No more gatekeeping good shio pan. The Japanese bakery trend is taking Bangkok by storm, and we know just where you should place your next order.
First things first: what is shio pan?
Shio pan translates to “salt bread” from Japanese, and refers to a bread that has a soft interior and a slightly hard exterior. Shaped akin to a croissant, it is sprinkled with coarse sea salt as a finishing touch. Often times, there is a rich butter filling, too.
The interplay of textures (crispy versus fluffy) and flavours (sweetness versus saltiness) makes this a popular item not only in Japan and in Thailand, but around the world, too.
Originally, shio pan comes from Ehime Prefecture in Japan, and was created by a bakery called Pan no Mise in the early 2010s, according to Synova. It gained popularity in countries like Hong Kong and Singapore during the pandemic especially, as people tried their hand at baking this bread at home. Now, in 2025, the hype has arrived in Thailand, with bakeries selling out of stock by evening time.
Whether you’re a big fan or a new fan, here’s where to find the best shio pan in Bangkok right now.
Where to buy shio pan in Bangkok
Koji Bakery House
We had to start our list with a true Japanese bakery. Koji prides itself in using imported Japanese products and natural yeast from koji rice, so you can expect good quality from their shio pan. The salt bread is the bestseller here, though they also offer a fun array of toppings such as egg salad, tuna, red bean and butter, bacon, tonkatsu, or red velvet.
Price: From THB 39/plain shio pan
More info: Koji Bakery House
Foobreca
Foobreca started as a small shop serving up Japanese-style breads, and really shot to popularity as the shio pan hype started to grow in Bangkok. Now the bakery sees long queues everyday, selling out long before closing hour. The shio pan is certainly the star here, though it is also totally worth checking out the other pastries you can find, such as shokupan (milk bread) or kurumi anpan (bread filled with sweet red bean paste).
Price: From THB 55/salt butter shio pan
More info: Foobreca
Mika Bakehouse
Mika Bakehouse is another popular Japanese bakery that aims to serve up an authentic version of this popular bread. Their recipe was developed over three years, using traditional Japanese and Korean baking techniques. While they also serve pretzels and bagels, the shio pan is definitely the star here. Enjoy it classic or enjoy it with four cheeses and honey (delicious) or Hokkaido milk (dreamy). If you’re feeling adventurous, you could also try the shookie (shio pan plus cookie).
Price: THB 85/plain shio pan
More Info: Mika Bakehouse
Butter Bakery
Always churning out delicious breads and pastries in the CBD and in Ladparo, it was only a matter of time before Butter jumped on the shio pan train. The trendy minimalist bakery has gotten to the point where they publicise a shio pan release schedule, notifying eager fans when the next drop will come. Currently the baking cycle covers six batches a day. The plain ones work best, but we also especially love the weekly specials: truffle and brie, ham and cheese, or strawberry and fresh cream, to name a few.
Price: From THB 70/plain shio pan
More info: Butter Bakery
Loafy & Co
Loafy & Co got organised when they realised just how big the hype around their bread and pastries was, releasing a detailed baking schedule for each and every pastry, from 11am to 4.30pm. While you can only get certain pastries at certain times, shio pan is baked in every time slot, due to its major popularity. At 11am, 2.30pm, and 4.30pm, grab the plain shio pan, ham and cheese shio pan, or strawberry shio pan. The latter sees an especially generous serving size, with four strawberries stuffed into the salt bread. It’s the bestseller for a reason.
Price: From THB 65/plain shio pan
More Info: Loafy & Co
Wabi’s
Serving up a selection of sourdough bread, soft pretzels, and shio pan specifically, Wabi’s really knows bread-baking. There are several branches across town, whether you prefer the modern-cool edge of Ekkamai or the historic vibe of Song Wat. Their sourdough shio pan sees more trendy and innovative remakes, such as Dubai Chocolate Shio Pan. The Ekkamai branch just opened under a new concept and style called Wabi’s & Friends, so if you’re looking to dine-in, check out this new cafe.
Price: From THB 265/3 pieces
More Info: Wabi’s BKK
Sanan Bakery
Sanan is an “old school bakery,” honouring time-tested recipes in their pet-friendly Chatuchak location. Their shio pan caters more to a Thai palate, and their number-one bestseller the one filled with salted butter. There are also renditions with ham and cheese or garlic butter available. You can get in touch with Sanan Bakery and place orders via Line (@sananbakery1968) if you don’t feel like going all the way there.
More info: Sanan Bakery
Eric Kayser
Even those who are not normally into Japanese pastries may have seen the signs across shopping malls advertising Eric Kayser’s shio pan — and the queues that follow. The croissant specialist never shies away from trends, and the shio pan is no exception. Here you’ll find the classic version alongside both more sweet and savoury editions, such as bacon and cheese, white chocolate and cranberry, and garlic cream cheese.
Price: THB 65/plain shio pan
More Info: Maison Eric Kayser
[Hero Image Credit: Shutterstock; Featured Image Credit: Butter Bakery]