Heino Anko

Kintsuba and dorayaki are the natural place to start at Heino Anko. Diners have praised the kintsuba for its restrained sweetness and chewy outer layer, and some particularly enjoyed the cheesecake flavour. Alongside the classic variety, reports also mention nut and matcha kintsuba. Their small size makes it easy to try several flavours, giving you the pleasure of choosing each one individually.

The dorayaki have won praise for their fluffy texture and a honey flavour that surprised some customers. Alongside the chunky red bean paste filling, shoppers have also picked up varieties with Mont Blanc cream or mascarpone. You can choose a sweet that centres on anko or one that brings in a touch of Western-style pastry.

The shop is open on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:00 to 18:00. If you’re looking for Japanese sweets in Ōji-chō, Abeno Ward, you could pick up both kintsuba and dorayaki and compare them.