MONICA is a new restaurant located at Aoyama Lukavil B1F, 2-2-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, a 9-minute walk from Omotesando Station. They offer a variety of delicious items on their menu such as Pate de Campagne, Quinamman, Ebi Fry Viennois, and Lature's Sausage Bread. The total cost of the meal was 3798 yen, and I paid with a card as they accept cashless payments. I recommend saving their Instagram account @monica_tokyo to check their operating days and hours before visiting. I was particularly impressed by the Pate de Campagne in a fluffy bun with a rich pate and pickles, the unique Quinamman with its crispy and fluffy layers, the delicious Ebi Fry Viennois with a flavorful tartar sauce, and the amazing sausage bread from Lature. Overall, I highly recommend visiting MONICA for their tasty offerings, and I can't wait to go back to try more of their delicious breads like Cannele, Focaccia, and Croque Madame.

Michelin-starred restaurant chefs and pastry chefs make bread! Bread beyond bread! ⁡ ♔ ..️ ⁡ ⁡ shopMONICA ※ Store details are listed at the bottom ⁡ area Omotesando ⁡..♔..⁡＊information＊.⁡⚐ Omotesando Station, about 7 minutes on foot ‍♀️ ⁡⁡✎ A small bakery next to the French restaurant "LATURE" that specializes in game dishes has opened, and the bread made by Michelin-starred restaurant chefs and pastry chefs is gorgeously displayed. Let's thoroughly report ⁡⁡▲ Points to remember ▲ ⁡✎ On Sunday, at 12 o'clock, I was able to buy without anyone there! Although sales start after 11 o'clock, it seems that they are fully stocked around 12 o'clock. The staff took the bread for me. ⁡✎ Be sure to check the business days on Instagram! ⁡✎ Now, it seems that Monica Cafe is being held! A pairing course, it's expensive but I want to try it. ⁡▲ Cute points that make you happy when you check ▲ ⁡✎ The shopper is also well made and cute. ⁡✎ They put the Danish in a cake box and include a cool pack, so kind. ⁡⁡＊＊.⁡Tartine Curry Bread ¥780 It was already shocking! It seems to have been made for those who are not good at fried curry bread. The bread was moist and gooey! The crust is crispy! It absorbs plenty of curry and meat umami extract! It is spicy, but it seems that they have researched and used spices. Not too spicy, just right! There are plenty of shiitake mushrooms on top, which is irresistible to mushroom lovers. And the meat is deer meat! Deer meat ragu sauce! The umami of the meat is concentrated and there is no smell! It's super delicious! There is a half-cooked egg inside, it's so delicious ♡ Gruyere cheese The salty taste of the cheese is also present, and it's a very delicious curry bread that is hard to come by! ⁡⁡MONICA Danish ¥750 Seasonal fruit Danish! It's mango! White chocolate with spices, and a chai-flavored cream that is extremely rich and milky! Passion fruit refreshing and summer-like! The mango is soft, juicy, and sticky. The layers of the Danish are well baked and have a fragrant and non-greasy taste. I want to eat it every day! ⁡⁡Omwsan ¥850 Croissant with bacon and omelet! The crispy and salty bacon omelet has a buttery aroma and tastes like a hotel breakfast. The croissant is chewy yet crispy, with a good balance of oiliness. ⁡⁡Greedy cream bread ¥450 It's quite big! The cream contains luxurious vanilla beans, and it's incredibly creamy with a strong hint of rum. I was surprised by the cream, it's the best! I want to spread it on a baguette w The sugar on top and the tea go very well together! ⁡⁡My cheeks are falling ~ ⁡⁡⁡⁡Store information⁡☕️ Official IG / @monica_tokyo Address / Aoyama Lukaville II B1F, 2-2-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo TEL / 050-5589-5816 Regular holiday / Irregular (listed on Instagram) Business hours / From around 11 o'clock until sold out ⁡⁡

Located about a 15-minute walk from Shibuya Station, this French restaurant, a branch of Lature, offers bread made with homemade sausages that truly capture an authentic flavor. The cream puffs were delicious, with a custard filling that was particularly tasty. The canelés had a subtle sweetness, a crispy exterior, and a moist interior, making them delicious. However, overall, the restaurant left a slightly expensive impression.

A French restaurant, Ladurée, opened a bakery in 2022. It opens at 11 am, and around 12 pm is when they have the best selection. They have irregular hours, around 3 days a week near the weekends. Check their operating days on Instagram. I visited around 11:30 on a holiday. I was prepared to wait, but there was only one other group ahead of me. The entrance was a bit hard to find, and I got a bit lost. It's on the side of the building next to Ladurée. If you come from the main street, go past the entrance to Ladurée and turn right. I decided to buy the pâté burger, dry curry, and sausage bread. I asked the staff at the register for a sweet recommendation and also bought a Kouign-Amann. It came to about 3,000 yen for 4 items. The young female staff was very kind and polite. The pâté burger is made with boar, the sausage with duck, and the dry curry with deer. They all had the gamey taste properly handled, but if you don't like game meat, you may not enjoy them. I love game meat, so I enjoyed all of them. I especially liked the sausage bread for its coarse grind and meaty texture. The bread had a rustic charm with a nice wheat flavor. The buns for the pâté burger were quite sweet. They were delicious, but the taste didn't exceed the visual impact, meeting my expectations. The dry curry (no photo) had plenty of cheese and was spicy but not too hot. The Kouign-Amann, which I ate the next day, had a surprisingly crispy Danish pastry. It was sweet but not overwhelming, and I enjoyed it to the last bite. Priced at 500-700 yen, the bread is on the higher end, but considering the quality that can be a dinner item and the large size, it's actually quite reasonable. The service was pleasant, the place wasn't crowded, and overall, I was very satisfied with the shop. (The nearby I'm donuts had a long line...!) I would like to visit again when they change their lineup.

This is a small bakery run by Lature. I visited for the first time on a cafe day, which is open irregularly. I love MONICA's bread, so I'm happy to see the cafe open. - MONICA's Pizza Focaccia: Prosciutto from Livorno pork, mini tomatoes, water buffalo mozzarella. The texture is chewy and fluffy in the middle, even more so than the focaccia I usually buy at MONICA. - Selebré Non-Alcohol Sparkling: Refreshing and slightly tea-like aftertaste. - Fried Eggplant Soaked in Umeboshi and Katsuobushi: The texture of the fried eggplant is similar to melon, almost like a fruit. It was interesting to see it used in a dessert. - Kochi Post-Fermented Tea: The aroma and flavor are similar to nori seaweed. - Eel Roll: A new concept eel roll with a moist crepe, eel crumble, custard cream, and Yuzu sauce. The eel skin chips added a unique touch. - Cold-Brewed Gyokuro: Brewed with cold water to preserve the umami. - Choux Pastry with Peaches, Wood Strawberries, Jasmine Cream: A Saint-Honoré dessert with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. - Miyazaki Stem-Roasted Tea: Fruity aroma similar to peaches. - Tea Sweets: Terrine made with Yame tea, and Danish pastry with Shine Muscat grapes and almond cream. - Herbal Tea: Refreshing with a lemongrass-like aroma. Overall, the dessert course at LATURE during their first cafe day was a 200% satisfaction! The unique creations are exclusive to MONICA. They will have another cafe day before the end of the year, and I can't wait to go back. Their regular bread offerings are also delicious, so I recommend visiting on their open days. Menu items enjoyed: - Non-Alcohol Pairing: ¥3,000 - MONICA Cafe Course: ¥7,400 - MONICA's Pizza Focaccia - Fried Eggplant Soaked in Umeboshi and Katsuobushi - Eel Roll - Choux Pastry with Peaches, Wood Strawberries, Jasmine Cream [Operating Hours] Around 12:00~ [Closed] Open 3 days a week, usually on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday [Reservation] Not available [Budget] From ¥1,000 [Address] 1F, Aoyama Lucavi Building, 2-2-3 Shibuya, Tokyo

Located a 5-minute walk from Omotesando, near Aoyama Gakuin University, is "MONICA," a bakery run by the renowned French restaurant "LATURE." During Saturday lunchtime, after enjoying some wine at the bar in the same building, I happened to come across this bakery. The prices seemed a bit high for a bakery, but it raised my expectations. I ordered the following items: - Shrimp fry Viennoiseries for ¥1250 - Farm vegetable focaccia for ¥650 - Canele for ¥380 The standout item was the shrimp fry Viennoiseries, with a whole shrimp sitting prominently on top. Please note that the bakery has irregular closing days, so be sure to check before visiting to avoid disappointment.

The deliciousness of the cream aside, the fluffy texture of this cream is irresistible. MONICA's business days can be found on Instagram's calendar. I went on a weekday earlier this week. The "venison dry curry bun" that has become almost a must every time, and on this day, I also had the cream bun for the first time in a while. MONICA's cream bun has a shiny brioche dough. The shape that looks like it's smiling is cute. The cream is rich with plenty of vanilla beans. With a hint of rum? it has a good fragrance and an adult taste. It may look solid when cut with a knife, but the cream is smooth and melts like jelly. The juicy brioche dough and the cream blend well together, creating a great harmony. It's been a while since I had it, but it was delicious.

Is this bread a souvenir from your husband? It's incredibly delicious, as expected from a chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant. I wish he had brought more. The bacon, omelette, and bread were all delicious. Thank you for the feast.

First Visit 202308 (No.4749) 1. Purpose of visit - On the day, I was gathering material in the Aoyama area, along with some related topics. 2. Shop information - Genre on Tabelog: Bread, Western confectionery, Cake - Opened on June 28, 2018 - A bakery operated by "Ladurée" - "Ladurée" has been awarded the Michelin Guide Tokyo 5 years in a row - The Tabelog Award Silver & Bronze winning shop - Selected as one of the top 100 French restaurants in Tokyo on Tabelog - Opening hours 11:00~ - Check Instagram for irregular business days as it is a takeout-only store 3. Crowdedness and atmosphere on the day - Visited at 12:45 on a weekday, with 2 customers already there and no one behind me - The shop is like a sales corner connected to Ladurée's kitchen 4. Customer service - Standard service as per the manual 5. Purchased items - Croissant 380 yen + Tax A croissant made with French fermented butter, jumbo-sized with my favorite honeycomb pattern on the cross-section. - Indulgent Cream Pan 450 yen + Tax Although the pricing may seem a bit high, it is a high-quality cream pan just by looking at the color of the custard cream. Thank you for the meal.

I had heard that LATURE had started a bakery, but I finally had the chance to visit. I arrived a bit early and found a note saying "MONICA" where LATURE's entrance used to be. I went around the building and found the entrances to both the restaurant and the bakery. I had heard that they sell out in about three hours after opening at 11:00, but I arrived around 17:30 today. Some items were sold out, but I managed to get some bread. I got a croissant for 330 yen, which was not too sweet and had a good texture, and a wild boar sausage bread for 680 yen. The bread had wild boar sausage made by LATURE sandwiched in ciabatta, but the sausage alone costs around 500 yen.

LATURE's bakery offers a variety of interesting bread with the concept of "delicious dishes on bread" and "beautiful dessert-like sweet bread." Here are some of their unique offerings: - Ajifry Bread: A fluffy and soft Viennoiserie with crispy and delicious fried horse mackerel. Topped with kale and served with homemade tartar sauce. Price: 770 yen (excluding tax). - LATURE's Sausage Bread: Homemade wild boar sausage on a bread with a moist and flavorful dough. Price: 750 yen. - Dry Curry Bread: Deer meat dry curry, soft-boiled egg, shiitake mushrooms, and cheese on tartine. The bread has a spice-filled flavor with plenty of ingredients. Price: 780 yen. - Croissant: Made with fermented butter from France's Isigny. It has large, beautiful air bubbles and a moist texture when eaten fresh. Price: 380 yen. - Kouign-Amann: A caramelized pastry baked in a half-sphere mold. It has a light caramel flavor and is worth trying along with other items on the menu. Price: 480 yen.

I went to Shibuya alone for some errands and walked from Shibuya to Omotesando as requested by my husband. I was a bit puzzled about where the bakery owned by the French restaurant LATURE was located, but eventually found it in a slightly semi-basement location behind the shop. From the road, you can see the bread neatly lined up. Upon entering the shop, it felt like being in a restaurant kitchen with a lot of energy. As I looked around for trays and tongs, a staff member with trays and tongs approached me and asked me to let them know which bread I wanted. It was a bit nerve-wracking, different from face-to-face interactions. The staff kindly explained the different types of bread to me as I hesitated. They all looked delicious, but the prices were quite high! I was intrigued by the crab quiche, but it was over 1200 yen for one slice... I decided to start with the Genovese pasta (750 yen) that I had been curious about. Then, I couldn't resist the visually stunning LATURE sausage bread (750 yen). I was recommended the Kouign-Amann (480 yen) and the Cannele de Bordeaux (380 yen) in the back, so I added those to my tray. I was also shown the egg bread that can be carried at room temperature, so I had to get the shiny egg bread (700 yen). I couldn't leave without trying the dry curry bread (780 yen) that I had been eyeing from the beginning, as well as the cream bread (450 yen) with a hint of liqueur in the cream. I thought it was time to stop, so I headed to the cashier. I had forgotten my eco bag, so I asked for a 5 yen plastic bag. It was a transparent plastic bag, but since the bread looked stylish, it was fine (laughs). They also had paper bags. In total, it came to 4,638 yen, quite a high bill for a bakery (laughs). The Genovese pasta came with extra Genovese sauce on the side, which was also delicious. It was like a western-style yakisoba bread, but it was not your typical B-class gourmet, it was A-class. Delicious and very beautiful. The sausage bread had a meaty sausage with a strong presence. It was also delicious. The egg bread was irresistibly delicious. The Kouign-Amann was different in shape from the usual ones, but it was delicious, and the Cannele was exquisite! The dry curry bread was good, and the cream bread was like a brioche with a custard with a hint of liqueur - an adult's cream bread. Delicious. There were many other things that caught my eye, so I want to visit again with my husband and try more. I also want to visit LATURE!

Indulgent French lunch followed by a walk back. As we strolled aimlessly, my companion mentioned taking a taxi from the main street, and that's when I noticed it. Wait, isn't this Rue de La Tour? And then, I spotted this shop that caught my eye. It's a new bakery by La Tour! I've always wanted to visit, but the limited opening days and hours made it difficult. But by chance, they were open now! We went in and purchased the following items: - Deer Cherry Sausage Dog ¥810: Thick sausage in a chewy bun, delicious! The size of the bun is just right. - Dry Curry Bread ¥842: A fried type of curry bread for those who don't like fried food, which means it's made for me, right? Jokes aside, it was really delicious. - Greedy Cream Bread ¥486: A rich cream in a luxurious brioche dough, fantastic! It's palm-sized but so heavy, you could easily eat it all by yourself due to its sweetness. - MONICA Danish ¥810: Another Danish pastry with cream and a rich dough. I thought I couldn't finish it, but I devoured it. - Mango Danish ¥810: I'm not a big fan of mango, but I was drawn in by the visual appeal. It was a bit difficult to eat, but it was so delicious that I finished it in one go. They are a bit pricey, but they are worth it. Everything was delicious! I don't know when I'll be able to go again, but if the opportunity arises, I would love to go back! Thank you for the meal~

A bakery near EMME that you can stop by on your way back. The bread looks incredibly delicious in the alley. It's a bit pricey but definitely tasty. The restaurant "La Choulette" serves game meat. The canelé smells rich and tastes delicious. The wild boar sausage is powerful, and the pâté de campagne burger is high in calories but delicious with sauerkraut, pickles, and mustard. They also have sweets, not a wide variety but the quiches and beautiful breads are amazing. The breads are like royalty! I'll definitely go back again!

When chilled, the icing stands out and the texture is enhanced. This week, they are open from today, the 27th, until Saturday the 29th. It's nice that they are open on weekdays. At first, you might think the bread is expensive for the price, but once you taste it, you'll understand. They also have other delicious bread. The service is also top-notch. On a scorching hot day during the long weekend, I visited my favorite French restaurant "LATURE" and their small bakery MONICA. It was their first anniversary, congratulations! Check their Instagram calendar for their opening days. I couldn't decide between the cream bread and my favorite Croquant Amande, so I went with the latter. I bought it and immediately chilled it. The icing was firm and crispy, while the cookie part was fragrant and crunchy, with a moist interior. The hidden cream inside was also fragrant and delicious. It's a large size, so even if you split it in half, it's satisfying. Highly recommended. Thank you as always. Follow them on Instagram.

A French restaurant famous for its game cuisine, "L'Atelier," produces this shop. Originally, the baker who used to work as a pastry chef at L'Atelier is making the bread here. At first, they focused on croissants when they opened, but recently they have been increasing the variety of bread. When I was dining at L'Atelier, the server carrying the bread caught my eye. The bread looked delicious. The mango, with its overwhelming presence, is captivating. I ended up buying it. I had it the next day, and it was delicious! A moist Danish pastry topped with mango, and cream on top of that. This tower of temptation is difficult to cut, but it's so delicious that it disappears in no time. The balance is perfect, and the mango is amazing. The chef also mentioned that they use mango of a quality that can be served in a restaurant. It costs around 700 yen, but if you love mango, it's definitely worth trying!

The three-day weekend starting tomorrow is open every day, making it possible to warp to a restaurant once again. The beautiful Danish pastry that makes you think "as expected!" The refreshing Genovese sauce and sweet potatoes are too delicious. Highly recommended☆ It was the most difficult to take a picture of this time. The sauce was clumsily poured, which was a disappointing presentation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A small bakery called MONICA located near my favorite French restaurant "LATURE" in the neighborhood. Check their Instagram calendar for business days. https://www.instagram.com/monica_tokyo/ I'm really happy that they are now open on weekdays too. On this day, I went to buy the new items that caught my eye. The lineup of bread was impressive, and the new quiche and gratin bread looked delicious too. Although I usually go for the deer meat dry curry bread that I love, I was curious about the "Genovese Pasta Danish" that I had been eyeing. The pastry had an acrobatically beautiful appearance. I carefully brought it home. I received a separate vacuum-packed Genovese sauce. I didn't have the courage to reheat this beautiful pastry, so I ate it as it is. I failed at making it look cute, but I will still post the cross-section on the blog. The sweetness of the potatoes enhanced the refreshing taste of the Genovese sauce. The pasta was cooked al dente and the contrast with the smooth potatoes was delicious. The sweetness of the potatoes complemented the refreshing taste of the Genovese sauce. Pouring the Genovese sauce onto the plate was a great idea! Whether you eat just the pasta, dip the Danish in the sauce, or enjoy it with the sauce and potatoes, it's all delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed both the pastry and the generous amount of sauce they provided. It's another delicious treat that makes you feel like you've been transported to a restaurant. I highly recommend it.

Located a 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station B1 exit, next to a restaurant. Due to irregular business hours, the monthly operating days are announced in advance on Instagram. The breads lined up here have a beautiful and elegant visual appearance more like dishes or desserts than bread, almost too beautiful to eat. The prices are quite high due to their large size, ranging from affordable in the 400 yen range to over 1,000 yen for the more expensive ones. Since you can't buy many, careful consideration is necessary. The breads are displayed where you can pick them up yourself, but the staff will put the selected breads on a tray for you. ⚫︎ Farm Vegetable Focaccia 702 yen A focaccia topped with farm vegetables and black olives, which are the main vegetables in the restaurant → The dough is thick, not too hard on the surface, and moist inside. The amazing thing is the perfect cooking of the vegetables. They have a sweetness and a good crunch. The potatoes were particularly delicious. So fluffy and happy. The eggplant released a burst of moisture. This focaccia provided a satisfaction level equivalent to a hamburger with just one piece.

A French restaurant called "Laduree" has opened a bakery located between Shibuya and Omotesando. The bakery is compact and offers a limited variety of bread. I purchased the following items: Duck pate Camembert Burger for 850 yen, which had a brioche bun that was slightly sweet and fluffy. The duck pate was flavorful yet light, with pickled cabbage, cornichons, and mustard seeds sandwiched in. The combination of flavors was excellent. I also bought a Pain au Chocolat for 520 yen, which was surprisingly large. It was a croissant with Mayan Red cocoa and hazelnut gianduja inside. I reheated it and enjoyed the crispy outer layer with a delicate texture inside. The Mayan Red cocoa had a sweet and sour fruity taste, with a hint of cocoa bitterness and a light texture that made it easy to eat despite its size. Although I was initially surprised by the price, both items had unique flavors and were delicious. The quality of the French-inspired bread was high, and I look forward to trying more varieties in the future.

A friend recommended Monica's bread, so I decided to visit the bakery located next to Lature in Omotesando. When I arrived around 3:30 pm on the weekend, I had trouble finding the bakery at first, but eventually found it at the back. Unfortunately, most of the bread was already sold out, and the cream bread I wanted was not available. However, I managed to get the Keema curry bread, which was priced at 780 yen. I took it home and reheated it in the oven. The Keema curry bread was an open sandwich with deer meat Keema, mushroom duxelles, egg, and gruyere cheese. It was a luxurious combination and tasted delicious, with a rich Keema flavor that wasn't too spicy. I would like to visit the bakery again earlier next time to try more varieties, especially the friend-recommended shrimp bread.

The heat and mental fatigue have caused a loss of appetite. It's not good to have a diet like having Haricot for breakfast, lunch, and just a little bit of dinner with sweets. Feeling tired in various ways and not feeling well. Thinking about what I wanted to eat, I remembered Monica's venison curry bread, so I went to buy it. Surprisingly, there was a short line at the donut shop. Genovese Pasta 750 yen: Genovese sauce served separately. An unexpected idea of putting Genovese pasta on a Danish pastry. The Genovese pasta was delicious, and the Danish pastry was crispy with a hint of butter. The smashed potatoes in between were also delicious. The fried fish bread 750 yen: Tartar sauce served separately. The fried fish was thick with shiso leaves and lemon. The bread had a solid texture and was delicious. The tartar sauce was tangy with shallots, probably homemade by LATURE. It went really well with the fried fish and shiso leaves. The gratin du finoir 780 yen: A potato gratin bread with a crispy crust. It had a soft and delicious taste with a hint of pancetta. Not too cheesy or milky, just perfect. The egg bread 700 yen: A soft roll-like bread with egg filling and shiso leaves. The filling was chopped boiled egg and pickles. No, it was smoked herring! It went really well with the slightly sweet bread. The deer dry curry bread 780 yen: The absolute champion. I forgot to take a picture. There were also mango Danish and snow crab quiche available. The variety of bread increases around noon, making it difficult to choose. The staff at LATURE are always polite and attentive, despite the increasing number of customers. I should visit LATURE again next time. Maybe try the summer game meat.

First visit. The staff accompanies you one-on-one to pick out bread, but it would have been better if they waited until you finished choosing before approaching. Not everyone wants to chat with the staff while selecting. I picked out sausage bread, kouign-amann, pain au chocolat, croissant amandine, and canelé without looking at the prices, and the total came out to a little over 2800 yen, which is expensive! The kouign-amann was especially delicious, so I would like to come back for it. The pain au chocolat was also tasty with its crispy texture and slightly bitter chocolate inside, but it was just too big...