Baba FLAT
馬場FLAT
Tokyo Core · restaurant
Baba FLAT in Takadanobaba is a bakery built around mentaiko cream–filled French bread. The signature mentaiko france (¥390) sells in three daily drops and draws lines; phone ahead to reserve and skip the queue.
⚠️ Note: Mentaiko france only available at three specific times daily; plan accordingly. Limit 3 per person.
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How to visit
- Address
- 〒169-0072 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Ōkubo, 3-chōme−10−１ オレンジコート
- Hours
- Daily 8:30am–7:00pm; closed 2nd Monday of month
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 3.9 ★ (340 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
What makes it special
The mentaiko france—crispy exterior, soft interior—is packed with concentrated cod-roe cream. Sold in limited quantities (max 3 per person) at 9:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm. Lines form roughly an hour before each drop; ordering by phone avoids the wait. A straightforward, focused bakery with a single standout item.
How to visit
8-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station (Tozai Line). Cash and card accepted. Reserve by phone (+81 3-6205-5443) to avoid queues, or arrive 45 minutes early for an admission ticket. Closed 2nd Monday of each month.
FAQ
FAQ
How do I avoid the queue?
Call ahead (+81 3-6205-5443) to reserve. Otherwise arrive ~45 minutes before a drop time (9:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm) to receive an admission ticket.
What's the mentaiko france?
A French baguette filled with rich cod-roe cream. Hard, crispy outside; soft, chewy inside. ¥390.
How much can I buy?
Maximum 3 loaves per person per drop. Sold only at 9:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm daily.