Amei Pan

Step inside Amei Pan in Shinagawa Ward's Hatanodai neighborhood, and the shelves present a lively mix of everyday Taiwanese bakery staples and fragrant European-style loaves. Among the creations crafted by the Taiwanese owner-baker, the standout is the sweet-savory rousong bun. Pillowy soft dough is spread with mayonnaise and generously blanketed in savory, finely shredded dried pork floss, delivering a taste straight from Taiwan's street corners and market bakeries.

Everyday Taiwanese Baking

The counter also features familiar Taiwanese favorites such as fragrant scallion bread, sesame-flecked savory shaobing, and subtly sweet taro buns. A brief reheat in a toaster oven at home revives the aromatic green onions and the fluffy, tender crumb, making for a satisfying snack or light meal. Traditional pineapple cakes with a crumbly, soft-cookie pastry crust are also available, popular as gifts or personal treats.

Crusty Baguettes and Daily Hearth Breads

Beyond the Taiwanese specialties, the bakery shows equal skill with rustic European hearth breads. The baguettes feature a crisp, shattering crust and a chewy, elastic interior rich with the aroma of wheat. Sturdy sourdough loaves for weekend tables, plush, chewy bagels, and slender bacon épis all highlight the quality of the dough itself.

Operating as a dedicated takeout bakery, Amei Pan uses an over-the-counter ordering style where staff package your selected items. Payment is accepted in cash, by credit card, and via cashless services such as PayPay. Selecting a few Taiwanese rolls to bring home makes an enticing addition to a morning routine or an afternoon tea break.