Kono-hana

Kono-hana’s bagels stand out for their satisfyingly chewy texture. You can keep it simple with a plain one to savour the dough, or choose a filling such as chocolate, chestnut or cheese. One customer who bought an apricot bagel said its sweet-tart fruit went well with the chewy dough.

For something baked, the wholemeal and chocolate scones are also worth considering alongside a bagel; customers have praised the wholemeal scone’s crisp, crumbly bite. There has also been praise for the apple pie, making it a tempting option if you’d like to take home something sweet as well as bread.

Kono-hana is a takeaway bakery in Asakusa 3-chome, open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 to 16. Some customers have reported that their preferred items had sold out, so if you have your eye on bagels or scones, it may be worth going earlier in the day.