TORAYA CAFÉ・ANSTAND, the new flagship store of TORAYA CAFÉ・ANSTAND, Kita-Aoyama, opened on October 22nd.

The store will offer new items such as the "Yokan A La Carte" (matcha, strawberry, ginger/830 yen), as well as store-exclusive items such as "Anban" (390 yen) and "An Paste Fondant" (410 yen), proposing new and creative ways to enjoy "an" (bean paste) by adding a twist to the usual way of eating it.

"Yokan A La Carte" (matcha, strawberry, ginger/830 yen) are bite-sized yokan that can be enjoyed one or two at a time depending on your tastes and mood, making them ideal for conversation, as a snack on travel, or as a quick break from work. The sale period is from October 22nd until mid-January of the following year.

"Anban" (390 yen) is a dish of smooth bean paste sandwiched between warm, chewy steamed dough. When you split it in two, the bean paste separates neatly and lands on top of the bun, which is a fun sight.

The "Bean Paste Fondant" (410 yen) is a limited edition of Toraya Cafe's specialty, "Azuki Bean and Cocoa Fondant," available only at the An Stand Kita-Aoyama store. It has a crispy exterior and a moist interior, and is served warm.

The store's design concept is "a generous, soft pastry that envelops the bean paste." The white and wood grain design creates a soft, warm impression, as if to gently embrace those who spend time in this space. The tiger tile wall visible from the open entrance was designed by Masayoshi Nakajo, the same artist who designed the An Stand Shinjuku store, creating a timeless and gentle space that is somehow nostalgic yet new.