Pain Maison Ginza: Tokyo's Original Salt Bread Bakery Review
Uncover the secret behind Tokyo's legendary salt bread at Pain Maison Ginza, the original home of shio pan. Learn essential tips for navigating queues and savoring this authentic Japanese treat.
It's different, truly on another level!
Tokyo Salt Bread?
It's really, truly different...
I recently visited Pan Maison's Ginza branch,,🤎
the place said to be the original Tokyo Shio-pan spot.
Of course, Pan Maison has several branches,
so you can really go to any of them, but
when it's the 'original,' doesn't everyone feel the pull to visit the *very* first one?
That's just human nature, right?
Tokyo Shio-pan Hotspot
Pan Maison Ginza
📍 Pan Maison Ginza Branch
Japan 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2-chōme−14−5 1F
📍Location: Japan 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−14−5 1F
✅️Business Hours: 8:30-19:00, Closed Tuesdays
✅️Online waiting available (Queue opens at 8 AM)
I arrived before 1 PM on a weekday, and
my number was 379 (with 23 groups ahead),
which I didn't think was too bad for a wait!
✅️Pan Maison Ginza Branch Guidelines✅️
Please form a single line inside the building and within the shop.
No queuing past the 'Do Not Enter' signs.
No littering inside the building.
Do not touch mailboxes or building fixtures.
No parking in front of the building.
No eating or drinking inside or outside the building.
That's quite a list of 'don'ts,' but
they're all pretty basic courtesies, aren't they?
Pan Maison makes online queuing easy with a QR code!
Here's a pro-tip for waiting at Pan Maison Ginza!
Because your time is precious, dear explorers! ❤️
Make sure to get your queue number in advance,
and then head over when it's your turn!
Shio-pan Specialty Store Pan Maison Ginza Branch - AirWAIT🤎And what's indispensable for online queuing?
Getting your Tokyo eSIM!
I've even brought along a USIMSA discount link for you,
so you won't miss out on staying connected! ‼️
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I couldn't find the QR code in advance, so I ended up with 23 groups ahead of me, but
that's totally a manageable wait, right? 😉
(After confirming your waiting number, you can join the queue inside the building.)
Beware of pigeons gathering for bread crumbs! ‼️
Pan Maison Ginza Branch
Salt Bread Menu & Prices
Waiting? I actually love it!
It gives you extra time to decide on your bread choices!
This place is practically a bread factory!
The Pan Maison staff are diligently baking and packaging bread,
working tirelessly!
Just look at the amazing skill of this staff member, showcasing their 'double-tongs' technique!
The size of these salt breads is just overwhelming!
There's even a limit on how many you can buy per person!
Basic Salt Bread 120 yen
Is it true it's even less than ~$1?
Seriously, salt bread back home, you've got some catching up to do!
Melon Salt Bread
Truffle Salt Bread
Sweet Potato Salt Bread 190 yen
Mini Loaf Bread 220 yen
You can even enjoy them like sandwiches, with
Ham & Cheese, Ham & Egg, Cream, and Anko Butter fillings.
Even the most expensive item is just 240 yen...
Meaning you can enjoy it for just over ~$1.
Seriouslyㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ A basic salt bread back home is way over ~$1...
Our prices in Korea...
If you go to Tokyo, you *have* to eat lots of salt bread!
(Fill your suitcase with them!)
Mentaiko Salt Bread is also 220 yen
They put the cold cream items in separate bags,
each individually wrapped for easy eating and distinguishing.
The bags feel heavy, right?
That means I bought a lot! 💚
(And still so incredibly cheap!)
I couldn't resist,
so I ate them on the street.
And to avoid giving any to the pigeons,
I didn't drop a single crumb!
It might not be a 'holy grail' level delicious salt bread,
and of course, there are probably many, many more delicious salt breads out there than what you'll find here...
But for this price and this quality of salt bread,
the crispy and chewy texture is amazing,
there's no reason not to buy them!
Even when I saved some to eat the next day,
they were still delicious – Pain Maison's salt breads!
Tokyo Salt Bread Hotspot: Pain Maison AsakusaHere’s a link to my previous review of Pain Maison's Asakusa branch!
Tokyo Salt Bread & Truffle Bakery Hotspot: TRUFFLE mini Shiopan – An Honest ReviewA step up from Pain Maison:
Presenting TRUFFLE mini's salt bread, too! 📝
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Is online waiting available at Pain Maison Ginza? What was the waiting time like during a weekday afternoon visit?
Online waiting for Pain Maison Ginza opens at 8 AM, and you can join the queue via a QR code. The article's author mentioned that when they visited before 1 PM on a weekday, their waiting number was 379, with 23 teams ahead of them.
What types of salt bread are sold at Pain Maison Ginza, and what is the price of the cheapest basic salt bread?
In addition to the basic salt bread, Pain Maison Ginza sells melon, truffle, sweet potato, and mentaiko (pollock roe) salt bread. The cheapest basic salt bread costs 120 yen.
What are the business hours and closing days for Pain Maison Ginza?
Pain Maison Ginza operates from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It is closed every Tuesday.
What are the main guidelines to follow inside the building when visiting Pain Maison Ginza?
When visiting Pain Maison Ginza, you must queue in a single file inside the building, and queuing is prohibited beyond the "No Entry" signs. Additionally, eating or drinking inside or outside the building, littering, touching mailboxes or building facilities, and parking in front of the building are all prohibited.
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