Kokoro Pan

In the mood for a savoury pastry? Kokoro Pan’s curry bread can be fried fresh after you order. The menu describes it as a distinctive black curry bread, made with a curry filling that the bakers have taken care to develop. It’s one to consider if you’d like something freshly fried or want to add a snack to take away.

For something more substantial, there are handmade hot dogs with a choice of fillings. The classic sausage costs 250 yen; the version generously filled with house-made egg salad is 230 yen. Teriyaki chicken, bulgogi and fried chicken are each 290 yen. Choose bulgogi, whose savoury meat and sweet onion pair well with the bread, or stick with a familiar sausage. There’s a good range for a quick bite, with fillings to suit different tastes.

For something sweet or an extra savoury option, the menu also lists canelés for 300 yen, mentaiko baguettes for 250 yen and egg sandwiches for 230 yen. The canelés have a crisp exterior and a chewy centre, with notes of rum and vanilla. They contain alcohol, so people sensitive to alcohol and children should take care. Visitors have also mentioned buying bread and sweet buns to take away. The shop is described as suited to a short stop, making it a convenient choice when you want to pick out some bread and be on your way.