Japonaise Bakery & Cafe

I absolutely love the place. Although I don't come as often as I'd like. The staff is friendly and polite and will answer all your questions with a smile and ive never not seens the owner there. Everything is good here. Even the stuff I haven't tried whish at this point are the sandos. They even have a day old section where good have been discounted. I highly recommend the curry pan, raspberry cheese Danish, and any flavor totoro pan. They come in 5 flavors. Cream, chocolate, match, yuzu, and I forget the last. As good if not better than the patisseries i went to in Japan. Do yourself a favor and stop in the next time you're in town. You won't regret it.

Wonderful little Asian bakery! I popped by Japonaise Bakery & Cafe to grab a few baked goodies for my friends and I, and we were all thoroughly impressed by everything here -- the classics (e.g., red bean bun, melon bun) were all delicious, but it was also really fun to try out a few of their specialty items (e.g., strawberry cream bun, black sesame melon bun). Every item featured soft, pillowy bread, and a generous serving of the filling. The filling was always the perfect level of sweetness (i.e., not overly sweet), although the strawberry cream bun did feel a bit more decadent / sweet compared to the other items. I also appreciated the staff's attention to detail and commitment to quality; their red bean buns were slightly overbaked, so they offered me those pastries for free. There isn't any seating available inside, but the shop is still quite cute, and there's a small covered patio a few blocks away that you can sit at.

The pastries and food from this cafe are absolutely amazing, not only are they super tasty, they are also incredibly cute! One of my favorite items they have is a Totoro cream pastry that can have a number of different types of filling. Personally, I got the chocolate one and loved it! They also have a discount pastry section for day old pastries which are still super tasty. Their onigiri are also very good, I highly recommend the spicy tuna flavor.

Love this establishment for its great baked bread and pastries. We especially like the Asuki cream dessert in its various forms, with red beans and matcha flavor. The whole wheat and white loafs are light and fluffy. The butter rolls are very buttery and soft. The finger sandwiches with egg salad, ham and tuna are quite delicious. Not everything is great but this bakery is such a wonderful place to come to when we feel like something sweet or a light snack. We are very happy that it's in our neighborhood.

Would love if there was a space to sit but this bakery is incredibly small. There’s benches located along the street outside that are available to sit at, but obviously if nobody else is there, it’s decent weather, and you don’t mind eating outside. No parking available so you’ll have to find something on the street, and I don’t believe there was a restroom either. Our pastries were pretty good, and the buns with tuna inside were surprisingly good too! Would be great if they sold sauces to go with their onigiri, without it I gave them a 3 out of 5 as both the fillings and the rice itself also could’ve used more flavor. Cashier was kind but as we waited for him to grab our items, a young Asian girl with glasses came up in his place and without acknowledging or saying anything to us, she rudely shouted for the next customer in line in our faces. As mentioned before this bakery is incredibly small so when he came back a few seconds later, we had to squish between the two groups of customers placing their orders at the register to grab the bag from him - don’t know why she couldn’t ask for us to move or wait the 30 seconds it took for him to grab our items off the rack when there were only a few people behind us in line???

I used to live in the condo just across the street from this tiny Japanese bakery back in 2006. So yes, I might not be the most objective person in the world to rate this wonderful, amazing place — but the melon pan was such a nostalgic treat that instantly brought back memories. Trust me, I’ve been to Japan 10 times since then and have tried at least 100 melon pans. This one? Slightly sweet, crunchy on the outside, yet soft on the inside — just the way it should be.

Really upset with my recent experience. I love this bakery but I got a cake for my birthday and I’m shocked at the size of the cake for the price. It was $55. I have ordered 6 inch cakes from other business and have never received such a tiny cake. They are usually 2-3 layers but this one is only the height of one layer. About 2 inches high. For $55 that feels like a ripoff, especially considering it’s mostly whipped cream and very cheap to make. As a long time customer it feels they are taking advantage. I’ve ordered the single slice of strawberry short cake and it’s taller than this, which is what I was expecting. They also left the strawberry stems on.

Japonaise Bakery is a Japanese bakery specializing in Japanese confectionery and baked goods. Staff is friendly and able to make orders quite quickly, and I've never had an issue with any issues being out of stock or not prepared quickly. The food is alright. For the price point, it is a bit on the higher side in my opinion, but the quality makes up for it. I've gotten a few of their sandwiches, and they're good but kind of small for their price, but it was quite tasty. The pastries are good as well, no complaints about them.

Obsessed. That's all. No, really. Their pastries are so good! I love that they have a daily display of their pastry options so you can visually see what you can get. Their pastries are well made and lots of cute designs like the infamous Totoro shaped bun. I also like that there are day-old options too by their drink cooler. Service is always friendly and I don't find myself waiting too long in line if there is one. It is a shop-and-go type of bakery, so there isn't much to say about the ambiance. There are benches outside around the area if you wanted to sit and enjoy your goodies too.

It's been a while since the last time I was here. The deco inside looked a bit different. Quite dark to be honest. The quality of the buns and milk bread are excellent and tasted as good as I remembered. Got a day old milk bread, 8 pieces for $5. Fresh ones are $6. Totoro custard cream bun was tasty! Soft and pillowy!! $5.5. Twist donut with cinnamon sugar was delicious too! Soft and fresh! Spicy tuna onigiri was yummy!! And red bean mochi both white and green ones are delicious! Service is fast and friendly.

You have to try this bakery & cafe in Brookline that has the cutest pasteries! You can get their Jiji, Totoro, or Soot Sprite pasteries with either cream, chocolate, matcha, or orange/yuzu filling and enjoy their local dark roast or cold brew coffee. Although there is not any indoor or outdoor seating, this is definitely a spot for fans to enjoy some delicious Studio Ghibli inspired desserts! My favorite is their adzuki cream pastry! The red bean and cream have a subtle sweet and light flavor that I can't get enough of! Definitely want to come back and try more!!

This review is for the sandwiches. This is a cute, small, clean bakery. They don't have too many options, but a great place to grab a small bite to eat. I grabbed: - chicken katsu sandwich - egg salad sandwich - day-old donut (they price these at $1 off) Everything was good and well made. The sandwiches are on the very small side, and cost more than I would normally pay for.

Been meaning to visit Japonaise forever and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to. The Ghibli accents scattered everywhere were so cute. We tried their Totoro Bread and it was pretty good. The bread itself was a bit dry, but the custard cream was nice. Not too sweet. I also got their butter rolls and they were delicious. Perfect for a breakfast treat. The pastries here are a bit expensive, but considering how you're supporting a local business everything is fairly priced. Service was fine. The cafe is tiny so there's no seats for dining in, everything is just packaged to-go.

I have LOVED this bakery since I was younger and my mom would get me pastries and cakes from here since I was in high school. Now I'm 26 and still come here to pick up baked goods. They have renovated their place and it looks great! Their classic Azuki cream and the mango pudding dessert are my two favorites things they sell. Everything is hand made in house and you can tell there's a lot of hard work put into their goods. The owners are Japanese and there are not many Japanese owned bakeries in the area so this is where I can get a little taste of home when I'm home sick! They sell many types of bread, sandwiches, cakes and onigiri (rice balls). If you're in the area check them out! I also do know you can place an order for full cake orders!

What a cute little shop! A few doors from Hmart. Couldn't decide what to get so my local guide did the ordering! The matcha azuki with lots of matcha filling! Very soft and fluffy filling! Delicious treat! Can't wait to come back and try other goodies!

This place never fails to have the BEST pastries i've ever had. The custard filled totoro is my favorite thing of all time- i get it every time i go. It is ALWAYS worth the wait, so if you see a long line- trust me and get in it! Everything we got in the assorted box in the picture was wonderful. The fillings are all amazing and the pastry itself couldn't be better. Soft, fresh, and heavenly creations all around. Even the savory one I got, the Smoked Chibi, was awesome. They recently renovated the place so it's beautiful inside as well now. When it comes to staff, they are all wonderful and truly care. We had a miscommunication and they gave me 4 chocolate filled pastries, so i came back in to buy 4 custard ones. They insisted I don't play for the 4 custard filled ones because they took responsibility for the mistake. I could not have been more grateful! They are incredibly kind humans. I'm from Chicago, but I WILL be back soon, as this place is a must-visit every time i'm in town.

I try to go to Japonaise every Sunday, it's the highlight of my week! I've eaten through too much of their menu, but here are my favorites: SAVORY- * Shokupan: traditional Japanese soft white milk bread. Ideal to build a perfect grilled cheese or a Japanese egg salad sandwich with soft boiled eggs and Kewpie mayo. * Chicken katsu on butter roll: A generous, tender slice of chicken breast, breaded, fried, and slathered in tonkatsu sauce. This is the PERFECT snack, light lunch, or travel meal. * Korokke (potato croquette) on butter roll: A perfectly fluffy potato patty, breaded, fried, and slathered in tonkatsu sauce *Onigiri: I usually stick with my usual tuna or spicy tuna; I once got the kelp one and it was weirdly spicy (couldn't finish it) * Plain croissant: If you can get it when it's come right out of the oven, it's HEAVENLY. * Curry donut: This is on the heavier side, but so savory and full of umami. SWEET- * Azuki cream: A croissant shell filled with fresh whipped cream (the lightest, fluffiest cream you'll ever try!) and a layer of sweet red bean paste. I don't even like red bean paste, but I love this pastry. I've also tried the matcha version but I always come back to this one. It's their most popular item for a reason. * Blueberry croissant: Almost like a blueberry danish married a croissant, it's crispy, fruity, and rich. * Totoro: basically a custard bun, but in super cute rabbit form, and makes the perfect gift. * Black sesame melon pan: The contrast of the earthy, almost bitter crackly black sesame with the soft, pillowy roll and the custardy filling is so good.

We tried this place on a weekend since I have got this bookmarked for so long. All the pastries are super cute. We got the totoro custard bun, ichigo cream, sugary donuts and spicy tuna onigiri. Food: 7/10 What we got was good, although we didn't think the flavors were super unique. A bit sweet to me. This was probably because we had such high hopes and there were not a lot of special goodies left when we came. I am hoping next time we can try the matcha ichigo cream, and some of the other cool-flavor pastries. We will grab a few savory ones too for an updated review. Service: 8/10 Staff were nice and quite efficient. The line was long when we came but moved pretty fast. Value, Ambiance & Location: 9/10 Cute shop in a walkable area with an H-mart nearby and other shops opening soon. Overall: 7.5/10 My first impressions were good but not outstanding, but I will come back to taste more flavors and options! Love the concept and the cute pastries!

Super cute bakery! They were selling some of their croissant for a dollar off, so I thought I would try. Baked goods are very aesthetic and yummy! We enjoyed the mango pudding, although it's a little small for the price.

Came on a weekend close to closing time but they still had a lot of options. The bakery is very small and unfortunately, does not have any place for you to sit and enjoy their baked goods however, I got the melon pan and really like it. It was crispy with a bit of sweetness

My review is only based on the Ichigo Cream since it was the first thing I tried before the pandemic and I haven't gotten around to exploring. BUT I was so excited when I heard they made a Matcha Ichigo Cream and it's honestly my favorite thing to get if I'm ever in the area!! - Matcha Ichigo Cream ($5) 5/5 - Ichigo Cream ($5) 4.5/5 Really love how crispy and flakey the croissant is with the light cream filling and fresh strawberries. I've went in the morning and noon time before and both times I was lucky to not be in a line, but typically when I'm leave a line starts forming quickly so if you want to avoid them, don't go during peak times.

Love their Totoro Pan!! Fluffy bread with a delicious custard cream and pineapple bun eyes and tummy. They have a good spread of different baked goods, onigiris, sandwiches and drinks. Service was quick!

I first heard about Japonaise over 5 years ago, so when we were stuck in a long line for Kyo Matcha and saw Japonaise next door, it felt like fate. I hopped on over and checked out their offerings. They have a display shelf of all of the non-refrigerated pastries so that you can peruse them before ordering. They also have day old pastries and bread sold at a discount, as well as shokupan loaves. There were so many cute and interesting pastries -- so hard to choose! I ended up choosing 4 items to bring back home, which we ate later that evening. I got the shio butter roll ($2.50). It was very light and fluffy, with a slightly buttery inside, mild sweetness, and some salt crystals on the top. This was quite simple and good. We also tried the chikuwa pan ($4.75), which has a cylindrical fish cake running lengthwise, stuffed with tuna, wrapped in Kewpie mayo, all inside of a soft bun (similar to the shio butter roll). It was quite the interesting pastry -- certainly unlike anything I've tried before. I probably wouldn't get this again, but I'm glad I tried it! We got the kinoko cream ($5.00), which is a puff pastry with mushrooms and cheese. I really liked the mushrooms and crispy cheese on this pastry, though I don't think the pastry itself was that flaky/good. It's possible that it would taste much better heated/crisped up in an oven, though! Finally, we got the black sesame melon pan ($3.95). The black sesame cookie topping was indeed pretty crunchy, while the bread was similar to the other breads we had tried -- light and fluffy. Since the topping and bread were not very sweet, I found myself wanting a filling. I think melon pan is usually more sweet/has more topping. Overall I enjoyed trying the unique flavor combinations at Japonaise, and everything that I tried was good. If I came back, I would want to try one of their custard cream filled pastries -- I felt like the breads that I tried were quite plain and could use more flavor/texture contrast.

The inside of this cafe is so cute and cozy! Note there is no seating inside (apparently this is new after their renovations). We came right as opening and some pastries were not immediately available, so I would recommend coming 30 min-1 hour after opening to avoid the wait but still get access to more of their selection. Totoro pan: their cutest and most famous bun! Offered in chocolate and custard. We got both and loved it. The filling is light yet slightly sweet and paired perfectly with the light and fluffy bread. The totoro eyes/belly are similar to melon bread topping and added some nice texture. We were told that the eyes face different ways so the staff are able to tell the flavors apart. Overall 4.5/5. Ichigo cream: probably inspired by the popular fruit-cream sandwiches in Japan! Deliciously fresh strawberries on rich whipped cream on a flaky croissant. Dusted with powder sugar. 5/5 so delicious. Azuki cream: delicious buns filled with lightly sweet red bean paste and whipped and light cream. The vanilla cream was my favorite was is a 5/5. The matcha bun would be great for matcha lovers, but the matcha flavor was much too strong and bitter for my liking so I would give it a 3/5. I definitely will come back to try more of their menu!

Brookline's beloved Japonaise bakery is BACK!! After a long wait, Japonaise Bakery is back in business! All your favorites are back and better than ever. Featuring: Totoro Pan: Totoro Pan is a reference to the character Totoro from Studio Ghibli's iconic film "My Neighbor Totoro." This pastry is shaped like Totoro, offering a cute and whimsical treat. It's a must-try, and it has a loyal fan following. Ichigo Cream: Ichigo means "strawberry" in Japanese. Ichigo Cream is a pastry featuring a creamy and luscious strawberry filling. It's a delightful choice for those who enjoy the combination of creamy textures and the sweet-tart flavor of strawberries. Azuki Cream: Azuki beans are commonly used in Japanese desserts. Azuki Cream is a pastry filled with a smooth and sweet red bean paste and complemented with a creamy component. It's a classic Japanese treat appreciated for its balance of flavors and textures. Matcha Azuki Cream: Matcha is powdered green tea, and it's a beloved flavor in Japanese cuisine. Matcha Azuki Cream combines the earthy and slightly bitter taste of matcha with the sweet, nutty notes of azuki bean paste. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that many find irresistible. These pastry items showcase the bakery's commitment to Japanese-inspired flavors and creativity in pastry-making. If you're in Brookline, it's definitely worth stopping by Japonaise Bakery to savor these delicious offerings and experience their delightful interpretations of classic and unique pastries. Don't forget to take the Green (C) Line towards St. Mary's St station for convenient access. FOLLOW @zackaryeats for more foodie finds

Cute small family owned bakery with Japanese goods. The service depends on who your cashier is. The melon pan is good, not too sweet. If you've had a Chinese pineapple bun, this is like its shy younger cousin. Cream pan: very soft and really good, the custard is also good. Strawberries and cream: strawberries and cream in a pastry, not too sweet Spicy Tuna Onigiri: they have a decent amount of filling and are pretty good

I've seen long lines outside of this cafe on most weekends, so I decided to give it a try today when the line was only a few people long...or so we thought. Though a few people were waiting outside, the inside was pretty packed, and we ended up waiting about 15-20 minutes until we were able to order. They didn't seem to have an official ticketing system in place - instead they had 3 front of house people who were rotating in and out, taking orders at the registers and then going back to pack up the orders themselves. It probably would have been a bit faster if one person was at the register and two were getting tickets and packing, but it wasn't too bad. The line is also not too bad because as you're making your way closer to the registers, they have a pretty nice display of all of their products and signs detailing what each item was and what ingredients they had. I ended up just getting the Matcha Azuki Cream bun, which was $6.00. It was really tasty, but the price did feel a little steep. The pastry itself was very flaky and buttery, and it tasted really high quality. The matcha cream itself didn't have very much sweetness, but there was a lot of it giving a pretty strong matcha flavor. Most of the sweetness came from the thin layer of red bean paste on the bottom, which was surprising, since I thought the cream would add sweetness, but it ended up being the perfect balance. I usually don't like red bean too much, but this was the perfect amount and the perfect amount of sweetness - when coupled with the more bitter matcha cream it had a great dessert balance. That being said, this 4 stars is probably more on the 3.5/5 side than the 4/5. The wait was pretty long and the price was pretty high, but the actual pastry itself was very, very good. I'd get this again for a special occasion, but it's probably a bit much for a casual cafe stop.

the best Japanese bakery! they're only open on certain days so be sure to check their hours before planning a trip there. I ordered their ham and cheese croissant as well as their ichigo cream pastry (which was the reason I came). and let me tell you, their pastries are delicious! their ham and cheese croissant was so flakey and savory and their ichigo cream had the perfect amount of cream and it was so soft and delicious. I came early in the morning so they had plenty of pastries. there's no seating inside but there are some benches along the sidewalks.

Interesting pastry. Cute. I do like the Azuki cream bun. Pastry was flaky, the red bean is a bit too sweet, possibly from can one.

Very cutely decorated bakery! And you can see into the back where they're baking everything fresh :) So happy that it's open again! The shio butter roll was so soft and perfectly slightly salty The ichigo strawberry was also light and yummy too! Smaller than expected but a good snack But the matcha azuki cream was by far my favorite! The cream was so light fluffy and full of matcha flavor, the shell was like croissant texture was unique, and the red bean inside also brought it together well :) It's right on the green line and too easy to get to, I always want to keep coming back

such a cute little Japanese bakery! when I saw this bakery online, I was immediately intrigued by the Totoro bread the shop is small and there's no seating, so it's a to-go kind of spot. there's street parking nearby and along the street. I came towards the end of the day so there wasn't much bread left, but they still had items I was interested in trying. when fully stocked, they have items such as sweet filled bread, scones, danishes, sandwiches, cake slices, and onigiri. After I decided on what to get, I went up to the register and the service was friendly and quick. I ended up getting 3 breads-- totoro custard, cream man, and melon pan. The totoro and cream man were so cute!! very picture worthy. They package your breads in a plastic box, not great for the environment, but it prevents your beautiful breads from being squished. The bread was slightly sweet, soft, and light. The custard filling was great because it was light and also not too sweet, and added some moisture to the bread. I liked the totoro bread because it had both the cookie topping and the custard inside. The melon pan was good, albeit a bit dry. I would probably recommend the custard bread with cookie topping (forgot the name) over it instead. I think it would be good with tea or coffee though! I'm not sure if melon pan is usually flavored with melon, I know some places do, but I would've liked it more if it was. I'd definitely come back here again (hopefully earlier in the day!) to try some of their other breads, they look so good!!

An Asian bakery that you may have seen on social media for their Totoro bread. Besides the trendy treats, this bakery was a fairly big bakery with many options from pastries to sandwiches. Service was quick and on a Saturday around noon it wasn't too busy. The potato croquette sandwich was delicious and Totoro bun was cute, but nothing special. Definitely would go back as a quick place to grab food between studying since it's so close to BU

My friend stopped by the bakery for me on Friday morning when he was around the area. It was his first time stopping by after they reopened. I am kind of disappointed that they took a few items away, but still happy that they still have Totoro. He ordered an pan, co co an pan, black sesame melon pan, Totoro, curry pan, twist doughnut, azuki cream, and ichigo cream.

Came here on Thanksgiving and the line was not too long!small cute shop in Brookline with no seating areas. I got their curry puff, sausage bun, mochi, ichigo cream, and milk bread! All the pastries were a bit small but very tasty. Would recommend to try! Staff is very friendly.

Charming place -- Was nice to see the owner chatting with frequent customers while still actively kneading dough in his hands. Decor is a little sparse inside but they keep the pastries coming. They show what's still available via the display in the front. Very popular -- the line can be a bit long.

4.3 The pastries here are some of my favorite of all the pastries I've ever eaten. Croissant-based items are super light and flaky. I'd say they're on the more expensive side for the price, but the taste makes it worth it. Nothing is too sweet or too heavy. I've tried the apple croissants, matcha azuki cream bun, an, strawberry croissant, and curry pan. The matcha azuki and apple croissant are my faves. Will be back to try other pastries. Cute spot with cute decor. I usually go in the late afternoon and so far it hasn't been overly busy.

A cute place off of St. Mary's stop to get Asian-inspired pastries and snacks. They only do takeout here so expect to grab and go. The pastries are cute and it's a nice addition to Boston's lacking of Asian desserts, but I wouldn't say I was wowed. The pastries are also pretty small.

Ok WOW! I always pass by this bakery from work and finally decided it was the day to check it out! And boy am I glad I totoROLLED with that idea! I got two Totoro pans, one with chocolate filling and the other with custard! Not only did they have such a cute presentation, but it was also absolutely scrumptious! The bread is light and airy and the flavor is very present but not overwhelming, with just the right amount of filling! Immediately after I scarfed it down, I wanted more! Can't wait to come back and maybe try a different treat!

Really small and cute bakery with attention to detail! There was a small line when I came on thanksgiving morning ~9:30 am and all the items were still in stock. The Totoro bread with chocolate custard is cute and also tasty- the biscuit topping was shatteringly crisp and the chocolate custard was rich and not too sweet. I'm looking forward to having my matcha cream + azuki paste bun.

A must if you're in Boston (and craving Asian baked goods). I had been following the whole saga with Japonaise and their journey to reopening - I knew it was a beloved neighborhood institution and how much people were eagerly awaiting their pastries. I got the kinako twisted donut and the smoked chibi sausage roll. Both were standouts! The donut had a mochi-esque texture, with lots of chew and bounce to the dough, and I loved the dusting of kinako flour (roasted soybean that tasted very peanuty). The sausage roll was on the small side but I loved the wonderful snap of the meat and the dollop of ketchup they added on top. Tried a bite of my friend's red bean cream roll and that, too, was delicious. Really, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the offerings here. They also sell onigiri and bags of rolls. Not much room inside, there's a small ledge to sit while you wait for your order. Try to get here early on weekend mornings. We came at around 11 on a Saturday and while the line was short, some of the selection looked picked over. Lots of street parking on Beacon and a new H Mart is right next door! I foresee myself spending lots of time on this particular block.

So great Japonaise Bakery came back after 2 years of renovation. Now they removed tables and chairs and focus on taking out style. It was busy in the Sunday afternoon and a little run out of stuff, but there were still plenty of Azuki cream, which is my favorite. I also got chocolate cake. Both are fantastic!

This place has a very special place in my heart as i've been having their pastries since the 90's (ever since i was a little girl). My parents immigrated to America in the mid 1980's and went to work at a restaurant that was just a few doors down named Chef Chang's House up until it went out of business in 2010. As a little girl, they would regularly bring me back goodies from here and the cakes here have accompanied me through many birthdays. My personal favorite cake here is their matcha sponge cake with matcha gelatin and mousse which has been on the menu here since at least the 1990's. From what i heard from my parents, the previous owner here (the mother of the current owner who had retired several years ago) was a very nice and hard working woman and would regularly drop off all sorts of baked goodies at their restaurant. I'm a very sentimental person so it brings me great happiness to know that her son has taken over the shop after her retirement and is continuing her legacy. When i had stopped by the store earlier today for the first time since their 2+ year hiatus, the lines were out the door and it was the busiest that i've ever seen them in the 20+ years that i've been here. While i was very happy to see the store's growing success, i found the overall quality of the pastries a bit concerning as they were not as good as before (e.g the plain croissant, the ichigo cream croissant, and their popular azuki red bean cream bun). I wonder if this has anything to do with the store not being able to keep up with the newfound demand, the hiring of additional new pastry chefs to keep up with the demand, or the poor choice made of letting prefilled cream croissants sit in the fridge for too long which made them soft and stale). My hope is that the quality issue will just be temporary as i really want to see them succeed in the long run and for them to still be here for as long as i live...... Crossing my fingers!

I saw a huge line in front of this bakery and was curious so we got these! The totoro pan was really good: the cream inside was not too sweet and the bread was SO fluffy and yummy. The cream bun on the other hand was very average but the bread itself was yummy. I love Asian baked goods and this reminded me of home! The place itself is just a buy and go/there are no seats and it is pretty small so there might be a line. Worth it though!

Highly recommend the pastries at Japonaise! They recently reopened and there was a line out the door on a Sunday around 2. Because it was so late in the day when I went, they were out of a lot of things and there was nothing in the display case, so I had to ask what they still had. I think this system is why the line was so long and slow, but I can say the line is worth it. I would recommend going during the week earlier in the day for less of a line! I ended up getting a Torturo pastry with chocolate cream filling and a melon pan, both of which had an amazing pillowy texture and were the perfect level of sweet.

What a cute cafe around my neighborhood. I love the Japanese inspired flavors as well. Whenever I'm craving pastry, I'll come here to pick up an azuki bean fresh cream pastry. Honestly SO good, even for my girlfriend who doesn't like red bean that much. They also have a matcha red bean, which is also very good. But those red bean and matcha flavors are both strong and compete more than the cream and red bean, which seem to compliment each other more. I haven't tried too many of their other breads though and this is my qualm with this cafe. You can go early or you can go later and you never know what your selection of breads would look like. They often sell out of breads or restock randomly throughout the day. If you're going there looking for a specific bread, chances are they may not have it. So you just have to keep an open mind when coming here and not hoping for any one particular bread. I wish they had more regular drops at set times throughout the day so that if someone was traveling from further but wanted to try something like the totoro bread for example, would be able to.

I've been here so many times and they never disappoints. I love the Totoro bread with chocolate custard filling and the match azuki bun. All the pastries look and taste so good. The service is quick since they just go and grab the premade pastry. Inside has small cute decorations. The cafe is small so if it gets busy it's going to be very crowded. I love this cafe and will continue to eat here before work.

Japonaise finally reopened this year, and boy was I excited! They even released some new products, which I was more than happy to try. I stop by every now and then for a pastry or two when I am in the area. I came on Saturday afternoon and there was no line. I was able to get curry bread and matcha azuki. Their pastries are not very sweet to the point that even my mom can enjoy them without complaining. Their curry bread was oily on the outside but did not taste greasy overall. I enjoyed the crisp exterior while the inside had savory curry present. I would prefer more filling, but I still found it enjoyable overall. The matcha azuki was pretty good. The matcha cream is not sweet at all, but strong in matcha flavoring. They are pretty generous about their filling as the cream constantly gushes out with each bite you take. The azuki alongside the bun were perfect. I love their azuki products as they are not overly sweet and still taste fragrant. The texture of the pastry was also enjoyable. I will come back here when I am in the area again!

Literally the best bakery in Boston. The pastry is fluffy and full of rich creamy fillings. Definitely coming back again!

I thought this bakery closed permanently pre-pandemic! So so glad it's back Curry pan is my absolute favorite, it's warm and melts in your mouth. I haven't seen Ghibli desserts yet, hoping I can try Jiji and No-Face pan someday! Super friendly team, good vibes wish they can bring the chairs n tables out soon but there are benches to sit at nearby!

Love this place!!! Everything is delicious! I often buy the large unsliced loaf of shoku pan. Great pastries too.

This is just one of many pictures I have from this bakery! I go there during my lunch break at least once a week and I love it. What they have really depends on how busy the morning was and my timing but they always have a variety of bread, croissants, and onigiri when I go. It's a super cute place with a great location for grocery shopping and walking around too!

Really good Japanese bakery. My favorites are the ichigo cream and melon pan. Flavors are light and not too sweet.

Place was pretty cute options are few. When I got there I think they were getting ready to close. There was not many pastries in display but some in the back room. I bought the tottoro kitty sooo cute. Definitely will come back at an earlier time.

I only had their azuki cream bun but OMG!!!!!! That azuki cream bun was enough to make me wanna come back. The azuki paste was so soft and sweet it reminded me of Kaya jam. Plus with the whipped cream it was heavenly. Definitely will try it again!

Generally very good. I usually get a onigiri and a twisted croissant for lunch. I know a lot of people go for the ghibli stuff which can be cute. However there's no place to sit, it would be great if they got tables or benches outside. I go during the weekdays so I've never really encountered a line.

Literally the yummiest desserts I've had in such a long time. The frosting is not too sweet and it's super creamy!

Service was amazing and everyone incredibly friendly! The line moves very quickly and they do their best to keep everything stocked. The deserts were baked perfectly, the texture was amazing, everything was so fluffy and fresh. This is a MUST visit if you are ever in the Boston area.