Best Restaurants (Hidden Gems) in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

Restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

1Izumo Ikebukuro

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

Now accepting reservations for year-end parties! All-you-can-drink course available ◇ Private rooms available! Smoking allowed! Enjoy with eel skewers!

3.47

471

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3kanimamiretokyo

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

3.13

42

  • 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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4Yakiniku Ushigoro Ikebukuro Ten

Higashi Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

[Limited Table Seats Available on 12/12 (Fri)!] Reservations for groups can be made by phone!

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Shabu Tei Kotobuki Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Pork shabu shabu, Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

3.41

278

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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6Sumibi Chijiri Zen 60 Hin All you can eat to All you can drink Private rooms Izakaya Kabuto Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Ten

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

3.25

175

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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7kotobuki

Ikebukuro Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.44

324

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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8Ikebukuro Sushi Private rooms Sora

Ikebukuro Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

3.34

289

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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92000 Yen All you can eat All you can drink Izakaya Osusume Ya Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Motsu-nabe

3.08

88

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Non smoking
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10Robata to Oden Koronagirai Ikebukuro Ten

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

3.11

251

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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11Teppanyaki 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!

  • 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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12Kobe Yakiniku Kanetora

Takadanobaba Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Korean

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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1324/7 cafe apartment Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Cafe, Dining bar, Pasta

Experience a moment like a scene from a movie. Perfect for anniversaries and private parties.

3.46

293

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Ushiwakamaru Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[1-minute walk from Ikebukuro East Exit] Directly operated Yakiniku from a meat wholesaler! All-you-can-eat courses starting from JPY 3000. Private rooms available. Enjoy domestic wagyu at affordable prices!

3.43

412

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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15Shiki Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Eki Mae Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Oyster

The oyster season has begun! ★ Smoking allowed at the table ★ Private rooms available. 【1 minute from Ikebukuro West Exit】

3.44

403

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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16Sumiyaki Douraku Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak

Enjoy carefully selected A5 Wagyu beef at reasonable prices in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere!

3.28

199

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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17Dining kaze Ikebukuro no Kaze

Toden Zoshigaya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak, Beer hall

☆World Specialty Store☆【6-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit】★☆A must-see for party organizers!!☆★ Featuring carefully selected Wagyu and aged meat teppanyaki, along with a wide variety of international sake. Private rooms available for 2 to 70 guests! All courses include a 2.5-hour all-you-can-drink option!

3.42

379

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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18Maboroshi no Wagyu to Toyosu Mekiki Sengyo Morgen Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Ten

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

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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19Nikudonya Chokusou Yakiniku Dokoro Kuramoto

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Korean cold noodles

Experience the unbeatable value of our 【Wagyu Meat Platter】 and 【Value Course】, made possible by our direct connection to a Wagyu wholesale supplier!

3.41

212

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Brasserie Laiton

Ikebukuro Sta. / Bistro, French, Cafe

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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