あんバタートースト （あんばたーとーすと / An Bata Toast）
Toast with sweet red bean paste and butter
- Category
- Sweets / Dessert
- Main Ingredient
- Others
A slice of toast topped with sweet red bean paste and butter, creating a Japanese-Western fusion. The saltiness of the butter harmonizes with the sweetness of the anko, a café culture favorite.
When / How to Eat
Enjoy while the toast is hot, letting the butter melt and blend with the anko. Often served for breakfast or café time with coffee.
Cultural Background
Originated in Nagoya’s café culture, symbolizing the harmony of Japanese and Western tastes.
Cautions
Eat while hot; once cooled, the butter hardens and the flavor balance is lost.