◆Atmosphere This charming Korean izakaya is located within walking distance from Ikebukuro Station's west exit. The store features a cute and pop interior, decorated with elements that evoke the essence of Korea. The makgeolli served in a kettle enhances this delightful atmosphere. It's a bright and lively space, making it perfect for enjoying a fun time with friends! ◆Situations Men's groups → Great! Enjoy the appeal of Korean cuisine with chicken and drinks. Women's groups → Great! The pop interior and Instagrammable menu are perfect for social media. Colleagues → Great! The good cost-performance and generous portions guarantee satisfaction. Friends → Great! The cheese-loaded dishes and yangnyeom chicken will boost the mood. Long-term couples → Great! Relax and enjoy leisurely time with a kettle of makgeolli in hand. People before dating → Great! The casual and lively atmosphere sparks fun conversations. Group gatherings → Great! Affordable and sure to get everyone excited. Blind dates → Great! Budget-friendly and easy to get hyped with great menu options, but be aware there are no private rooms. ◆Food Start with the appetizer, ganjang saeu (soy sauce shrimp). This appetizer is incredible! The plump shrimp soaked in rich soy sauce sets the tone for an authentic Korean experience right from the first dish! The prinkle chicken is coated in a sweet-salty powder, making it perfect to enjoy with beer. Yangnyeom chicken has a spicy sauce that keeps you coming back for more—an excellent pairing with beer. Stir-fried baby octopus is addictively spicy, showcasing the satisfying texture of the octopus in a hearty dish. Cheese kimchi jeon (Korean pancake) offers a perfect balance between melting cheese and the spiciness of kimchi. The garlic soy sauce chicken skewers are easy to eat in bite-sized pieces and an excellent value. Finally, wrap up with "coco yakinpa," a Korean sushi roll filled to the brim with ingredients, providing a satisfying conclusion to your meal. ◆Overall Rating Deliciousness Level: "Super Delicious" Rating: "Super Delicious" *Three-tier rating system* Delicious = As expected Super Delicious = Will definitely return Secretly Super Delicious = Want to keep it a secret ◆Overall Enjoyment Level Rating: "Total Fun" *Rating categories* Tasty = Highly recommended dishes Pleasant = Enjoyable atmosphere Total Fun = A lively place to hang out

I visited a Korean restaurant called "Korean Izakaya COCOYA," located about a 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. The restaurant features Korean music playing constantly, making it a paradise for K-pop fans. The dishes are relatively large, so sharing is recommended. (Menu Items Ordered) - Korean Chicken Skewers L (15 pieces) ¥1,470 - Fried flavor - Yangnyeom chicken - Spicy yangnyeom flavor - Soy sauce flavor - Garlic soy sauce flavor - Prinkle flavor - Yangnyeom Chicken (4 pieces) ¥860 - Cheese Kimchi Chijimi ¥1,300 - Cheese Toppoki ¥1,410 - Oden Skewers (5 pieces) ¥1,740 - Chadol Sundubu Jjigae (beef brisket soft tofu stew) ¥1,740 - Stir-fried baby octopus ¥1,740 - Highball ¥330 - Chamisul Muscat ¥1,080 - Green tea ¥330 - Corn tea ¥330 (Store Details) Korean Izakaya COCOYA 2nd Branch 03-6709-0099 5-8-9 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 102 https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1322/A132202/13302712/

【Korean Izakaya COCOYA 2nd Branch】 / Ikebukuro Korean Chicken Skewers 89 yen/piece 【Price】 3,500 yen/person 【Visit Time】 Weekday around 19:30 【Waiting Time】 Reservation made ✏️ Nearby restaurants here → #gurumani_ikebukuro 【Menu Ordered】 Appetizer (Kanjangsaeu) Kimchi Platter 880 yen Namul Platter 880 yen Korean Chicken Skewers 89 yen/piece Yangnyeom Chicken 780 yen/4 pieces Iida Octopus Stir-fry 1,580 yen Cheese Seafood Chiji 1,180 yen Cocoya Gimbap 980 yen Hello! Korean food is just so irresistible, isn’t it? It’s me, Gurumani!! A friend who loves Korean cuisine invited me to this newly opened 2nd branch of a restaurant they adore in Ikebukuro, and I was instantly excited! Although it's a bit of a walk from Ikebukuro Station, this area has many izakayas! The interior of the restaurant is stylish and spacious, making it perfect for a girls' night out! Let’s eat until we can’t anymore! ▶︎▶︎▶︎▶︎▶︎ Let’s dig in ◀︎◀︎◀︎◀︎◀︎ Appetizer (Kanjangsaeu) The appetizer set the bar high from the start! I love it so much! I finished it in no time. Kimchi Platter 880 yen Fermented food like this is a great way to boost health awareness, so I gobbled it up! Namul Platter 880 yen Let's make sure we get our veggies in too! Korean Chicken Skewers 89 yen/piece Can you believe these are just 89 yen each? I'm shocked! And they taste amazing! Since there are various seasonings, you can order different ones and never get bored! Yangnyeom Chicken 780 yen/4 pieces This is a strong recommendation from my friend! I can see why they love it! Depending on the restaurant, the flavor varies, but it's so good that you just want to add more! Iida Octopus Stir-fry 1,580 yen A piping hot dish packed with meat and Iida octopus! This definitely makes you want to pile it on rice, right? It would be exciting to have this as a lunch option! Cheese Seafood Chiji 1,180 yen The seafood in this chiji is just right! It has plump scallops and rich cheese, paired perfectly with a spicy sauce! Cocoya Gimbap 980 yen It's always great to have gimbap around! It’s nice to munch on while enjoying other dishes! ▶︎▶︎▶︎▶︎▶︎ Thank you for the meal ◀︎◀︎◀︎◀︎◀︎ I just can't help but crave Korean food! I want to check out the 1st branch too! For more photos and details I couldn't include here, I've started posting on my blog! Be sure to check it out! https://gourmania2020blog.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 【Restaurant Name】Korean Izakaya COCOYA 2nd Branch 【Instagram】@cocoya.ikebukuro 【Price】3,500 yen/person 【Hours】《Mon-Fri》15:00 - 02:00 《Sat, Sun, Holidays》12:00 - 02:00 【Location】1-37-12 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, 1F Rosa Hall, 2-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station C2 Exit 【👑 Regular Holidays】 Irregular 【Tel】03-6709-0099 【Seating Capacity】50 seats 【Cashless Payment】 Cards, electronic money, QR codes accepted ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This shop is about a 10-minute walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station. I've been to the original COCOYA location countless times, but this time I visited the second location. **Order:** - 15 Korean chicken skewers - Yangnyeom chicken - Stir-fried baby octopus - Cheese seafood chijimi (Korean pancake) - Cocoya kimbap - Kimchi platter - Namul (seasoned vegetables) platter I had to order the Yangnyeom chicken, which I loved at the main store. This place offers an unbeatable value for a Korean izakaya. I definitely want to come back. Thank you for the meal!

Having been in Japan for almost six years, I occasionally crave Korean cuisine, and the first place that comes to mind is COCOYA in Ikebukuro. They recently opened a second location, and here’s what I had: 1. **Samgyeopsal**: The pork belly was thick, and they grilled it for us. The combination of the meat with the side dishes (namul and kimchi) was great. 2. **Chicken Skewers**: I was surprised by how affordable they were, so I didn't expect much. However, the batter and chicken were perfectly balanced, and the sauce was delicious. I initially ordered five skewers and then got five more, with the soy sauce flavor being my recommendation. 3. **Yakitori**: I found it incredibly tasty, and I ended up ordering even more, including the Yangnyeom chicken, which was also delicious. **Atmosphere**: Since it had just opened, it was very clean, and the decor was stylish and appealing. The staff were, of course, very friendly. Personally, I appreciated that unlike many Korean restaurants in Shin-Okubo that blast K-pop music, the volume here was just right for conversation. **Overall Experience**: When I visit other Korean restaurants in places like Shin-Okubo, it usually feels more like, “Wow, that was good,” or “It’s been a while since I had Korean food, this tastes about right,” leaving me somewhat satisfied but not blown away. So when I return to Korea, I often think to myself, "Ah, this is what Korean food is supposed to taste like," and I end up eating a lot while there, returning to Japan quite a bit heavier—it's a bad cycle (that's my excuse). But here at COCOYA, I genuinely felt like I had a delicious meal. While I've frequented the first location, I think I’ll start visiting this second location from time to time as well.

I visited a new restaurant that opened yesterday, a Korean-style izakaya. The cost performance for both drinks and food was great, and everything was very delicious. I want to visit the main branch next time as well. Thank you!

The service was wonderful.