Best Restaurants (Sake & Counter Seats) in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

1Ikebukuro Sushi Private rooms Sora

Ikebukuro Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[3 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station]★Authentic Edomae sushi made by a former Michelin star chef★Starting at 7,980 yen

3.31

211

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Kobe Beef Private rooms Steak Kissho

Ikebukuro Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Seafood

[Using the highest quality Kobe beef] ■ Private rooms available ■ 1 minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station Enjoy authentic Teppan-yaki with a gorgeous interior.

3.28

94

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Inamizuki Amaterasu

Ikebukuro Sta. / Seafood, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

Sake carefully selected by the brewery, delicate dishes, and beautiful tableware. Enjoy relaxing time as an adult at a hideaway in Ikebukuro.

3.46

123

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Sushi Sasaya

Waseda Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Tavern)

Before the war it was a liquor store, and after the war it was Sushi. Enjoy delicious Sushi and delicious sake in a “bar-like” atmosphere◎

3.15

27

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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5SHUN

Ikebukuro Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[A short walk from Ikebukuro Station] 14 seats at the counter, fully private rooms for 4/6/8 people. Now taking reservations for Christmas courses.

3.32

75

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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6SOUJYU

Takadanobaba Sta. / Dining bar, Wine bar, French

3 minutes from Takadanobaba Station Enjoy reasonable casual French cuisine in a special space...!

3.17

39

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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7Yakiniku Horumon Enma

Takadanobaba Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

1 minute from Takadanobaba station ◆Fresh! Domestic hormones arriving daily ◆ Lunch Yakiniku (Grilled meat) available from 12:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only ♪

3.19

67

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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8Pon Ya

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

Right next to Minami Ikebukuro Park!

3.34

53

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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9Hakata Mangetsu Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Dumplings

Motsu-nabe (Offal hotpot) season has arrived! We are also accepting reservations for year-end parties, New Year's parties, and welcome/farewell parties!!

3.04

83

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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10Aen Mejiro Ten

Mejiro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine

[Lunch and lunch OK] Japanese-style meal of the four seasons that is gentle on the body.

3.18

95

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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11Kiwami Wagyu Yakiniku Yazawa

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Korean

[3 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station] Enjoy the finest A5 Wagyu beef and meat made with the skill of a master chef in a relaxing private room.

3.36

106

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
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12Tamaniha Yakiniku Riku

Takadanobaba Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

Close to the station. Open late at night. Enjoy high-quality brand beef at reasonable prices.

3.25

31

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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13Ikebukuro Yaoya Bar

Ikebukuro Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Vegetable dishes, Izakaya (Tavern)

[4 minutes from Ikebukuro Station] Healthy and delicious! A bar where you can enjoy plenty of vegetables♪ All-you-can-drink with over 50 types of drinks◎

3.25

36

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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14Camp Sakaba TOKOCK

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), BBQ

◆3 minutes from Ikebukuro Station◆Private rooms◎Enjoy camp meals and Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) cuisine in a relaxing camp-style space♪

3.02

24

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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15Kyushu Kurodaiko Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Dumplings, Hot Pot

[Private rooms available] A Kyushu restaurant famous for its Motsu-nabe (Offal hotpot). We offer local sake and look forward to your visit!

3.36

187

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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16Yakiniku Horumon Takeda Takadanobaba Ten

Takadanobaba Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

[1 minute walk from Takadanobaba Station] All-you-can-eat offal mix + all-you-can-drink lemon sour from the tap ♪

3.18

37

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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17Tongue Ryori Senmon Ten BEROBE IKEBUKURO

Higashi Ikebukuro Sta. / Gyutan (Beef tongue), Izakaya (Tavern), Yakiniku (BBQ Beef)

[Private rooms available for groups and dates♪] Delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices! ! Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) specializing in tongue dishes

3.36

65

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
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18iL-CHIANTI-EST

Higashi Ikebukuro Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Izakaya (Tavern)

A hidden trattoria that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city once you step out of downtown Ikebukuro.Reservations for same-day seats only◎

3.16

169

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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19Teppan Masaya Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Teppanyaki, Steak

[1 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station Exit 1a] Ebisu beer 278 yen★ Okonomiyaki 780 yen☆Banquet course 3500 yen~

3.33

55

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Kintaro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Izakaya (Tavern)

1 minute from Ikebukuro Station C1 exit ◆ 14th year in business! Enjoy Okonomiyaki and Teppanyaki made with carefully selected ingredients. You can also have a banquet in a private room ◎

3.19

33

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability