如月 来夏
Located in the independent storefront in Ebisu Garden Place. It seems that the cafe area is shared with the affiliated "Ore no Italian" restaurant. Reflecting on the 30 years since the opening of Garden Place, it was a time when such properties were unheard of. The direct access to the station from the large-scale commercial facility, the moving walkway, the tranquil red brick buildings reminiscent of European streets, and the luxurious furnishings adorned with Baccarat chandeliers for Christmas illuminations were all topics of discussion. Upon entering the store, there is a bread counter where you pick your selection with tongs onto a tray. The café for dining in is visible upstairs, but unfortunately, it was fully occupied, so this time it was for takeout. I have purchased their luxury bread called "Ko" during the high-end bread boom at an event before. At that time, it was just one of the many emerging brands challenging the dominance of "Nogami." However, there is a certain magic that makes things taste good when labeled under the "Ore no~" brand. I purchased the summer limited edition Circle Croissant @450, Green Curry Bread @300, and Ore no Cream Pan @380 as indicated on the outdoor signboard. The Circle Croissant comes in three flavors: chocolate/strawberry/pistachio, and the Ore no Cream Pan in truffle/blueberry/orange tea, with my choices being strawberry and blueberry respectively. They were all taken out from the refrigerated showcase without ice packs, except for the Green Curry Bread which was at room temperature. I planned to enjoy them the next morning after storing them in the fridge. The Circle Croissant is a unique creation where croissant dough is rolled like a Baumkuchen and topped with strawberry flavored icing. Its innovative nature and the distinct texture that is anything but a croissant make it intriguing. The dough is densely folded, resulting in a heavy weight, which directly contributes to satisfaction. One piece is enough to fill you up due to its volume. Moreover, it is rich in butter and sweetness. The Green Curry Bread, named after the representative player of Thai curry, surprises with its spiciness typical of green curry despite the colorful summer vegetables topping. It includes coconut, curry leaves, and hints of lemongrass, making it a delightful replication of green curry in bread form. As for the Ore no Cream Pan, I almost exclaimed, "It's mine!" when the blueberry on top fell off. I had to place it back for a photo, but the taste remained unchanged. Upon the first bite, my mind went blank. The brioche dough infused with custard cream emits a sweet and fragrant aroma, dominating the taste buds. The core filled with custard cream intensifies the experience, leaving you with nothing but custard cream in mind. The store always has a few people waiting in line, mostly women. There used to be a store at the signal corner near Tsukiji in East Ginza, but it closed down unnoticed with the end of the high-end bread boom, leaving Ebisu as the sole location under the "Ore no Bakery" name.