BEAVER BREAD BROTHERS

Five-spice with cashew-nut bacon; potato with tapenade. At BEAVER BREAD BROTHERS, the fillings and combinations give the breads an unexpected twist. Diners have singled out breads where fragrant spices meet rich flavours, as well as one made with black olives. The round “Kū” bun, exclusive to the Toranomon branch, is another distinctive choice. It comes in varieties such as tea or coffee dough, with some containing cheese or chestnuts. One visitor described the texture as both fluffy and chewy. Picking a few different Kū buns to compare could be a good way to explore the bakery’s more individual creations.

The bakery also opens as a bar in the evening, serving bread alongside drinks. The food menu includes the bread of the day and a bread platter, as well as a whitebait and salmon-roe tartine and an egg sandwich made with Goyouran eggs. A tartine or sandwich makes an easy solo choice, while a platter can be shared. French cured ham, cheese and salami are also available for a light meal centred on bread. Drinks range from wine and sparkling wine by the glass to whisky, craft gin, cocktails and sake, making it easy to find a pour to go with your bread. Non-alcoholic options include yuzu sparkling drink and grape juice.

Among the bakery’s breads, one visitor praised the salt bread for its peppery flavour and buttery dough. Another found the hard breads pleasantly tangy, with a fragrant wheat flavour, and thought they would go well with wine. Whether you stop by to choose a loaf or settle in for tartines and a bread platter with drinks, the Toranomon Hills Station Tower branch in T-MARKET offers different ways to enjoy the bakery at different times of day.