94yuri
When I arrived at Shin-Kin, there was another bakery that I wanted to visit. This place is located in a residential area, further back in the neighborhood, and is a bit difficult to find. In contrast to the bakery in the previous review that appeals to everyone in the area, this bakery, Pan Ski, is a bit more obscure and seems like a place that bread enthusiasts would go out of their way to visit. I happened to discover it by chance as I passed by about four years ago when it first opened. I bought some hard bread and it was delicious, so I visited a few more times, but unfortunately, I always seemed to miss the opening hours. The owner seems to be a Buddhist monk (whether former or current, I'm not sure) so the name of the shop is "Hanraku" as I heard from someone. Last time, there was a sign that said "I am on a training journey" (or something like that) and the shop was temporarily closed. Since the shop doesn't have a website, the information is a bit uncertain, sorry about that. It also seems to be closed often in the winter. If I got something wrong, I apologize. This time, I visited with a bit of uncertainty whether they were open or not. I was happy to see a flag by the roadside, indicating that they were open. Even though it had just opened, there were already people waiting at the entrance. By the time I left, the line had gotten even longer. The shop is quite small, so only three people can fit inside at a time. If two people go in, one person has to leave before another person can enter. Since it had just opened, there weren't many bread displayed, but you could see croissants being baked in the back work area. The person in front of me ordered a croissant, so I followed suit. Croissant 230 yen - The buttery aroma was delightful. The edges and top were crispy. I prefer a thicker, crunchier crust, but the crumb was soft and likely to be enjoyed by everyone. Fruity 250 yen - Nuts and (probably) dried fruits soaked in liquor were included. The bread itself had a slightly refreshing acidity, which I've been enjoying lately. It's my favorite type of bread, delicious. Grainy Campagne (?) 300 yen - Opening the bag released a fragrant aroma. It contained grains like black beans, black and white sesame, nuts, as well as raisins and figs. It was unique and the subtle sweetness surprisingly complemented the flavors. I want to try the apple pie that a local TV announcer enjoyed last fall, and I also want to buy Fruity and Grainy Campagne again. Thank you for the meal.