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THIS FAMILY-OWNED BAKERY IN WAIMEA MAKES AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY JAPANESE
DESSERTS

MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE AT PATISSERIE NANAKO ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND BEFORE THEY OPEN.

Jul 14, 2021
Lauren Okinaka,
Patisserie Nanako serves a variety of Japanese desserts. Photo: Courtesy of
Patisserie Nanako
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Since opening in January 2021, Patisserie Nanako in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island has
been bustling with customers who wait in line hours before the bakery opens at 8
a.m. The family-owned shop serves fresh Japanese-style pastries such as pillowy
strawberry shortcake, delicate Japanese cheesecake and classic tiramisu, along
with Japanese pan (bread) and jelly drinks.

Waimea is considered paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country, and the historic town is
known for its green pastures, cattle and cowboys. Now, it’s more than just
paniolo—it’s a popular destination for delicious food, fine arts and local
culture.

Patisserie Nanako serves delicate Japanese-style desserts like fruit tarts,
fluffy cheesecake and raspberry lime mousse. Photo: Lauren Okinaka

Patisserie Nanako is truly a family business. Every member of the Perez-Nava
family—owners Nanako and Jimmy, daughters Alexandrea and Julie, and son
Ichiro—works in the bakery.

Each dessert is made by hand. “We make smaller batches of desserts so we don’t
sacrifice quality,” Nanako says. “We want our customers to experience
high-quality desserts without paying high hotel prices.”

The Perez-Nava family. From left to right: Jimmy, Nanako, Ichiro, Alexandrea,
and Julie.
Photo: Lauren Okinaka

Nanako, a pastry chef, was born in Kagoshima, Japan and trained at Nakamura
Pastry Technical College. She moved to O‘ahu in 2006 to assist with the opening
of La Palme D’or at Ala Moana Center. In 2008, she became the pastry cook at
Halekūlani in Waikīkī and in 2013 became the pastry chef at the Moana Surfrider,
a Westin Resort and Spa. 

In 2017, Nanako and her family moved to Hawai‘i Island where she was planning to
purchase an established bakery. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she took a break
and soon after, decided to open her own bakery instead.

Nanako and Jimmy filling mini milk France baguettes.
Photo: Lauren Okinaka

Every dessert features as many fresh, local ingredients as possible. “We do not
compromise on the quality of ingredients. When you eat our desserts, you can
taste the difference,” Jimmy says. He and Nanako met when he was working as a
bakery specialist for Y. Hata & Co.

Patisserie Nanako’s signature dessert is a raspberry ladybug—rich chocolate
mousse encased in a sweet raspberry glaze with a light chocolate cake base.
Nanako created the dessert when she worked for the Moana Surfrider. The ladybug
represented the resort’s nickname, “First Lady of Waikīkī,” (it was the first
hotel built on Waikīkī Beach) and also is a symbol of good luck. Now, it’s the
logo for Patisserie Nakako.

Patisserie Nanako’s signature dessert (raspberry ladybug mousse).
Photo: Courtesy of Patisserie Nanako

If you’re thinking of making the drive to Waimea, plan to arrive at the bakery
before 8 a.m. Its delectable desserts sell out quickly. Patisserie Nanako also
takes special orders for various occasions, but be sure to place your order
weeks in advance due to high demand.  

Customers arrive at the bakery hours in advance to grab their favorite desserts.
Photo: Lauren Okinaka

“We wanted to bring Japanese flavors to Hawai‘i and I think we accomplished
that,” Jimmy says. “In six months, we became a destination.”

Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until sold out) Tuesday through Saturday, 64-1067
Hawai‘i Belt Road, Suite A5, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island, @patisserienanako,
facebook.com/patisserienanako

Categories: Family, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Island Where To Eat, Restaurants
Tags: desserts, Hawaii bakery, Hawaii Island, Japanese, new, Patisserie Nanako,
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