misaki321
I went to Kyoto! How many years has it been? I got off the Shinkansen and headed straight to RUFF, the place I wanted to go the most! I arrived just after 11 am, right after they opened, and was able to enter without waiting, which already made me happy. I was shown to my seat, compared the eat-in menu with the take-out bread options, and decided to order the "Baguette Sandwich - Grilled Chicken and Tahini Tartar." I was torn between this and another option, but I was drawn to the vibrant colors in the showcase and I really wanted to eat a baguette, so I went with this one. They heated it up and cut it in half for me. It was packed with fillings, the chicken was delicious, the Tahini Tartar was a great match, and most of all, the bread itself was delicious, making it an outstanding combination. It was an exquisite baguette sandwich. The variety of ingredients for the baguette sandwich is quite fixed, so this original feeling was really delightful and made me feel thankful (tears). I already want to eat it again! If you order a take-out menu item for eat-in, you are required to order a drink, so I ordered a "Cafe Latte." It was a generous portion and tasted delicious, even better than usual! I was so focused on the deliciousness of the sandwich that I didn't pay much attention to this latte, but I want to drink it again. This time I went with a friend. My friend ordered the "Conger Eel Tartine with Ume Cream Cheese." It's buried under the leaves, but the tartine is simple yet thoughtfully arranged, which is amazing. I tried a bit of the salad, and the Kyo Negi (green onions) left a strong impression, so I really wanted to eat that too. This comes with a drink. The portion of bread is a bit small, but it offers a satisfying experience. I wonder if the menu changes with the seasons? There are four other sandwich options, including Hokkaido Sandwich and Hamburger. Just looking at the sandwich menu made me happy. I can't find any bakery cafes in Tokyo that use such seasonal ingredients, so I'm really envious. The shop is renovated from an old machiya (traditional townhouse), so the atmosphere is fantastic with old wooden beams on the ceiling, simple lighting, sliding door frames, glass accents, and handmade tables using old materials. The ambiance is top-notch. I thought it was only on the first floor, but there are also seats on the second floor, which is quite spacious. The second floor is quiet, and the atmosphere might be different if you eat there. We only focused on the bread, but many people around us were enjoying main dishes with bread on the side, which seemed to be more popular. Everything must be delicious. I might have been rare for just eating bread like me (laughs). We had other plans afterward, so we had to end it there, but I regret not eating more. It was about half eat-in and half take-out customers. Many take-out customers seemed like regulars, and the age group was on the older side. Kyoto is truly the best, and Tokyo should strive harder! I learned the location, so I hope to go back again soon.