AIShio Butter Pan (Salted Butter Roll)
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“Buttery, slightly salty, and the reason you'll buy a second one.”
A small, golden roll with butter baked inside and a sprinkle of rock salt on top. The contrast of salty crust and rich, melted butter interior is dangerously addictive.
- Salted Butter
- Crispy Bottom
- Trending
- Sweetness
- 2 out of 5
- Spiciness
- 0 out of 5
- Richness
- 3 out of 5
- Adventure
- 1 out of 5
The Inside Scoop
Did you know?
Shio butter pan was born in 2003 at a small bakery in Ehime Prefecture, originally as a summer pick-me-up for salt replenishment. It went viral around 2015 and has been a konbini staple ever since. The bottom gets crispy from the butter that melts and pools during baking — flip it over and check for that golden, buttery crunch.
How to eat
- 1Flip it over — the bottom is where the magic is. Butter pools there during baking, creating a crispy, golden layer that's the best part.
- 2The salt on top is intentional and essential. It makes the butter flavor pop. Don't brush it off.
- 3It's small but satisfying. The richness builds quickly, so one or two is usually enough — though you'll want three.