Since the Ueno Zoo, well known for its pandas, is located in the Ueno Station area, many food and sweets with panda motifs are available. This time, we would like to introduce "Panda Bread" exclusively available at Bakery Andersen's Ueno store.
Andersen Ueno Store Panda Bread
Slightly sweet bread prepared with milk and condensed milk. A layer of cocoa dough is layered on top to form a panda's face. Priced at 861 yen per loaf and 432 yen per half loaf (tax included).
I bought a half loaf this time. The size of the bread is approximately 8 cm x 8 cm, which is small for a loaf.
Like Kintaro candy, the cute face of a panda appears wherever you cut it, which is a nice touch.
The texture is moist and fluffy. The texture is soft and fluffy, but the texture is fine and satisfying. It is slightly sweet and can be eaten without butter (of course, it tastes even better when spread on top).
When toasted, it's a blushing wind.
Cocoa parts such as ears and eyes have a slightly bitter flavor. Overall, the bread has a gentle taste full of milk.
Panda Bread" is a great souvenir at a reasonable price. If you are in doubt about what to buy as a souvenir at Ueno Station, check out Andersen's.