Today, I had some free time during the day, so I first stopped by a popular restaurant in Shinjuku, then headed to a restaurant in Musashikoganei that I had planned to visit. On the way, I got off at Nishi-Ogikubo and went to "Entsukodo Seipan," a bakery I was curious about, to buy some bread! The shop is located on the 1st floor of a residential building with other tenants, and its entrance is not very wide, with a clean glass exterior and a sign of an owl. The interior of the shop is small, and since last time I visited just before 3 p.m. and they were sold out, I was a bit worried when I visited around 1 p.m. today, but they still had some left, so I decided to buy a Milk France (310 yen) and an Epi (Anchovy Olive) (390 yen). I immediately tried the Milk France, and it was delicious! The crust was light and crispy, and the crumb was pleasantly chewy with a nice wheat aroma, a lightly salted taste, and a deliciously creamy condensed milk filling. The Epi (Anchovy Olive) was quite large, with a slightly firm outer texture and a soft inside that was fragrant with wheat, and the baked cheese with anchovy olive accent was tasty, making it a great accompaniment to wine. The flavor of the Milk France baguette was very appealing, and I felt the same with the Epi, satisfying my preferences for wheat aroma and more. I would like to come back earlier next time to try other breads as well.

A bakery located about a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station. The bread is simple, but the cheese bread was delicious! It's a small shop that looks like it's selling bread at the front of a house, with a relatively limited selection of bread. When I visited around 3 p.m. on Saturday, there were no customers waiting, and the owner handled everything by themselves. Cheddar cheese bagel (including tax 320 yen), Brioche Jambon (including tax 385 yen), 2 types of cheese Pain au Lait (including tax 330 yen). The bagel with plenty of cheese is chewy. When reheated, the good smell of cheese increases and it's delicious. The Pain au Lait also has cheese kneaded in well, matching the gentle taste of milk bread. When it comes to bread using ham jambon, it's often enjoyed in baguette sandwiches, but it's also delicious kneaded into brioche. No photos allowed inside the store, and only up to 2 people can enter at a time. I didn't buy it this day, but the specialty hedgehog-shaped chocolate bread can be purchased up to 2 pieces per family.

6 minutes walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station North Exit, you will find En Tsukodo, a bakery renowned for its top-quality bread. I entered the bakery at 12:40 PM, and I was the only customer at that time. Due to the high outside temperature, there were only 10 types of bread available. I decided to skip the cream-based options and purchased the following: Pretzel Bagel - 270 yen, Black Tea and Pineapple Bagel - 420 yen, Cranberry and Cream Cheese Bagel - 355 yen. The total came to 1045 yen. The Pretzel Bagel had a chewy texture with a hint of saltiness. The Black Tea and Pineapple Bagel was flavored with pineapple and cream cheese mixed into the dough, seasoned with black tea. The Cranberry and Cream Cheese Bagel had cranberries and cream cheese kneaded into the dough, offering a chewy texture typical of bagels with a rich sourness from the cream cheese. It was a delicious meal.

Weekdays at 1:00 PM, no wait. The cranberry & cream cheese bagel is so exciting from the first bite. What's with this texture, not too chewy, more like bread. Loaded with cranberries, cream cheese is the best. Nishi-Ogikubo Harry-kun soft bread with chocolate inside. The chocolate is bitter, smooth and melts in your mouth like high-quality dark chocolate.

【2022 Top 100 Restaurants】【2020 Top 100 Restaurants】Purchased Nishiogi Harry-kun, Brioche Jambon, Bacon Epi, and Jalapeno Pizza. Harry-kun was mochi-mochi with layers of chocolate inside, giving a crispy crunch when bitten. Brioche Jambon was fluffy and soft with a perfect combination of ham and cheese. Bacon Epi, when reheated in the oven, had a crispy outer layer and a moist inside, with a delicious slightly burnt bacon taste. Jalapeno Pizza had a punchy spiciness that was perfect for the current season. *After checking the restaurant's Instagram for rules (no photography, no strong perfume, maximum of 2 people per group), entered the shop feeling slightly nervous, but the owner's service was polite, and the atmosphere was nice in this cute little shop.

This place is located quite far from Nishi-Ogikubo Station. It's a bit hidden in a side street off the shopping street, so if you don't come specifically looking for it, you might miss it. They have a strong commitment to their bread here, offering flavors that you won't find in other stores. You can really feel the owner's policy in the wheat blend and selection. Today, I chose a loaf of bread and a bagel. Both breads immediately show the dedication put into them. The showcase and overall atmosphere of this store give off a vibe of a miniature bakery. As for the bread itself, the bagel is a chewy bread that lets you taste the simplicity of the wheat more with each bite. The rock salt does a great job, and even though there are no fancy toppings, it seems to be emphasizing the deliciousness of the bagel. I tried the toast with butter on the bread, and I could feel that it was a high-quality loaf. There are other types of bread that are delicious in different ways, but it's not easy to find bread that is simple yet deep, expressing the owner's dedication like this.

I went to Pom de Terre, a difficult-to-visit restaurant that takes reservations from 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and operates outside of reservations from 1:45 p.m. I headed to Nishi-Ogikubo Station to visit, and while walking straight on the street after getting off at the north exit, I discovered En Tsukodo Bakery. It's also a famous shop, so I had been thinking of visiting someday, and when I wondered if they were open today, I decided to check it out on a whim. They use 100% Hokkaido wheat for their bread. Popular items include the chewy "Nishi-Kubo Harry-kun" and the "Saba Curry Bread" ... However, on this day, they only had one Milk French bread left for 330 yen. It almost seems like a waste to keep the shop open just to sell this one bread ^ ^; Even the person in front of me should have just bought it without leaving one, haha. But even with just one, I can write a review on Tabelog, so I bought it right away. Milk French ... a firm French bread with plenty of milk cream added. You can savor the sweetness by chewing it tightly. It has a solid hardness and a lingering acidity, giving a sense of the bakery's expertise. They focus on simple production methods and gentle bread as their selling point. On the other hand, it's still difficult to understand the taste of a famous shop with just this one Milk French bread, and the conclusion is that it's just like any other Milk French bread you can find anywhere, haha. Next time, when I have a little more time, I'll have to go back for a rematch and buy various other items...

Gathering with fellow foodies and bread lovers, we embarked on a road trip to visit 100 famous bakeries. I can't confirm the accessibility by foot from the station (*´˘`*). At this bakery, we purchased their signature menu item "Mr. Harry," which is frequently featured in magazines. It's a cute hedgehog-shaped soft white bread filled with rich chocolate cream that's packed to the brim ♡ The intense cocoa flavor is delightful ♬.*ﾟ It pairs perfectly with coffee ♡ They also offer organic wines inside the store, which are available for purchase (*ˊ˘ˋ*).

Restaurant Name: En Tsuko Do Location: Nishi-Ogikubo En Tsuko Do is a bakery located about a 10-minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station. When I visited last year, it was during the Bon holidays so I couldn't go in. This was my second visit and I finally got to make a purchase. The shop is small with a cute owl sign outside, and photography is not allowed inside. They have a display case with bread and also sell bottles of organic wine. I was curious about the interesting name "En Tsuko" so I asked the staff, and it means "wooden basket" in Japanese. I bought a bread called "Harry the Hedgehog," which had chocolate cream inside the white dough. It was almost too cute to eat, but the chocolate cream was incredibly rich and delicious. I highly recommend eating it on the day you purchase it!

Takeout [Tabelog Bread TOKYO Top 100 2022] ■ Nishiogi Harry-kun ¥310 ■ Brioche Sucre ¥360 ■ Milk France ¥310 In Nishi-Ogikubo, a neighborhood known for its excellent bakeries, there is a popular shop called "Entsukodo Seipan" that has been selected as one of Tabelog's top 100 restaurants. They use 100% Hokkaido wheat at this local bakery. Located about 7-8 minutes' walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, the shop has a hidden gem atmosphere. Look for the wooden owl sign. I visited around 1:00 PM on a weekend, and there were no other customers. You choose the bread displayed in the showcase and they will get it for you. Here are the signature items at the shop. "Nishiogi Harry-kun," a white bread inspired by a hedgehog. It has a chewy steamed bread dough with plenty of chocolate chips inside. Despite its cute appearance, it has a bitter taste that lingers on the palate. The "Brioche Sucre" with a buttery aroma. The crispy granulated sugar adds sweetness without being overly sweet, making it easy to eat. I also tried the "Milk France" for a taste of something harder. It has a creamy sweet milk flavor with a slightly hard baguette dough. It has a simple taste that appeals to everyone.

In search of delicious bread, I visited this shop as part of my top 100 shop tour! En Tsukodo! The name is nice, isn't it? It was located in a quiet area a short walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station. The interior is of a cozy type. They didn't have their famous character bread, so I bought a cinnamon bread instead! It was delicious and neatly made. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

The bakery is popular for its hard bread. "Entsuko" means cradle in Aomori dialect. The chic and stylish interior and exterior are located on the main street of the shopping district. I ordered a baguette for 385 yen and a butt bread for 280 yen. The baguette is slightly thin and small, quite firm, but the taste of the dough when eaten without baking is delicious. The butt bread is also simple and good. Thank you for the meal.

I was intrigued by Mairebi-sama's review of "Kurimo-chan" and asked my wife, who had business in Nishi-Ogikubo, to stop by! It seems like taking photos inside the restaurant is not allowed. Nishi-Ogikubo has many fun and high-quality restaurants! This bakery is also decent! I'd like to visit by myself next time. Thank you for the meal~♪

I happened to enter a bakery in a back alley and bought a cream puff because the hedgehog's stamp was cute. The custard inside was not too sweet but had a rich flavor. I wanted to eat double the cream. The shop is small and the staff will pick out the bread for you. I wanted to take a lineup photo, but photography inside the shop is prohibited, so I'll keep it in my memory.

Went to En Tsukodou in search of Nishi-Ogikun Harry. - Nishi-Ogikun Harry: Inside the soft bread is plenty of Belgian bitter chocolate. It was a hedgehog that felt almost too cute to eat. - Raisin Scone: Made with homemade yeast. A hard scone with the fragrance of Yotsuba fermented butter. Just the right amount of moistness. - Epi: There are two types, Wheat Ear Bacon and Anchovy Olive, but I tried the Bacon Epi. It was a nicely salted Epi with bacon flavor.

The croissant is smaller and less buttery compared to the typical ones, so it doesn't look impressive, but the bread itself is quite delicious. The shokupan (Japanese white bread) is sweet and has a good flavor of flour. It's a pretty well-made shokupan, and I thought I would visit again. It seems that Nishi-Ogikubo area has many subtly delicious restaurants scattered around.

Milk France Nishi-Ogikubo is a bakery with an owl as its symbol. Photography inside the store is prohibited. I forgot the prices of the bread. The shop is small, and when I went, there were already few options left. I was interested in Milk France, shokupan, and baguette. I bought Milk France, which had a high quality and delicious sweet condensed milk cream. I was curious about other types of bread as well. Thank you for the meal.

Visited for the bagels and cardamom rolls. A lovely shop with a natural atmosphere. *Shirakami Haruyutaka bread 1 loaf 515 *Chabata with cherry blossoms and cashews 310 *Bagel with yuzu peel and cream cheese 385 *Cardamom roll 385 Fell in love with the cherry blossom chabata at first sight. The flavor of cherry blossom leaves spreads gently as soon as you take a bite. The combination of saltiness and the richness of cashews suits my taste very well. When I asked for recommendations, they mentioned square and mountain-shaped bread loaves. The square one is said to be more luxurious. I didn't notice at the store, but later saw on the receipt that it was made with Shirakami Kodama yeast. They use Shirakami Kodama yeast – it's a delicious yeast, but maybe because it's a bit pricey, I don't come across many places that use it, so I'm happy about that. It was also well-received by my daughter, who loves bread. I thought Harry-kun would be recommended, but I'm glad I asked – all the bread was delicious :)

I bought the Cranberry and Cream Cheese Bagel for ¥355. I thought it was a bit expensive, but it had a lot of filling inside, so I think it's a reasonable price. I will definitely go back because I want to try other bread next time!

When I checked Instagram, I saw many pictures of shokupan and hard breads, with a post saying they had baked two types of classic bread - shokupan, campagne, pain de campagne, baguette, ciabatta. When I visited after 12 o'clock, there were still hard breads in the case, but no shokupan. They also sell wine, so I thought they must be good at using yeast, and I visited with the intention of trying the hard breads. Although they had cute hedgehog-like breads, I skipped them this time. I bought 1/4 of pain de campagne, sakura ciabatta, and chorizo bread. The pain de campagne was a decent size even though I bought 1/4. They accept PayPay. The crumb of the pain de campagne was very fluffy with a slight gloss, looking delicious even before eating. The aroma was mainly of the crust, with a complex wheat scent. When I took a bite, it was very fragrant, the crumb was chewy like the fatty part of prosciutto. I could feel a slight acidity. When it touched my tongue, it was fizzy, and when I swallowed, I felt the saltiness of the bread and the buttery richness. Even though I bought 1/4, it seemed like it would disappear quickly even if I bought a whole one (laughs). The chorizo bread had a strong aroma of wheat expanding rather than the roasted scent of the pain de campagne, and the crumb was also outstanding. Besides chorizo, there were caramelized onions. The spiciness of the chorizo was tingling on the tongue. Ah, but because I learned about the greatness of the pain de campagne earlier, I wanted to try the bread alone without the chorizo (laughs). As for the sakura ciabatta, I will eat it later, so for now, these are the reviews of these two items. It's easy to be drawn to cute breads that look good on social media, but be sure to try the hard breads!

- The average rating is 3.0 points, with evaluations in 0.5 increments. - The overall points are calculated by adding up the scores for food/taste (multiplied by 4), service (multiplied by 2), atmosphere (multiplied by 2), and value for money (multiplied by 2), then dividing by 10 (alcohol/drinks are not included). - Not specified - It was delicious.