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Best Restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

Restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

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1Yakiniku Rikimaru Ikebukuro higashiguchi ten

Ikebukuro Sta. 148m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

30 Seconds from Ikebukuro Station ◆ Popular "Yakiniku Rikimaru" from Osaka has finally arrived in Tokyo! Don't miss our all-you-can-eat yakiniku for lunch!

3.37

108

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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2Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. 107m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

New Year Party Reservations Now Open! All-You-Can-Drink Course ◇ Private Room Available! Smoking Allowed! Enjoy with Eel Skewers!

3.46

529

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
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3Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba honten

Takadanobaba Sta. 315m / Ramen, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Dumpling

Just 4 minutes from Takadanobaba Station! Enjoy authentic Hakata ramen crafted with care! Izakaya-style dining is also welcome!

3.71

Very good

1097

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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4Yakiniku Kuro 5 Ikebukuro higashiguchi ten

Ikebukuro Sta. 384m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

Just a 7-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, enjoy a luxurious moment with carefully grilled charcoal BBQ prepared right in front of you by our staff. Private rooms available!

3.50

Very good

374

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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5kanimamiretokyo

Ikebukuro Sta. 289m / Crab, Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.09

59

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

6Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. 47m / Unagi (Eel)

3.68

Very good

689

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Ikebukuro Sushi Takayama

Ikebukuro Sta. 314m / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

3.36

397

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Cocktail

Kanamecho Sta. 565m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[3-minute walk from Ikebukuro West Exit C1a] Enjoy adult-style yakitori in a bar atmosphere, paired with cocktails from our bartender.

3.35

128

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Teppanyaki Asahi

Ikebukuro Sta. 156m / Teppanyaki, Steak, French

Experience a luxurious teppanyaki featuring only the finest cuts of premium wagyu beef.

3.63

Very good

504

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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10Sushi Fukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. 457m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.26

61

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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11Komorebi Ikebukuro ten

Ikebukuro Sta. 260m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Seafood

An izakaya featuring a large "irori" (traditional Japanese hearth) at the counter.

3.47

268

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
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12Shimoda Brewing Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. 686m / Pizza, Beer bar, Italian

Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired stone oven and craft beer in a stylish semi-private space!

3.12

28

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

13Fry Ya

Takadanobaba Sta. 291m / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Meat dishes, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine)

3.65

Very good

770

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Teppanyaki Sakura

Takadanobaba Sta. 580m / Teppanyaki, Steak, Wine bar

[Michelin Listed] Private and semi-private rooms available ◆ Perfect for business meetings, birthdays, and anniversaries. Enjoy exquisite teppanyaki crafted with skill.

3.58

Very good

231

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Yakiniku no Watami Ikebukuro higashiguchi ten

Ikebukuro Sta. 191m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Korean

3.08

114

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Yakiniku Mugendou

Ikebukuro Sta. 219m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Korean

3.25

140

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17SHUN

Ikebukuro Sta. 343m / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Lunch Counter Exclusive All-You-Can-Eat Starts] Private rooms for 4/6/8 people available - Enjoy "Dreamy High-End Sushi" at an Affordable Price!

3.50

Very good

366

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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18aeru

Kishibojimmae Sta. 274m / French, Innovative

A talented chef, trained in Michelin-starred establishments, connects ancient and modern flavors through wood-fired French cuisine.

3.37

46

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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19Karagenki Takadanobaba ten

Takadanobaba Sta. 182m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken), Motsu-nabe

Renowned for its carefully selected domestic chicken yakitori and fried chicken, this hidden gem in a residential area is a casual tavern where people of all ages can enjoy!

3.16

124

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Wagyu Ittou Yakiniku Gyuichi

Ikebukuro Sta. 349m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Gyutan (Beef tongue)

3.16

84

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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