Alison and Alan Tang opened Shokupan on Wellington Street less than two weeks ago after Alan left his job as a mechanical engineer to cook the food that is close to his heart. Alison also left her role in digital marketing to help run the restaurant, while the new venture also better suits their life as parents of two boys.
The cafe, which opens 7.30am to 3pm on Monday to Friday, serves up unique sandwiches made with shokupan, which is a Japanese style of milk bread. They also serve up rice bowls, coffee and Japanese inspired cakes.
Take a look inside the cafe in our gallery below.
7. Coffee at Shokupan
Shokupan offers a range of coffees, including matcha lattes Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Japanese inspired cakes
Cakes on offer include lemon drizzle with yuzu fruit Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Shokupan
Owner Alison Tang said that feedback from customers so far has been very positive Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Shokupan
Shokupan is open Monday - Friday from 7.30am until 3pm. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Shokupan
Owner Alison Tang said that her and her husband wanted to create a "really streamlined menu". Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe