Tokyo's viral dessert combines a parfait with bread bun for a unique treat.

So check this out: Toho Bakery in Mitaka Station, Tokyo, is serving up something wild—ice cream anpan! This isn’t your everyday sweet bean paste bread. You gotta take a bus or a scenic walk to get there, but once you're in front of their flashy sign, you know you've hit the jackpot. This joint teamed up with Lotte, the ice cream masters, to create a unique treat that has you squeeze soft ice cream straight into a specially made bun. And they’re not just mixing things up for fun; they designed a new type of anpan that holds the perfect amount of creamy goodness.

Now let me tell you, the Coolish-use Anpan isn’t just a gimmick. The sweet bean paste is less sweet to balance out the ice cream, while the bun is crafted to give it some space for all that delicious filling. We grabbed one immediately, squeezing that Coolish right in (with a bit of muscle). The flavor combo of sweet bean and creamy ice cream was like a dessert revolution in my hand—perfect for a hot day! So, if you're anywhere near Mitaka Station before August 8, make the trip for a shot at the ultimate anpan experience. You won’t regret it!

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