It has a cozy hideaway vibe! They serve motsunabe (tripe hot pot) and horse sashimi!

My companion made a reservation for four of us, so we went together. It was crowded, so we were directed to a separate building. The entrance was hard to find! It's your typical chain izakaya. We ordered yakitori, tamagoyaki, octopus with wasabi, and various other dishes, but the quality was like something you'd find at a chain restaurant. The atmosphere felt like it was put together hastily, with chairs and tables just placed wherever. If you're looking to drink without spending much money, this place might be good for you! Personally, I probably wouldn't go again.

I tried motsunabe for the first time. I'm not a fan of the smell, but I decided to give it a try. It was surprisingly delicious without any unpleasant odor. When I asked a female staff member whether soy sauce or miso was recommended, she immediately suggested soy sauce, so I went with that. When I asked what the recommended yakitori was to what seemed to be the manager, he recommended heart, gizzard, and chicken tenderloin, so we ordered those as well. I requested the chicken tenderloin to be rare, and it was amazing, especially the heart and gizzard. They were tender and had no unpleasant smell. Choosing heart can be risky because it can be smelly if not prepared well, but at this price point, the quality was impressive. I found this restaurant in an area I don't usually visit, and I'm glad I did. The other staff members were also very friendly, and the sake was reasonably priced. They even had the brand of sake I usually drink, but this was probably the cheapest I've seen. Delicious food, affordable prices, and friendly staff. They have two branches in Ikebukuro, and one is moving closer to me. The owner doesn't plan on expanding the chain further, which I think is great. The review mentioning "not a big fan of chain restaurants" and "for people in their late 20s to 40s" was spot on. If I ever crave motsunabe again, I would definitely revisit this place. My companion agreed as well. It was a great meal. Thank you.

The restaurant is located on the first floor of a mixed-use building next to Halza Ikebukuro, across the street from the former Toshima Ward Office. It's a bit hard to spot due to the small sign. Three middle-aged men visited the restaurant, reminiscing about the last time they drank in Ikebukuro, which was about four years ago. It was a little past 5 pm on a weekday, and as they walked from the station, they noticed that many bars were already bustling with customers. Upon entering the restaurant, they were the first ones there and were seated at a table in the back. They had reserved a course with all-you-can-drink, but some of the men were disappointed that the drinks did not include sake. However, they were convinced that shochu was the way to go with motsunabe. They were asked if they wanted soy sauce or miso for the motsunabe, and since one of them was from Fukuoka, they chose soy sauce based on his recommendation. They started with a toast with draft beer, which tasted especially good on this hot day with a break in the rainy season. They enjoyed edamame as a snack and quickly finished it. The salad arrived along with the main dish, beef motsunabe, but they decided to wait before starting the fire. When the yakitori skewers were served, they ordered another round of draft beer. The skewers included pork and chicken. As the alcohol flowed, they switched from draft beer to sweet potato shochu with hot water. Finally, they started cooking the beef motsunabe when the time felt right. By then, it was close to 6 pm, and more customers started to fill the restaurant. They enjoyed the beef motsunabe with barley shochu on the rocks, pouring the fat from the meat into the shochu. It was delicious. They ordered another round of shochu on the rocks and ended the meal by making zosui with the remaining broth and rice. They finished the night with a highball. As they realized the restaurant was getting crowded and the counter seats were full, they had been there for exactly two hours. It was a satisfying meal. The two-hour all-you-can-drink course included edamame, potato butter cheese, salad, four skewers of chicken and pork, yakitori of chicken, motsunabe with beef from Hakata, zosui set, Shinshu ice cream or Tsugaru apple sherbet.

Official farewell party at the workplace with around 30 people. Located behind Hareza, a 4-5 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. This izakaya is popular for its medium rare yakitori and motsu nabe. Despite being a large establishment, it has decent ratings, so expectations were high. We had a 2-hour all-you-can-drink starting at 6:30 pm, with the food chosen by the organizer. The lineup included a fresh salad, horse sashimi, and a variety of skewers (thigh, skin, tsukune, famous white meat, sagari, pork belly), as well as champon yakisoba for a total of 9 dishes. Here are some highlights: The skin wasn't very crispy but had good fat content and a nicely balanced sauce. Although I had high expectations for the pork belly, a Fukuoka specialty, it turned out to be dry and disappointing. On the other hand, the heart was perfectly cooked and incredibly juicy, so much so that I could have eaten just that the entire time. As for the drinks, the sours and highballs in the all-you-can-drink menu were lacking in carbonation. Since I'm not a fan of beer, there weren't many options for me. However, they had a decent selection of shochu, so I would opt for individual drinks next time. One minor point is that as a native of this area, I would have liked to see the food menu reflect more of a Fukuoka influence. While horse sashimi from neighboring Kumamoto is acceptable, dishes like Oyama chicken yamakozuyaki or Shinshu ice cream seemed out of place. Overall, it was a good meal.

We had two drinks each and it cost just under 9000 yen. This is a rare place where you can find premium sweet potato shochu like Moriizou, Murao, and Maou. The Japanese sake, sweet potato shochu, wine, and highball were all delicious. The recommended skewer platter with six varieties was the best skewers I've ever had, all so tender. We also ordered a portion of motsunabe for two, and we finished it all in no time.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and the staff were very quick and pleasant. The food was delicious, and I would love to visit again. I highly recommend trying the rich miso motsunabe! It goes really well with the champon noodles!!

I visited Ikebukuro after a long time and wanted to eat some delicious protein after training with my friend in the area. It was a weekday but almost full at 7 pm. I thought it would be impossible, but luckily I was able to sit at the counter. They didn't have non-alcoholic beer, so I toasted with a soft drink. I was impressed when I ordered a 6-piece assorted skewers, they gave me 8 pieces as a service. The tsukune was delicious and juicy, so I ordered more. The interior of the restaurant is dark and moody, but lively and more of a casual izakaya. The customers around were mostly young couples and salarymen having a drinking party. I believe there is only one shared restroom for both men and women, but it was clean. It was a bit difficult to get the attention of the staff when ordering. The lively voices of the customers, heat-resistant panels at the grilling station, and acrylic partitions with the neighboring table made it challenging. It seems necessary to order a lot of food and drinks in advance, speak louder from the stomach, or wear flashy clothes. However, the food was delicious, the service was smooth, and the staff was friendly, so I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I went to dinner with friends at Yocaroumon! They had horse sashimi and chicken sashimi, which I love. We enjoyed the recommended motsunabe hot pot, and the adult ginger ale was refreshing. I want to go back and relax again!

The all-you-can-drink beer was Ebisu beer! The way the staff poured it was really good. The cocktails were also delicious. Since it was hot, we didn't order hot pot and instead got a mix of skewers and fried chicken. It was really delicious. We sat at the counter, and even though it was just men, we didn't feel cramped and were able to use it comfortably. I definitely want to come back again!

I haven't taken any good photos, but have you ever regretted going into a restaurant where the ratings were clearly not good while at an izakaya? In Ikebukuro, I have some bitter memories, so I think it's best to choose a restaurant, make a reservation, etc.! Among them, I encountered YOKAROUMON. The quality of the food was good, the cost performance was good, and the service was also good. Overall, I can say it was good.

I made a reservation at Yakarou Monk, a Hakata-style skewers restaurant, for 7:00 PM on March 31st!!! The staff suggested moving to their second location nearby, which had more spacious seating, so we went there for drinks. The atmosphere was mature and we were able to relax while enjoying our drinks. We ordered a skewer platter with 6 varieties, but they gave us 8 skewers as a service✨ They were grilled carefully and tasted delicious. The cherry blossom yukke and moon-viewing tsukune were incredibly tasty, so I will definitely visit again!

Meeting combined with a social gathering. The staff at the Hakata Ai T-shirt store. It's been a while since I had Hakata cuisine on site... I ordered motsunabe (soy sauce base) and a few skewers and appetizers. The owner, who seemed to be the manager, had such a lively voice... it made me want to scout him for something (laughs). Everything was clear as day (laughs), but I think it's wonderful. The system for calling for additional orders is like a taiko drum. The plum cucumber was delicious... it moved me. The salad was piled high with spinach and made me happy. The motsu in the motsunabe was truly fresh, just like in the textbook. The soup was a bit strong (salty), so I added the water they gave me and it was just right. The ozoni was also good, and I eagerly added more soup and vegetables along the way. If I had more room in my stomach, I would have gone for seconds on the tsukune. From last order to payment, everything was done quickly and efficiently. It was a well-run restaurant.

The motsu (offal) in the motsunabe (offal hot pot) is large and has a sweet flavor, making it very delicious. The quality of the skewers, including the tebasaki (chicken wings) meatballs, is also high. Notable is the Japanese sake, with brands like Imada and Kyuheiji priced at a reasonable 900 yen per serving! I think it would be a great idea to enjoy the skewers with Japanese sake as the main focus next time. This restaurant was truly impressive.

I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant as it had a pretty good reputation, so I made a reservation for two people. We reserved a course with all-you-can-drink for 4180 yen, but even though it was a weekday, the place was quite crowded and the service was a bit slow. I understand that skewers take time, but even the edamame and salad took about 10 minutes after our drinks arrived before they finally came out. Since I have experience in the food industry, I think they should work on improving this point. However, the slightly sweet dressing on the salad, the assortment of skewers, and the hot pot were all delicious, and I can see why this place is popular! It might have just been an off day, so I would like to visit again. Thank you very much!

I made a same-day reservation on Tabelog on a regular day. The restaurant is located about a 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, in the area that seems to be Higashi-Ikebukuro. I wanted to eat motsunabe on a cold night, so I made a reservation for multiple people and was able to secure a seat. We chose a course with all-you-can-drink for less than 5,000 yen excluding tax, and the promise of a 2-hour time limit was strictly followed. All the dishes were delicious, and the yamakazeyaki wasn't too heavy. Of course, the motsu was great, and the zosui after the motsunabe was a fitting end. The salad was surprisingly tasty. The price with all-you-can-drink included was reasonable considering the amount of food. In the end, we were all full.

Ikebukuro Motsu Nabe is the best, I think. When you think "the photo and the real thing are completely different," you might get angry, but here, it's just surprising and delightful. Of course, the taste is super delicious. The service doesn't feel like you're in Tokyo at all, everyone treats you like a long-lost friend. I have to revisit this place soon. By the way, they have a good selection of Japanese sake, and they also offer all-you-can-drink. Cheers with a glass of Ebisu and relax.

Located a little away from Ikebukuro Station, this place is quite good. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm. The staff mainly consist of student part-timers, so many customers are also young students. Instead of a traditional bell, you can call the staff with a traditional Japanese drum sound. The tsukune (chicken meatballs) are served with a raw egg yolk on top, which enhances the flavor. The horse sashimi is tender and has a lot of fat, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's recommended for a lively drinking session with friends.

I recently visited the Hakata Kushiyaki Yokaroumon Higashi Ikebukuro branch, which is located just a short walk from Ikebukuro Station. The skewers, as the name suggests, were delicious, but personally, I thought the horse sashimi and motsunabe were incredibly tasty! The beef tripe was chewy and paired perfectly with the hot pot broth! You can enjoy authentic Hakata motsunabe in Ikebukuro! The atmosphere inside the restaurant was lively, and the staff were very polite and attentive.

I recently visited Hakata Kushiyaki Yokaroumon Higashi Ikebukuro branch for dinner! The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and the interior is nice. The place has a hidden gem vibe. I ended up staying longer than I realized because of the calming atmosphere. The beer goes down smoothly. The vegetable-rich, rich miso hot pot with ingredients like leeks and enoki mushrooms tastes just as good as in Hakata (even though I haven't been there, haha). The champon noodles at the end also pair well with the hot pot soup. The atmosphere, food taste, and price - everything was satisfying! Please stop by and try it out!

Ikebukuro Station East Exit and turn left on Meiji Street. There is a hidden gem of a restaurant. Despite being popular, we had a reservation and were seated at a table in the back. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, with a calm and cozy vibe, promising delicious food. We started with a toast of draft beer. For the main dishes, we ordered the Hakata-style assorted skewers and the famous motsunabe (tripe hot pot) in Ikebukuro. As a side dish, we also ordered fried eggplant. The fried eggplant, generously topped with bonito flakes, was a perfect match for the beer. The skewers arrived next, with a variety of 6 types split into 2 plates. They were even more delicious than expected, and the beer kept flowing. Then came the motsunabe, with a generous portion for two. It was rich and flavorful, just as good as in Hakata! We switched to lemon sour to pair with the rich motsunabe. For dessert, we had champon. The texture and flavor of the champon, different from udon or ramen, paired well with the motsunabe soup. We were satisfied with the atmosphere, the taste of the food, and the prices.