Best Restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

1Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten

Takadanobaba Sta. / 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

1040

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

2Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / 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!

3.47

501

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

3Hoshizora Sunshine TOKYO Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Bistro, Dining bar

3.42

464

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

4kanimamiretokyo

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

3.18

54

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

5Komorebi Ikebukuro Ten

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

[Open on 12/26] A cozy izakaya featuring a large "irori" (traditional Japanese hearth) at the counter.

3.64

Very good

193

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

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

6Fry Ya

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

3.65

Very good

708

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

7Irodori Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Mizutaki

Just 5 minutes from Ikebukuro East Exit! Enjoy authentic "Vegetable and Meat Wrapped Skewers" in a chic, adult atmosphere—perfect for dates or year-end parties.

3.41

354

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

8Maboroshi no Wagyu to Toyosu Mekiki Sengyo Morgen Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

Just a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, we aim to reconstruct Japan's indigenous culture with techniques from around the world.

3.50

Very good

349

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

9Teppanyaki Asahi

Ikebukuro Sta. / Teppanyaki, Steak, French

A live teppanyaki experience where you can enjoy the elusive Ozaki beef grilled right before your eyes. Perfect for a special night!

3.64

Very good

463

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

Online reservationCheck availability

10Teppanyaki Sakura

Takadanobaba Sta. / 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.

3.59

Very good

223

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

11Yakiniku All you can eat Black Hole Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Buffet

3.37

180

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

12Robatayaki Oden Private rooms Izakaya Irori

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oden, Robatayaki

3.55

Very good

211

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

13Gyutan Yakishabu Ganso Takoshabu Kureya Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Gyutan (Beef tongue)

Now accepting reservations! Private rooms available for up to 20 guests! Our recommended course is JPY 5,980 with 2.5 hours of all-you-can-drink! Enjoy our popular dishes like the exquisite Beef Tongue Shabu-Shabu and the original Tako Shabu! Don't miss out on our creative dishes featuring plenty of crab!

3.45

320

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

14Sanchichokusou Osakana to Oyasai Umibatake

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

A modern Japanese izakaya near Ikebukuro Station, boasting fresh seafood directly from the fishing port. Private rooms available, accommodating up to 50 guests for parties.

3.33

140

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- JPY 999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Vegan options
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

15Le Coq Roti

Ikebukuro Sta. / Italian, Bistro, Cafe

【1-Minute Walk from Ikebukuro Station】Enjoy bistro dishes and juicy rotisserie chicken crafted by Chef Fukuichi, who has honed his skills for five years at a Michelin-starred restaurant, paired with craft beer! A wine bistro where you can casually savor carefully selected wines!

3.48

1060

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

16Meshi Dokoro Tsuruya Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Sushi

[1-minute walk from Ikebukuro West Exit] Now accepting reservations for March! Plenty of party course options available. Suitable for small to large groups! Private rooms available and smoking allowed!

3.40

209

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

17Sushi Kazu Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

Established for 23 years, this sushi specialty restaurant offers a variety of a la carte dishes in a casual kaiseki style. ◆ Now accepting reservations for various parties, including welcome and farewell gatherings.

3.36

160