[Shochu]Best 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
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Kabuto

Ikebukuro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

4.43

Excellent

1268

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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Non smoking

3SHUN

Ikebukuro Sta. / 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!

3.54

Very good

267

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

Online reservationCheck availability

4Hakata 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

990

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

5Ushiwakamaru 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
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2024

6Tonkatsu Hinata

Takadanobaba Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

Notice of Price Revision

3.71

Very good

2288

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday, Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

7kanimamiretokyo

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

3.13

41

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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

8Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.69

Very good

604

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

9Soba Osame

Mejiro Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.91

Very good

309

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Monday, Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

10Yakiniku Ushigoro Ikebukuro Ten

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

Table seats available on December 9 (Tuesday)! Reservations for groups can be made by phone!

3.62

Very good

981

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

11Yakiniku Kuro 5 Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / 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!

3.55

Very good

341

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

Online reservationCheck availability

12Kaitei Rou Hinabe Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Chinese hot pot, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Just a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station! Experience authentic hot pot from China's largest hot pot chain, along with entertaining performances!

3.48

970

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

13Kyodashi Oden to Shunsai Tempura Torii Kuguri Ikebukuro Ten

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

3.42

621

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

14Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Ramen

3.73

Very good

1730

JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Non smoking
Children welcome

15Kome to Circus Takadanobaba Ten

Takadanobaba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Wild game dishes

"First Time with Game Meat? Leave it to Us!" Carefully selected game meat like bear and deer from all over the country. Enjoy game meat and drinks at this hidden izakaya near the station.

3.45

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