A person with a certain elegance can change the atmosphere of a room just by being there, and this is certainly true of elegant bread.

The bread at Tamakitei (14-91 Shinkai, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture) in Obaku is a perfect example.

I was amazed when I entered the store. Contrary to the cozy signboard that reminds me of a local bakery, each loaf of bread here has a powerful presence, stimulating both the eyes and the nose. Dressed with a variety of ingredients, the breads exude a rich, buttery aroma, proclaiming, "I'm the best!"

The confidence of the breads is likely linked to the owner's remarkable achievement of winning the Coupe du Monde, a world bread competition. Both the "Hard-baked Butter" (rich French bread with butter, 180 yen) and the "Hojicha Bread" (130 yen) are impressive enough to be the star of the show. Even the wrapped "Casques Croutes" (French-style sandwiches starting at 260 yen) exude a powerful aroma of natural yeast, tickling the customer's nose.

Among these magnificent breads, the popular "Kugnyane" (160 yen) stands out as the principal, radiating a divine brilliance. This cornet made with kugnyamant dough is filled with a generous amount of homemade custard and fresh cream after the order is placed, making it a must-try for those with a sweet tooth.

By the way, "Kugnyamant" is a traditional Brittany pastry. It's commonly written as kouign-aman, but this time we'll follow Tamakitei's sign.

Now, after enjoying the rich cream and taking it home, take your time to choose the perfect drink and cutlery. After all, you're enjoying bread that's the star of the meal. It would also be considered rude not to welcome it with full enthusiasm.