From afar it might appear as a hot-dog bun, but get closer and you'll see the coppe pan is a uniquely Japanese take on the sandwich. The coppe pan (or koppe pan, as it's often written) starts with a fluffy white bread roll. "It's a different type of bread than the one you find in Melbourne," explains Coppe Pan Japanese Bakery's head chef Yutaka Kurimoto.

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"Japanese bread has a high water rate, which makes it really soft and fluffy. It's also a bit sweeter than usual bread. It's a great combination with both savoury and sweet food."

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