pana-pan

Customers often mention the springy, chewy dough at pana-pan. Some describe it as soft without being too much like a hard-style loaf, making this an easygoing neighbourhood bakery to browse.

For a chocolate treat, options include a small bread with chocolate and walnuts, as well as chocolate bread. One customer enjoyed the combination of chocolate chips and the flavour of the dough. The milk stick also appears in several accounts of purchases. If you would rather add something savoury to a sweet selection, customers mention ama-shio bread, which one person says they buy every time. Chewy bread with cream cheese is another menu highlight.

This bakery in Seta, Setagaya-ku, offers takeaway. Some customers have found the prices reasonable, and there is the simple pleasure of choosing a few breads to take home.

Published hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 13:30 to 18:30; the bakery is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Past reports mention a change to the opening time, queues and items selling out, so it is worth checking the latest hours before travelling from further afield. Payment is cash only.