hinode ginza

Between Kamata and Kojiya is a tiny shopping arcade called Hinode Ginza.

If I am not mistaken, a lot of shopping arcades include the word "Ginza" in it as kind of a "good luck" charm in hopes of having the same "liveliness" of Tokyo's Ginza area.

I stopped into Boulangerie Mimolette.

If you remember, they make the bread for the cuban sandwich, that I had earlier this year. 

I tried their apple kouign amann...the caramel on top was a little to sticky for my liking.

The fish sandwich was delicious, with a little egg salad on there too.

Right across the street is Yaoseishoten, a grocer/fruit stand.

I had wanted to check them out because I had heard they make delicious yakiimo (roasted sweet potato)

The owner let me choose the one I wanted to buy, then he weighed it and I paid.

This beauty was 250 yen (tax included)

It was so sweet!

I'm glad I tried both of these places, and will be back whenever I am in the area.

Boulangerie Mimolette

2-8-11 Minamikamata

Ota, Tokyo

Closed: Sundays & Mondays

Hours: 9:00-17:00

Yaoseishoten

3-1-24 Minamikamata

Ota, Tokyo

Closed: Sundays

Hours: 10:00-19:30

*cash only