Anyone who's never tried Japanese style bakeries really should - even the regular bread is light and fluffy and, well, unswiss. Cream puffs

Except probably not in Switzerland because there aren't any. Or are there? I didn't see any in the Nishi micro-market

http://translate.google.com/translat...ory%2F15603147

There is an auhentic Japanese bakery in Adliswil. From Zurich HB take the S4 to Sood-Oberleimbach. It's to the left, then across the street in the shopping center on the right. I can't remember the name right now...

The last poster was referring to:

http://www.hirotakahashi.com/en/

Now I know where to get fresh toast bread the next time I want to make party sandwiches.

There's also Miyuko near Schaffhauserplatz.

This looked like one of those kitschy Japanese tea rooms with a touch of French élégance and refinement that abound in Tokyo. I was searching for information about the owners and expected to come across Japanese names, but was surprised to discover that it seems to be an entirely Swiss venture. Have you been to that café, Mrs Nanda?

way long ago back in the day of the Samuri, I tried a pastry from a bakery in the town where I was living in Japan.

It was my first. it looked deceptively rich and sweet.

I took one bite

...and spit it out.

bleh

It wasn't sweet at all!!!!!

No, Not Mrs.

No, I've never been there. A friend brought me back a piece of cake once and it looked amazing.

On their website: "Eine Kombination aus Café, Tearoom und Pâtisserie-Boutique, in dem das Japanische auf französisches Flair trifft. Ein kleines Schlaraffenland – handgemacht und delikat."

From their website, it doesn't seem very Japanese except for some of the presentation and the use of matcha.

~ N

Their afternoon tea is great though and the staff are absolutely lovely.

On a related note, has anyone seen any Chinese bakeries in Zurich?

FYI, on Thursdays, Yumi Hana (the Korean shop at Bahnhofstrasse in ZH) carries Hiro Takahashi baked goods.

Thanks for the reply. I was also looking for Japanese bakeries.

The breads are delicious.