On Van Baerlestraat, near Museumplein, you'll find Best Bread Boba. This bakery and café has brought something unique to Amsterdam: Japanese shokupan, an airy and soft milk bread baked here in perfect cube shapes. Every day they work with small batches so that everything goes fresh across the counter.
The bread is made with Hokkaido flour, a Japanese product known for its fine texture and rich flavor. The fermentation and baking technique creates a crumb that is both firm and silky smooth. Best Bread Boba fills the breads with both sweet and savory combinations. Think matcha cream, custard, chocolate or just savory varieties with cheese and herbs. Thus, each cube becomes a surprise in itself.
In addition to bread, the store focuses on drinks, with a strong focus on matcha. You'll find traditional matcha, as well as lattes and creative specials that combine Japanese flavors with Western influences. The drinks are often as visually appealing as the breads themselves: colorful, layered and photogenic.
The interior is modern and clean, with lots of light and a minimalist feel. The emphasis is on the products: counters full of cube breads and drinks carefully prepared. The crowd ranges from curious passersby to regulars who have discovered their favorite filling.
Because production is kept small, it is advisable to arrive early. Popular variants often sell out quickly. This reinforces the feeling that you are buying something special here: not mass production, but attention to detail.
"Shokupan at Best Bread Boba is bread AND art in cube form."
Best Bread Boba distinguishes itself by giving a Japanese product a place in the heart of Amsterdam without compromising on quality or authenticity. It is both a bakery and a cultural experience.