⭐Clair de Lys @ Le Petit Méch OMAKE Store Address: Kyowa Building 1F, 418-1 Ikesucho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Nearest Station: Karasuma Station, 8 minutes walk Closed on irregular days Business Information Announcement on Instagram -------------------------------------------------------------- TP3.56 (173 reviews) [Bread] Kyoto Prefecture 44, Kyoto City 39, Nakagyo-ku 18 [Top 100 Bread Shops] Nationwide 271, Kyoto Prefecture 32, Kyoto City 29, Nakagyo-ku 13 -------------------------------------------------------------- Visited for the first time on a Sunday afternoon in September 2022 A bakery originating from Kyoto, known for being "the most French-like in Japan," with multiple locations in Kyoto and Osaka. This particular branch, "OMAKE store" at Le Petit Méch, has a sales space attached to its central kitchen where staff and customers can interact. The name "OMAKE" means bonus, but I found out beforehand that they don't like to be called that. It was surprising to see it was actually a small space within the factory when I visited. I selected and purchased the ⭐Clair de Lys for ¥320. Unfortunately, the photo I took was accidentally swapped with a neighboring product and became unusable. I tried the pastry outside the store. It is described as "soft brioche dough filled with custard flavored with cinnamon and cardamom, topped with cinnamon-flavored cookie dough." In simpler terms, it's like a curry cream bun, giving off a somewhat cheap impression. The custard with a mix of spices is reminiscent of the dessert or drinks you would find at an authentic curry restaurant, creating a delightful blend of milk and spices. The cinnamon aroma and the crunch of nuts add a great accent to the pastry. It was delicious!

I went to Le Petit Mec bakery. The bread baked here is sold in the basement of a nearby department store. Today, croissants and white bread were already sold out, but they still had custard cream buns, which were delicious with a generous amount of custard filling. They were not too sweet and very tasty. They also had yakisoba bread, which was also delicious. I enjoyed all the breads I tried.

- White Fish Fry Tartar Sauce: 290 yen Inside the coppe pan, there is a thick white fish fry. The tartar sauce has a stronger egg flavor than mayonnaise, with a simple yet satisfying bread. - Coffee Caramel: 345 yen This Danish has a firm shape due to the caramelization. There are hazelnuts of varying sizes inside. The bread and caramel flavor were incredibly delicious! It was labeled as a "limited-time revival," and if I come across it again, I would definitely buy it again.

There was a unique type of coppepan that other petit mecs didn't have. I bought yakisoba bread and strawberry cream sandwich. Coppepan has a common image, so it may be a bit expensive for its size. The yakisoba bread has a sauce that feels a bit unusual? (Maybe because it's not the familiar Otafuku?) The strawberry one was delicious when eaten cold. The bread was soft, like a dessert. Next time, I'll try the famous cream bread.

I visited after a long time. The hot dogs and napoletana dogs that used to be there were gone, so I bought yakisoba bread, white fish fry with tartar sauce, and cream bread. The yakisoba bread that my family ate looked delicious. The white fish fry bread I ate was also delicious. However, I hesitated before eating. I'm sure the white fish used in the fry is probably imported, but when I checked the origin, I decided not to buy it. When I peeled off the seal to remove the wrap before eating, I noticed. It was very disappointing even though it's a Petit Marche group, so I give it 2.8 stars. The cream bread had a lot of cream packed inside and was delicious.

I visited Kitchen Gon for lunch and on the way back, I stopped by this place. I have always wanted to try their cream puffs, and today my wish came true. The store has a stylish design, almost like a factory attached to it. It seemed to cater more to women, so it might be a bit intimidating for men to enter, but luckily there was no one there today. The shop is small, with the cash register right in front and the kitchen or production area behind it. I quickly grabbed a cream puff (290 yen), paid, and left. I refrigerated it before enjoying it as a snack at 3 o'clock. The chilled, fluffy pastry with rich cream was delicious. It was a treat. Thank you for the meal. It would make a great gift for someone.

I bought a popular cream bun. The cream inside is thick and packed tightly. The ratio of cream to bread is about 9:1, so I couldn't really tell if the bread was delicious, but the cream was tasty.

While walking in Nishinoto-in, my wife suddenly exclaimed, "Oh! OMAKE! I didn't know it was here!" I asked if it was famous, and she said it was a direct sales outlet for Petit Mec. We decided to buy some items, and even though the sales space was small, there was a decent variety available. We purchased Honey Mustard Chicken, Red Bean Cream, Cream Pan, and Baguette. I used the baguette with Awaji Island soup mix to make Onion Gratin Soup, and it was delicious. Everything from Petit Mec was really good! We'll definitely be going back to try more. ❤️

The chosen bread was too simple, so it didn't leave a strong impression. Toasted bread ○◎... Fluffy with a nice crust. Slightly sweet with the deliciousness of wheat. Toasting it makes it moist and tasty. Bagel (plain) ¥205 ○... A standard bagel, nothing special. It's puffy and firm, without any holes. Ciabatta (potato) ¥145 ○... A simple focaccia with a good elasticity. Nothing particularly outstanding.

"OMAKE" is a direct sales store attached to a factory. The Coppe Pan Sandwich here is delicious and I buy it for breakfast at the hotel. The Yakisoba (225 yen) from the Coppe Pan Sandwich is simple and plentiful, with a good amount of sauce and pickled ginger. The Tuna Roll (220 yen) from the small roll bread sandwich has a perfect balance of tuna and mayonnaise, making it absolutely delicious.

The shop was a bit hard to find because the entrance is narrow. This time, I got a cream bun to go and ate it right after leaving the shop. The cream was just the right amount of sweetness and there was plenty of it. The balance of powdered sugar, bread, and cream was good too. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This time, I visited during a weekday afternoon and there were no other customers, so I was able to take my time choosing. In the refrigerated showcase on the right side of the entrance, there were cream puffs and sandwich bread. On the left side, there were baguettes and rusk. In front, there were various sweet breads and meal breads. I was undecided, but this time I bought the following: - Creamy cream puff (270 yen) This is a cream-filled bread from the refrigerated section that I also bought last time. The bread dough is slightly firm due to being refrigerated, but it supports the generous amount of cream well. - Orange sandwich (291 yen) This is a long, narrow sandwich bread from the refrigerated section filled with skinless oranges and whipped cream. - Homemade masala spice curry (300 yen) In the middle, there were green peppers, and it was indeed a spicy curry. The base was sliced baguette. The lineup is completely different from the Black Mech and Red Mech, making it enjoyable to choose, and all of them were delicious. It may have a more universal appeal compared to Black and Red Mech when considering the taste of sandwich bread. I would love to go again if I have the chance.

There is a popular bakery near Karasuma Station in Kyoto that I visited. You can see the bread-making process from the sales area, and the delicious aroma fills the air. Today, I tried a sweet bread and the cream bread was outstanding. The cream was overflowing and very tasty. I will definitely want to eat this cream bread again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a top 100 bread shop in Kyoto for the first time and had a buttery Danish pastry with crispy sausage inside. The shop was small, with room for only one group of customers at a time. It was quiet when I visited on a weekday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The pastry was delicious and I enjoyed it very much.

I visited this bakery located near the hotel where I was staying for a light lunch. I bought a simple croissant, a tuna sandwich on a roll bread, and a popular cream bread. The bread itself was delicious, the tuna in the sandwich was tasty, and the cream was not too sweet, creating a great balance!

I got takeout for breakfast. The cream pan had a good reputation and it exceeded my expectations. It was filled with delicious, rich cream. It's completely different from other cream pans you can find. I would love to eat it every day.

Visit date and time: 11:00 on Sunday (light rain) Wait time: None Menu: You can see the bakery work from outside. The entrance is small, so I accidentally passed by once. It's an OMAKE (bonus) store because it's attached to the bakery. Yakisoba bread: The bread is soft and delicious, but the yakisoba inside is just ordinary, nothing special. Cream bread: The bread is thin with plenty of cream. The custard is also delicious. Tuna bread: Deep-fried bread with soybean flour. The shape of the bread got a bit messy when I took it home. Thank you for the meal.

Visited the super popular bakery "Rupuchimekku" with several stores mainly in Kyoto. This "Rupuchimekku OMAKE" is a small shop attached to the factory of "Rupuchimekku". They offer a variety of sandwich menu items, unlike other stores. The egg salad sandwich (¥162) is made with a moist and smooth egg salad sandwiched between roll bread. The egg salad is exemplary, with a good balance of creaminess and no overpowering mayonnaise taste. Although it may not look like a lot is sandwiched, it is actually packed full inside. I wonder how they manage to fill it up so well. The 4-cheese bread (¥226) is a round bread with a mix of cheeses, with cheddar cheese being the most prominent. It blends well with the dough, creating a delicious combination. It was tasty and the store's unique offerings set it apart from others, making it an interesting place to visit.

The hot dog and cream puff were very delicious. Mustard chicken goes well with Engelhäen, which is a great companion for a walk. I didn't eat the yakisoba bread because I gave it away. The cream puff, the first bite was mostly bread, so the photo turned out disappointing, but it was filled with plenty of cream. I prefer the red mech, but this one is delicious in its own way.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I found out that it was closed for a special reason. I had always visited on the regular closing day, so this was my first time coming on a different day. Out of the three stores in the city (out of a total of 100 stores), I had previously visited the Oike store. This store was the smallest and had a normal bakery interior. When I visited, there was no one else there, so I could relax by myself. The line was short and I could easily choose what I wanted. I love cheese, so I tried the "Four Cheese" bread, which is made with mozzarella cheese, red cheddar, processed cheese, and sprinkled with Edam cheese before baking. They also had a new item, "Uji Matcha and White Chocolate," which had a refreshing matcha flavor with a hint of bitterness that I enjoyed, paired with the sweetness of white chocolate. The "Pain au Chocolat" was made with Belgian Callebaut chocolate, and the combination of the chocolate filling and the bread was delicious. The "Baguette" was also excellent, with a robust and enjoyable texture. Everything was delicious. As I left, I noticed one other customer entering, and there were three groups waiting outside. I was lucky to have had the chance to leisurely browse and choose my items.