CANDY

Sweet bread or a savoury option substantial enough for a meal? CANDY, a bakery in Kanda, makes that a pleasant choice to ponder. People who have tried its anpan and cream buns have remarked on their generous, weighty fillings and gentle sweetness. If you are choosing a small treat, these are two worth comparing. One customer described the melon pan as crisp on the outside and soft within, with a buttery flavour; others recommend the anpan, too. There is room to follow your own taste among the sweet breads.

For lunch, consider the pork loin katsu bread or the menchi-katsu bread. Diners have found the pork cutlet thicker than expected and the menchi-katsu substantial; they also appreciated that the seasoning was not overly strong, allowing the flavour and texture of the meat to come through. One customer’s menchi-katsu burger came with cabbage and plenty of sauce and mayonnaise. That is an individual order, but it gives a sense of the filling options when you want something hearty. Menu information also lists cream buns, anpan, menchi-katsu bread, toast with a fried egg and katsu sandwiches. The selection offers choices beyond sweet bakes, whether you are after a light bite or a takeaway lunch.

A customer who chose the cheese croissant noted that it was generously filled with cheese, both inside and on top. It is another option to keep in mind if you want something different from sweet bread or a cutlet sandwich. The bakery is open from 11 to 18 on weekdays and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Takeaway is available, so you can choose according to whether you are after a sweet snack or a savoury lunch.