London · Donburi · casual
Happy Sky Bakery
Japanese Artisan BakeryShokupanMelon panMochi ribbonJapanese bread
Award-winning Japanese artisan bakery in Shepherd's Bush, famous for shokupan, melon pan, and mochi ribbon, founded by Tokyo-born baker Motoko McNulty.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Shepherd's Bush
- Chef
- Motoko McNulty
Plate № 1110
About
Happy Sky Bakery is a West London institution founded by Motoko McNulty, a Japanese master baker who moved from Tokyo to London and channelled a lifelong passion for bread into this much-loved artisan operation. The bakery specialises in Japanese-style breads made without additives or artificial ingredients: soft shokupan milk bread, fluffy melon pan, and the bakery's signature mochi ribbon. Motoko's hand-crafting techniques, developed through years of study in Japan, deliver a consistency of flavour and texture that has earned the bakery numerous awards. A second location has opened near Tottenham Court Road on Hanway Street, extending the bakery's reach into central London. Early arrival is recommended, as popular items often sell out.
Neighborhood & visiting
Happy Sky Bakery sits in Shepherd's Bush, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Exceptional Japanese shokupan (milk bread) and melon pan, made daily by a Tokyo-trained master baker without additives.
- Award-winning artisan quality at an accessible neighbourhood price point.
- The mochi ribbon is a unique signature item rarely found elsewhere in London.
- Two locations — Shepherd's Bush and near Tottenham Court Road — for central and west London convenience.
Second branch at 40 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UT (Thu–Sun 11:00–16:00). Arrive early — popular items sell out.
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Frequently asked
About Happy Sky Bakery
- Is Happy Sky Bakery an authentic japanese artisan bakery restaurant in London?
- Yes — Happy Sky Bakery is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese artisan bakery in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Happy Sky Bakery located?
- Happy Sky Bakery is located at 94 Askew Road, London W12 9BL, London, United Kingdom in the Shepherd's Bush neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Happy Sky Bakery?
- Happy Sky Bakery does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Happy Sky Bakery?
- Happy Sky Bakery sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese artisan bakery of this format in London.
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