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A popular and talented bakery frequented by bread lovers! A report on the "exquisite menu items you should try" (Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka)
Hello. I'm Yuri and I love bread.
This time, we will introduce a popular bakery located in Ropponmatsu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City.
Many fans! Popular bakery "Matsupan" (Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City) with long lines
Matsupan is located a 5-minute walk from Ropponmatsu Station on the Nanakuma Subway Line.
I was lucky enough to take this photo at a time when there were no customers, but depending on the day of the week and the time of day, there can be huge queues! There are many tourists carrying suitcases as well as locals. This is a famous shop known among bread lovers.
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The cute logo is also a popular photo spot.
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The owner is Yuji Matsuoka.
He gained 11 years of experience, including three years at a major bakery, three years at the popular bakery "Nagata Pan," and five years as the sous-chef of Tetsuo Hirayama, the owner of the popular bakery "Pan Stock" in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, before going independent and opening "Matsu Pan" in 2016.
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Based on the concept of "bread that makes you want seconds," approximately 70 to 80 different types are sold every day.
The dough is made primarily from flour produced in Hokkaido and Fukuoka Prefecture, and they use a variety of yeasts, including raisins, levain, hops, sour, and sake yeast, in pursuit of the ideal flavor.
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The shop's recommended item is the fragrant buttery "Rich Bread" (half loaf 320 yen, whole loaf 640 yen, top left in the photo). The limited-edition flavors that appear each season are also popular.
Soft "meal breads" such as "Petit Pan" (80 yen) and "Salt Pan" (190 yen) are perfectly round and cute in size.
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There is also a wide variety of hard "meal breads" available, such as "High-hydration Baguette" (220 yen), "Rye Bread" (half loaf 300 yen, whole loaf 600 yen), and "Arrowroot Rodev" (400 yen).
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"Sugar Donut" (220 yen),
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There is also a wide selection of sweet breads, including "Azuki Bean and Condensed Milk" (350 yen), "Pistachio Cream Sandwich" (300 yen), "Condensed Milk Cream Sandwich" (190 yen), and "Refreshing Cream Sandwich" (280 yen).
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The savory breads are also appealing, with hearty sandwiches such as the "Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich" (360 yen), "Focaccia Sandwich" (500 yen), and "Orange-Pickled Herring with Tzatziki Sauce Sandwich" (500 yen).
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According to Matsuoka-san, the best selection is available between 10:00 and 11:00.
Must-buy! 9 popular breads that are sure to please!
This time I bought nine different types of bread. I will introduce them in order.
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Melon bread
The most popular sweet bread is "Melon Bread" (200 yen).
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The crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior are exquisite! It's a surefire hit. It's naturally sweet and not heavy, so you'll eat it all in no time.
French Cruller
"French Cruller" (180 yen) made with rice flour.
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It's packed with maple syrup and powdered sugar, but it's not too sweet, so you won't feel guilty about eating it.
Cheese Dutch
"Cheese Dutch" (240 yen) is a must-have for cheese lovers.
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The moment you open it, you'll be hit with the delicious aroma of cheese...♡
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The contrast between the crispy exterior and the rich cheese was fantastic.
Sausage bread
"Sausage Bread" (340 yen) is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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I think it's a flavor that both children and adults will love ♡ It's especially delicious when freshly baked!
Chicken curry bread
This is the "Chicken Curry Bread" (230 yen).
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It is filled with plenty of authentic curry paste with an ethnic flavor.
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Personally, this is my favorite dish out of all the ones I ate this time.
Pumpkin brioche
"Pumpkin Brioche" (230 yen) will be available for a limited time until the end of November 2025.
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Pumpkin is kneaded into the dough, and there is also whole pumpkin inside, making this a dish that is full of pumpkin. It is soft and overflowing with the delicious flavor of pumpkin. You can really feel the autumn!
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Once pumpkin season is over, they will be selling brioche made with seasonal ingredients again.
Fresh cream bean bun
This is the "Fresh Cream Anpan" (300 yen).
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Soft bread filled with plenty of fresh cream and large chunks of bean paste!
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The flavor and texture were exceptional.
Mentaiko Rustic
"Mentaiko Rustic" (280 yen) has an excellent contrast of texture between the slightly firm French bread dough and the smooth mentaiko cream!
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This is the true taste of Fukuoka! It's delicious!!
Kinako bread
This is "Kinako Bread" (160 yen).
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It has a nostalgic taste that reminds me of the school lunches of the past.
When I took a bite, the aroma of wheat and kinako mixed together and the feeling that wafted through my nose was amazing.
I visited after 1pm that day, but as soon as they sold out, freshly baked bread was brought out one after another, and there was no product that I couldn't buy. I think this is one of the reasons why they are so popular.
New products are introduced regularly, so you can enjoy it whenever you visit.
Although it is a take-out shop, you can also bring the bread you have purchased to the cafe next door, COFFEEMAN, to enjoy with coffee.
It's also perfect as a souvenir. Please stop by. (Text by Yuri-chan)
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■ Matsupan
Address: 4-5-23 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 8:00-18:00 (or until sold out)
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
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