Kome Co.

Rice-flour baked goods are often associated with rustic textures, but the sweets lining the display case at rice flour specialty shop Kome Co. deliver a pleasantly surprising lightness and smooth finish. The signature chiffon cake, "Mofumofu Plain," has a softly sweet sponge that feels pillowy and soft, balancing a moist, gentle springiness with a clean melt-in-the-mouth finish. The chiffon selection features a varied lineup of teatime aromas, including the aromatic Earl Grey of "Mofumofu Black Tea," fragrant roasted green tea in "Mofumofu Hojicha," and a cocoa version blended with chocolate chips.

Generously Cream-Filled Pastries

Alongside the chiffon cakes, the shop's selection of fresh pastries prominently showcases generous layers of cream. The cream puff packs an airy, lightly sweet whipped cream tightly inside a chewy rice-flour pastry shell, carrying a surprising heft when held in the hand. Other creations playing on cream and texture include an éclair filled with dense, chewy rice-flour custard topped with bitter chocolate, as well as the "Mofu Dog," which layers whipped cream between folds of chiffon sponge.

A Broad Repertoire from Sablés to Mousses

Classic bakery standards are equally well represented, from a baked cheesecake set over a sablé crust and a chocolate mousse pairing smooth mousse over bitter chocolate cake, to a Mont Blanc piped with French chestnut cream. The counter also carries baked treats like snowball cookies and assorted biscuits, making them easy choices for an everyday snack or a small gift.

Tucked into a residential street in Kameido, Koto Ward, the physical shop operates purely for takeout with no dine-in seating, while accepting various credit cards, transit IC cards, and multiple QR-code payment options for easy drop-ins. Open from Wednesday through Saturday, it serves as a dependable stop to pick up treats to enjoy at your leisure back home.