"RAINBOW PANCAKE" is a pancake shop located in Harajuku Omotesando, a fierce battleground for pancakes, and ranked 4th in the popularity ranking of pancake shops in 2013. Actually, I haven't visited the restaurant yet.

It's hard to line up in a line at a popular store that is often featured on TV and magazines, so I'm not aware of this ...! That's why I went there now! I've lined up !!

To eat the hottest fluffy pancakes ...!
To eat the hottest fluffy pancakes ...!

Rainbow Pancake is located on the 2nd floor of the building ares garden omotesando, which is a 5-minute walk from Meiji Jingu Station. It's a weekday, so if you go up high and head to the store around 13:30, you'll see a long line that you can instantly see even from a distance. About 20 young people are lining up in a row. I've done it ... I was lined up before the opening ...

Awesome popularity
Awesome popularity

I started lining up at 13:40 and finally entered the store at 14:45. Even though it was a weekday, it was a waiting time of 65 minutes! There seems to be some waves depending on the day, but it seems better to be prepared for some waiting time, especially on weekends.

There are 9 seats for a 2-seat table in the store
There are 9 seats for a 2-seat table in the store

I was given the menu during the waiting time and had already placed the order, so it's easy to carry things after I get to my seat. This time, I chose the pancake "Seasonal Fruits" (1,350 yen) using seasonal fruits. By the way, drinks are included free of charge at lunch time (11:00 to 16:00).

You can also make additional orders after entering the store
You can also make additional orders after entering the store

About 10 minutes to wait, the pancakes finally arrived! Two pancakes with a diameter of about 10 cm and a thickness of about 2 cm are stacked, and plenty of cream is on top. In addition, it is topped with plenty of cut oranges, kiwis, grapefruits, bananas, and apples!

And there are cherries on the top
And there are cherries on the top

The fluffy, soft and souffle-like pancakes give the impression that the richness and saltiness of the eggs are more firmly felt than the sweetness. It has a unique taste! The outside is baked until it is browned, and the inside is moist and melts. I was fascinated by the happy texture that did not betray the appearance. And the cream is amazingly fluffy! It has a light taste like cotton candy.

In addition, the moderate acidity of the fruit and the juicy juice give a refreshing change to the taste of pancake + cream, which may become a monotonous taste by itself.

The cream and pancakes are light, so I was able to finish the meal with plenty of time, except that I was super hungry for an hour. You may come to the store with your friends, order several types and share them!

Fluffy, squishy, moist and exquisite pancakes
Fluffy, squishy, moist and exquisite pancakes

Rainbow is said to be a "symbol of happiness" in Hawaii. Here are pancakes that naturally make us smile, like a beautiful rainbow in the Hawaiian sky. It's been three years since it opened in 2011, but I understand why there are still lines. This is definitely worth the line!

However, depending on the day, a long-term battle is expected, so be sure to take measures against heat stroke such as parasols and water, especially when lining up in midsummer.

Come to Hawaii in Harajuku once
Come to Hawaii in Harajuku once