The sought-after mentaiko French bread is located right at the entrance of the store. Priced at 350 yen, it is larger in size. The outside is crispy, the inside is chewy, and it is a delicious French bread! The mentaiko sauce is thick and smooth, with a nice fragrance from the chopped shiso leaves. It is a simple combination but very tasty. I would definitely want to go back if it was closer to home. Thank you for the meal!! By the way, the lineup of other breads consists of hard bread and nothing out of the ordinary, giving off a local bakery vibe. *There is a sign saying "Please wear a mask inside the store," so it's advisable to bring a mask. (As of June 25th)

During my morning cycling, I stopped by a bakery that was already open. I bought a melon bread. The outside was crispy, while the inside was fluffy, creating a deliciously balanced melon bread. It seemed to be a popular store as there were always customers despite the early hour.

It is an old-fashioned bakery located near the north exit of Kume River Station, a 4.5-minute walk from the north exit shopping street. As it was a holiday evening, the variety of bread was quite limited, but I bought my favorite raisin cinnamon bread. It was dense and satisfying to eat, with plenty of cinnamon and raisins. It is a treat for adults with a sweet tooth who want to enjoy it with black coffee.

Cream puffs have delicious custard, and Milky France uses condensed milk-based cream. Both are delicious. Cream puffs have a nostalgic taste, with fluffy bread and slightly firm custard cream. Milky France stands out for its condensed milk flavor, not too sweet. Although far from Kume River Station, this bakery has established a strong position in the community. I would like to try Croque Monsieur and Andonuts next time. Recommended score is 70 points.

This day was an expedition to the faraway city of Kodaira in order to conquer Udon EAST's top 100 stores. I have never had any connection to Kodaira before. Although I lived in Kamiigusa, Suginami-ku for a short period from August 1994 to March 1995, which was the closest I have ever been to Kodaira, I never got off at Kodaira Station during that time. I had no acquaintances in Kodaira, and there were no plans to visit in the future, so if it weren't for Tabelog, I would have never had any connection to this city. When looking at the map, Kodaira is located right in the middle of Tokyo, giving it a somewhat academic city vibe with institutions like Tsuda University, Musashino Art University, and part of Hitotsubashi University's campus. In any case, since I have this opportunity, I want to cherish it. This area is known as the Mecca of Musashino Udon, and for lunch, I enjoyed their Musashino Udon (@ Yoshifuji). After lunch, it was time for a bakery tour, and this time, I decided to take the train from Kodaira Station one stop towards Kawagoe to Kumegawa Station, where our target bakery was located nearby. Lazare is a long-established bakery founded in 1977, and our store seems to be the founding store. The name of the store, "Lazare," is derived from the French word for azalea, which is the flower of Higashimurayama City. In 1988, they opened a second store in Higashimurayama City (Lazare Higashimurayama), and they also operated a bakery cafe within the campus of Asia University, but it seems that it has since closed down (Lazare Asia University store). According to the store's website, their bread is available not only at our store and the Higashimurayama store but also at York Mart Higashimurayama store, Ito-Yokado Higashimurayama store, and Super Alps Higashimurayama store. The current chef is the second generation, Mr. Ryota Nomatsu, the son of the founder. After graduating from university, Mr. Nomatsu worked as a hotelier for five years and then trained at Toho Bakery in Mitaka City before joining his family's business in 2009. The store upholds the Slow Food philosophy, using natural ingredients, and making bread without preservatives or additives. Although they do not prominently display the use of domestic wheat, except for some bread (Kojuku Shokupan) made with 100% Hokkaido wheat, the attention to domestic wheat has been increasing due to the rise in global wheat prices, and I hope that they will pay more attention to domestic wheat in the future. The store is located 200m east of the shopping street at the intersection of Nohodome Street, just outside the north exit of Kumegawa Station. I visited the store around 12:20 after finishing lunch. There was a sign at the entrance saying to refrain from entering if there were more than 6 people inside, but at this time, I only saw about 4 customers inside, so I was able to enter without waiting. The shopping space is reasonably spacious, and even with 5 people inside, it did not feel cramped. The bread is displayed on a central platform and a two-tier shelf near the window, with around 50 varieties in total. The price range is around 185 yen for Curry Pan, 190 yen for Garlic France, 190 yen for Anpan, and 130 yen for Salt Roll, slightly higher than casual bakeries in the area. According to the store's website, the most popular item is the Mentaiko France. I intended to buy this, but when I saw the price at 320 yen, it was quite expensive for a Mentaiko France. Therefore, I decided to stop at 2 items and purchased the following: - Mentaiko France @320 yen - Raisin Cinnamon @180 yen Total 500 yen As a cost-performance benchmark, I barely cleared the one-coin mark with 2 items. I brought them back and had them for breakfast the next day. I heated the Mentaiko France in the microwave for 15 seconds, then baked it in a 600W oven for 3 minutes and finished it for 1 minute at 1200W. The Mentaiko is made using the spicy Mentaiko from Hakata Fukuya, and when it comes to Fukuya...

In 1977, the Lazare bakery was founded in Higashimurayama by Shunmei Nomatsu and Ryota Nomatsu, named after the city flower, the azalea. The bakery's philosophy is "Home Made & Just Baked," focusing on handmade, freshly baked bread without the use of preservatives or additives. With about 80 varieties of bread available, Lazare has expanded to multiple locations, including a shop in Higashiyamato and a branch inside the Shimaho Tokorozawa store. Last year, the reviewer visited the Higashiyamato shop and tried the triangular sandwich and mini wieners. The bakery is known for its "black yakisoba bread," which is highly recommended. The reviewer arrived at the Kume River shop, where many famous reviewers frequent, and purchased the "mentaiko French bread" with plenty of mentaiko cream. Despite the bread being slightly chewy, it was enjoyable and satisfying to eat.

Today, I visited the areas of Higashimurayama, Kumegawa, Yasaka, Takanodai, and Ichikawa Gakuen. This area connects Higashimurayama City and Kodaira City. To be honest, there aren't many must-visit restaurants around here, so I haven't had the opportunity to explore much. However, I decided to go out and explore today. The first place I visited was "Bakery Lazare" in Kumegawa. It's about a 5-minute walk south from the west exit of Kumegawa Station along the railway tracks. It's a typical suburban bakery with a fairly large storefront. The inside of the store is quite spacious, with a central island and an L-shaped shelf displaying various types of bread. It has a neutral, city-style bakery feel with tongs and trays for selecting bread. The lineup of bread offered matches the typical selection you would find at this type of bakery - sandwich bread, round bread, savory bread, sweet bread, and character bread. While there is no seating for dining in, there is a single table outside where you can relax after making your purchase. Here are the items I tried: - Egg-chan: A curry sauce and egg sandwich with onions. The egg is the star of this sandwich, with curry flavor being subtle. - Fruit Danish: A custard and yogurt cream-filled Danish topped with seasonal fruits. I chose one with oranges, and the creamy yogurt filling stood out with a nice tangy flavor. - Onion Bread: A bread filled with onions, bacon, and cheese. The amount of onions was a bit lacking, but the generous amount of cheese made up for it. - Cream Pan: A cream-filled bun with homemade custard. The custard was creamy and warm, with a subtle sweetness. I visited early in the morning, around 7:00 am, and most of the bread options were available. Overall, the bread here felt like the kind you would enjoy on a regular basis. Thank you for the meal!

I often go there for lunch on weekdays, and no matter when I go, there are always a few customers and it's bustling. The mentaiko croissant (made with Yama-ya mentaiko) was delicious! All the other breads are also tasty and not expensive, which is great. And the pudding is so smooth and delicious! It's even better than the pudding from a cake shop! If you like a soft, smooth texture rather than a firm one, you will definitely love it. (I usually prefer firm pudding, but this one is exceptional!)

I often buy mentaiko bread from 7 am and eat it while riding my bicycle through Kodaira Reien.

Kumegawa Station is a bit far away from this quietly standing bakery shop, but it has a Foodlog sticker on the window, indicating that it's a trendy place. The shop offers a variety of character bread and fruit-filled bread, creating a diverse lineup. - Salt Roll (tax included 120 yen): This is a salt bread in the style of this shop. It's like a roll bread with plenty of butter soaked in, almost like an overly soaked butter roll. The dough is fluffy, the inside is soft from the soaked butter, and the bottom is crispy... It's delicious! - Tortilla Dog (tax included 230 yen): A tortilla with spicy sausage and taco filling. The spicy level is quite tasty. It must be even more delicious when freshly baked.

I tend to buy things that are different from usual. The other day, I was able to buy freshly made pumpkin bread. It was fluffy and delicious! It was Halloween season, so I bought pumpkin anpan. It was really tasty, not too sweet, with the true flavor of pumpkin. I also tried black yakisoba bread for the first time, and it was delicious! The crispy topping on top was really good. If I could eat in, I would definitely buy more.

I always end up buying the same bread, but this time I will review two additional types. "Cheese Round Bread Half" 278 yen. I've been into round bread lately, and this one is delicious. I wish the dough was a bit fluffier and there was more cheese in it. "Bacon Potato Roll" 194 yen. Bacon, potato, and cheese - a combination that can't go wrong. It's quite filling, and even though the prices have increased slightly due to the consumption tax hike, it's still affordable. Overall, a bakery that is essential for everyday use. Thank you for the meal. (Review from July 2011) - Visited about once a month. - Exterior, interior, atmosphere: Located about a 5-minute walk from Kume River Station North Exit, near the railroad crossing. The store is small, but they have a wide variety of bread. - Food: "Tuna Roll" (162 yen) - Plenty of tuna topped with mayonnaise and cheese. A favorite that I always buy. "Tomato and Basil Pizza" - Onions, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and lots of basil. It would be even better if they peeled the tomato skin. "Egg-chan" - A bread with boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and a curry flavor. A delicious combination of favorite ingredients. "Curry Bread" - A fried bread that is not too heavy on oil, so it's crispy. I prefer the curry to be a bit spicier, but I always end up buying this classic. "Croissant" - Not too sweet or oily, a light and crispy croissant. It's on the larger side, but it's so delicious that I end up eating a lot. - Cost performance: All the bread is delicious and reasonably priced, so the cost performance is satisfactory. - Impression: It's a delicious bakery that I don't visit often because it's in the opposite direction from my home, but I still make the effort to go there occasionally. I especially recommend their savory and cooked bread. Thank you for the meal.

Today I had to go to Kume River for work. It felt like a little trip from Shibuya. Since I hadn't had a meal yet, I searched on Tabelog, a website that is very useful in unfamiliar places. I decided to visit this bakery that was highly rated nearby by customers. When I entered the store, I was overwhelmed by the variety of pastries and couldn't decide what to eat. However, I decided to go with my usual favorite, curry bread. I also bought a "Menchi Coppe" which is a coppe bread filled with a menchi katsu that seemed like a must-try item only available in this area. I enjoyed them before taking the train back, and the curry bread had a perfect combination of crispy texture on the outside and fluffy bread inside. The curry sauce had a gentle spiciness that would be suitable even for children. The Menchi Coppe provided a satisfying feeling of fullness with its well-packed menchi katsu. The meat was tightly packed and delicious. Thank you for the meal. I might want to visit again if I come to Kume River.

I purchased these items in the evening on a holiday in March 2016. The shop is located about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Kume River Station, if you go right. I have purchased from this shop several times before, but for some reason I hadn't posted about it. Maybe it's because to me, it's just as delicious as usual. The set includes a triangle sandwich (270 yen tax included) with egg salad, ham, cucumber, and tomato sandwiches. The bread is very soft and delicious with a fine texture. The salt roll (120 yen) has a perfect saltiness that is addictive. The tuna roll (162 yen) and butter roll (62 yen) are also available for individual purchase.

As soon as you exit Kume River Station North Exit, turn right and walk straight for about 5 minutes until you reach a shop on the corner. (There is also a parking lot) The shop is not very large, but it has a wide variety of freshly baked breads lined up. They have breakfast bread, round bread, chocolate and cream bread for children, side dish bread, nut bread, and more, making it hard to choose every time you go. Bagel Blueberry Bread → It is chewy and has plenty of blueberries kneaded in, which is great. Fig Cranberry Bread → Inside the bread with plenty of walnuts kneaded in, there are heavy figs and cranberries. It's a very satisfying bread that gives a pretty full feeling, and it's quite a favorite. Inaka Bread → A soft and chewy white bread. It's a simple and rustic bread! It's delicious on its own, but I think it's even better with butter or jam. Petite Nut Bread → A slightly hard dough with plenty of nuts! It's a bread with a lot of chewiness, and the texture of the nuts inside is very satisfying. This bakery uses safe and reliable ingredients, and each bread is made very carefully. It's a delicious bakery in the neighborhood. Thank you for the meal.

I think of it as the Lazarre of the North and the Melpochi of the South (on my own). There are usually about 3 customers in the store, and on this day, there were also 3 customers. The atmosphere is somehow cozy. For my choices, I got the "Mentaiko France (278 yen)" and the "Black Yakisoba Bread (184 yen)". It might seem like a small order for me, but actually, I already bought a menchi katsu and ham katsu at Niku no Murata, and ate them on the way here (^_^;). Now, I will enjoy them on a bench in the park. First, let's start with the Mentaiko France. It has a generous amount of mentaiko cream, not too salty but rich in flavor. The bread is quite hard, so it may not be recommended for those with weak teeth. But I can't stop eating it... I really like this, so I can't help but agree with the price. On the other hand, the Black Yakisoba Bread is delicious, with the flavor of yakisoba added to a tasty bread. The fried egg and red pickled ginger add a nice touch, although the fried egg is subtle. Compared to Melpochi's version, this one has a better balance of flavors and is more to my liking. The variety may not be as wide as Melpochi's, but the service here is better. While Melpochi can have quite dry service depending on the person, the service here is consistently friendly, which I appreciate. I must apologize for accidentally posting this as it was still in draft form (this is the third time, isn't it, Kawai?), so please forgive the poor quality of the writing.

I visited the bakery called "Lazare Kume River Store" in Higashimurayama City, Kume River. Lazare is a bakery with stores in Higashimurayama City, Higashiyamato City, and Musashino City, as well as Asia University. According to their website, the name "Lazare" means "azalea" in French, named after the city flower of Higashimurayama City where they first opened. The Kume River store is located on the first floor of an old apartment building near Kume River Station, with a stream nearby and close to the Seibu Shinjuku Line tracks. Inside the store, there is a wide variety of bread such as sandwich bread, French bread, side dish bread, and sweet bread, giving off a local bakery vibe. The items I tried were: Fig and Cranberry Bread (206 yen including tax) - A bread with corn grits on the surface filled with plenty of figs and cranberries. Pound Danish (151 yen including tax) - A Danish bread soaked in lemon syrup. A moist and soft Danish bread with a refreshing lemon scent. Potato France (163 yen including tax) - A French bread filled with mashed potatoes, bacon, and mayonnaise. The way the potatoes are mashed is exquisite, with a smooth texture and a fluffy feel. The combination with mayonnaise is also great. Access: 5 minutes walk from Kume River Station. Exit from the north exit and turn right. The store is on the right just before reaching the end. It is close to the Seibu Shinjuku Line crossing. Overall, the bread is well-made with a wide variety of options. If this bakery was in the neighborhood, it would definitely be a regular rotation spot for everyday bread needs.