Le Croissant

Though small in name, the petit croissant is more filling than you might expect, some diners say. It is Le Croissant’s signature item, made with Hokkaido-grown wheat and fermented butter for a crisp outside and tender centre. Butter flavour meets the sweetness of the shop’s original syrup, making it an easy choice for breakfast or a snack. The menu lists 1 for 60. Visitors have also commented on its memorable toasted texture, and there are other breads to compare, including salt bread and cornbread.

There is more to the shop than takeaway: you can enjoy your purchase in the eat-in space on the 2 floor. Some people settle in with bread and coffee; one customer reported having a cinnamon roll cut in half. The café menu’s croque monsieur has also drawn a comment describing thick-cut baguette topped with plenty of cheese, making it a lunch option as well as a place to pick up bread.

For something savoury, consider one of the focaccia burgers. The tandoori chicken with lemon tartar combines spice with a refreshing note, while the salsa burger uses a whole frankfurter and is characterised by tomato acidity and a little heat. Both are listed at 430. The banh mi with fried saba (mackerel) tatsuta-age is another option at the same price, bringing together sweet-savoury flavours and acidity. From lightly sweet breads to more substantial savoury choices, there is something to suit the moment.