Takasaki, Gunma, Japan｜Machikado Bakery

Cute little bakery that makes a good variety of baked goods. I’m personally a fan of savory foods, so I can’t speak much to their sweets, but I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve tried there. Definitely worth a visit!

I asked my family to buy me some bread and croissants. Croissants are works of art. I knew it the moment I got my hands on it to rebake. You can feel the delicate and ephemeral feeling at your fingertips. If you hold it too hard, the surface layer will crumble. This croissant is made up of extremely thin, yet firm layers. Even when you put it in your mouth, you can feel the texture as your teeth cut through the layers. The flavor of the butter was also elegant and not overpowering. The bread was also soft and had a melt-in-your-mouth texture even when toasted.

When you take a bite, the taste of each ingredient spreads in your mouth. It's more voluminous than it looks, so if you decide to buy it, it will keep you full all day long. This is a bakery that makes you want to eat there every day.