Ikebukuro · Tokyo
RACINES Boulangerie & Bistro
- Bakery cafe
- Bread
- Bread lovers
- Cheap eats
Known for
Bread
Place
RACINES Boulangerie & Bistro
Ikebukuro · Tokyo
東京都豊島区南池袋2-14-2 B1F
At a glance
Freshly baked bread takes center stage at lunch at RACINES Boulangerie & Bistro in Ikebukuro, where reservations fill nearly every seat.
- Location
- Ikebukuro · Tokyo
- Neighborhood
- Ikebukuro
- Specialty
- Bread
東京池袋
池袋
What makes it special
- Bakery brunch
- Budget-friendly
- Couple
- Bread loversBread-led menu
What to order
- Rich House-Made Custard Pudding¥400
自家製濃厚プリン
About pudding
Purin (プリン) is Japan's take on custard pudding, topped with bittersweet caramel. Explore pudding →
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Story
At this well-loved Ikebukuro bistro, freshly baked premium bread is the centerpiece of the lunch course. A rich house-made custard pudding is available for dessert at an extra charge. Even weekday lunches are almost fully booked, so reserve if you want to be sure of a seat.
How to visit
Reservations fill nearly every seat, so book ahead to be sure of getting in. On the visit described, roughly the first three to five walk-in parties were able to get a table.
Hours
- Reservations fill nearly every seat
Access
- Nearest station: Ikebukuro Station (池袋駅), a 4-minute walk
From YOPi東京グルメ's video · Mar 2026. Hours and prices may have changed, so check before you go. ·
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