01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into a side street in Nishi-Shinjuku, the bagels at Pan'ya stand out for their thick, tightly packed chewiness the moment they are picked up. The crust avoids excessive hardness, releasing more wheat sweetness with every chew for a satisfying, substantial bite. Alongside plain bagels that let the grain flavour take centre stage, aromatic variations like mugwort plain highlight the character of the dough itself.
The sandwich counter offers pairings bold enough to match the dense bread. Sweet options range from anko butter—balancing generous sweet bean paste with rich butter—to fillings with cherry blossom bean paste, roasted green tea bean paste, and mugwort-infused dough. For a savoury meal, heartier sandwiches packed with salmon and cream cheese, sausage, or tomato and mozzarella make hearty lunch alternatives.
Beyond bagels, the shop bakes items such as cinnamon rolls with a moist, chewy crumb, savoury bacon nori rolls, and rye loaves. Tuesdays bring a shift in focus toward scones and muffins, with rotating baked goods such as rum raisin cream cheese and summer mikan citrus bean paste cream cheese offering seasonal surprises.
The shop operates strictly for takeaway with no dine-in seating, and transactions are cash only. Bread takes the spotlight on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, while Tuesdays are dedicated to scones, making it worth planning your visit around what you hope to take home.
