Best Restaurants (Solo Dining) in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

Restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda

1Nakaochi 100 Yen no Izakaya Maguronchi Takadanobabaekimaeten

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

[1-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station] Limited quantity of tuna Nakaochi for just 100 yen is back! Early birds are also welcome for a quick drink!

3.39

189

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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2Taishu Izakaya Toriichizu Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Ten

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

[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!

3.06

125

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3VinViande

Ikebukuro Sta. / Italian, Wine bar, Bistro

Enjoy wines from all over the world and selection Bistro cuisine at a hideaway Wine Bar for adults.

3.33

40

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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4Taishu Sakaba Ikeru Ya

Takadanobaba Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Motsu Nabe (Offel Hot Pot)

Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the station, you can wait until the last train until the last train ◎ Enjoy the all-you-can-eat and drink course at a high cost performance!

3.06

26

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Daichan

Takadanobaba Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese Cuisine

[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 ◎

3.05

51

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

6Shanghai Fuchun Shaoron Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Nigo Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Chinese, xiaolongbao, Dim sum

Shanghai's famous Xiaolongbao store opens in Ikebukuro♪ Enjoy Shanghai cuisine, mainly Dim sum.

3.28

51

  • ~JPY 999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Hyakumeiten" 2024

7Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

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

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8BILLY BAREW'S BEER BAR Takadanobaba Ten

Takadanobaba Sta. / Beer bar, Dining bar, Izakaya (Tavern)

Beers from all over the world gather in Takadanobaba! ! Beer Bars where you can enjoy approximately 60 types of beer and gourmet food♪

3.09

19

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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9ON THE CORNER

Takadanobaba Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Bistro, Dining bar

[In front of Waseda Shochiku] A bistro-style tavern along Waseda Street. Enjoy organic wines and Mapo Tofu. Affordable course options available.

3.37

52

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

10Haneage Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl), Chicken wings

[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

3.27

105

  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

11Izakaya Akatsuki

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Motsu Nabe (Offel Hot Pot)

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

3.23

22

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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12Gyoza no Antei Takadanobaba Ten

Takadanobaba Sta. / Chinese, Dumplings, Izakaya (Tavern)

[1 minute from Takadanobaba Station] Exquisite handmade Gyoza / Dumpling that won a gold medal in a competition! Great value on the dinner set from 17:00 to 19:00♪

3.34

205

  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Pon Ya

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

Right next to Minami Ikebukuro Park!

3.37

58

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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142100K Maoya Tandou

Ikebukuro Sta. / Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine, Hot Pot

3 minutes from Ikebukuro Station◆Enjoy authentic “Sichuan Mao Cai cuisine” and Peking duck in a special space. Great for birthday celebrations ◎

3.04

16

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15CRAFT COCKTAIL TOKYO

Ikebukuro Sta. / Dining bar, Bar, Izakaya (Tavern)

Experience a new type of entertainment at a cocktail bar where you can enjoy all five senses: taste, sight, smell, hearing, and touch!

3.08

66

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Bar 014 Baba Wine Shokudo

Takadanobaba Sta. / Wine bar, Spain, Bistro

This is a Spanish Meat Bar serving meat and wine for adults, strictly prohibited to students.

3.45

164

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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17Sosaku Dining Piacere

Zoshigaya Sta. / Dining bar, Pasta

Just a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, this adult hideaway offers eclectic creative cuisine that transcends genres. Perfect for a date.

2

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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18Primo Passo

Ushigome Yanagicho Sta. / Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar), Bistro

Please feel free to try Chef Mizuguchi's homemade fresh pasta, ``Casual Italian Cuisine.''

3.27

53

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Spice Garden Ikebukuro Ten

Zoshigaya Sta. / Indian curry, Indian

Just a 5-minute walk from Zoshigaya Station! Enjoy freshly baked naan made by authentic Indian chefs at our delightful restaurant, Spice Garden! Private parties are also welcome!

3.13

76

  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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20Kushiya Matsukichi Takadanobaba Ten

Nishi Waseda Sta. / Grilled tripe, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Tavern)

2 minutes from Takadanobaba Station ◆ “Cheap and delicious” authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori starting at 120 yen each! 2H all-you-can-drink course is great value for money◎

3.22

38

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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