Ogura Toast

Ogura toast is toast browned and spread with butter, then topped with plenty of sweet red bean paste. It is said a cafe owner devised it back in the Taisho era after seeing students dip toast into zenzai red bean soup. The sweet bean paste and salty butter together make it an icon of Nagoya morning culture.

Highlights

- Warm toast and salty butter lift the gentle sweetness of the bean paste - A contrast of textures between crisp toast and moist red bean paste - Serving styles vary, with some shops offering the paste on the side and others piling it on

Seasonal Enjoyment

As a famous Nagoya morning dish, it is a classic enjoyed with a cup of coffee in the morning. On cold mornings the warm toast heats the body, and in the hot season it refreshes paired with a cold drink. Year round, it brightens cafe mornings.

Access and Basics

- Area: widely enjoyed at cafes across Nagoya - Long established shops tied to its origin remain, such as in the Endoji shopping arcade - With a morning set, some shops let you enjoy it for just the price of a drink

A Little Advice

Mix the butter and bean paste well as you eat to bring out the sweet and salty contrast. Eating it while warm is the trick to drawing out its flavor.