Andersen Hiroshima — Restaurant in Hiroshima

This is the flagship store for the Andersen bakery (pan-ya) chain, which originated in Hiroshima, and can be found all over Japan. The first (ground) floor is a bakery and delicatessen, and the second floor is a cafeteria style restaurant.

In the restaurant you can either order and pay for individual dishes, or go for a fixed price all you can eat (plus optionally an all you can drink) plan. There are four or five sections - one serving Chinese food, the rest mostly fairly Western, including a pizza and pasta section. There's also a section serving desserts.

You order directly from the chefs over the counter, your food is prepared to order, and then brought to your table when ready. As all the food was prepared fresh they were happy to make changes to the dishes on the menu, and I was able to order a vegetarian pasta dish, for example. They didn't seem fazed by this request at all, so I assume they have quite a lot of non-Japanese customers. The pasta was simple but well cooked and flavoursome, the pizza wasn't bad either.

It seems very child friendly, there were lots of families with kids eating here. Also interestingly some large groups of salaraymen, who presumably were here more for the all you can drink part - but were nonetheless well behaved.

If it's your birthday during the month that you go, providing you have ID to prove it, they'll give you a little bag of goodies, a birthday sticker, and when we were there a flautists also came to play happy birthday to us. They seemed to be doing that for almost...

My experience at Andersen Bakery and Cafe in Hiroshima left me thoroughly impressed. Their bread, cake, and pasta were all wonderfully flavorful, showcasing the freshness and quality of their ingredients.

I appreciated that they listed the ingredients for each product, which allowed Muslim patron-ship to make informed choices, ensuring avoidance of pork meat, fat, and alcohol.

The ambiance of the cafe was calm and inviting, providing a peaceful retreat from the most crowded street.

The staff were polite and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant atmosphere.

Additionally, the cleanliness of the establishment was impeccable, reflecting a commitment to hygiene and customer satisfaction. Andersen Bakery and Cafe in Hiroshima is definitely a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious baked goods in a serene and welcoming...

How nice is this - as Danes - from Denmark. We were totally surprised to see Andersen's bakery in Hiroshima. Let it be known that Andersen was actually a Japanese man who had studied abroad, returned to Kyoto and set up his own bakery, producing wheat bread and loaves of bread that were unknown to the Japanese at the time. Today, the shop sells mainly luxury items under the HYGGE brand (hygge is Danish for cosiness...). You can buy jams, marmalades, bread, Danish pastries and many other condiments for your self-care and well-being. They also have a selection of luxury gifts (figures) including really, really expensive fruit (how about a square watermelon? USD 200!) for gifts and visits. Get yourself some hygge at Andseren and you...