I went to my favorite restaurant, "Shiawase no Pancake", this time at the Ikebukuro branch! I visited on a holiday without a reservation, but was able to be seated after a 5-minute wait! The restaurant had an open kitchen where you could see the chefs at work, which I think shows their confidence in their pancakes! This time, I ordered the Rich Cheese Mousse Pancake with Berry Sauce (1480 yen) + Ice Cream (220 yen). It arrived in about 20 minutes. The fluffy and creamy texture of the souffle pancakes was truly delightful! The tangy berry sauce, sweet cream, and fluffy pancakes harmonized perfectly, making it delicious! I want to keep coming back until I try all the menu items!

I entered the restaurant around noon on Saturday and there were 3 groups ahead of me. I waited for about 10-15 minutes even though there were empty tables available. It seemed like they were adjusting because it takes time to cook the pancakes. The staff were friendly but seemed a bit oblivious to their surroundings. I ordered the most basic pancake with whipped cream on top. It took about 20 minutes for the order to arrive, as mentioned in the note. The first bite was amazing, but by the third one, it was too sweet and made me feel sick. I regretted not ordering the pancake plate with salad and bacon that the person next to me had ordered. If you're planning to go, I strongly recommend ordering the pancake plate with salad (you might need to add caramel syrup separately) unless you have a very sweet tooth. Offering just two pancakes at a slightly lower price (under 1,000 yen) might increase demand.

The pancakes here are fluffy and delicious, and you can always enjoy the same quality no matter which store you visit. I prefer fluffy pancakes over ones with a chewy texture, so I'm always very satisfied here. The Ikebukuro store is not as crowded as the Omotesando store, especially in the evening on weekdays, so it was a hidden gem!

The restaurant has table and counter seats, and during busy times, they issue a ticket at the entrance for customers to wait. If the wait is long, you can wait outside and be called in. When I went on a Sunday afternoon, there were many foreign tourists. The photos are of the following two dishes: Earl Grey Milk Pancake and Cheese Berry Pancake. As mentioned in other reviews, they are very soft, almost like a cross between pancakes and omelettes. The softness is impressive from the first bite. The Earl Grey Milk Pancake comes with unique granola on top, which pairs well with cinnamon. The whipped cream is not too sweet and refreshing. For an additional 220 yen, you can add ice cream, which I recommend. It's delicious, but it may become a bit overwhelming towards the end. However, because it was a pancake with a softness I had never experienced before, I gave it this score. Payment is convenient with many foreign tourists, as they accept various payment methods.

A friend wanted to eat pancakes, so we went to a place called "Pancake Cafe". It was located in the same building as an all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant called "Seiei-en". When we arrived, it was crowded, so we had to take a waiting number and wait for a while. The pancakes took about 20 minutes to arrive, and they were thick and yellow in color. They came with blueberry sauce, whipped cream, and cheese mousse. The pancakes weren't too sweet and had a fluffy texture with a strong egg flavor. They tasted great with the slightly sour blueberries. They also served coffee in plastic cups. Overall, it was a popular spot among tourists and the pancakes were delicious.

Around 2 p.m. on Saturday, there were about 2 groups waiting. There were many delicious-looking toppings, but I was curious about the plain flavor. I was told it would take some time to bake, but it took about 50 minutes from ordering to being served. The taste was very delicious, and although it was a bit challenging to eat the third piece, it was fluffy and tasty. It took so long that I almost considered leaving, so I recommend visiting when you have plenty of time.

I made a reservation at a famous restaurant and went with a friend. It's a popular place where reservations are required. I ordered the limited edition strawberry and white chocolate pancake, while my friend ordered the chocolate banana pancake. They said it would take about 20 minutes to be ready, but it actually came out in about 15 minutes. The pancakes here are really fluffy, like takoyaki. They're not heavy at all, including the cream. I was so hungry that I finished mine in less than 10 minutes and my friend laughed at me. The drinks are just average, so water is fine. I want to come back again, but I can't go in alone, as it's not a place for just one person.

I ate pancakes at Ikebukuro and they were delicious. They took a long time to come, so it might be difficult for people in a hurry. The pancakes were fluffy and I didn't get tired of eating them. There were many different kinds, so I want to go back again.

I saw a reviewer I follow mention that a new branch of Happy Pancake opened in Ikebukuro! Although it seems like it was actually a relocation, I have some business to attend to in Ikebukuro, so I'm planning to visit for a snack (I always come up with various gourmet plans under the guise of having business, and my family is always kind enough to accompany me, for which I am grateful). I have been to the Shinjuku and Ginza branches a few times before. Unfortunately, the Shinjuku branch is no longer there (I personally thought the Shinjuku branch was the best, so I'm disappointed that it's gone). This will be my first visit to the Ikebukuro branch, including before the relocation! You can make reservations through the official website (of course, I'm already registered), but reservations are not available on weekends at the Ikebukuro branch. So, I have no choice but to go without a reservation, but since it's my first visit, it's unknown territory, and I expect to wait quite a bit (they seem to distribute numbered tickets as well). When I arrived in Ikebukuro, I went straight to the restaurant! However, I accidentally took the wrong train or something, and it was already past 3 pm. It had become the best time for a snack! The restaurant is located in the Megane no Paris Miki building on Sunshine Street. I planned to go somewhere else for tea if it didn't work out, and I took the elevator to the 3rd floor. As soon as the doors opened, I was in the restaurant, which was crowded with people. The Ginza branch is the same, but there is no aisle, so the entrance and exit are very crowded. I thought I would have to wait a lot, but when I received my number tag, I overheard a staff member telling the customers in front of me that the wait was about 5 minutes. Really?! With this number of staff members? I thought as I waited, and people were leaving little by little. Before I knew it, a seat became available. It probably wasn't exactly 5 minutes, but maybe around 10 minutes? The fluffy meringue pancakes come in a default set of 3. At first, I hesitated, but they melt in your mouth, so it's okay. There is butter on top of the Happy Pancakes (I had a hard time explaining to another family that it's not ice cream but butter using the menu photo). I didn't order it this time, but you can also add vanilla ice cream for an additional charge (I think it was around 100 yen). I think the shape of the butter is because the butter doesn't melt at the low temperature at which the pancakes are cooked, making it easy to spread, and it has a sweetness on its own, so I wish all pancake places would use this (laughs). The pancakes absorb the maple syrup so quickly that you just keep pouring it on. It's more like sinful pancakes than happy pancakes... A devilish sense of happiness. The chocolate pancakes come with plenty of chocolate sauce and a sea of whipped cream. The pancakes can handle the weight of the toppings. I want to be like that too (laughs). The amount is more than enough, even if you put a lot on. The granola is crispy like nuts, which I like. It adds freshness to the texture. The three of us (although the others are basically useless kids and a husband who doesn't like sweets) finished both pancakes in no time. We were quite full for a while afterwards. The person in front of me at the checkout was trying to use the digital Go To Eat voucher, but there seemed to be equipment trouble, and they were told that it couldn't be used at this branch. They seemed surprised. The website said that Go To Eat vouchers could be used...

I did some shopping and started to feel a little hungry, so I decided to visit this shop that I had been curious about for a while. It seems like they recently relocated to this location. Even though it was a somewhat odd time in the evening, there were still about three groups of customers waiting. I watched them make the pancakes and waited for about 15 minutes. After ordering, I was told it would take about 30 minutes because it was busy. And it did take that long for the pancakes to come out. I added vanilla ice cream as a topping to the pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy and soft, with a hint of sweetness. I ended up pouring a lot of syrup on them in excitement, but I realized I didn't need that much. I ate all three pancakes in no time. I should come here when I have more time to spare. It was a delicious meal.

Intensely rich cheese mousse pancake with berry sauce on top for 1,370 yen. The homemade berry sauce with a hint of acidity was generously used on the pancake. The berry sauce paired perfectly with the cheese mousse. The fluffy pancake was a perfect match with the berry sauce. It was so delicious that I finished it in no time. The restaurant was fully booked, so it took about 70 minutes to get a seat, but if you take a numbered ticket, you can leave the premises until your turn comes, so it's a good idea to get a numbered ticket before you have other things to do.

Rich Cheese Mousse Pancake with Berry Sauce A luxurious pancake using a tangy homemade berry sauce. The blackcurrant flavor goes perfectly with the cheese mousse. The fluffy pancake pairs excellently with the berry sauce. I devoured it. It was packed, so it took about 70 minutes to get in, but if you get a numbered ticket, you can leave until your turn comes, so it's best to get a ticket before you have other plans.

I visited around 3 pm on a weekday. They seemed to be reducing the number of seats for social distancing, so it felt spacious. I ordered pancakes and herbal tea. The pancakes had a strong egg flavor and felt more like fluffy scrambled eggs than pancakes. The whipped cream was light and delicious. The herbal tea used to come in a teapot before, but this time it came in a paper cup with a tea bag, which felt a bit cheap. All the staff were women and provided kind and courteous service. You can see them actually cooking. It's a good place for when you're feeling a bit peckish or craving something sweet.

On this day, I happened to be in Ikebukuro, which was rare for me. While eating and strolling around, I stumbled upon this place. I felt like having something sweet, so I decided to give it a try! However, it seemed like there was quite a wait. I had to wait for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before being called in. The interior of the shop was cute, with a pancake shop vibe, making it seem a bit intimidating for men to go alone. There were various items on the menu, but I opted for the classic pancake. I ordered the "Happiness Pancake" (1,380 yen). The presentation was beautiful! The fluffy yet moist pancake had a strong egg flavor. The whipped butter was heavenly. It was delicious. As it is a popular spot, the pancake lived up to my expectations. If you have a sweet tooth, you will definitely enjoy it. Although I may not have the opportunity to visit often, I noticed there are other branches, so I would love to go again if the chance arises.

The fluffy and melting texture was delightful. It still tasted delicious with the scent of eggs. The buttercream served alongside it was a perfect match.

There are empty seats but the staff in the hall are slow in cleaning up, slow in seating guests, and clearly not working at all. It's unbelievable to see someone just carrying pancakes without cleaning up or seating guests. The floor is small and I think two people in the hall would be enough to manage, but one person is doing cleaning up, seating guests, and handling the register while the other is just carrying out dishes. I wonder what they are actually doing. I think the turnover rate must be really low, but because the pancakes taste good and it's a popular restaurant, customers keep coming. If you want to try Happy Pancake, it's better to visit other branches. I will not visit this branch again.

Fluffy. It's food, but I found it cute. The cream on top is delicious too! The pancake has a nice egg flavor and goes well with the cream!