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"Rodas Theater, Grand Opening!! Are you a fan of scones? I became obsessed with them after discovering the perfect way to enjoy them with clotted cream and jam. I can easily spend over 10,000 yen at British goods fairs because I love them so much. Whenever I get a sudden craving for scones, I always buy them from Rodas. It's amazing to be able to "

"I went to the bread corner on the second floor (B2) and got a mask melon bread, a limited edition available only at the main store! It's pricey, but delicious ♡ There's a salad section where you can buy by weight, and I got some shrimp salad. There are so many different kinds of fruit salads, it's hard to choose! They also sell cakes, tea, and othe"

"Not only macarons and chocolate, but also their individual cakes are elegant and delicious, highly recommended! ♪ This time, I stopped by Sadaharu Aoki after purchasing "Mitsutoshi Soy Sauce" at "Horikawa-ya Nomura" in the basement of Shinjuku Isetan, which my family has been using for almost 40 years since our marriage. On a day off, it feels a "

"This bakery is a favorite of mine, and I buy something every time I go to Shinjuku. They have seating inside, but I always get takeout. It's a typical bakery setup where you grab your bread with tongs and a tray near the entrance and pay at the end. They have a wide variety of breads, including hard breads, savory breads, and even sweet pastries "

"I visited Demerara Bakery, located within Shinjuku Station. I went there around 1 p.m. on a weekend, and there was no line, so I was able to buy some right away! I got a plain scone, an Earl Grey scone, and the scone of the month, which was black sugar chocolate walnut. All of them were small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, but they had a sub"

"The bakery is located in the basement of the Shinjuku Isetan department store. It's tucked away in the back of the other shops, so I never noticed it even though I've been to Isetan many times. The bread is displayed in a showcase, and you have to ask the staff to get it for you. I tried the "Beignet with Lemon Cream" - it was a fluffy, light don"

"Located in the east exit of Shinjuku Station, on the B1F of Lumine Est Shinjuku, this cafe has been recognized as one of the top 100 cafes on Tabelog. It offers both table seating and a standing counter, making it perfect for solo drinkers. There are a few requests from the shop, such as wearing a mask or covering your mouth with a handkerchief w"

"I visited PECK, located inside the Shinjuku Takashimaya department store. For lunch, I purchased a "Pane Caffe" and a "Piccolo Sandwich" (shrimp and egg) to take out. The "Pane Caffe" is a coffee-infused melon pan, and it's quite large. It's not overly sweet because of the coffee, and it's delicious. It has a chewy texture. Be careful when eating i"

"I became a fan of this bakery after trying their bread for the first time at the Toranomon Hills store. It's so delicious! I found out they have a store in Isetan too, and I buy their bread every time I go. My favorites are the Edamame and Corn Fromage Baton and the Anchovy and Olive Fromage Baton! The bread itself is delicious, and the ingredients"

"This is a high-class bakery with a restaurant attached, featuring a selection of exquisite breads. The Chocolat Framboise boasts a crispy crust encasing rich chocolate. The raspberry topping releases a delightful aroma, spreading throughout the mouth with each bite. This elegant bread was truly delicious. The Coffee Anpan offers an even more in"

"The shop's most popular "balloon bread" was delicious. The dough was chewy and had a great texture, and I could taste the flavor of the flour. It was delicious even without anything on it. The "Chocolat France" was also quite good. It had plenty of chocolate inside, but it wasn't too sweet. Warming it up a bit brought out the delightful popping sen"

"Gontaran Cherrier Shinjuku, a popular bakery in the Shinjuku West Exit Hakuhinkan Department Store. Located on the 1st floor of the Shinjuku West Exit Hakuhinkan Department Store, it's a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit. I arrived around 7 pm on a weekday and the store was sparsely populated. I was able to check out quickly. I pu"

"Maison Landemaine Monge, located inside Isetan. I've been wanting to visit a Japanese branch ever since I went to the MARTYRS store in France. It's a small space, so I got a little lost. It's between Citteria Tiara and Ritual. It was Saturday, before 4 pm. It's a small store with counter service, but they had a decent variety of bread. Their pop"

"I absolutely love Kimuraya's bread. Here, they had a special sale where they bundled together limited edition items and regular ones. I bought both, but the photo is only of the limited edition ones. There was a cherry blossom bean paste bun, a regular bean paste bun, a raspberry bun, an apricot bun, and I can't remember what the last one was! As"

"Enjoy a cafe time with delicious bread from a famous bakery in Shinjuku! I've been going there since my student days, and I was finally able to spend some time inside the shop again ✨ This time, I bought some seasonal bread! ◎ Japanese Chestnut Campanile (half) The dough is chewy with blackcurrant mixed in, and there are chunks of Japanese chestn"

"Yayolog (つ∀｀*) A Cafe Featuring 'An' (Sweet Bean Paste) from the Long-Established 'Toraya' ◼️ This cafe is run by 'Toraya,' a renowned confectionery company with over 400 years of history dating back to the Muromachi period, known for its 'Yokan' (sweet bean jelly). It's a Japanese cafe with the concept of 'A Life with An.' ◆ An Parfait with Straw"

"## Pork Belly and Cabbage Sandwich This unique sandwich features a generous amount of pork belly and cabbage nestled within a fluffy bun. ## Bean Bread Hamada-ya is known for its bean bread. I used to live in Sangenjaya and would visit every month, making it a ritual to buy this bean bread on my way home. After moving, I haven't been able to e"

"I visited for breakfast on a Saturday morning, a little after 9am. The eggslut and BOULANGE on the 1st floor were quite crowded, but this store on the 2nd floor had no customers ahead of me. I ordered the COMBO B, which includes the LOBSTER & CRAB ROLL, French fries, and a soft drink. The food was served in less than 5 minutes. First, I took a "

"The BLT sandwich and the Grand Mer soup were both delicious, but... the coffee ☕️ was a bit disappointing 😢."