TAGUCHI BAKERY

For a crusty loaf at TAGUCHI BAKERY, start with the Retro Baguette or the walnut-studded Pain Paysan. One visitor was pleased to find the Retro Baguette in a smaller size, making it easier to choose according to how much they wanted to eat or take home. Diners have remarked on the contrast between the crisp exterior and the chewy, tender crumb. Another visitor tried the lemon-and-cheese and bacon-and-cheese breads, praising their satisfyingly firm crusts. If you enjoy bread with plenty of bite, it may be worth choosing between the different fillings.

One visit account noted that the owner had continued replenishing a starter made from wheat flour, rye flour and water since the bakery opened in 2012. Even a visitor who came looking for crusty bread was tempted by a dark cherry loaf and chose something unexpected, capturing the pleasure of browsing the shelves with an open mind. Alongside breads for a meal, there are savoury bakes and sweet options. The curry bread, one customer noted, was not fried: it was topped with a vegetable-rich curry. A fruit Danish also left an impression, with its combination of tangy-sweet fruit and cream. Another visitor described an anchovy bread in detail, noting the moist crumb, the savoury balance of anchovy and onion, and the crisp exterior. The curry and tuna-and-potato savoury breads have also been described as substantial, so there are options for anything from a small bite to the centrepiece of a meal.

Visitors have also chosen chestnut anpan, cream bread and sweet-potato Danish. The chestnut filling was described as gently sweet, the cream bread as fluffy with custard, and the sweet-potato Danish as crisp, with a pronounced sweet-potato flavour. You can come for the crusty loaves and still take home something sweet.

There is no dine-in seating; this is a takeaway bakery, and payment is cash only. The bakery is listed as open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00, and closed on Sundays and Mondays.