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About this place
With butter melting into the airy crumb beneath a thin, crisp crust, the butter ficelle and classic baguettes at Pan do Paruteru deliver deep wheat flavor. Located in Arakawa, the bakery counter is stocked with unpretentious daily loaves as well as savory and sweet filled breads. The shop will happily slice their French-style breads on request, making it easy to bring home just the right portion for the table.
A prime standout is the Brown Sugar Walnut Round, which received a Grand Prize at the Japan Food Selection awards. The soft, pillowy dough is kneaded with brown sugar and walnuts, then rolled with a textured peanut cream for rich sweetness and satisfying crunch. Another acclaimed creation is the Gold Award-winning Cinnamon Fig Curry Bread. Encased in a cinnamon-scented dough, the spiced savory filling is accented with the natural sweetness of dried figs and the savory depth of fried onions.
For everyday staples, look to the classic curry bread, known for retaining its light, crisp bite even after cooling, or the light-textured pain de mie toast loaf prized for its tender crumb. Sweet choices include kinako-dusted brown sugar fried bread and crusty French rolls filled generously with mixed berries and cream cheese, making it easy to assemble a well-rounded tray of savory and sweet bakes.
Situated across from the Arakawa Ward Office, the shop accepts various cashless payment methods for takeaway, including major credit cards, PayPay, and transit IC cards. The selection can thin out by early afternoon, so an earlier morning stop is recommended when looking for a wide variety fresh from the oven.
