"A bakery where Japanese-style morning staples like red bean buns are served alongside specialty drinks such as matcha lattes, blending Asian pastry craft with café culture." - Ruth Tobias
"From buns filled with matcha cream, red bean paste, or beef curry to sandwiches on shokupan (milk bread), this Old South Pearl gem has given the classic French bakery a charming Japanese twist — though it’s no less adept at croissants, danishes, and the like." - Eater Staff
"This minimalistic modern cafe serves authentic Japanese pastries such as Matcha-dusted doughnut twists, custard-filled cornets, and karepan, a fried bread filled with curry at this and modern cafe and bakery. The fluffy, soft and slightly sweet milk bread has quickly become a favorite, as have the flaky tarts topped with fruit." - Gigi Sukin
Beloved for shokupan, curry buns, and matcha‑leaning sweets, this Platt Park spot is frequently highlighted by 5280 and other local critics for precision and restraint. Arrive early—favorites disappear quickly.