ライ麦ハウスベーカリー — Restaurant in Kamakura

This a Finnish-Japanese bakery that's on a quiet street away from the hustle and bustle of Komachi Street in Kamakura. Aside from some of the traditional Finnish rye bread, there's also some bread that combines both Japanese and Finnish elements.

I picked up a few different breads to try, and for the most part, we're really good; especially one that was like a Japanese age-pan (bread that's fried then covered in sugar) with a lemon cream in the middle. My other favorite was almost like a deconstructed apple pie; a squared flaky pastry with thin-sliced apples, a custard-like cream, and cinnamon on top.

The next time I'm in Kamakura, this will be a place to stop by again before...

This is a small Finnish bakery tucked away from the main roads in Kamakura. Right as you enter the shop, you are welcomed by the fresh aroma of earthy rye sourdough. Inside, you'll find rows of baked breads and onto your left you can witness where all the baking magic takes place. The breads here were a nice change of pace compared to typical Japanese breads. The sweet breads were delicately sweetened. (Though it may might seem lacking in sweetness for those you prefer a richer and sweeter taste). Nonetheless, I definitely look forward to my...

Amazing bread!!!! I bought a small loaf of rye sourdough and a Finnish cinnamon bun. They were so delicious, I haven't found real sourdough in Japan for many years. European style bread, not the typical Japanese type, so nice to have a variety. The staff were very knowledgeable too and told me a limited selection was available at National Azabu in Tokyo.

I'll have to make a second trip there before the end of my...