HAPPY bread lovers Junko (left) and Maut show some of their delicious loaves. Photos by Tom Godfrey.
Bread glorious bread!
Master Baker Tatsu Sato and his wife, Junko, have been supplying some of the healthiest and freshest breads to residents of our community for more than 15 years.
Tatsu is in the kitchen every morning at 2 a.m. so his customers can have fresh traditional Japanese style breads before they get to work.
BREAD LOVERS from all over the city descend on Tatsu’s Bread for their favourites.
Trained in Tokyo and in Kensington Market, Tatsu Sato’s vision is to provide a top quality blend of Western and Japanese cultures for the local community at affordable prices.
Together with Junko, and polite employees, Sato has been living his passion since 2006 at his Tatsu’s Bread, at 3180 Lake Shore Blvd. W., near Kipling Avenue.
The couple settled in New Toronto after moving from Japan many years ago and purchased a home and grew up their children here. They still in the same home in the area.
“All our bread is made by hand from natural ingredients,” says Junko. “We make our bread fresh every day.”
She explains their loaves are made with passion and love and does not contain any chemical or artificial flavouring.
“People come from all over for our bread,” she says. “We make about 15 types of Japanese traditional bread.”
The bread shop often showcases musicians from Humber College’s Music program and features artwork by Humber students and community artists on its walls.
The family believes in giving back to the community and often donate when called upon by local charities. “This community has been good to us over the years,” Junko insists.
The bakery sells lots of fresh pastries, desserts and sandwiches behind the counter. The sandwiches are quite filling and are a favourite of Humber students.
Their breads range from sourdough, egg, rye and raisin to whole wheat, muesli and walnut, and you can get them whole or half-loaf. The much-loved sourdough takes about four days to prepare.
A favourite is Tatsu’s Spelt bread and Japanese milk bread or shokupan, which is well-loved for its fluffy soft texture and slight sweetness.
Tatsu Bread is located at 3180 Lakeshore Blvd. W., or phone 416-253-5557. Visit them at tatsusbread.com