebecca Zhang

Google

I love this Bakery! I only consider the prices expensive but they are worth it 🥺 I arrived very early and was able to get some fresh sandwiches, unfortunately not all the products were in stock yet as they were probably still being baked/prepared. I wish to go again and try more cakes and salads 🤩♥️

S C

Google

My daughter and I are matcha lovers and only bake with high-quality Japanese matcha. So when we ordered the Matcha Mousse Cake, I was a little concerned about the quality of the matcha used—but it completely exceeded our expectations. We’re thrilled with how good it was! From now on, Takahachi is our go-to spot for matcha cake in Manhattan!

Naveen Devaraj

Google

A must try Japanese place If you're looking to experience the charm of a Japanese bakery. Located on Murray street, this bakery offers an impressive selection of Japanese-inspired pastries that are both unique and delicious. I had the Coconut Cream Bun, and it was absolutely delightful. The bun was soft and fluffy, filled with a light and creamy coconut filling that had just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite was rich, yet not overwhelming—perfect for anyone who enjoys tropical flavors. What truly sets Takahachi apart is the wide variety of pastries they offer. From savory options like curry buns to sweet treats like matcha-flavored pastries, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for something traditional or looking to try something new, the options are great. The ambiance adds to the experience—it's cozy, warm, and inviting, making it an ideal spot to enjoy your pastry with a coffee or tea while unwinding. The relaxing atmosphere makes it a great place to stop by, whether you're grabbing something on the go or looking to enjoy a quiet moment. Entrance faces southwest and is wheel chair accessible. Clean restrooms. I recommend this gem and with so many pastries to choose from I will definitely return to try.

Ellie Z.

Yelp

This is hands down my favorite bakery in NYC. So many bakeries in the city are all about the croissant/laminated pastry wave that's oh so popular right now. But this bakery feels like a more home-y and nostalgic version of my favorite Asian bakery chains (Tous les Jours/85 Degrees/Paris Baguette). Everything is freshly baked in house daily! You can even see the bakers whisking/crafting away in the seating area in the back of the bakery. - Guava and Cheese Bread (8.8/10): Soft milk bread with a guava jam and cream cheese filling. So good. I was dubious about the guava flavor but honestly it blew me away. - Sweet Cheese Bread (9/10): Perfectly soft milk bread with a sweet cream cheese filling, and a cake-like topping! What's not to love? Genuinely my perfect sweet Asian bread Everything that I've tried here has been delicious. I'm confident that you can't go wrong with whatever you get. Tribeca is pretty far from me but I'd definitely travel across town to get my hands on their sweet breads.

Amanda W.

Yelp

Writing review for the Matcha crepe, but not for the bakery experience. I received the matcha crepe from a friend and I was at first puzzled as to what it was. A crepe with matcha? I thought perhaps this would be similar to the Lady M matcha cakes that I love. There were definitely similarities, this matcha crepe was a soft crepe with matcha powder and a strawberry cream filling inside, very light and airy. I really enjoyed the texture, what I would've liked more is the matcha flavoring. I did not really taste much of matcha, perhaps if the cream inside was matcha that could have done it for me. I would certainly like to visit this bakery next time I am downtown.

Serena X.

Yelp

One of the best matcha latte's I've had in the city - the matcha has depth and is not on the bitter or grassy side. Highly recommend for their Japanese specialty pastries as well, I will surely be returning. It can be a bit pricey like other reviews have mentioned, but not surprising given the location.

Ximena L.

Yelp

Really cute ambiance--cozy, clean. A surprisingly good amount of seating and a good spot to hang out with a coffee. That said, the baked goods felt a little one-note. Everything looked nice, but the flavors and textures didn't vary much from item to item. Nothing was bad, just not particularly memorable. Also worth noting--the hours aren't great. It closes pretty early, which makes it tough to swing by unless you're already in the area during the day.

Amanda W.

Yelp

I like bakeries. And this one has really yummy snacks, miso almond cookie, and custard pudding. Recently I discovered their cappuccino to be very delicious and melon puree(bread?). Close to where I am five days a week and quiet seatings, lots of options, w one bathroom. The kitchen is open so you can see the bakers. The cashiers are friendly. They sell hot food and soups. And also juices homemade in to go cups ready.

Kelly L.

Yelp

I've been to Takahachi a few times because of the Matcha Crepe ($6.50), but this time I decided to try out a few other items. Unfortunately, I don't remember exactly what each bun was but they costed around $3-$5. I got a curry chicken bun, a mentaiko bun, a tuna tomato croissant, and a shrimp sandwich ($6.50). I would get the Tuna tomato croissant and the Shrimp sandwich again. Note that the sandwiches change from day to day though. It's sad to see how much smaller the Matcha Crepe is compared to how it used to be, but it's still good.

Chad O.

Yelp

This place is a bakery, coffee, and food shop. It's packed with people and everyone is buying a lunch or breakfast item. They have a great selection of coffee's. The coffee is very good. I was told to come here for the matcha crepe. It was as good as advertised. It does look like the lunch items were the popular item at this location.

Esther G.

Yelp

This is my go-to cafe/bakery when I'm in the area. I typically get savory breakfast items, but their matcha -- both as a drink and in food -- is so good, and the honey yuzu tea is a must for winter days. There are many options to stay or to-go. Yes, the food is cold -- that's why they provide a microwave! Just ask for a plate and blast it for half a minute or less (there's a sign that says that). The vibes are cute, it's never too packed and the space is airy. No wifi!

Sonia L.

Yelp

Best quick stop for some of the best breakfast sandwiches on a fluffy bread and some pretty good lunch deals with varying side choices

Lubie A.

Yelp

One of my favorite bakeries. Been going for years. Love their more traditionally Japanese food like bean buns, or matcha pancake slices. The pastries, all French-Japanese fusion are tasty but often not fluffy enough. Great place to grab a coffee & chat with friends. The service is usually quick. My daughter's fav is the sweet cheese pastry

Alvin Z.

Yelp

Been a while since I've been here so decided to come here for a quick bite and a sweet dessert. The shrimp sandwich was just okay and the dessert I got, Mont Blanc (I think) was not too sweet and chestnutty. Overall, still a really good bakery and would definitely come and try their new items as well as recipes. It was also very pack but the service was fast!

Bonnie T.

Yelp

Guilt free and lightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth matcha crepe. Has absolutely no bite to it so you just sink your teeth in it! I recommend it to share ($7) Bakery has relatively decent seating, albeit chairs and tables are rather close to each other (eavesdropping is likely). Perhaps a good place to get some reading/writing done. You can also sit right next to the bakery window where you can view them prepping and doing all things pastry! It's a fascinating watch. Staff are friendly and location is interesting. Def a little pick me up in the generally sterile FIDI area.

Kevin E.

Yelp

Came here to try their matcha crepe and was completely bummed out when I was told that they weren't ready yet and that it would be a 30 min wait. Lesson of the day: come here after 10:30-11am if you want to get your hands on the matcha crepe! I ended up "settling" for their matcha and red bean bun, beef curry bun and guava and cheese pastry and these were delicious! Also got the egg salad sandwich but I wasn't nearly as impressed with this one. It turns out they have a ton of other mouthwatering buns, pastries, cookies and cooked food as well so don't fret if the matcha crepe isn't available. Prices are very reasonable and service was friendly. A bit out of the way for me so I don't think I'll be back anytime soon but definitely an excellent option for Asian pasties if you're in the area.

Brandon Y.

Yelp

Was in the neighborhood and noticed this bakery so came in for a quick lunch. The fried oyster bun was pretty fresh and I liked the sauce it came with though it was definitely on the small side. The miso almond cookie I got was soft n chewy with hints of brown butter n caramel, super good, I would come back for that cookie alone. Besides that, the space itself is very quaint. A little small but the seating area is nice and has a view of the workspace where the bakers make the pastries which is nice to watch. There's also a drum of cold water which is a nice touch. I'd come back if I was in the area.

Jessica Y.

Yelp

Really lovely bakery located downtown. Stopped by during my lunch break and got a latte and their infamous matcha crepe. The drinks are some of the most reasonably priced drinks I've seen in the city and do the job. The matcha crepe was absolutely delicious, and super light and fluffy. Plus it wasn't too sweet! They have some hot food items and quite a large variety of baked goods. Definitely will be a go-to lunch break spot whenever I'm in the downtown office!

Caitlynn Y.

Yelp

yayyyy the famous viral matcha crepe roll. i was looking for places that we were near and i saw this was only a few blocks away so i was like FIREEE and then we went. luckily it was raining so this place was a good shelter. honestly it was really good. like the matcha wasn't too sweet and it was perfect. lowkey we ate a lot already and even after all that walking that matcha cake was a lotttt. anyways we got there and there was like no one there and as soon as we finished. people were like fighting for a seat. how lucky were we!!!! but i would go back here i think! it lived up the hype but omg it was a LOT smaller than i expected. it was fine honestly but it's not mindblowingly good. like this quality i can make it highkey. wait not even highkey. just period. i could make this so easily. 4 stars

Sonali G.

Yelp

Got the red bean bun to go. Was really excited to try but was underwhelmed. Not my favorite to be honest - but the store has a lot of different options, so might be worth trying something else.

Wendy W.

Yelp

This Japanese bakery was a safe haven for me back when I worked in FiDi. They have a wonderful assortment of pastries and are famous for all things matcha. The matcha crepe is delicious, with the bitterness of the matcha powder perfectly complementing the cool cream and red beans layered within the roll. Their sweet items are always perfectly sweet for me, not over the top and tooth-achingly so. Their savory items are also stellar. I especially love the California sandwich, which is essentially a California roll in sandwich form, with imitation crab meat, avocado, and masago mayo. Simple yet tasty and comforting. Big fan of their delicious beef curry pastries as well.

Tunaidi A.

Yelp

Takahachi Bakery is pretty fun. The variety of baked goods are impressive, and the mochi and red-bean bread varieties are my jam. The hot food is decent, and the drinks are standard. The number of tables/seats are more than I'd expect.

Tony H.

Yelp

Absolutely five stars and if I could give more, I would. Takahachi Bakery is one of those rare gems that somehow keeps getting better and better, no matter how long they've been around. I've been coming here for years, and while I've always loved their cakes and pastries, today was the first time I really stopped to appreciate just how consistently excellent everything is. Their cakes? Flawless. Each one is a miniature work of art -- light, delicate, and not overly sweet, which is exactly how a cake should be. Whether it's a matcha roll, a fruit-topped sponge, or a cream-filled choux, everything I've tried here has been executed with precision and care. You can tell there's real pride in their craft. Today, though, I picked up a melon bun on a whim, and it absolutely blew me away. It was warm, pillowy-soft on the inside, with that perfectly crisp, sugary crust on top exactly what you want from a melon pan. It brought me right back to the streets of Tokyo. You don't find this level of authenticity and balance just anywhere. Every bite had that perfect ratio of texture and flavor. But the real surprise of the day? Their milk bread. I don't say this lightly: this may be the best bread I've ever had in my life. It's impossibly soft, almost like biting into a cloud, with this subtle sweetness that lingers just enough to make you want another slice... and then another. The crust is golden and tender, and the inside is so moist and rich, it doesn't even need butter. I honestly had to stop myself from eating the whole loaf in one sitting. It's that addictive. Try the cakes, the buns, the sandwiches but please, don't leave without getting the milk bread. It's a life-changer.

Eric H.

Yelp

Light bites including pastries and sandwiches make this a good spot to stop by for a casual bite. There are some tables and chairs in the back where you can check out the kitchen and the process of picking your items is pretty easy and smooth. The selection is great including the guava danish and also the sandwiches are a nice bonus like the egg salad or California roll sandwich. Coffee and tea are relatively sinple and nothing exquisite but still good to get something to drink if you want something other than the water they provide.

Jessica G.

Yelp

This place is an absolute gem. All of the food offerings look fresh and high quality, even the presentation is great. I bought a cookie and a few pastries (sweet and savory options), everything is delicious and I'll definitely be a frequent visitor here. The seating is a little tight and a small area, but it still feels cozy.

Joan S.

Yelp

Small bakery with big selection of sweet and savory baked goods and some cake as well. I enjoyed selecting a number of the pre packaged baked goods. I really like red bean so I got some of the red bean buns and I shared it with some friends. We all loved it and it has generous red bean filling. I can't wait to enjoy the rest. I got some curry filled buns, crème filled buns, and melon bun. The staff are very nice and there's some table seating available. I got a hot latte and it was quite good. Overall, a great place to stop by for a drink or baked goods!

Brittany S.

Yelp

I'm a matcha fanatic and my matcha experience here was incredible. I ordered the matcha crepe, matcha parfait, and matcha pudding. ALL of them were insanely delicious, my favorite was probably the crepe, but the other 2 options were also incredible. My friend's favorite was the matcha pudding, so it depends on your preferences, but regardless ALL were amazing and VERY reasonably priced! I will definitely be back for more and this will probably become a bad habit haha

Nancy A.

Yelp

Nice silky bread that is very fluffy soft and reminds you of puffy clouds when you put it in your mouth. The bread melts easily into your mouth. Very soft and moist! Not dry at all. No wonder they call it silky bread! Usually when I come here I also get matcha crème bread and they taste so good. But a bit sweet and creamy sometimes. It looks mushy too but the fact that it is matcha is a plus! I love matcha!

Theresa L.

Yelp

I've tried to come here a few times, specifically for the Matcha Crepe, but every time I come after work, it's been sold out. Completely understandable since it's near their closing time, but when I was able to make it a bit earlier in the day, I was so excited to see that they still had more Matcha Crepes!! It was everything I hoped for. The matcha crepe was fragrant and pillowy, and the crepe is filled with red bean cream!! The cream is SO GOOD and balances the bitterness of the matcha. Friendly service. It's a pretty big shop with seating in the back. They have so many bread options that I want to explore next time!

X J.

Yelp

I was here years ago before I left NYC. I think there are chains now and so no longer know how the service is. I would be mindful of updated information and every establishment changes. And my emotions could have impacted how I perceived the service in that particular moment. The products here are always tasty. Thank you.

Joanne H.

Yelp

Clean, affordable, location is great! And clean bathroom!! Plenty of seatings for a quick break.

Emily Y H.

Yelp

I was searching for this place a few years ago before the pandemic and had such a hard time finding it because of the scaffolding. In fact I didn't find it and gave up. Recently my boyfriend recommended it and knew where it was!! So finally got to stop by after visiting the oculus and got some snacks before heading to seaport to hangout. When you walk in there are bread and food in the front. You order drinks by the counter and pay for whatever you grab. There are seats in the back. Got a yuzu tea, sandwich and bun. Everything was easy to eat and honestly perfect rest and light lunch when you are in the area. Definitely recommend it if you are in the area!

Chithra V.

Yelp

Cute cafe in downtown NYC. Good options in menu for pastries. They are known for Matcha crepes and Yuzu mousse cups. I liked the crepes better. They close early though. The service was good as the guy helped me checkout even after they closed. Definitely try the matcha crepe if you are a matcha fan

Melissa N.

Yelp

I am currently obsessed with Takahachi Bakery, especially the Chicken Katsu Salad. Tribeca is an increasingly expensive neighborhood in New York City, so I'm glad I found a reasonably priced restaurant with delicious food, coffee, and pastries. They have a large selection of sweets! They're known for their matcha desserts, but they also have this amazing puff pastry cone custard - I'm not sure what it's called, but I'm also currently obsessed with it. 4-ish stars.

Fula O.

Yelp

My go to bakery for a light lunch, decent amount of seating and an assortment of Japanese pastries. I also like that I can get a half sandwich. Tip if you don't see one in the display they can get you one. Today i went with a half tuna with avocado sandwich Ice cherry tea Garden salad with carrot dressing Coconut pastry

Ming M.

Yelp

I cannot believe that it was over 11 years ago that I posted my last review of Takahachi Bakery. Boy how the time passes. Well, I went in there today around 10 am and got a few items for my late breakfast early lunch: half an egg salad sandwich; half tuna sandwich; blueberry danish and squid salad. They didn't have any half sandwiches on display but they will split them up for you if you ask. The egg salad sandwich is truly the best thing you can eat: smooth, creamy, buttery egg salad in between two pieces of fluffy Japanese bread with sliced tomatoes. I was sorry I only got half but I wanted to taste the tuna too. The tuna was just ok, lettuce was crispy in there. The blueberry danish seemed to be actually a kouign-Amann with blueberry filling. It was crispy around the edges and flaky and buttery, and the blueberries flavorful. Very unique. As for the squid salad, they put everything in one bag and the juices leaked out, so I was upset that my pastries might be fishy. But luckily they wrapped everything in plastic. Note to keep the fishy stuff separate.

Celine C.

Yelp

I had high expectations for Takahachi Bakery but their bread and pastries did not blow me away like I thought they would. Came in here on a weekday before work for some coffee and carbs. I've had my fair share of Japanese breads from amazing Japanese bakeries like Yamazaki or Gakuden in Taiwan and other Asian countries, so I know what fresh bread tastes like. Takahachi Bakery is not it lol. The matcha crepe cake had nothing matcha in the fillings. It was just layers of cream and extremely sweet red bean. As for the danish and mochi anpan, they were equally as underwhelming.

Dorothy Y.

Yelp

Takahachi is my go to bakery for birthday and holiday cakes. It's always super cute and with high quality ingredients. You can argue that it's not as refined but I like this neighborhood style. They're so much cheaper than other bakeries that I am willing to buy from. Their matcha mousse cake is my absolute favorite. My brother likes their strawberry shortcake. I'm also happy to have their opera and cassis noir if I'm trying to order multiple small slices. I haven't seen their matcha burrito in a while but that's a fun cake to have too. The only inconvenience is that they don't open on Sundays so I can't arrange it for any Sunday occasions.

Jean K.

Yelp

I found this place through Yelp and it looks like my kind of place so I went today for lunch and a dessert. The lunch was small by American standards but a nice little salad with some fish on top. It was very very good. Then I had a Matcha mousse dessert, which was excellent. Very subtle different textures not sweet. I loved it. I thought it was great. Plus it was beautiful to look at. I'm glad I discovered this place.

Taylor Z.

Yelp

Ordered a cake from here. Was packaged really well and easy to pickup. The cake was really moist and tasty. Will definitely order some again.

Sally Y.

Yelp

I was looking forward to this bakery and it was sadly a disappointment :( Matcha crepe - nothing special... a crepe with matcha / red bean filling... matcha filling is flavorful but not overpowering. Matcha red bean mochi bun - not bad... Guava cream cheese bread - you can taste the guava and the cheese... nothing note worthy.. Matcha croissant - again, the matcha filling is good. You can taste the matcha but it doesn't over power anything. I would say the cream Consistency is custard like texture. Mango cheese bread - can taste the mango filling ... Tomato basil mozzarella toast - I mean.. just what you would expect from the name.. nothing special ... Overall it's hard to describe because everything was mediocre.. Service is good. The workers are always friendly Relatively big cafe with seatings in the back. I can't say it looks clean, rather just a store that has all the necessary furniture and etc. It hurts me to say... 3/10... :( will not be coming back..

Tiffany L.

Yelp

Quick service! Plenty of seats and nice ambiance; it was cool to see the kitchen staff prepping in the back. Would be a great spot to hangout with friends. I would definitely recommend the Yuzu mousse cup and Sakura parfait! The cakes were very soft and the macrons had a good texture! The Sakura and yuzu flavors were definitely present but not overwhelming.

Michael T.

Yelp

This place is ok, coffee is subpar, pastries are ok (wide variety though). Better than Starbucks, but only just.

Ruby C.

Yelp

My go-to aka a lowkey bakery selling japanese-flavored bread, cookies, cakes and coffee. $2-4 for a bun/sandwich makes it a steal in an expensive area like FiDi. You can enjoy the pastries in their decent seating area or simply grab and go. I tried both their savory and sweet buns, everything was fairly good but nth knocked my socks off. I still come back again and again bc of the homey vibe, convenience and affordable pricing. ＊ Matcha Crepe Well even though the crepe was dusted with matcha powder, the matcha flavor was still very mild, nearly invisible. Perhaps the red bean whipped cream was too overpowering. Loved the texture of the crepe tho - thin, airy and soft. It was reasonably priced ($6). If you are a fan of matcha & red bean, you def don't wanna miss this dessert. ***Their items sell out quickly. Make sure you get there early, ideally at noon, if you want more choices.

Jim W.

Yelp

Nice little shop. Went after having some lunch and they were full. Saw people having pastries and some eating sandwiches. We got the matcha crepe. Tasty and not too sweet. Coffee and a hot choco to finish off our day.

Judy T.

Yelp

~ Matcha crepe cake (2.5/5) ~ It looks pretty and instagrammable. It's a decent crepe cake, cream is soft and the layers are thin. However there is no matcha flavour at all, all I can taste is the red bean filled cream, so I am quite disappointed. ~ Mentaiko potato bread (3/5) ~ The mentaiko flavour is very subtle, I can barely taste it. But the bread itself is quite decent, with a nice soft and pillowy texture. Will I be back? Maybe I will not come back for the matcha crepe cake, but I may come back for the japanese bread, and they are reasonably priced (given the location).

Mayuka K.

Yelp

I tried their cake for my birthday for the first time and it was amazing!!! The cake was not too sweet it had amazing matcha flavor. I definitely recommend this place!

Laura H.

Yelp

Disappointing overall. I had high expectations for the matcha parfait, but the cream was a little too greasy and the matcha flavor fell flat from lack of sugar. Yuzu parfait: basically Hmart honey yuzu jam and cream cheese, which is delicious, but not worth $6.50. Matcha drink: a train wreck--no milk and no sugar, just raw bitter matcha. Maybe that's the traditional method, but it was unpalatable to me. The only item I'd get again is the iced hoji tea: refreshing and not overly tannic. I didn't get anything from their selection of breads, but I was told that the mango custard was delicious. Overall, this is a good place to rest up with a cup of tea and maybe a small sweetbread. There's plenty of seating space and it's close enough to the Oculus that you could swing by once in a while.

Ga Hing C.

Yelp

I've had this place bookmarked for the longest time ever and finally got a chance to try it. I went around 10am and they didn't have their signature, the matcha crepe. Make sure you go after 12pm if you want to only go for this like I did. As mentioned, I only wanted to try the matcha crepe but everything else looked so good so I ended up getting not one or two, but three pastries! I got the croissant matcha, the taramo (spicy mentaiko and potato), the coronet goma (black sesame) and a matcha latte. Every pastry I had was absolutely delicious. This has definitely become my favorite Japanese bakery. I am sure coming back not only to try their matcha crepe, but to try their other pastries. Highly recommended!

Sharon L.

Yelp

Cute & cozy Japanese bakery near the office with the friendliest staff! Takahachi has become both a breakfast AND lunch staple for me. There's a huge variety of bread and pastries available (both sweet and savory), as well as salads, sandwiches, and hot food offerings. The hot food changes daily, but favorites so far include their garlic pasta noodles, gyoza, and the pasta side. All salads have super tasty dressings, and I love how you can opt for the half portion or the full portion. The tuna crossaint here is my all time favorite pastry here - perfectly flaky crossaint, generous and well seasoned tuna, and the perfect little cherry tomato on top. With such a large variety, there are a few items that weren't my favorite: the soba salad (sesame dressing was overwhelming), and the spicy tuna bun (really dry bun and filling). Prices are super reasonable for the area, and makes for an affordable quick lunch option.

Adam B.

Yelp

A nice departure from the regular bakeries downtown that have mundane bagels and croissants. Lots of exciting options, some reminiscent of Chinatown bakeries and quite unique lime the Matcha Crêpe. I like that there are also lots of savory meaty options, in case you need a quick lunch bite. Matcha Crêpe: Very unique. A soft doughy crêpe, like those in multilayer crêpe cakes, wrapped all around. Inside is a creamy filling with red beans. Outside, dusted in a bunch of umami green tea powder. A bit messy on your hands and mouth, but worth it. Garlic Sausage Bun: A savory pastry that hit the spot. Flaky dough, almost croissant like. A big ol' hot dog down the middle. And lots of kethcup and garlic sauce. It was better than a hot dog you get from a street vendor, though not served warm. Takahachi Combo Bun: A bit too much going on in this savory pastry. I like the little hot dog bites and sauces. I think the veggies worked, like the peas, which kinda tasted weird and were cold. Mango Custard Bun: A fluffy bun that was almost doughnut-like in texture. Filled with a ton of custard that had a nice subtle mango flavor. If you like creamy, this is for you. Soufflé Cheese Cake: Like a cheesecake, but 3x lighter. Seemed like it was ultra whipped, so quite airy. But the same great baked cheesecake taste as regular cheesecake, so no skimping on quality. A fun texture, when you're feeling dainty.

Shengyu G.

Yelp

It's small but pretty busy. I finally get to try their famous matcha crepe. It is not that big but really good as its reputation. The cream inside is so abundant and not heavy at all. Each bites makes you feel so satisfied. I also tried some matcha pastry with red bean filling (it is made in paw shape). I think the quality of flour they use is very good. I don't like the ones from some Chinese bakery because the bread often stuck in your teeth. Takahachi's products are not like that. I also tried cafe latte and hot chocolate. They are ok but not too impressive. The downside is their products ran out fast. If you go there around 4 pm, not that many pastry option left and the shop is not going to refill them since they close at 6 pm.

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