December is a month filled with holiday home parties, seasonal greetings, and New Year's visits home, bringing with it a wealth of gifts. If you're thinking about what to bring, check out the FASHION HEADLINE editorial team's gift list. After New Year's, a long-lasting, thoughtful gift is craving Western food. For such occasions, we recommend the bagels from Maruichi Bagel, a hidden gem in the residential area of Shirokane Takanawa. The bagels, with their irregular shape—the "1" surrounded by the "circle" that gave the shop its name—convey a sense of hand-kneading. They're fluffy on the outside, heavy in the hand, satisfyingly chewy and chewy, and perfectly balanced with the salty and sweet toppings. Customers who say they've "discovered the real bagel" at Maruichi travel from far and wide just to try them. More than 10 flavors are always available (starting at ¥230), including plain, sesame, seeded poppy, onion, cinnamon raisin, Sicilian rock salt, seven-grain honey fig, rice flour, and whole wheat bagels. The owner inherited the techniques from Essà Bagel, often referred to as a leading bagel brand in New York, and the bagels are made with simple ingredients—domestic wheat, salt, natural yeast, malt, and water—without added sugar. In addition to bagels, pre-made bagel sandwiches packed with fillings are also available for purchase starting in half size. Enjoy beautifully cut pre-made half-size sandwiches like the "Yasai Sandwich" and "Smoked Salmon Sandwich"—recommended for those who want to eat plenty of vegetables. Or, order a whole bagel and your fillings to create your own original sandwich. Dessert sandwiches like "Azuki Butter" and "Fruit" are sure to be a hit. Maruichi Bagel's recommendations are endless.
【Store Information】
Maruichi Bagel
Address: 1-15-22 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm (Sandwiches are sold from 8am on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 9am on Saturdays and Sundays)
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (regardless of whether it's a long weekend or a public holiday)
※Closed from December 26th to January 18th over the New Year holidays
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