Marufuku Bakery

Shredded cabbage and mayonnaise accompany chikuwa coated in curry-flavoured batter in this savoury bread. Marufuku Bakery’s chikuwa fritter is described as a long-standing favourite, with crisp batter, chewy chikuwa and crunchy cabbage in each bite. Some diners say it is filling, making it a good one to consider when you want a savoury bread to take centre stage. One visitor picked it up for lunch alongside a medium-spicy curry doughnut and a natto doughnut; trying a few of the more substantial options together is another way to enjoy the selection. The bakery’s description of the natto doughnut puts it simply: “Ingredients that go well with rice go well with bread, too.”

For something sweet, there is anpan with butter or a peanut-cream koppe roll. One customer enjoyed the soft bread and smooth red-bean paste in the anpan with butter. Another visitor chose the peanut cream roll and noted both the generous amount of cream and the texture of crushed peanuts. Pairing one savoury bread with one sweet option could make a satisfying selection. Other choices include anpan filled with fresh cream, sandwiches and Italiana. With sweet and savoury options side by side, you can mix and match to suit your mood. One diner also described warming the anpan French bread at home until lightly toasted, then enjoying its fragrant crust with the bean paste and butter.

Marufuku Bakery is for take-away rather than eating in, so the usual approach is to choose a few breads to take home. Start with the signature chikuwa fritter, then decide whether to add a natto doughnut or a sweet anpan. That mix of choices is part of the appeal.