I was looking for a seafood bowl and searched in Tokyo, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro, but couldn't find one. I ended up finding a restaurant offering sashimi set meals. The concept of the bowl was different from the usual, so I went to check out the place on my day off and took some photos of the exterior. The area was a bit unclear, especially when the restaurant was located in a back alley. The prices for the seafood bowl and sashimi set meals were shown for weekends. Apart from the seafood bowl and sashimi set meals, the reviews for the Hokkai bowl were good, so I focused on that. I visited on a weekday, but when I tried to open the door, an older woman opened it and told me they open at 11:45, while it was 11:25. I looked for other lunch options in the area to pass the time. By the time I returned at around 11:50, there were already five people waiting. It was mentioned that the food takes some time to be served, but considering the elaborate dishes, it was understandable. I had to pay upfront, which amounted to 2,800 yen. The chairs seemed to be newly replaced and were sturdy. The place was smaller than expected, and I completely forgot about the upfront payment system. After a short wait, the Hokkai bowl arrived, and I was glad that it came with miso soup. Although not shown in the photo, I also received a simmered fatty tuna after. The bowl was a bit unconventional, with sea urchin and shellfish placed on top. The sea urchin tasted similar to what you would find in a sushi restaurant, and the shellfish were also delicious. I was particularly impressed by the large turban shell, fresh abalone, and a large raw oyster that I ordered as an additional dish. The bowl was large, but the rice portion was just right. I mainly enjoyed the rice with salmon roe, followed by slices of yellowtail and tuna. I would like to try the highly recommended seafood bowl or sashimi set meal next time.

It was a visit on a weekend afternoon. I originally planned to have lunch at another restaurant, but it was more crowded than I expected, so I decided to try this place that I was curious about. There was no line outside, so I was able to get in right away. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife, with the husband doing the cooking and the wife managing the front of the house and handling payments. The interior only has counter seats at the front and back. I was seated and placed my order at the front before being seated. This time, I ordered the eel rice bowl (¥2000 before tax) from the menu. They also had eel over rice (¥3000 before tax). The dish was served quickly after the previous customer's order was prepared. The amount of eel covering the bowl was quite generous. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised by the small plate of 5 kinds of sashimi that was served. The eel was likely from China. The meat was tender, and the sauce was quite sweet. It seemed like they focused more on quantity and variety of ingredients rather than quality. Personally, the taste wasn't to my liking, but I think it would be appreciated by those who prefer to eat a lot of seafood and sashimi, including the seafood bowl. Due to the limited seating, it's not a place where you can linger for long. Despite being a peak time for weekend lunch, I was seated quickly, but I also had to leave soon after. This visit turned out to be a good experience. Thank you for the meal.

The best value seafood bowl!! This seafood bowl is packed with so much seafood, and it even comes with side dishes and miso soup, all at a great price. There are also higher-priced menu items available, but the seafood bowl with great value was so satisfying with its deliciousness and generous portion! I arrived around lunchtime and since there was only one customer, I was able to get a table right away! Lucky me♪ Plus, the owners of the restaurant were so cute! I think they are a husband and wife. When I was taking a photo, they said, "Don't take pictures~", and when I apologized for not knowing it was not allowed, they said, "No, it's just because it's messy, so we tell everyone not to take pictures~" They were very charming! They also mentioned that a nicer seafood bowl would look even better in photos, so I would like to try other menu items next time! It was a very soothing atmosphere♡

The high ratings led me to visit this restaurant for lunch. Right after me, a group of Chinese people were talking, so I was given a foreigner-friendly menu. But then they quickly switched to the Japanese menu. The foreigner menu seemed thick and full of expensive items. The restaurant was small and dark, with only about 8 seats at the counter. I ordered the seafood bowl and paid in advance. The master confirmed, "The regular seafood bowl, right?" "For lunch!" I replied. The seafood bowl came with miso soup with shrimp (1 shrimp inside), simmered fish, and packaged pickles. The miso soup had a slightly off smell (probably using old shrimp), the simmered fish was flavorful but okay. The seafood bowl included tuna (medium fatty tuna), yellowtail (wild), bonito (lightly seared), horse mackerel, octopus, button shrimp, scallop (half), simmered scallop, seaweed salad, wakame seaweed, shredded egg, rolled omelette, a little crab, and one white shrimp. The variety was decent, but the fish didn't stand out. The rice was not tasty and warm, which didn't complement the sashimi well. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. There are plenty of better options in Ikebukuro. I probably won't go back, but thanks for the meal.

I used it for a date. The delicious local sake and carefully selected seafood dishes in Fukui were all really tasty. It's not often you find such quality restaurants in the bustling downtown area full of chain stores and similar establishments. I often go to Ikebukuro, so I will definitely visit again.

Next to the tuna izakaya, there is a new restaurant that specializes in seafood bowls. It was my first visit and I was a bit hesitant to enter since I couldn't see inside the restaurant. But I decided to go in. To my surprise, it wasn't an izakaya, but a place that mainly serves seafood bowls with some appetizers as well. I ordered a beer and went for the cheapest bowl priced at 2800 yen. The interior was small but had a charming atmosphere with counter seating on both sides. I couldn't help but do a double-take when I saw the couple across from me with their impressive looking bowls. It was my first visit and I didn't check any reviews beforehand. The freshness of the sashimi was outstanding and the couple next to me even said, "It was delicious, we'll definitely come back." I also expressed my gratitude and enjoyed my meal. I'm thinking of trying the sea urchin bowl next time since they offer three different kinds, and I heard they are excellent.

Seafood bowl for ¥1,300. Comes with miso soup, small side dish, and pickles. Located on the 1st floor of the Rosa Kaikan building, with only 10 counter seats, it's a small shop but quite luxurious. The lunch seafood bowl is filled with thick slices of sashimi, whole shrimp, and a variety of shellfish. The miso soup is also delicious. Overall, it's a very extravagant bowl.

Disappointing!! It was my first visit. I ordered a seafood bowl, but the staff kept recommending the more expensive options over 3000 yen! Very disappointing and low-class behavior! I managed to order the regular seafood bowl in the end! The fish was fresh and the taste was decent! However, 1980 yen is expensive! I didn't feel it was worth that price. Maybe I'll go back if I have extra income? No, I'll go somewhere else!

When it comes to cost-effective donburi in Ikebukuro, I had been wanting to go for a while but never found the right timing. Today, around 2:00 pm, I suddenly decided to go. I ordered the Lunch Seafood Donburi for 1000 yen (comes with a side dish and miso soup). The interior of the restaurant is a very narrow space with the husband working in the kitchen and the wife serving and managing the tables. The menu is displayed all over the wall, and all the dishes have catchy names. The lunch menu is handed to you on a piece of paper, and the 1000 yen seafood donburi caught my eye, as well as the sashimi set for 1300 yen, but I decided on the donburi! When the donburi arrived, the shrimp tails were sticking out, there were about two clam shells, and the side dish was not so small - it was quite a generous portion. The side dish was a bonito fish simmered in broth with enoki mushrooms, and to my surprise, a large abalone was included. The taste was rich and sweet, a rice dish that would appeal to anyone. Even if the rice portion was a bit deceiving, I felt a strange sense of relief from the first bite. The miso soup had what seemed like watercress, and although it wasn't exactly what I expected, it had a slight fishy taste in the first bite. Depending on the part, there was a bit of a disappointment with the fish bone without much meat, but the broth itself was very delicious, with a rich flavor. And the star of the show, the seafood donburi! Salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, tuna, albacore, shrimp, mussel (suddenly a foreign touch, haha), thick rolled omelette, imitation crab, octopus, and scallops hidden inside the shells. I noticed that the ingredients in each bowl probably vary slightly every day! The scallops were small but firm, the salmon melted in your mouth, and the other ingredients were large and plentiful, with several slices in each bowl. I was wrong to think it was a rice portion scam. The shrimp was sweet and rich. However, I read a few reviews mentioning that the rice was not delicious. The expression "poor rice support" seemed fitting. Perhaps the way it was cooled or stored was not good, as it didn't taste freshly cooked (it's not vinegared rice!). I hope they improve this, as it's a bit sad. Nevertheless, I had a full and happy lunch, and the kind attentiveness of the owner made it a very pleasant time. Thank you for the meal! ✨

This is a seafood izakaya located on the Romance Street at the west exit of Ikebukuro Station. Their seafood bowl for lunch is highly recommended. They also offer a sashimi set meal, both of which come with miso soup. I tried the sashimi set meal. It was delicious with a variety of fresh fish and a satisfying portion. The miso soup was also very tasty. The restaurant has a small interior with only counter seats.

Fresh seafood bowl with a variety of fresh fish for just 1,000 yen! The restaurant is run by a friendly couple who treat you like their grandchild. They mentioned that they are struggling a bit and joked about wanting to raise the prices. Despite that, they continue to serve this luxurious seafood bowl for only a thousand yen. The bowl is packed with shrimp, tuna, yellowtail, salmon, octopus, scallops, and more, all with firm and tender texture and just the right amount of fat. They even serve simmered fish and miso soup on the side. It's almost too good to be true. Even if they raise the prices, it's worth it. Show your support by visiting and enjoying their delicious food. Access: 5-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro West Exit Menu: Seafood Bowl - 1,000 yen (Weekday lunch special)

The seafood bowl for lunch costs 1000 yen, and it was delicious with various types of fish. The side dishes such as simmered vegetables and miso soup made from fish broth were also very tasty. The restaurant only has 8 counter seats, so it's best to go in small groups.

The entrance of the seafood restaurant in Ikebukuro has a nostalgic and charming atmosphere! It might take a bit of courage to enter for the first time. The lunch set is a great deal and comes with a substantial amount of food! The seafood is so fresh that you can tell by the firm texture and the delicious flavor that spreads in your mouth with each bite. I'm so glad to be alive~♪ The simmered dish and pickles for in-between bites, and the miso soup warms and comforts my tired body. I'll do my best at work in the afternoon too٩( ᐛ )و

2023 Tokyo Food Battle Edition This week in Tokyo, we tried a seafood bowl at "Minato" in Ikebukuro. The seafood bowl cost 1000 yen.

I visited Ikebukuro around noon on a weekday after a long time, and there were so many maid cafes that it felt like there were as many girls standing in line as there are streetwalkers in Akihabara. This restaurant mainly focuses on seafood dishes, with lunch options starting from around 1,000 yen. I ordered the classic seafood bowl, which had about 10 different types of seafood including raw shrimp and scallops, making it quite a good deal. The taste was excellent, and I definitely plan on visiting again. The interior of the restaurant was a bit run-down, with only a counter seating, so some women may feel a bit hesitant to enter.

The interior of the restaurant is quite small and not very hygienic with spider webs on the ceiling. The owner is friendly and the service from the hostess is good, but the lack of cleanliness is disappointing. What was more disappointing was the poor quality of the white rice and what seemed to be sand lance in the sashimi set. The rice was clearly not freshly cooked that day, and even if it was cooked the day before and refrigerated, the quality was terrible. I ate in silence, but the sand lance had a slimy appearance and did not seem fresh. The other slices of fish and boiled shellfish were tasty. In particular, the seasoning of the mussel? was good. The side dish of simmered fish, as mentioned in other reviews, was tough and had many bones. It was a bit disappointing to have gone with high expectations based on the reviews.

I was surprised by the amazing volume. The seafood bowl was filled with a variety of fish, about 10 kinds. Eating normally will make you full. There is also Wi-Fi, so there should be no problem even underground.

I started a gourmet site for Mitomi Emon. Homepage "https://blog.33inc.jp/" Instagram "@mitomi_emon" Great cost performance! I visit a seafood restaurant called "Minato" in Ikebukuro. Inside and outside the restaurant, seafood names are boldly displayed on the menu, with oyster shells and boxes of sea urchin stacked up. Despite being in the bustling district of Ikebukuro, it feels like you've stepped into a market or a seafood shop. The interior has only 8 counter seats, filled with people enjoying seafood dishes and drinks from lunch onwards. The husband and wife running the place provide pleasant service, saying things like "we have good botan shrimp today." The recommended dish is the seafood bowl with excellent cost performance! It's 1800 yen for weekend lunch, but even more affordable on weekdays. The lineup is amazing, with various types of seafood packed in. Starting with the famous botan shrimp, there's also yellowtail, tuna, octopus, kohada, bonito, salmon, and more. Not just for decoration, but also whole oysters and scallops are richly arranged. Hidden beneath the vinegared rice are small icefish and white shrimp as a bonus. Each ingredient is of high quality, especially the yellowtail's fatty texture is exquisite. Even at 1800 yen, there's no complaint, but it also comes with a separate plate of simmered fish and a miso soup filled with seafood broth. This can easily be called one of the best seafood bowls in Tokyo. This time it was the cheapest seafood bowl, but there are also luxury seafood bowls approaching 10,000 yen, so I'll try that next time. Just imagining what kind of luxurious seafood bowl it is, is exciting.笑

I headed to Katsuya but it was closed for renovations, so I decided to try this place that I had been curious about for a while. Located in Ikebukuro, the price was exactly 1,000 yen including tax. The seafood bowl with various toppings was very satisfying. The owner's comment "Please order the expensive items" was also amusing (laughs).

I came across this restaurant on Instagram and was intrigued. It seemed intimidating to enter alone, and even with two people, it still felt a bit awkward. However, when we quietly lifted the curtain, the hostess quickly noticed us and led us to the counter seats in the back. We were strongly recommended to add sea urchin, salmon roe, or abalone toppings, but after much deliberation, we ordered the seafood bowl and sashimi set. The sea urchin and abalone set sounded tempting, but it was a bit pricey at 2500 yen for lunch. If they could lower it to around 1500 yen, more people would probably order it. Both the seafood bowl and sashimi set had the same ingredients. Surprisingly, there was pasta on top of the shellfish, which initially felt awkward to me, but my friend pointed out that it was squid ink pasta. The dishes didn't look very appealing at first glance, but they were surprisingly delicious! The ingredients were very thick and fresh, with a nice texture and a fresh taste that was evident in each bite. The sashimi had a refreshing touch of seaweed instead of wasabi, which was a nice addition. The value for money is impressive. The counter chairs seemed more suitable for men, as they were a bit high for me at 160cm. My shorter companion had some difficulty eating comfortably. Despite this, the food was so delicious that it was worth it. I wonder if I could go alone next time?

Rosakaikan "Minato" at the west exit of Ikebukuro ✨ Visited for the first time despite passing by for over 16 years. One word: "Amazing" ✨ Once you enter, there's no turning back! The seafood is incredible! Ordered a light sashimi dish and was blown away by the volume and deliciousness ✨ And when I ordered a half portion of sea urchin and salmon roe, the two types of sea urchin with salmon roe were so beautiful and delicious! ✨ The restaurant has a counter with seating for about 8 people, and it seems to be always full during lunchtime! Why didn't I go in before? I'm feeling a bit of regret now haha They also serve lunch and dinner. If you're nearby, definitely stop by! Highly recommended ✨. #TokyoGourmet #Tokyo #ToshimaWardGourmet #ToshimaWard #IkebukuroGourmet #IkebukuroLunch #Ikebukuro #Sashimi #Scallop #SalmonRoe #SeaUrchin #Minato #Rosakaikan #Izakaya #SashimiSet #Hokkaido