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About this place
The aptly named crispy-chewy doughnut is all about contrast in texture. Visitors describe a light, crisp exterior giving way to a chewy centre, while another diner enjoyed the contrast between its crunchy outside and soft inside. The listed flavours include sugar, kinako and cinnamon, so you can start with whichever appeals most. Some visitors found that the crispness softened over time, making this one worth enjoying soon after you take it away.
There’s more to choose from than sweet bread: naoto.pan also offers savoury options suited to a meal. Visitors recommend the tandoori chicken and egg sandwich, which pairs gently curried chicken with chunky egg tartare. For something more substantial, consider the “Chunky Beef Curry Bread”. One customer who bought it noted that it contained a generous amount of beef and seemed mild in heat. You can pick up a doughnut alongside it for a sweet treat, or build your lunch around the savoury breads.
The “Salt Bread” has also drawn praise for its crisp outside and chewy interior. If texture is what tempts you, you could choose one sweet item and one savoury one. There is no dine-in service; the bakery is takeaway only. It is in Uemachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, and is listed as open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, with Sunday and Monday as closing days.
