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This is a really cute bakery. Great selection of pastries as well as onigiri and a few sandwiches. The blueberry lemon scone was great, just how I like my scones. Would definitely come back just for that. Curry pan and croissant were also great. So much to try here! Reasonably priced. Employees are friendly. No seating so you will have to take your food to go. I believe they have drinks and coffee here as well but have never tried.
I love Japonaise Bakery for their adorable anime- themed pastries! While their Totoro Bun is definitely the most popular, they also like to experiment with new flavors & characters. The display in the front with all the figurines and product samples is the cutest thing you will see all day. Although their Kuromi Bun had a nice (not too sweet) custard filling, the bread itself was a tad too dry. We also got their Shio Butter Bread which was the better choice. We happened to get a freshly baked one which was fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious! Also, it must be said that their service is A+. Their staff are truly such kind folks - always smiling and making friendly conversation with their customers. Turns out they were testing a new dough for the Shio Bread so they even gave us one on the house to try. The kind gesture was very sweet and much appreciated!
Wow! I love this place. I've tried to adzuki cream bun, kinako cream adzuki bun, and ichigo cream bun. They were all fantastic! The cream is so light and the croissants are so flaky. My only note is that there isn't a great place nearby to eat the pastry and I feel like they are best enjoyed pretty soon after you buy them. I did save one to eat a day later and it got a bit soggy and watery, I don't think the cream is really built to last as it's extremely airy.
Wow, wow, wow! If I could give you 10 stars, I would. The chocolate bun has me in a chokehold in a way no food has before. I dream about it, day in and day out, cursing the distance between us. Why must you be so far away? My heart breaks every time I see the traffic report keeping us apart. The chocolate on this bun was unlike anything I've had before, the smoothest, most delightful texture known to man. The cream, utter perfection, the perfect balance to the sharpness of the chocolate. I can't even begin to express how fondly I fell for this bun. I'm enraptured, infatuated, absolutely head over heels in love.
I always swing by Japonaise when I am in Boston. I got their new-ish peach croissant to try. It was buttery and flaky and a great treat. The chikuwa and the azuki almond croissant was yummmy like always. The service was quick and the staff is always nice. There's no seating inside, but I like walking to a nearby cafe for drinks.
Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon (~1pm) to see if they had any Ichigo Cream pastries left. Scooped the last original ichigo cream, and a matcha ichigo cream. Also left with a box of assorted sandos (4 quarters of varying flavors). Ichigo pastries were very tasty, not too sweet, but still quite crunchy despite how late in the day we picked it up. It wasn't strawberry season, so strawberries weren't too sweet which is understandable. I enjoyed the matcha cream one more. Sandos were just meh, ~$9 for the 4. I believe it was tuna, egg salad, cucumber, and a ham & cheese. Not very filling, but will scratch the itch if you are craving a milk bread Japanese sando. Overall, great for pastries (especially cutesy Spirited Away-themed ones), but I'd pass on the pre-made sandos. No indoor tables, although there is a ledge that maybe can be used as temporary seating. Had outdoor tables and chairs, but stowed away in the corner, probably seasonal.
Rating: 4.3 Stopped by this bakery on the way home from Boston. I've known the place for a while since I used to live in Boston. The place has been updated and decorated more since last i visited. It's local Japanese bakery that sells many Japanese pastries, drinks, sandwiches and little things like rice balls. Its a small shop on the side of the street and street parking is available. We got some Japanese pastries to go such as curry pan, matcha red bean cream pan, animated character pan and sesame pan. Overall they were pretty good. I particularly liked the matcha red bean cream pan. Light fluffy matcha cream paired well with sweetness of red beans. Service was good Overall it's a pretty good local Japanese bakery in the area and it's a good option if you want something different from Chinese or korean pastries. They also have cute Japanese animated character bread too which i don't see often outside of Japan.
Cute and DELICIOUS! Absolutely adorable bread designs with many ghibli characters and simple designs~ savory and sweet options. The shop has been around for a while and seems family owned~ there's a picture of a women near the door, and the staff members look like her family or relatives~ staff was so nice, gave us explanation on different fillings~ We took our delicious treats to go and had them in the morning with tea~ yes, they lasted and were still soft and fluffy the following morning~ I enjoyed how subtle and soft these treats were today. None of the fillings were over sweet and just a perfect, with the match filling, cream, fruit filling and chocolate filling were all soft and creamy and not too heavy or too sweet. I need to come back for more! This is definitely a stop to make when in Boston .
We visited this charming local bakery in need of some good coffee. They had great locally roasted beans for their cold brew (dark roast) which was delicious, but what we loved even more was their beautiful assortment of Japanese pastries. The azuki cream is wonderful with a lot of cream and a thin layer of red bean paste - not traditional but not too sweet and delicious. The Totoro shaped cream pans were adorable and very good. The service was lovely. They had made a mistake ringing us up for our order, and when we pointed it out they refunded us for the extra pastry and still asked us to enjoy it, which we did. Such a nice way to start our Saturday. We will be back!
I have been wanting to check out this bakery for a long time now and finally made the trek today to try their famous Totoro bread and was not disappointed! The pastry display in front of the entrance was absolutely adorable and had some Japanese classics like melon pan, curry pan, and different types of anpan. The ladies at the register were very friendly and swift in retrieving your order. I ordered the Totoro bread with the chocolate custard and the konbu filling onigiri and both were very delicious! The Totoro bread was very fluffy and the white parts were perfectly crusty and sweet.
Stopped by to pick up a few items. The Totoro bread was fresh and still warm when we got it. It's so cute and the bread was so nice and soft. Can't wait to go back to try other items.
Amazing Japanese bakery with so many treats. The tried the Boston Cream filled puff and scones. So many treats to try with a Japanese twist. Must drop by and check this out.
YUMYUMYUM!!!! Such a delicious bakery spot, I wanted to try everything here. I decided to get the matcha puff with strawberries and it was what I dream of when I sleep. The croissant was flaky and delicious and the matcha cream paired perfectly with the strawberries.
4 months ago
Japonaise is a super cute Asian bakery. They have a variety of traditional Asian breads, and you can customize the filling as well. read more
I had a really nice experience here. The sandwiches are not talked about as much but personally they were the best thing I tried there. The breads and pastries were cute and tasted okay but none of them really amazed me. The staff is very friendly and its a nice atmosphere inside. Nowhere to sit but nice place to grab some quick and simple foods. read more
This is a really cute bakery. Great selection of pastries as well as onigiri and a few sandwiches. The blueberry lemon scone was great, just how I like my scones. Would definitely come back just for that. Curry pan and croissant were also great. So much to try here! Reasonably priced. Employees are friendly. No seating so you will have to take your food to go. I believe they have drinks and coffee here as well but have never tried. read more
I love Japonaise Bakery for their adorable anime- themed pastries! While their Totoro Bun is definitely the most popular, they also like to experiment with new flavors & characters. The display in the front with all the figurines and product samples is the cutest thing you will see all day. Although their Kuromi Bun had a nice (not too sweet) custard filling, the bread itself was a tad too dry. We also got their Shio Butter Bread which was the better choice. We happened to get a freshly baked one which was fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious! Also, it must be said that their service is A+. Their staff are truly such kind folks - always smiling and making friendly conversation with their customers. Turns out they were testing a new dough for the Shio Bread so they even gave us one on the house to try. The kind gesture was very sweet and much appreciated! read more
Wow! I love this place. I've tried to adzuki cream bun, kinako cream adzuki bun, and ichigo cream bun. They were all fantastic! The cream is so light and the croissants are so flaky. My only note is that there isn't a great place nearby to eat the pastry and I feel like they are best enjoyed pretty soon after you buy them. I did save one to eat a day later and it got a bit soggy and watery, I don't think the cream is really built to last as it's extremely airy. read more
5 months ago
Wow, wow, wow! If I could give you 10 stars, I would. The chocolate bun has me in a chokehold in a way no food has before. I dream about it, day in and day out, cursing the distance between us. Why must you be so far away? My heart breaks every time I see the traffic report keeping us apart. The chocolate on this bun was unlike anything I've had before, the smoothest, most delightful texture known to man. The cream, utter perfection, the perfect balance to the sharpness of the chocolate. I can't even begin to express how fondly I fell for this bun. I'm enraptured, infatuated, absolutely head over heels in love. read more
I always swing by Japonaise when I am in Boston. I got their new-ish peach croissant to try. It was buttery and flaky and a great treat. The chikuwa and the azuki almond croissant was yummmy like always. The service was quick and the staff is always nice. There's no seating inside, but I like walking to a nearby cafe for drinks. read more
Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon (~1pm) to see if they had any Ichigo Cream pastries left. Scooped the last original ichigo cream, and a matcha ichigo cream. Also left with a box of assorted sandos (4 quarters of varying flavors). Ichigo pastries were very tasty, not too sweet, but still quite crunchy despite how late in the day we picked it up. It wasn't strawberry season, so strawberries weren't too sweet which is understandable. I enjoyed the matcha cream one more. Sandos were just meh, ~$9 for the 4. I believe it was tuna, egg salad, cucumber, and a ham & cheese. Not very filling, but will scratch the itch if you are craving a milk bread Japanese sando. Overall, great for pastries (especially cutesy Spirited Away-themed ones), but I'd pass on the pre-made sandos. No indoor tables, although there is a ledge that maybe can be used as temporary seating. Had outdoor tables and chairs, but stowed away in the corner, probably seasonal. read more
Rating: 4.3 Stopped by this bakery on the way home from Boston. I've known the place for a while since I used to live in Boston. The place has been updated and decorated more since last i visited. It's local Japanese bakery that sells many Japanese pastries, drinks, sandwiches and little things like rice balls. Its a small shop on the side of the street and street parking is available. We got some Japanese pastries to go such as curry pan, matcha red bean cream pan, animated character pan and sesame pan. Overall they were pretty good. I particularly liked the matcha red bean cream pan. Light fluffy matcha cream paired well with sweetness of red beans. Service was good Overall it's a pretty good local Japanese bakery in the area and it's a good option if you want something different from Chinese or korean pastries. They also have cute Japanese animated character bread too which i don't see often outside of Japan. read more
Cute and DELICIOUS! Absolutely adorable bread designs with many ghibli characters and simple designs~ savory and sweet options. The shop has been around for a while and seems family owned~ there's a picture of a women near the door, and the staff members look like her family or relatives~ staff was so nice, gave us explanation on different fillings~ We took our delicious treats to go and had them in the morning with tea~ yes, they lasted and were still soft and fluffy the following morning~ I enjoyed how subtle and soft these treats were today. None of the fillings were over sweet and just a perfect, with the match filling, cream, fruit filling and chocolate filling were all soft and creamy and not too heavy or too sweet. I need to come back for more! This is definitely a stop to make when in Boston . read more
5 months ago
We visited this charming local bakery in need of some good coffee. They had great locally roasted beans for their cold brew (dark roast) which was delicious, but what we loved even more was their beautiful assortment of Japanese pastries. The azuki cream is wonderful with a lot of cream and a thin layer of red bean paste - not traditional but not too sweet and delicious. The Totoro shaped cream pans were adorable and very good. The service was lovely. They had made a mistake ringing us up for our order, and when we pointed it out they refunded us for the extra pastry and still asked us to enjoy it, which we did. Such a nice way to start our Saturday. We will be back! read more
2 months ago
I have been wanting to check out this bakery for a long time now and finally made the trek today to try their famous Totoro bread and was not disappointed! The pastry display in front of the entrance was absolutely adorable and had some Japanese classics like melon pan, curry pan, and different types of anpan. The ladies at the register were very friendly and swift in retrieving your order. I ordered the Totoro bread with the chocolate custard and the konbu filling onigiri and both were very delicious! The Totoro bread was very fluffy and the white parts were perfectly crusty and sweet. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Stopped by to pick up a few items. The Totoro bread was fresh and still warm when we got it. It's so cute and the bread was so nice and soft. Can't wait to go back to try other items. read more
YUMYUMYUM!!!! Such a delicious bakery spot, I wanted to try everything here. I decided to get the matcha puff with strawberries and it was what I dream of when I sleep. The croissant was flaky and delicious and the matcha cream paired perfectly with the strawberries. read more
Huge fan of Japonaise! Their chicken katsu and potato sandwiches are delicious. The sandwich bread is so soft and buttery. I especially like the potato sandwich which was nicely seasoned and had a great sauce with it. I wish they could have heated up the sandwiches to take it to the next level. Their pastries are also top notch. Less sweet like most Asian baked goods but the matcha and cream fillings had nice flavoring without being too rich. Not to mention many of them are shaped as cute characters. There is no seating inside which makes it tricky to enjoy your food on a cold day when you don't want to eat outside. If you see a line don't worry - it moves fast. Love, love this place. Definitely worth a stop. read more
DELICIOUS! I cannot get enough of how cute everything is. Not to mention the amazing smell when stepped inside. The bakery is family-owned and is only opens 4 days a week. That is saying something where shop is located. Service is perfect, they are there to help and recommend different pastries when decision is hard. The selection ranges from sweet to savory, not to mention there are drinks as well. Perfect place to start the morning when visiting. read more
4 months ago
11 months ago
This review is for the sandwiches. This is a cute, small, clean bakery. They don't have too many options, but a great place to grab a small bite to eat. I grabbed: - chicken katsu sandwich - egg salad sandwich - day-old donut (they price these at $1 off) Everything was good and well made. The sandwiches are on the very small side, and cost more than I would normally pay for. read more
Items ordered: Spicy tuna onigiri, cold brew Value: Prices were reasonable! Service: Great! Staff were very kind and informative. The Review: I was so exciting to get to Japonaise for their gluten free options that I'd heard so much about. Unfortunately, they did not have anything sweet for me. I was able to pull through with an onigiri. They do use canned tuna and it was surprisingly very delicious. I would absolutely eat again! I got the cold brew with a splash of milk and it was really good. Would totally come back here again and hopefully they'll have more GF stuff and earn their 5th star. read more
6 months ago
We love stopping by this cafe when getting groceries at hmart, their pastries are too good to pass up! I especially enjoy their curry pan, so savory and crisp, but not so filling that I could eat it as a snack. Their sweets are also really yummy, of course not too sweet and always light and fluffy! For their sweets I really love their strawberry puff cream pastry, it looks too good to eat but tastes amazing once you bite into it. The shop is small, but the line moved quickly and the staff are friendly and prompt with orders. Stop by if you are passing through! read more
2 years ago
Quite busy on a Saturday afternoon! Really enjoyed the melon pan and strawberry chino croissant The pastries don't taste good the next day as they lose their crisp and dry out so definitely recommend to only get what you can finish that day read more
1 year ago
Japanese bakery with French influence at its best. Great flakiness and flavor. Fresh ingredients. Made with such care and quality. They seem to be a bit understaffed... when I went there on a Thursday morning around 8:45am (they only open Thursday to Sunday 8am-8pm at the time of writing this review), quite a few of their offerings were not ready yet. I ended up with 3 kinds of bake goods or pastries that my family picked online. All tasted fantastic! No drinks in the morning by the way in case you are wondering. Again, not sure if it's due to staffing... but there's enough goodies and selections to keep you happy. No dine-in spaces. To-Go takeouts only. read more
6 months ago
6 months ago
Always a line here but they have the pastries displayed up front and they try to be efficient. Custard filled Jiji was $5 and the perfect little afternoon snack read more
What a cute little shop! A few doors from Hmart. Couldn't decide what to get so my local guide did the ordering! The matcha azuki with lots of matcha filling! Very soft and fluffy filling! Delicious treat! Can't wait to come back and try other goodies! read more
I try to go to Japonaise every Sunday, it's the highlight of my week! I've eaten through too much of their menu, but here are my favorites: SAVORY- * Shokupan: traditional Japanese soft white milk bread. Ideal to build a perfect grilled cheese or a Japanese egg salad sandwich with soft boiled eggs and Kewpie mayo. * Chicken katsu on butter roll: A generous, tender slice of chicken breast, breaded, fried, and slathered in tonkatsu sauce. This is the PERFECT snack, light lunch, or travel meal. * Korokke (potato croquette) on butter roll: A perfectly fluffy potato patty, breaded, fried, and slathered in tonkatsu sauce *Onigiri: I usually stick with my usual tuna or spicy tuna; I once got the kelp one and it was weirdly spicy (couldn't finish it) * Plain croissant: If you can get it when it's come right out of the oven, it's HEAVENLY. * Curry donut: This is on the heavier side, but so savory and full of umami. SWEET- * Azuki cream: A croissant shell filled with fresh whipped cream (the lightest, fluffiest cream you'll ever try!) and a layer of sweet red bean paste. I don't even like red bean paste, but I love this pastry. I've also tried the matcha version but I always come back to this one. It's their most popular item for a reason. * Blueberry croissant: Almost like a blueberry danish married a croissant, it's crispy, fruity, and rich. * Totoro: basically a custard bun, but in super cute rabbit form, and makes the perfect gift. * Black sesame melon pan: The contrast of the earthy, almost bitter crackly black sesame with the soft, pillowy roll and the custardy filling is so good. read more
9 months ago
The bakery looks cute. I like that they have a display section. I like the matcha ichigo cream. The matcha cream and strawberry inside the croissant is very good. I also got other cartoon looking bakeries with some custard/red bean filling. They are ok though. read more
1 year ago
This place never fails to have the BEST pastries i've ever had. The custard filled totoro is my favorite thing of all time- i get it every time i go. It is ALWAYS worth the wait, so if you see a long line- trust me and get in it! Everything we got in the assorted box in the picture was wonderful. The fillings are all amazing and the pastry itself couldn't be better. Soft, fresh, and heavenly creations all around. Even the savory one I got, the Smoked Chibi, was awesome. They recently renovated the place so it's beautiful inside as well now. When it comes to staff, they are all wonderful and truly care. We had a miscommunication and they gave me 4 chocolate filled pastries, so i came back in to buy 4 custard ones. They insisted I don't play for the 4 custard filled ones because they took responsibility for the mistake. I could not have been more grateful! They are incredibly kind humans. I'm from Chicago, but I WILL be back soon, as this place is a must-visit every time i'm in town. read more
2 years ago
Very solid pastries at a decent price! I had the an pan, Totoro chocolate custard pan, black sesame pan, and 2 onigiri. The black sesame was my favorite my far - the sesame taste was very potent, the topping was crunchy, and it was not too sweet! The Totoro bun was super cute but tasted average - probably wouldn't get again. I preferred the spicy tuna onigiri to the regular tuna onigiri but both were nice for a quick snack. Service was fast and very welcoming. The store is very cute inside but unfortunately there is no seating. Overall, I look forward to coming back to try more items! read more
Cute small family owned bakery with Japanese goods. The service depends on who your cashier is. The melon pan is good, not too sweet. If you've had a Chinese pineapple bun, this is like its shy younger cousin. Cream pan: very soft and really good, the custard is also good. Strawberries and cream: strawberries and cream in a pastry, not too sweet Spicy Tuna Onigiri: they have a decent amount of filling and are pretty good read more
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