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🍞 Japonaise Bakery & Cafe: Boston’s Beloved Japanese Bakery—Where Totoro Buns and Explosive Cream Puffs Reign Supreme Four years strong, with a fresh re-opening last year—this spot is a non-negotiable for Boston’s bakery lovers. If you haven’t tried their Totoro-shaped buns or lava-filled cream puffs, you’re missing out. 🌟 The Icons (No Exceptions) Totoro Bread: 5 stars. Adorable, yes—but the taste matches the cuteness. Fluffy, slightly sweet dough with a soft, pillowy texture. Both original and chocolate flavors are great, but the original wins for me—it’s perfectly balanced, never cloying. “Not too sweet” is the highest praise for a pastry, and this nails it. Cream Puff (Shu Cream): 5 stars, my ultimate obsession. The magic? Even after sucking out some filling, biting into it still unleashes a flood of creamy, rich custard . It’s not just “filled”—it’s overflowing with flavor. Light, not greasy, and so good I could eat three in one sitting. 😐 The “Meh” Ones Chocolate & Matcha Cakes: 3 stars. Chewy and slightly bouncy, but they lack the “wow” of the puffs and Totoro buns. Not bad, just overshadowed. 📍 Pro Tips Timing is key: Afternoons mean some breads sell out, and fresh Totoro batches can take 30 minutes. Arrive early! Discount bin: Day-old pastries on display are $1 off—still delicious, just slightly less fluffy. 🥐 Help! What Else Should I Try? I’m hooked on the classics, but what other hidden gems does Japonaise have? Let me know—next trip, I’m branching out. Verdict: Japonaise Bakery is a Boston institution. The Totoro buns and cream puffs alone make it a must—go, and thank me later. 📍 Japonaise Bakery & Cafe: Where cute meets delicious. #BostonJapaneseBakery #TotoroBread #CreamPuffObsessed