I saw these adorable little fish-shaped Taiyaki on my TikTok feed, and I knew I had to try them when we went to London. They were from Chinatown Bakery.
When we went the were 4 pieces for £3 but that was back in Jan of 2026 So im not sure of the price of them now.
In case you’ve never heard of Taiyaki, they’re a traditional Japanese dessert shaped like a red sea bream, symbolizing luck and prosperity. While the classic filling is usually sweet red bean paste, we tried the custard version, which has become a popular alternative. It was smooth and creamy, with a slight crisp to the waffle-like exterior.
Just beware that when they are first made, they are lava hot, so be careful when you bite into them.
The outside is a waffle like exterior which goes extremely well with the custard centre.
You actually dont even need to go inside the bakery to buy them they are sold out of a side window. But if you do happen to go in check out some of the other amazing pastries and food they have in there.
Next time we are back in London we will definitely be going back. I highly recommend them.
GETTING THERE
They were from Chinatown Bakery in London. 7-9 Newport Place (WC2H 7JR).
It's easier to get there by the tube:
Leicester Square station is the nearest tube stop, served by the Northern and Piccadilly lines. From there, it’s just a quick 2–3 minute walk to the bakery.
Piccadilly Circus Station is just a quick five-minute walk from the bakery.
Several buses pass a stop just a short distance from Chinatown, including routes 14, 24, 27, 29, 134, 168, and C2.
Have you tried these cute little custard fishes?
Now if only I can find a place in melbourne that sell these, that would be incredible.
Until next time xx
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