BAKE, the cheese tart worth seeking out

If you happen to come across this shop, tucked away in train stations or department stores around Japan, don't hesitate and buy their cheese tarts.

It's a small shop, specialised in cheese tarts only, originally from Hokkaido — Japan's dairy heartland. We spotted BAKE in Tokyo Shinjuku, Sendai, and Kagoshima. We've even come across BAKE outside Japan — we tried one in Seoul, and it held up just as well.

The warm, creamy, fluffy cheese mousse and its crunchy crust make for a simple but excellent combination. Baked on the spot and often served warm, they come with a small price tag, around 250 yen.

Sometimes they have seasonal variations, but the classic tart is all that's necessary.

Check their website for updated locations around Japan.