A new bakery-cafe has opened in Gotanda, and it is hugely popular.
R Baker
The vibe is totally stylish, and about 80% of the customers were women.
Today’s picks
They have pizza and curry bread too. The style is pretty ordinary overall, but the taste was decent.
Juice
Inside
The plant-filled interior is striking. I found myself wondering how they keep them all from wilting.
The breads
It feels a bit out of place in Gotanda, though… Gotanda just isn’t that kind of neighborhood…
After leaving R Baker, I stopped by the newly reopened Arietta.
The front entrance… but something felt off. There were hardly any people…
Bread
Bread
Bread
The bread itself looked about the same as before, so I did buy some… but it didn’t taste good. A quick search told me the owner had changed. Even with the same recipe, the taste can change this much, apparently. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Arietta in my life.









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