As its name suggests, this store has a particular niche – it’s all about bread baked using steam. And these are some of the fluffiest loaves you’ll find in Tokyo. The dough is left to rise at a low temperature for a long time, making it especially sweet, and the long steaming process gives it a moist and mellow texture. To make its decadent treats, the store uses 100-percent Japanese wheat, along with cream, condensed milk, cream cheese, and pure honey. In addition, all the ingredients are free of emulsifiers, artificial fragrances, colours and preservatives.
Aside from the classic steam bread, the store also has flavours like cream cheese, grape seed oil and cream, and seasonal options like matcha and red beans.
For this Valentine's Day, Steam Bread Ebisu is serving a special loaf of bread filled with decadent fondant chocolate. When microwaved, the chocolate will melt into an oozy ganache which you can dip the bread in. The special loaf will be available until February 28 and costs ¥1,500 per loaf. If you can't make it to the store, the bread can also be ordered online.