In Matsubara, a short distance from central Tokyo, we visited Boulangerie des Lys, a bakery that retains traces of its former restaurant. The article introduces the in-store bread, seasonal soups, takeout combinations and the history of the shop.
The article describes a visit, conducted by Minami Fujioka (藤岡みなみ), to Boulangerie des Lys, a bakery near Matsubara Station on the Setagaya Line. The shop has a modern first-floor design that evokes a French street corner, and a wide variety of products are displayed alongside the bread.
The savoury breads are particularly prominent, with flavours described as more reminiscent of appetisers than bread. The lineup showcases the chef’s ideas, including curry bread, tomato and mozzarella combinations, and focaccia-style breads. There is also seating in front of the shop, where customers can enjoy seasonal potage with a baguette.
The article recounts how the premises, once popular as a restaurant, reopened as a bakery after the restaurant closed, and introduces the chef’s comments on developing new breads every day. It depicts a style of buying bread and taking out soup to enjoy while walking around the neighbourhood, conveying the shop’s handmade character and ingenuity.