BARTIZAN Bakery & Cafe - Traditional European Style Bread In Tokyo

BARTIZAN Bakery & Cafe - Traditional European Style Bread 

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Japanese people love bread and they have many bakeries filled with unique creations such as curry pan (fried bread filled with curry) and melon pan (sweet bread with melon flavor and cookie crust).

The most common baked goods in Japan are white bread and fluffy pastries. Trying to find whole wheat or even sourdough bread often leads to disappointment as the texture and flavor usually differ from the ones overseas. Japanese people tend to prefer their bread airy and lighter in flavor.

BARTIZAN Bakery & Cafe in Tokyo specializes in healthy bread made with domestic wheat flour and in-house made yeast. The bread is freshly baked every day. BARTIZAN's bread doesn't use any butter, sugar or milk so it is suitable for vegans and health-conscious customers.

Eat-in or Take-out - Four Types of Sourdough Bread

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The Head Baker of BARTIZAN has refined her art of bread making and sourdough in serval countries outside Japan. She is so committed to baking that she even gives her sourdough names.

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Aside from classic sourdough bread as well as rye sourdough bread, BARITZAN also offers different monthly flavors. The choices in September 2019 were "Olive and Rosemary" and "Fig and Walnut".

Depending on what ingredients the baker is working with the dough has to always be slightly adjusted so it is not to dry and not too moist. BARTIZANs bread always has the perfect texture. The mixture of the juicy olives and the rich bread was especially unique. Each of BARTIZAN's bread could easily be savored on their own.

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All bread is available for taking out as full or half loaf. Please note that the monthly flavors are only available after 15:00 and as the name suggests, the available flavors will change every month.

Breakfast, Lunch, or Evening - It is Always Time for Bread

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BARTIZAN offers a variety of dishes paired with different sourdough bread. The menu changes depending on the time of the day. Pick up some bread before work, enjoy it at lunch to recharge or at night with a quality glass of wine.

BARTIZAN opens at 7:30 on weekdays. Until 10:30 they offer their morning menu. During this time their signature sourdough as well as rye bread can be enjoyed simply with homemade butter or delicious toppings such as avocado and prosciutto. They also have take-out sandwiches if someone just wants to pick up a quick breakfast to enjoy at work.

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Lunchtime at BARTIZAN is from 11:30 until 15:00. All their lunch options include freshly baked bread. For vegans, they offer a thick slice of bread packed with Spicy Cauliflower and Avocado.

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If you are in the mood for fast food, how about the "BBQ Cheddar Patty Melt With French Fries"? You can also get high-quality salmon or steak served alongside sourdough bread, salad and a beverage of choice.

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Dinnertime is tapas-style to enjoy alongside a bread of choice and a glass, or bottle, of fine wine. They offer an extensive array of selected wines but you can also opt for a cocktail, a refreshing beer or something without alcohol.

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Should there be a wish for something more substantial, they also have a couple of main dishes.  Diners will also find open-face sandwiches with salmon, foie gras and snow crab as well as the vegan cauliflower option mentioned before.

Dinner time also includes home-made desserts. Try the "Vegan Coconut Banana Split" for a light, flavorful dessert. The whipped cream, as well as the ice cream, are made with coconut milk which balances the sweet caramelized banana well.

BARTIZAN - For Everyone Who Wants to Try Authentic Sourdough Bread

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If you stay in Japan for extended travel, study, or are living here, you might miss food staples like hearty bread. BARTIZAN is a great place for everyone who loves, misses or simply wants to try authentic European sourdough bread.

The German writer is very particular about her bread and even she was surprised by the authenticity of BARTIZAN's sourdough bread. If you have been searching Tokyo for flavorful European style bread, you will not be disappointed if you decide to give BARTIZAN a try.

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