For chef and cafe owner Hiro Saito, the highest compliment a customer can offer may not sound like a compliment at all. When a patron tries one of his loaves, they might marvel at its authenticity, then remark, “Wow, it tastes just like real bread!” Maybe they’ll take a bite out of a sugar-dusted pastry and exclaim, “It doesn’t taste like cardboard at all!” Every piece of praise lauding the treat’s edible nature brings a smile to Saito’s face. Read more at the link in our bio. kirariwestportland 📸: Veronica Nocera #glutenfree #glutenfreebakery #kirari #kirariwest #portland #portlandeats #portlandfood #portlandoregon #oregon #bakery