About Taku Sando

Taku Sando brings you the best of Japan’s unique sandwich culture, aka “sando,” with a modern twist.

Starting with our original shokupan milk bread baked in-house every day, our menu takes iconic sandos like pork katsu sando and tamago sando to new heights, with careful craftsmanship and fresh quality ingredients.

Enjoy a unique dining experience at our bar or spacious backyard, along with a natural wine selection designed to complement the deep flavors of the ferments we use to pack a satisfying punch. And don’t forget to come back for lunch or take some sandos out for a picnic!

Brought to you by the creative team of Takumen in LIC, Taku Sando is excited to take root in artisanal & small business-friendly Greenpoint, only steps away from the East River.

Shokupan

Freshly baked in-house every day, our original shokupan is the star of the show at Taku Sando. Shokupan, which literally means “staple food bread,” is a Japanese-style milk bread known for its beautifully fluffy texture, and simple, slightly sweet flavor.

Created in the 18th century with the introduction of Western food, it is an iconic staple beloved for pairing phenomenally with any savory item, much like a bowl of rice. We see sandos as the pinnacle of what is called “sozai pan (side dish bread)”; a category of bread that typically combines milk bread with savory fillings or toppings to be enjoyed as a casual meal or snack.

Although the simplicity of the shokupan may make it seem secondary to the other components, from a Japanese perspective it represents a wholesome luxury, and is the heart of the meal. This is why we have stayed true to a familiar obsession with this bread in creating our very own shokupan, using only quality local ingredients and zero additives.

Discover our luxuriously simple yet satiating loaves, created by Taku Sando chef & baker Hisa, who draws from his experience as a baker in Japan, and his deep knowledge of flour.