KINOKUNIYA Bread Ranking
As a high-end supermarket, KINOKUNIYA's bread is also a bit pricey. For example, anpan (bean-jam buns) are 162 yen (tax included), cream buns are 226 yen, and so on.Does the higher price make a difference in taste? I was excited to try four kinds of KINOKUNIYA's "high-end breads" and...hmmm! This one is definitely a little more expensive than the rest! The taste was convincing.
The editorial staff is convinced that the price is worth it! We will provide a review of the flavors in a ranking format in the order in which we thought they were the best.
I tried these four types.
No.1 Cream bun
Cream buns with moist dough filled with custard cream. I was surprised to find that each one on the shelves had a slightly different shape and color. I love the handmade feeling that oozes from the individual differences. The price is 226 yen.
golden brown
The dough is moist and melts in your mouth! The cream filling is thick and smooth, with a light sweetness that matches the light texture of the dough. It may be hard to find a cream bun with such a special texture.... It is easy to eat, yet leaves you feeling satisfied after the meal.
Moist and melting~!
No.2 Croissant
Homemade croissants baked with plenty of butter. 410 yen for 2 pieces.
The texture is fluffy, and when eaten as is, the eyes are tightly packed. When you bite into it, it is chewy and moist, and the richness of butter spreads through your mouth.
However, the croissant really comes into its own when it is lightly toasted. The croissant becomes crispy and savory, melts in your mouth, and is chewy. The rich flavor and richness of the butter, which has become more aromatic, seeps out. It's so delicious...!
light and fluffy
Rich in texture and buttery richness, it's like a croissant from a hotel morning.
No.3 Melon Pan
Melon Pan is one of KINOKUNIYA's most popular products. The dough and crust are made with fermented butter and baked soft and fluffy. The price is 172 yen.
It smells so good already...
Bite into it and you'll find it moist and rich in the mouth! The refreshing sweetness and fruity aroma of melon spreads. The crunchy texture of the sugar sprinkled on top accents the sweetness.
Warming it lightly in the toaster makes it crispier and fluffier. When you bite into it, you will feel the rich and sticky texture, and the buttery richness will fill your mouth. The firm chewiness and rich buttery texture make this a special melon bread.
No.4 Anpan
There are two types: Koshi An (sweet red bean paste) and Ogura (sweet red bean paste), and I tried the Ogura this time. This anpan is made of sake-kind dough wrapped with ogura-an (sweet bean paste). The price is 162 yen.
palm-size
The plump and round shape is cute. The inside is filled with a rich red bean paste, which gives it a solid, heavy feeling. The sweet bean paste has a gentle texture and elegant sweetness. The dough is fluffy, thick, and chewy. It is small in size, but the density of the red bean paste is high, so it is very satisfying.
Anko (sweet bean paste) is packed
KINOKUNIYA's breads are expensive, but there is something special about them. I think the quality of KINOKUNIYA's breads is good not only for eating by yourself, but also as a gift or a small souvenir. KINOKUNIYA also sells its bread online, so if you can't make it to the store, why not take advantage of it?
