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

Close to Ikebukuro Station ◆ We are proud of our wide variety of handmade "special Gyoza / Dumpling" ◎ Have a banquet with authentic Chinese food and baijiu ♪

[Great value for Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) Izakaya specializing in chicken dishes] Freshly squeezed lemon sours and highballs cost 88 yen, and secret river skewers cost 109 yen every day!

3 minutes from Takadanobaba Station. Casual Chinese restaurant with counter seating that can be enjoyed by small groups. Perfect for drinking alone or with a drinking party.

＜Near Mejiro Station＞ The legendary 【Kyōsui eel restaurant】

Published in Michelin Tokyo 2016 and 2017! The second branch of Saigon Restaurants opens at Ikebukuro West Exit! !

Open until 3 a.m. every day!! Authentic town Chinese cuisine that you can enjoy casually♪ You are also welcome to use Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) ♪

[3 minutes from Ikebukuro Station] Draft beer 480 yen! The special beef skewers are also popular!

6 minutes from Ikebukuro Station◆Enjoy carefully selected duck dishes and 100 percent soba noodles with sake in a modern space. Don't miss out on a lunch drink ◎

Dassai is ¥320! ! Near the station! Only lunchtime available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!

◆ Bistro with the theme of "The best dish in everyday wear." More than 20 types of natural & Japanese wine by the glass!

[1 minute from Takadanobaba Station] Limited quantity of tuna mid-sized fish (100 yen) is back! We will overturn your common sense of tuna!

Right in front of the north exit of Ikebukuro! A great value, great atmosphere and a neo-popular Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) that's perfect for Instagram!

[Smoking allowed] 3 minutes from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station ◆ A hidden bar where you can enjoy delicious dishes made with fresh Oyster and shrimp until late at night

Right next to Minami Ikebukuro Park!

[1 minute from Exit 1b of Ikebukuro Station] Local Cuisine that gives you a taste of Oita is the taste of “Kankan” made with handmade ingredients.

NEW OPENING! 4 minutes from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station☆Nishi Ichibangai◎Open every day until 8am♪A popular Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) that boasts Gyoza / Dumpling chicken dish and gyoza☆彡

A hidden gem in Ikebukuro - A bar where you can enjoy delicious homemade food and all-you-can-drink! reserved reservations available for small groups◎

[3 minutes from Ikebukuro Station] Enjoy lunch with your favorite chicken dish in hand - Open until 5am the next day even if you miss the last train! Heated tobacco available

[1 minute walk from Takadanobaba Station Waseda Exit] 88 seats in total! You can enjoy drinking until the morning with a large number of people ◎

[1 minute from Takadanobaba Station] Enjoy delicious drinks at this adult hideaway! *Free food bring-in/Open from 13:00 on weekends and holidays!