Ponde COFFEE "Ponde" in Ikebukuro
Ponde COFFEE in Ikebukuro is a cafe offering "Ponde", a bite-sized bread made of tapioca flour with a chewy texture. The author went there to buy some, as it is said to be a perfect souvenir!
Located about 5 minutes walk from Ikebukuro East Exit
Ponde" is a bite-sized bread inspired by the Brazilian "ponderquejo," which is said to be a taste of home. There are more than 10 varieties of "ponderos" handmade in the store, which change daily.
As soon as you enter the store, your eyes are immediately drawn to the rows of "ponderos" lined up in a row. They are priced at a very reasonable 80 yen per piece (tax included)! You can also enjoy them with a drink in the cafe space, but this time I took them out.
Flavors vary from day to day.
Seven flavors available for purchase
The seven flavors we purchased were cream cheese, coconut, meat sauce, cheese and pepper, coffee, basil, and sky pavilion. They're all so firmer and filling!
I had them put it in a cute plastic cup with the word "PO" on it.
Cream cheese
Cream Cheese" offers the taste of rich cheese and sweetness. This bread has a snack-like feel and is recommended as a nighttime snack.
Coconut
As soon as you take a bite, the sweet flavor of coconut spreads in your mouth. Coconut lovers will enjoy the unique crunchy texture of coconut.
I enjoy the crunchy texture!
Meat Sauce
A bite-sized bread filled with the richness of tomatoes and the flavor of meat. It may also be delicious with cheese.
Meat sauce-like flavor and richness
Cheese & Pepper
Accented with a tangy pepper. The flavor and richness of cheese can be felt well. Would enjoy as a snack with beer!
■ Coffee
A must-try flavor for coffee lovers. You can feel the unique aroma and pleasant bitterness of coffee.
Basil
The more you chew, the stronger the basil flavor gets! You can enjoy it as a snack with wine or with cheese or ham in between.
Sky Pavilion
A flavor with a big visual impact. It tastes slightly more candy-like than the others. The bright color makes it a good choice as an accent.
Ponde COFFEE's "Ponde" are all super mochi mochi, which are cute and come in a variety of flavors! There are over 100 flavors to choose from, so you can find a different flavor every day! If you eat them at home, you can warm them up a little in the microwave to enjoy them even more!
Outline of Ponde Coffee
Address: 3-13-13 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 7:00 - 21:00
Closed: Open year-round