5 Best Fluffy Pancakes in Tokyo: Tokyo Travel Tips
Updated: Sep 18
Fluffy pancakes have become increasingly popular in the Japanese café scene over the past few years. This lovely and delicious dessert is a wonderful fusion of Japan's unique food culture and creative approach. In this blog, we will summarize the characteristics of Japanese fluffy pancakes. In addition, we will introduce you to the 5 best pancake cafes in Tokyo. We hope you will try Japanese fluffy pancakes and experience the happy moment.
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What is Fluffy Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes, as the name implies, are characterized by their fluffy texture. This soft and light texture is created by whipping the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. One bite of the fluffy pancake will give you the sensation of it melting in your mouth.
Another appeal of fluffy pancakes is their beautiful appearance using colorful fruits and sauce. The beautiful design of the pancakes, which look great on social media, attracts many people.
5 Best Fluffy Pancakes in Tokyo
Here are 5 best fluffy pancakes in Tokyo. The following information below is current as of June 2024. These are subject to change, so please check each official websites in advance.
1. A Happy Pancake Ginza
Source: Tripadvisor
“A Happy Pancake" is located directly to the right of Exit A5 of Ginza Station. This is a popular pancake specialty restaurant with 26 locations in Japan. The pancakes are made to order, so you can enjoy "freshly cooked" pancakes. The pancakes are characterized by their soufflé-like fluffy texture and are so soft and light you don't even need a knife. The whipped butter blended with New Zealand manuka honey and fermented butter is another reason for their popularity. The light texture of the pancakes and the sweet whipped butter together create a happy moment. A pancake topped with plenty of fruits is also popular.
Hours: Weekdays 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM (LO6:45 PM) Weekends & National Holidays 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM (LO7:40 PM)
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2. Micasadeco & Cafe Jingumae
Source: Tripadvisor
“Micasadeco & Cafe Jingumae” is located about a 7-minute walk from Exit 7 of Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station or about a 10-minute walk from Exit 13 of Shibuya Station.
The signature dish is the "ricotta cheese pancake", a three-tiered pancake made by hand by experienced artisans who cook each pancake individually, creating a fluffy, pulled-together stack of pancakes.
The cafe has many fans among pancake lovers in Japan and abroad, and there is a long line of people waiting in line every day. Even after ordering, you will have to wait several dozen minutes, so be sure to visit when you have plenty of time to spare.
Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (LO 5:00PM) Weekends & National Holidays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (LO 6:00PM)
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3. Riz Labo Kitchen
Source: Tripadvisor
Riz Labo Kitchen is located in an old private house on a back street of Omotesando, a 5-minute walk from Exit A2 of Omotesando Station. Riz Labo Kitchen serves gluten-free and fluffy pancakes made with pesticide-free rice flour and other ingredients. Since they are free of flour, white sugar, dairy products, and butter, they are also recommended for health-conscious customers. In addition to simple pancakes, strawberry and green tea-flavored pancakes are also very popular because of their lovely appearance.
Hours: 12:00PM - 5:00 PM
*As the quantity is limited, it will end as soon as it is sold out.
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4. The French Toast Factory, Yodobashi Akiba
Source: Tripadvisor
The French Toast Factory is located on the 8th floor of the Yodobashi Akiba commercial complex, a one-minute walk from Akihabara Station.
This restaurant specializes in French toast, but their fluffy pancakes are also extremely popular. The pancakes are made with a generous amount of meringue to create a fluffy texture that you have never experienced before. The cream on top is also fluffy and light, so you will never get tired of eating it until the very end.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (LO 10:00PM)
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5. Tsubaki Salon Ginza
Source: Tripadvisor
Tsubaki Salon Ginza is located a 2-minute walk from Exit B7 of Ginza Station or a 6-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. This is the restaurant where you can enjoy the gentle taste of pancakes made only with carefully selected ingredients from Hokkaido, without additives. Tsubaki Salon's signature Hokkaido Pancake is completely additive-free, using only Hokkaido wheat and starch, Hokkaido eggs, sugar, and sea salt. The dough is carefully baked over a long period of time, and is characterized by a smooth texture that disappears in the mouth. It is thick, but not heavy, so you can eat it easily.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (LO 6:00PM)
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Fluffy Japanese pancakes are loved by many for their fluffy texture and beautiful appearance. Enjoy them with friends and family at a café, or spend a luxurious moment alone. We hope you will try their fluffy pancakes when you visit Japan. You will be captivated by its delicious taste and charm.
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