sankaku

Located on the 1 floor of the TOI BLDG in Nihonbashi-Yokoyamacho, sankaku is a small bakeshop open on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 17:00. Most of the baked treats in the display case are made with rice flour, making the shop popular with those looking to avoid wheat flour.

Among the bakes, the scones draw particular attention. Alongside mainstays like plain and salted caramel, herbal creations pairing dill and pink peppercorns strike a delicate balance between sweetness and salinity, finished with a light, crumbly texture that avoids being dry or heavy.

The cake selection is equally enticing. Spring features a sakura Victoria sponge made with sweet-and-salty sponge folded with pickled cherry leaves, layered with sakura bean paste and cream. It sits alongside a sakura Basque cheesecake, which showcases the delicate, melt-in-the-mouth crumb unique to rice flour.

Offerings rotate with each visit, featuring spiced carrot cake, seasonal pumpkin pudding, and muffins. Queues often form before opening and items can sell out early, so arriving for the 12:00 opening is advisable when looking for specific bakes.