Pelican
Taitō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A six-decade-old Taito bakery that bakes just two items; white mountain loaves and dinner rolls; earning Tabelog Bread 100 recognition every year since 2017. Under JPY 1,000 per loaf, take-out only, best visited mid-week to avoid Monday queues. Plan for next-day toasting rather than same-day consumption.
About Pelican
Pelican is a Tokyo venue in the low price band of JPY 999, with daytime hours from Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. It also has recognition in Tabelog's Bread category for Tokyo in 2022.
What Makes the Bread Worth Lining Up For
Pelican's appeal is straightforward: it is a Tokyo bread venue in the JPY 999 price band. That makes it an accessible stop for travelers or locals comparing lower-priced options in the city.
The hours are consistent across the workweek and Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
Plan around the hours: visit Monday through Saturday between 8 AM and 5 PM, avoid Sunday.
How Pelican Fits Tokyo's Bread Landscape
Pelican fits into Tokyo dining as a low-priced bread venue with a JPY 999 price band and 2022 Tabelog Bread Tokyo recognition. For readers comparing across categories, Men Mitsui, Tonkatsu Sugita, SERENDIB, West India Spice Gayabaji, Tachinomi Asakusa Sharemon are other venues to consider, though they are best evaluated on their own merits rather than treated as direct substitutes.
If you are choosing where to spend a limited Tokyo food itinerary, Pelican is best framed as a Tokyo bread venue in the JPY 999 price band, with Monday-to-Saturday daytime hours, Sunday closure, 2022 Tabelog Bread Tokyo recognition. For broader planning, our full Tokyo restaurants guide lists additional options.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Chome-7-4 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan
- Website
- bakerpelican.com
- Phone
- +81 3-3841-4686
Venue details
Ambiance
A no-frills, retro neighborhood bakery with a nostalgic Showa-era feel, simple counters and shelves focused entirely on bread, and a steady flow of regulars picking up loaves for daily use.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Shokupan white bread loaf
- Bread rolls
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Men Mitsui, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Tonkatsu Sugita, Tonkatsu, Tonkatsu
- SERENDIB, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- West India Spice Gayabaji, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tachinomi Asakusa Sharemon, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
Pelican sits at the budget end of Tokyo's Tabelog Bread 100 cohort, with both loaves priced under JPY 1,000 and no dine-in option. Men Mitsui operates in a similar price range (JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999) but serves ramen with counter seating, a better fit if you want a hot meal rather than take-home bread. Tonkatsu Sugita also hovers around JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 for tonkatsu sets, but requires advance booking and commits you to a full sit-down experience. If you need immediate seating and a broader menu, SERENDIB and West India Spice Gayabaji deliver curry plates in the JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 window, though neither offers Pelican's repeatability for multi-day stays.
For pure value, Pelican wins if you're staying nearby and want quality breakfast material without hotel-café markups. If you're after variety or same-day consumption, Tachinomi Asakusa Sharemon in Asakusa provides standing-room sake and small plates (JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999), a format that pairs well with an afternoon bakery run. Booking is easier at Pelican, walk-ins dominate, but the lack of seating makes it a poor solo-dining choice. Plan to combine your visit with another stop from our full Tokyo restaurants guide, or treat it as a supply run rather than a destination meal.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pelican worth the price?
Pelican is listed in the JPY 999 price band, so it is a low-priced Tokyo option. It also has Tabelog Bread Tokyo recognition for 2022.
Is Pelican good for solo dining?
For solo dining, plan around the basics: Pelican is in Tokyo, priced at JPY 999, open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, closed Sunday. Check directly if seating or service style matters to you.
How far ahead should I book Pelican?
Is lunch or dinner better at Pelican?
Pelican's hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Plan for a daytime visit rather than dinner.
What are alternatives to Pelican in Tokyo?
For other venues you may compare Men Mitsui, Tonkatsu Sugita, SERENDIB, West India Spice Gayabaji, Tachinomi Asakusa Sharemon, or explore other dining in Tokyo generically. Check their categories and services separately.
