JINYA Holdings Launches Mikan bakery & more in Encino

June 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES - Mikan bakery & more in Encino, brings authentic Japanese flavors and artisan baking traditions to Los Angeles through freshly baked breads, specialty beverages and citrus-inspired menu items. The concept is named after the Japanese word for mandarin orange, a reference to the upbringing in Ehime, Japan, known as the Citrus Kingdom.

Mikan bakery & more introduces a bakery rooted in authentic Japanese culinary traditions. Through travels, two pastry chefs from Japan prepared fresh breads daily, featuring traditional favorites alongside rotating selections. The baked goods are inspired by Tokyo bakery culture in collaboration with Boulangerie MAISON NOBU, a Tokyo bakery known for its artisan breads and dedication to traditional Japanese baking techniques.

The bakery’s program is spearheaded by Aya Asaumi, a baker recruited directly from Japan to bring authentic Japanese baking traditions and craftsmanship to Los Angeles.

A collaboration with Tokyo-based Boulangerie MAISON NOBU was scheduled for July 3-5, featuring four items:

• Raisin Walnut Bread
• Mentaiko Baguette
• Matcha Croissant
• Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread

The four items were offered during the event period.

"There are still very few places in the U.S. where guests can experience authentic Japanese bakery bread," said Takahashi. "Mikan bakery & more allows me to share the experience of visiting neighborhood bakeries during my childhood, places people visit regularly, where the bread is fresh, comforting and rooted in simple traditions. By partnering with renowned bakers from Japan, we're bringing that authentic experience and level of craftsmanship directly to Los Angeles."

The name Mikan, meaning mandarin orange in Japanese, reflects the brand’s connection to Ehime Prefecture, Japan’s largest producer of the fruit, and its use of citrus flavors throughout the menu. Inspired by Takahashi’s childhood memories of warming mikan — a common winter tradition in Japan believed to enhance the fruit’s natural sweetness — the bakery incorporates mikan fruit and zest into select breads and beverages.

The menu will feature artisan pastries, Japanese curry bread, classic egg and fruit sandos, shio pan (salt bread) and cube-shaped shokupan, alongside European-style breads including baguettes and focaccia, all made from scratch daily without additives or preservatives. Beverage offerings include premium matcha and hojicha sourced from Uji, Kyoto, specialty coffee, freshly pressed mikan juice and citrus-infused beverages, including the signature Mikan Matcha Latte made with house-made mikan purée. All beverages are crafted in-house using all-natural ingredients and without artificial flavors or colors.

Mikan bakery & more will offer dine-in and takeout service and will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bakery will also feature branded merchandise, including apparel, mugs, tote bags and plush Mikan Friends.

SOURCE JINYA Holdings

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