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A popular bakery in Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, founded in 2010. Tabelog 3.70 with 1,007 reviews; Yahoo! Maps 4.36 with 649 ratings. Known for its high-hydration, slow cold-fermentation method — 'tastes great even frozen.' Lines form on weekends. Featured on national TV as a 'king of hard bread.' Only 2 direct-managed locations (including Tenjin). Takeout only.
Praised as 'possibly Fukuoka's best' with fans coming from across Japan. Regulars say 'I freeze them and eat one every morning.' Yahoo! Maps 4.36 — an extraordinary rating. Zero PR campaign concerns. Highly rated on Jalan and Retty too.