Ikebukuro Rozen

Melon pan is one of the breads visitors remember at Ikebukuro Rozen. One account describes a crisp outside and a fluffy, slightly chewy centre. The soft cream cornet is another favourite, and trying the two together makes for a tempting choice if you have a sweet tooth. Visitors have also reported that the melon pan was sold out when they arrived, so check what is available in the shop if you have a particular bread in mind.

Other sweet options include anpan, custard cream buns and red bean buns with whole beans. Some customers also pick up the doughnuts and marron pies, making them suitable for anything from breakfast to a break-time treat. One review found the doughnuts pleasantly sweet without seeming oily. You could pair a sweet bread with a savoury one for a little variety.

For something more substantial, there are yakisoba rolls, Newcon meat sandwiches and curry bread. One customer said the yakisoba filling reached all the way to the ends of the roll. The selection also includes croissants, cheese and basil bread, and rye bread. One review found the rye bread filling enough to make a meal, suggesting a range that runs from light snacks to more substantial choices.

Open from 7:00 in the morning, Ikebukuro Rozen offers takeaway. Pick up breakfast before heading out, or enjoy some rusks during a break at work. It is a convenient bakery in Ikebukuro for choosing sweet and savoury breads together.