Kyoto-Based Authentic French Bakery 'Le Petit Mec' Launches Major Sandwich Menu Revamp at Hibiya Store on June 15 (Mon)

Kyoto-based boulangerie 'Le Petit Mec (Le Petit Mec)' has significantly revamped its exclusive sandwich menu at the Hibiya store, launching an expanded lineup of 11 varieties—including four new creations—starting June 15. From lunch and takeout to weekend strolls and light meals paired with wine, this diverse menu lineup from the Hibiya store caters to a wide range of dining occasions.

■ Because Bread Is the Star: Perfect Pairings with Ingredients

Le Petit Mec places great importance on selecting and combining ingredients that enhance the inherent flavor of its bread. Using baguettes made with Kyoto wheat and whole-grain pain de mie, each sandwich is carefully designed with ingredients and seasonings tailored to the specific bread, ensuring a harmonious balance from the first bite to the last.

This revamp not only refines best-selling sandwiches with recipes that better highlight the freshness and quality of ingredients but also introduces four new varieties featuring perilla leaves, hummus, and poireaux. Customers can now enjoy 11 distinct sandwiches, each showcasing the rich interplay between thoughtfully selected ingredients and artisanal bread.

■ Revamped Menu Items (Selected)

Basil-Scented Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich ¥650 (tax included)
Topped with mozzarella and tomato, finished with hamon serrano and basil-infused olive oil.
Whole-Grain BLT Sandwich ¥650 (tax included)
A classic sandwich made with whole-grain pain de mie, aged bacon from 'Kamakura Ham,' tomato, lettuce, and house-made tartar sauce.

Niigata Ham and Brie Cheese Sandwich ¥610 (tax included)
Featuring Niigata pork loin ham and French Brie cheese on a Kyoto wheat baguette.
Soft-Boiled Egg Pain de Mie Sandwich ¥510 (tax included)
Upgraded with 'Akanebito,' a premium brand egg with rich yolks, for a more luxurious flavor.

House-Made Aurora Sauce Shrimp and Egg Sandwich ¥610 (tax included)
A popular item generously dressed with house-made aurora sauce, black tiger shrimp, and boiled egg.
Pork Loin with Epice Flavor ¥630 (tax included)
Roast pork seasoned with seven spices, topped with shredded green onion and a refreshing hint of lemon.

■ New Menu Items (Selected)

Roast Pork with Perilla Salsa ¥630 (tax included)
A refreshing sandwich combining roast pork with perilla leaves and a Japanese-style salsa sauce.
Tandoori Chicken Sandwich ¥630 (tax included)
Spicy tandoori chicken paired with lemon-flavored purple cabbage slaw.

Poireaux, Prosciutto, and Brie Cheese Sandwich ¥550 (tax included)
An adult-tasting sandwich featuring poireaux simmered in white wine and rosemary, paired with prosciutto and Brie cheese.
Hummus and Carrot Râpé Sandwich ¥480 (tax included)
Rich hummus and cumin-scented shredded carrots, accented with crispy bacon.

Product Overview

Store Name: Le Petit Mec Hibiya Store

Store Address: 1F Hibiya Shante, 1-2-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Launch Date: Starting June 15 (Mon)

About 'Le Petit Mec'

Le Petit Mec opened its main store, known as 'Aka Mec' (Red Mec), in Imadegawa, Kyoto, in October 1998. With the philosophy of 'More French than in FRANCE—more French than France itself,' it gained acclaim as an innovative boulangerie introducing authentic French flavors and culture to Japan, which were then rare. Since then, the brand has expanded to stores in Omicho, Daimaru, Omakase, Kyoto Station, Tokyo Hibiya, Osaka Shinsaibashi, Shin-Osaka, and Hankyu Umeda, continuing to bring joy to customers through its artisanal bread.