Coriander, an indispensable herb for Southeast Asian cuisine. While some people are not good at the unique scent, many people like it so much that it becomes a habit. Although it is such a coriander, the amount used for cooking in Japan is modest, probably because it is a consideration for people who are not good at it. Coriander fans all over the country should be craving for a taste of coriander that says "more!"


This time, the En-eating editorial department got information that there is a restaurant in Takadanobaba where you can eat a large amount of coriander Vietnamese sandwiches. It is a Vietnamese sandwich specialty store, and its name is "Vine Me Sandwich" (Vine Me is the local name for Vietnamese sandwiches). Vine Me here can order additional coriander. In addition, it is rumored that not only Binh Mee but also bread named "Mocchiripan" is popular at the store. What is "Mocchiripan"? Will the coriander greed be satisfied? Instead of lovers of coriander and bread all over the country, I went to the store right away!

■ I came to "Banh Mi Sandwich"
A 1-minute walk from JR Takadanobaba Station, there is a shop on a narrow street facing the parking lot. Look for the tent that says "Banh Mi Sandwich" in yellow on a red background. At the store, there are benches where you can wait for sandwiches to be made and eat on the spot.


There is a menu of Vine Me on the side of the bench, and "Mocchiripan" is displayed in the window of the shop. As soon as you open the door, it's a ticket machine, so decide what to buy before entering the store.



When I visited around 14:30 on that day, 4 of the 10 types of mochiri bread were sold out, and there were only a few other types left. "Mocchiripan" is baked only once in the morning, so if you are looking for it, it may be safe to go early or ask for a reserve by phone.

When you open the shop door, you will find the reception on your left and the vending machine for meal tickets in front of you. The vending machine for meal tickets has buttons for additional toppings for vine me, baked goods, drinks, etc., in addition to vine me and chewy bread. I bought "Vietnamese ham & liver paste (regular size 550 yen)", "Large amount of coriander (150 yen)", and "Pumpkin & coconut cream cheese" and "Shiozu Sakuraan" recommended by the manager. I will. Buying bread with a meal ticket is a little fresh.



Receive a number tag in exchange for a meal ticket at the reception and wait for the vine me to be completed.

■ Vine Me eats mochiripan
◆ Vine Me (Vietnamese Ham & Liver Paste)
"Vietnamese ham & liver paste" is the most popular menu in the shop. This time, I asked him to put the coriander and cilantro in another bag for take-out, but this volume of the coriander bag ...


When you open the package of Vine Me, you can see the bread sandwiched between liver paste and Vietnamese ham.


When this happens, I will top the coriander myself!





Additional coriander, terrifying. A sandwich with a heap of coriander is ready. It is no longer possible to close the bread because it is too heaped. Coriander sprinkles the scent all over the area, claiming freshness with a lush appearance.

When bitten, the nose is buried in coriander, and the leaves physically tickle the nostrils as well as the unique scent. This is my first time. Concerns that "if there are so many corianders, it might be hard even if you like coriander?" Fresh coriander has a strong scent but almost no bitterness. However, the fragrance and freshness that spreads in the mouth is exactly what you were looking for! The combination with the rich liver paste is irresistible. In addition, unique ingredients such as Vietnamese ham with grain pepper and refreshing sour sauce are arranged in a well-balanced manner, creating a harmonious taste.


The bread looks like French bread, but the skin is crisp and thin, and the dough inside is soft and chewy. It's easy to bite into a circle, and it's easy to eat with plenty of ingredients.

◆ Mochiripan 1: Pumpkin bean paste & coconut cream cheese
Two mochiripan that I bought after asking the manager for recommendations. A round bread that is big enough to hide your palm.


First of all, from "coconut pumpkin cheese".


The dough is just right. The more you chew, the slightly sweeter it feels. The surface is sprinkled with coconut flakes, and it has a mysterious crunchy texture! The rich pumpkin bean paste and cream cheese inside also go well with the dough.


◆ Mochiripan 2: Shiotome Sakuraan
This is a simple round bread at first glance, but if you look closely, the beans are slightly transparent on the surface of the dough.



There are plenty of smooth cherry blossoms on the inside. The salty taste of the cherry leaves and beans kneaded into it enhances the sweetness of the beans. It goes perfectly with the chewy dough, and the more you chew, the more you will be attracted to the combination of chewy and bean paste, which is different from Japanese sweets and anpan.

The rich and tightly packed dough is more voluminous than it looks. However, it seems that I ate this chewy somewhere. Yes, the dough for "Mocchiripan" looks just like a bagel. Really ...?

■ What kind of store is "Banh Mi Sandwich"?
I asked Mr. Kisaka, the store manager, what he was interested in!

◆ Why did you decide to open a Vine Me store?
En-eating: Please tell us about your encounter with Vine Me and why you decided to open the restaurant.

Mr. Kisaka: "I met Vine Me when I studied abroad in Canada. There are many Vietnamese specialty stores in Canada where many Vietnamese immigrants like sandwiches in bread culture, and I am addicted to eating three times a week. But when I returned to Japan and tried it at a Vietnamese restaurant, the bread was completely different from the local one ... I had to make it myself. "

Eating: Is Japanese French bread different from Vine Me bread?

Mr. Kisaka: "Yes. Vine Me bread is different from Japanese French bread in terms of manufacturing method, flour, water, etc. It is characterized by its thin skin and crispness."

En-eating: The desire to recreate the Bine Me bread that I ate while studying abroad inspired me to open the store.

Mr. Kisaka: "In addition to that, before opening the store, Vine Me was popular in New York. There is a part that I think that what was popular in New York will definitely be popular in Japan (laugh)"

◆ Why do you have two types of bread with different atmospheres, which are perfectly different from Vine Me?
Eating: I think Mocchiripan is similar to bagels ...?

Mr. Kisaka: "That's right, Mocchiripan is made of bagel dough. Originally I was training at a bagel store in Japan, and my dream was to open a bagel store myself. I also studied abroad in Canada. After learning English there, I went to New York to study bagels. "

En-eating: You met Vine Me while studying abroad for bagels.

Mr. Kisaka: "That's right. I decided to open the store because I wanted to spread Vine Me, but I also like bagels and I wanted to make use of my technology, so I decided to make it together."

Eat: But why did you name it "mocchiripan" instead of "bagel"?

Mr. Kisaka: "I thought that if" Vine Me "and" Bagel "were lined up, the name of Vine Me, which is not well known, would be hazy. So, although it is actually a bagel, it is sold under the name" Mocchiripan ". I did. "

Eat: I see! You named the bagels "mocchiripan" to make the vine me stand out. Has Mocchiripan been on sale since its opening?

Mr. Kisaka: "Yes. From the beginning, I started as a shop that does both of what I want to do."

◆ Thank you, Mr. Kisaka, for your busy schedule!


As rumored, a large amount of coriander vine me has solved the shortage of coriander, and I am very satisfied. However, a new "Vine Me greed" was born here. Vine Me, which is different from Vietnamese food and ordinary sandwiches. People who once ate and became captivated by this deliciousness will be attracted to Takadanobaba's "Banh Mi Sandwich" today.