Akipan

4.6(254)

Bunn St, Pyrmont, New South Wales, 2009

“Premium Japanese Shokupan”

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Services:TakeawayDine-In

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MatchaShokupanFrench toastTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBreakfastCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Akipan?

Akipan is a standout Japanese shokupan bakery in Pyrmont known for exceptionally soft, pillowy loaves and a rotating range of flavoured varieties. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the shop combines takeaway bread with dine-in options including coffee, matcha, French toast and toasties.

About Akipan

Akipan is a small Japanese-style bakery in Pyrmont, New South Wales, built around shokupan, the soft, pillowy Japanese loaf. The baker works with traditional Japanese techniques, tools and ingredients, and the tagline says it plainly: premium Japanese shokupan.

The bread is the draw. People talk about how soft it is, and about the range on offer, with matcha, hojicha, brioche, wholemeal and yudane loaves all getting a mention. One local who has taken home several loaves says the quality shows each time, and that it's lovely on its own or built into a sandwich. Loaves come with storing and heating instructions, a small touch people appreciate.

One customer came for toasts and toasties rather than a loaf to go. The hojicha mochi toast and matcha marble toast have been ordered, and the matcha red bean wheel and ham and cheese wheels have been tried too. The ham and cheese French toast surprises people with its sweet-meets-savoury balance. Expect Japanese-style sweetness, which is gentler than usual, though one visitor found a toastie a touch sweet for a savoury dish. There's also coffee, matcha and hojicha lattes, and a shichimi latte for something different. The coffee jelly has its fans, and the scones are described as Japanese style and not too sweet.

You can dine in or take away, with seating outdoors, which suits a sunny day, though it's limited and can get a little noisy with foot traffic. Welcoming staff greeted one visitor warmly right as the doors opened.

This is a premium bakery with prices to match. Some customers feel the quality justifies the price, while at least one finds a topped slice steep. Hours cover mornings through mid-afternoon, with a shorter day at the weekend, so check the hours before you head over.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“The shokupan was extremely soft, with a wide range of flavours.”

Staff

“Staff were warm and friendly - loved it!”

Bread

“I've ordered 5 loaves of bread, visited 3 times, and i am always blown away by the quality.”

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akipan

: Akipan is a Japanese-style bakery and cafe in Pyrmont built around shokupan, the soft, pillowy Japanese milk loaf. It's made in flavours like matcha, hojicha, brioche, wholemeal and yudane, and regulars say the bread is soft enough to eat on its own or turned into a sandwich like the Monte Cristo sando.
: Yes. Alongside its shokupan loaves, Akipan offers coffee, matcha and hojicha lattes, and breakfast items such as French toast, toasties and mochi toast. There's a small outdoor seating area, and takeaway and dine-in are both available, with card and contactless payments accepted.
: Opinions vary on price. Several visitors note the bread and toasties sit at a premium, reflecting the quality of ingredients and the attention put into each loaf, while others feel it runs expensive for the portion size. Most agree the freshness and softness of the shokupan justify a visit, so ask in person about current pricing.
: Yes. Akipan has a small, cosy fit-out with outdoor seating only, often limited to just a few tables, so it suits a quick coffee and toastie or grabbing loaves for takeaway rather than a large group sit-down. Visitors describe the atmosphere as warm, aesthetic and reminiscent of a Japanese cafe.
: Helpful staff come up again and again in local word of mouth on Akipan. Visitors describe the service as warm and kind, with staff happy to talk through the range of shokupan flavours and toastie options on offer, which adds to the experience of this tucked-away Pyrmont spot.