01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A lone light shining along a quiet Hirai street after dark marks Crepe Taro, an evening crepe stop serving from 19:30 to 23:00. With an exterior reminiscent of a neighborhood snack bar or izakaya, stepping inside reveals freshly made crepes crafted from pleasantly chewy, pliable batter.
From pared-down butter options to rich double cream
A good place to start is the butter-based selection, which puts the quality of the cooked batter front and center. Options range from the straightforward staple of sugar butter to warm, comforting combinations like maple butter soaked with fragrant syrup or kuromitsu kinako butter, marrying dark brown sugar syrup with toasted soybean powder. For a full dessert experience, crepes can be finished with whipped cream or ordered with "double cream," combining custard and whipped cream. Selections stretch from strawberry and banana with double cream and chocolate sauce to generous fruit-laden builds, depending on how sweet a treat is called for.
Savory bites for late hours and flexible ways to enjoy them
Beyond sweets, the kitchen prepares a capable lineup of savory crepes to ward off late-night hunger. Choices like ham, egg, and lettuce, tuna mayo lettuce, or teriyaki tartar provide a satisfying, light meal during the later hours. Crepes can be eaten inside the shop or ordered for takeout, and code-based mobile payment options such as PayPay and Rakuten Pay are accepted. It makes for an approachable, distinct Hirai pit stop to round off the end of the day.
