Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan｜Tokyo Melon Pan Takadanobaba

Best croissant I had in Japan in 9 months! As a French person, it’s hard to find good pastry but this one really outwent my expectations. There was a discount today (maybe it’s on Thursdays?), ¥150 instead of ¥250.

This was the first melon pan place I visited 6 years ago, and I'm still coming back to this day. The 200 yen price is so low compared to the crunchy and fluffy deliciousness you get

Located outside Takadanobaba Station Toyama Exit. Turn right when you exit the station, and follow the sweeet, sugary smell wafting down. (Also, you can’t miss the giant melon pan on the storefront.) The best melon pan-ery ever. Granted, I’ve only been to this one, but I don’t need to see any more after this. They sell different variations of the classic melon pan: chocolate, cinnamon, matcha, etc. for ¥200 each. A crunchy but not hard crust, a soft and airy middle. Simple and delicious. They also sell classic pastries like croissants. One of the workers there is especially nice - she lent me and my son an umbrella when it was raining even after I insisted ‘No’ a few times. An angel! Come visit here when you’re in the area!