Otomo Pan-ten
Founded in 1924 (Taisho 13), this is Koriyama's oldest bakery, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024. One of the birthplaces of Koriyama's soul food 'Cream Box', selling 600+ daily. This simple local specialty of thick milk cream on toast is served in local elementary schools, beloved by Koriyama residents since childhood. Tabelog Bread East Top 100 2022.
Reviews say 'a special place for those born and raised in Koriyama', 'long lines from morning', 'hooked on this simple taste', 'flavor so established it's sold in local supermarkets'. 100 years of history speaks for itself.