Hello there!

Struggling to keep up with the chilly nights and blazing hot days,
it’s Binako, your SaruKuma writer!!

Today I’m introducing a spot located in
Kusunoki, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture:
“Tasakitei”.

Tasakitei is actually an izakaya (Japanese-style pub),
but during the daytime they sell takeaway age-pan (Japanese-style fried bread)! ^^

Ever since I spotted their age-pan banner a while back,
I’d been dying to try it — so this time I showed up before they even opened, lol!

There’s parking right in front of the shop,
so travelers driving in can stop by with peace of mind ♪

Enter from the left side of the storefront and you’ll see the age-pan noren (traditional cloth curtain).

There’s a bell, so just press it after you arrive
and you can place your order ^^

The owner is super friendly and easy to chat with —
such a lovely person ( *´艸｀)

Current Menu

The age-pan menu is simple — just two flavors:
Cinnamon
Kinako (roasted soybean flour)
(*´ω｀*)

This time I went with Kinako — 150 yen (now 200 yen)!!

Fresh out of the fryer and piping hot! ♪

Age-Pan = Unbeatable

The kinako melts perfectly into the freshly fried bread,
so the moment you take a bite, that nutty, roasted soybean fragrance fills your whole mouth.

And the bread itself is unbelievably fluffy — absolutely delicious.

The bread is nice and thick, so it’s plenty filling,
but it’s so good you can easily polish off two!

Soft, fluffy, slightly chewy — kids will love it too (*´Д｀)

Definitely give it a try when you’re in town!!

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This information is for the age-pan service and may differ from the izakaya operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

※Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please check before your visit.