Akatombo was founded in 1950 as a sandwich parlor in Ginza, Tokyo. The other day, Masahiro Nakai made headlines when he served it to the members of a TV show (see Masaru Hamaguchi's Instagram)!

How delicious are the sandwiches that top celebrities bring in? I was curious, so I went to the Nihonbashi Takashimaya store!

The "Red Dragonfly" Sandwich

A review of four items!

Akatombo currently sells its sandwiches at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya and Shinjuku Takashimaya stores respectively, in addition to the kitchen store in Nihonbashi. At the Nihonbashi Takashimaya store we visited this time, there were always several people waiting in line to order even after lunchtime. The popularity of the shop is evident.

I purchased a total of four sandwiches, including the most popular "Mixed Sandwich," which comes in a set of various flavors. Each pack contains three or four bite-sized sandwiches.



I'll try it right away!

Mixed Sandwich

The most popular is the mixed sandwich. It contains one roast beef, one egg, one vegetable, and one ham sandwich. (486 yen, tax included).

The egg sandwich is a delicious taste of the egg itself, without any unnecessary flavors. The simplicity of the product makes the quality and deliciousness of the ingredients stand out.


The vegetables include cucumber, tomato, and lettuce, which are crispy and refreshing. It is light, so it would be good for breakfast or an evening meal.


The ham is moist and juicy, about 5 mm thick and has a good texture. I don't have to tell you how well bread, butter, and ham go together! It is a taste loved by everyone.


The roast beef, which was the thing that impressed me, is a very serious roast beef. The moment you put it in your mouth, it is fragrant, and when you bite into it, the fat melts from the tender meat, and the sweetness spreads out. Delicious!

Crab Bechamel Sandwich

It looks rather plain, but it was the most shockingly delicious thing I ate this time... Crab cream, a combination of crab and béchamel sauce, is sandwiched between bread with crispy onions. (540 yen)


The moist and smooth bread and the smooth crab cream melt in your mouth at the same time. The crab flavor spreads. It tastes just like the crab cream croquettes or crab cream gratin you would find in a Western-style restaurant. This is luxury!

Fruit Sandwich

A fruit sandwich consisting of fresh cream, peaches, strawberries, apples, and kiwi sandwiched between bread. It was the only sweet sandwich in the lineup. (324 yen)


The sweet and sour taste melts into the mild cream and spreads out. A single slice of this model fruit sandwich will fill your mouth with happiness. I felt like my cheeks were about to fall off.

Toasted sandwiches available only on Fridays

Toasted sandwiches are available every Friday only at the Nihombashi Takashimaya store. On this day, it is the pork fillet cutlet (864 yen). A thick pork cutlet and shredded cabbage are sandwiched between fluffy, savory toast. It is seasoned with a sweet and spicy sauce.

When you bite into it, you can feel the juicy meat juices flowing out of the cutlet. The sauce is elegant without being too strong, and the inclusion of chutney gives it a slightly fruity flavor. The subtle mustard adds a nice accent.


I was quite full after eating all of them, so I think 3 to 4 packs per person is a good amount. By the way, as a woman, I was also pleased that I could eat it without opening a large mouthful. The price is a bit steep, but worth it once! How about it not only for your loved ones, but also for special occasions or when you want to spoil yourself?