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Asakusa Kagetsudō Melon Bread

Tokyo

4.4 (2.8k) Melonpan $
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Asakusa Kagetsudō is renowned for its viral jumbo melonpan, featuring an insanely fluffy, cloud-like interior encased in a warm, crunchy sugar-cookie crust. Visitors consistently rave about having the sweet bread sliced open and stuffed with cold matcha or vanilla soft-serve ice cream or whipped cream. Reviewers frequently award it perfect ratings, declaring it vastly superior to regular store-bought melon bread.

Commenters show enthusiastic affection for the melonpan and soft-serve combination, with many recalling fond travel memories or planning future Tokyo trips. While some express slight reservations about high calorie counts, sweetness, or social media hype, the prevailing reaction is positive anticipation for street-food classics.

  • Order the jumbo melonpan warm and fresh from the oven
  • Pair the bread with matcha or vanilla soft-serve ice cream
  • Whipped cream is also available as a filling alternative
  • Keep cash on hand as the shop operates cash-only
  • Eat immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot, crisp bread and cold ice cream

Summaries are created based on reviews, notes, and social media posts.



Monday9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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