Japan - Tetote Factory Japanese Bakery

Update: Due to complex issues between the management of Pacific Plaza and the landlords, the whole complex was closed down in spring 2011.  Tetote is planning to re-open at a new premises in South Ealing in August 2011.  check their website for further info http://www.dokiltd.co.uk/tetotefactory.html



Tetote Factory Japanese Bakery is unsurprisingly, a Japanese bakery.  Situated on the ground floor of the Pacific Plaza in Wembley, the delicious aromas drifting through the bakery doors make it impossible not to venture inside for some baked goodies.                                                                                 Offering an array of Japanese style breads, sweet and savory buns and coffees. There is something for everyone.  The staff are super friendly and the layout means you can see right into the bakery to watch the staff at work.  There is no seating in this small shop, but you can head upstairs to the food court to enjoy your coffee and bun in comfort.

My favorites are the Melon Bun (£1.20) - crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and  the Beef Curry Bun (£1.40) filled with minced spiced beef.

Address: Pacific Plaza, Wembley Retail Park, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0EG
Telephone: 020 8903 2559
Opening hours: 10am - 7 pm (closed Tuesday)
Tube: Wembley Park - Jubilee and Metropolitan underground lines & Wembley Stadium - Chiltern train line
Bus: 92
Car: Plenty of parking on site - However you may have trouble finding an empty space if there is an event on at Wembley Stadium


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Japan: Nambu

Update: Due to complex issues between the management of Pacific Plaza and the Land Lords, the whole complexs has been closed down as of spring 2011.

Once upon a time in north London, if you wanted good Japanese food you went to the Oriental City Shopping Centre in Colindale.  But when the recession bit and Oriental city closed down, a bunch of businesses from the food court banded together and set up Pacific Plaza in an old furniture superstore next to Wembley Stadium. 

Pacific Plaza doesn't look like much on the out side, but if you head upstairs, you enter an impressive food court full of independent businesses serving a variety of Southeast Asian cuisines. 

Nambu is a small kiosk in the food court serving Japanese rice and noodle dishes.  Their small but varied menu is displayed in full colour photos around the booth along with details of their excellent value meal deal.  For £6 you have a choice for rice, ramen and udon dishes, each served with miso soup, pickled vegetables & desert (fruit).

I have visited Nambu several times and have always been extremely satisfied with the quality of the food and the generous portions.  

Address: Pacific Plaza, Wembley Retail park, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0EG

Telephone: 020 8903 2900

Opening hours: 11.30am - 9pm (7 days a week)

Tube: Jubilee and Metropolitan underground lines & Wembley Stadium - Chiltern train line

Bus: 92

Car: Plenty of parking on site - however if there is a match on at Wembley Stadium you may have trouble finding an empty space

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