I visited an eel restaurant for lunch. We were seated smoothly with almost no waiting time. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm and relaxing. All the dishes were priced on the higher end. I ordered the smallest portion of eel, so I felt there was a slight difference in the amount of rice served.

I arrived around 11:20, but it was crowded because it was the midsummer day of the Ox. I had to wait patiently by writing my name on the list in front of the restaurant and waiting to be called in order. Even if you are alone, they call you in order which is commendable. I was able to enter the restaurant by 12 o'clock (those who came around 12 o'clock had to wait longer). I ordered the set meal with sashimi and chawanmushi. The pickles were also exquisitely delicious. The eel was plump and delicious (although the eel was small, it can't be helped). Next time, I will try the tempura and chawanmushi set meal. (The chawanmushi is incredibly delicious)

I've been away for a while. I can't remember when I last came here. I was debating what to order and decided on the special eel box and deep-fried grated yam. While waiting with my tea, the deep-fried grated yam and dipping sauce arrived. It's always tricky to fry these at home. The bite-sized portions were cute. I dipped them in the sauce with grated yam and enjoyed the hot and crispy taste. Then the special eel set arrived with thick slices of eel, steamed egg custard, eel liver, and pickled vegetables. The eel liver was hot and delicious as expected. The steamed egg custard was soft and hot, just as I like it. The eel was fragrant and delicious. I sprinkled some sansho pepper on top and enjoyed the perfect combination of sweet sauce, flavorful rice, and fragrant eel. The pickled vegetables were a nice crunchy break. Before I knew it, I had finished everything. I asked for a refill of tea, enjoyed the hot tea, and was satisfied. My blood sugar levels are back to normal. I will definitely come back again.

After singing karaoke in Ikebukuro, I visited the Tobu Ikebukuro restaurant area! I found it very convenient and have been using this restaurant area a lot. You can also shop on the lower floors, making it very convenient for passing time in Ikebukuro. I tried Aji no Miyagawa for the first time! It seems to be an eel restaurant! I was torn between eel rice bowl and the tempura set, but I chose the tempura set. The eel was fluffy and delicious! The tempura was more like a regular Japanese restaurant and didn't feel very authentic. I will use it again if I have the chance.

It's a weekend lunch visit. I wanted to have eel before the end of the year without making a reservation, so I decided to try a restaurant on the 12th floor of Tobu Ikebukuro Spices. Unlike the restaurant next door, where there were almost 20 people waiting outside, we were able to be seated right away without waiting. As soon as we sat down, we were asked for our order immediately. Although I was hoping to have some eel, I was surprised to see that even the cheapest eel dish was 3,740 yen! The menu also had a set menu with sashimi for the same price, so I ordered the "Kikuzen" set (grilled eel, sashimi, chawanmushi, small dish, soup, pickles). The food was served in about 10 minutes. The eel, the main dish, was quite small, probably less than 100g (it looked like 50-70g to me). The texture was a bit mushy and not to my liking. The rice portion, on the other hand, was 3-4 times the amount of eel and too much for me to finish. The variety in the set, including the sashimi and small dishes, was good. The sashimi, although small, was surprisingly delicious, especially the tuna which tasted like high-quality sushi-grade tuna. However, the other side dishes were average. Overall, the restaurant felt quite expensive, with a clientele and staff on the older side. On the plus side, there was little to no wait to get in and have eel. The quality of the eel may vary depending on personal preference, but the set menu was a safer choice. Thank you for the meal.

I went into a department store and found an eel restaurant. It was a bit pricey. I wanted to have some eel and a drink, so I went in. However, the staff there couldn't answer simple questions like what today's white fish sashimi was, or which dry sake they had. I ended up getting annoyed and just had some white fish sashimi (not sure what kind) instead of eel rice bowl. Next time, I'll just go straight for the eel rice bowl. It's a shame that most eel restaurants in department stores aren't up to the quality of the main branch. Oh well, the snacks and drinks were delicious. Eel restaurants are in every department store, so I end up going quite often, but finding one with the same quality as the main branch is rare. Oh well, can't be helped.

I went to a cafe inside the station on this day. I found an eel restaurant nearby and made a reservation right away. They also had sashimi, tempura, and other Japanese dishes, but I ordered the eel. The rice was a large serving. It arrived in about 10-15 minutes. When I opened the lid, a fragrant aroma filled the air. The eel was fluffy and tender when I put my chopsticks in it. The sauce was not too strong, making the rice go down smoothly. Even though I ordered a large serving, it was not that much. The eel was undeniably delicious! I finished it in no time. Not suitable for big eaters. Haha. Thank you for the meal!

I don't usually eat inside Ikebukuro Station, but I was surprised to see so many dining options available! In the mood for Japanese food, I visited the eel restaurant "Ajino Miyagawa" on the 12th floor of Tobu Ikebukuro. [Order] - Chrysanthemum set ¥3,740 - Eel rice box (pine) ¥3,740 When I opened the rice box, a delicious eel aroma filled the air. The skin was crispy and fragrant, while the inside was amazingly tender. The sauce was not too sweet and had a light texture, making it easy to eat with the rice. The sashimi was thickly cut, but it had a refreshing taste, possibly due to being frozen and thawed. Many solo diners were ordering a 4th bottle of sake, as Japanese food and sake go well together. It's a great choice after shopping in Ikebukuro. The calm atmosphere allows you to enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited the restaurant on a weekday at 5:30 pm and was able to get in smoothly. The eel rice bowl arrived surprisingly quickly, but the eel seemed sparse for a premium dish. I was disappointed as I was expecting a generous amount of eel where I couldn't see the white rice underneath. The eel wasn't particularly thick either, so I'm not sure what made it a premium dish. The tempura assortment had thick and crunchy batter. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. Thank you for the meal.

This summer, I realized that I haven't eaten eel yet and started to feel a bit anxious. It has been a tradition for my family to go out and eat eel together every summer when I visit my hometown during the summer vacation. However, this year, due to circumstances, I couldn't make it, and the planned eel meal was canceled. So, on a still hot night, I decided to go to Ikebukuro to eat eel. When it comes to Ikebukuro, there is a eel restaurant that I like, but this time I decided to use a 1,000 yen meal voucher that I had to be used by 8/31 for eel. By the way, I obtained the meal voucher by collecting stamps on a limited-time stamp card at Tobu Restaurant Street in Ikebukuro. I have been to Tobu Restaurant Street quite a lot, haha. There are many eel restaurants with the name "Miyagawa," but I'm not sure if they are all the same. This was my first time dining at this particular restaurant. It was a little before 8 p.m. on a weekday, and there were no other customers. I remember eating at a deserted restaurant in Tobu before, haha. I don't like it when the staff's attention is focused on me because there are no other customers, but I had already decided on eel, so I entered. In the end, it was a private dining experience until I left. The eel dish had options for "matsu" (standard), "jou" (premium), and "tokujou" (extra premium), and I was a little torn between "jou" and "tokujou." I don't need the extra premium, haha. I ordered the "jou" and enjoyed a bottle of beer while waiting for the eel to be served, along with "grated yam" and "chilled tomato" as appetizers. The grated yam was finely chopped and easy to eat, and it paired well with the eel. The chilled tomato was a sweet variety called "Ameera," almost like a dessert. It was labeled as chilled tomato, but it also came with cucumber, which was a nice surprise. Finally, the eel arrived, and while I didn't have high expectations, I found it to be quite delicious. The eel was reasonably thick, very tender and fluffy, and tasted great. The sauce was quite light, which seems to be a trend lately. I sprinkled some sansho pepper on top. However, the rice was quite soft, which was a bit disappointing. I seem to have a personal quota of eating eel at least once in the middle of summer, so I feel like I have finally achieved that goal. This way, I can welcome the autumn season, haha. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere, and besides eel, they also offer traditional Japanese set meals and a variety of appetizers and drinks, making it suitable for drinking as well. I look forward to visiting again.

When you want to relax, head to the eel restaurant. It's not as crowded as the department stores, so you can easily get in. The sashimi at this eel restaurant is delicious. The appetizers are also tasty, and I'm happy to have a variety of rice dishes to choose from. Thank you for the delicious meal. I look forward to visiting again.

Visit date and time: Holiday 11:00-11:30 Weather: Sunny I visited the restaurant at an early hour, so there were empty seats, but it got full later as the place is not very spacious. However, the turnover is good, so by the time I left, there were available seats again. I ordered the eel rice box (large) for 4,400 yen, and was a bit shocked by the price. The <large> size turned out to be thin, which was a bit disappointing. I only have eel rice once a year, so maybe this is how it usually is, but I don't really understand the value for money with eel dishes. The quick service was good, but because of that, I ended up leaving the restaurant in about 30 minutes.

This year's "Doyo no Ushi no Hi" (Midsummer Day of the Ox) is approaching, but I won't be able to have eel for lunch on the actual day due to work, so I visited this restaurant on the department store's food floor a bit early. It wasn't too crowded, probably because it was two days before the special day. I ordered the "Hitsumabushi" (grilled eel over rice) and "Unadon" (eel rice bowl). The eel bowl was served first, and it was light and refreshing, perfect for a hot day like today. The Hitsumabushi was served a few minutes later. The portion was a bit smaller than before, maybe due to the price increase. Overall, the seasoning was light, and there were fewer pickles than I would have liked. I was considering getting the grilled eel instead, but I'm satisfied with my choice. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a restaurant called "Ajino Miyakawa Ikebukuro Tobu Store" on the 12th floor of Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro around 11 am on a day in July 2022. The restaurant was about 40% full, with spacious table seating. I ordered the "Grilled Eel Set Meal" for ¥3,960 after looking at the menu for a while. The meal included grilled eel, sashimi, simmered dish, rice, eel liver, and pickles. Instead of miso soup, they served eel liver, which was a nice touch. The sashimi of tuna, sea bream, and sweet shrimp were all high-quality. The tuna was fatty and sweet, while the sea bream had a nice crispy skin. The simmered dish was well-seasoned and highlighted the texture and quality of the vegetables. The grilled eel had a rich sauce and a crispy texture, perfect with the rice. The pickles included Nara pickles, which paired well with the eel and rice. The eel liver in the eel liver soup was enjoyable, especially when paired with the dashi broth and sprinkled with sansho pepper. Although the portion of the grilled eel felt slightly lacking, the balanced flavors of the set meal made it a delightful dining experience. By the time I left, the restaurant was almost full with a diverse clientele typical of a department store. Overall, it was a good option for occasional visits, but not for everyday dining.

I wish someone would conduct a systematic study of "Miyagawa". When you mention "Miyagawa" at an eel restaurant, it is... Now, people tend to parrot information from the internet, making it seem like the truth, so the actual truth is becoming harder to see. Even if you conduct interviews, if you don't verify the information, it just ends with "I heard that". When pursuing history, primary sources are crucial above all. Even if you can't reach a conclusion, at least that attitude is important, and if the truth is uncertain, it should be clearly stated. If it's just a personal impression, that's fine, but the names of shops and historical facts are being distorted more and more. There are various theories about the Miyagawa in Tsukiji, such as the theory that it has no relation to Miyagawa, the theory that it started from a chicken meat company, and so on. Now, this restaurant is located on the 12th floor of the Spice restaurant street in Tobu Ikebukuro. This restaurant street also has many rumors circulating. Even local residents often make careless comments like the upper floors are more expensive, but I feel that the 12th floor has a significantly higher average customer spending per person than the 13th floor. On the 12th floor, there are restaurants like "Aji no Miyagawa", "Ginza Fukusuke", "Nagasaka Sarashina Hantaro", "Szechuan Restaurant", and "Lotus Palace". On the 13th floor, the only restaurant that seems to be on par with those on the 12th floor in terms of price and quality is "Ginza Hageten" and "Din Tai Fung". Well, in general, when there are sushi and eel restaurants of a certain caliber, the competition is already settled in my opinion. Now, let's finally talk about this restaurant. I have visited a few times. This restaurant has earned overwhelming trust among the seniors in my local area that I know. That's why I have been brought here by them far more times than I have brought them. The "Unagi Set Meal" seems to be the most popular. It is also considered a good deal in terms of price. While thinking that, I still can't seem to get there... "Unaju Special" (4,950 yen) + "Iced Oolong Tea" (330 yen) - As shown in the photo. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, I chose mozuku vinegar as a complimentary dish. The Unaju comes with liver sashimi, pickles, and chawanmushi. The eel has a crispy skin on first touch, followed by a soft and well-cooked interior. Last time I wrote that it was soft and fluffy, but this time I felt a more lively and tender sensation. However, it is not watery, of course. While it is a Kanto-style split-back eel, there are parts that remind me of the unsteamed Kansai style. The sauce is not too sweet or too much. It is rather light. If it had a bit more spiciness, it would have a similar vibe to the Miyagawa in Tsukiji. I casually mentioned that the amount of sauce not being too much is one of the characteristics. Without the sauce flavor dominating throughout, the eel flavor and rice flavor come to the forefront. It is a eel dish that is close to my preference. The mozuku vinegar has a slightly stronger bonito dashi impression. The chawanmushi is gentle and delicious. The liver sashimi, I haven't compared it much so I'm not sure, but it's delicious. The pickles, all of them are tasty. However, I'm not sure about the timing of the shiba-zuke pickles. But still, it's an eel restaurant. If the main eel dish is delicious, I'm satisfied. Thank you for the meal. (By Kyoka Shukku, 2022.7.1) (45 reviews, 3.38 stars)

I went to Ikebukuro to do some shopping and before shopping, I brought my wife and son here for a meal. The Tobu department store on weekends is overwhelmingly crowded - we arrived around noon and all the restaurants had long lines. We also had to wait a bit, but we were able to find a table here because it was spacious. We were seated and I ordered a sashimi set, while my wife ordered a tempura set. The recommended dish was eel, but we were in the mood for sashimi that day. After a short wait, our meals were served on trays. The set meal was quite standard Japanese cuisine. We enjoyed the hot soup and steamed egg dish while they were still piping hot. The side dish of simmered hijiki was also a nice addition that you typically only get with set meals. And then, the main dish - the sashimi! I wasn't expecting much, but it was surprisingly delicious! The sea bream, tuna, amberjack, and sweet shrimp were all fresh and tasty. The tuna had no metallic taste, the sea bream had a firm texture, and the amberjack (or yellowtail) was sweet and flavorful. I used to think that sashimi at different restaurants all tasted the same, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality here. My wife also enjoyed her tempura, so we plan to come back next time to try the recommended eel dish.

I sometimes visit this eel restaurant because it is hard to find a place in Ikebukuro where you don't have trouble parking and don't have to wait long to get in. The eel here lacks a crispy texture and feels a bit mushy. However, it is cooked just right, with a crispy exterior and a tender interior.

I recommend this place for those who want to have a calm meal. Despite being in a department store, it wasn't crowded which was lucky. There were many dishes to choose from, which made me happy. The bone senbei was the best. And of course, eel is a must for the finale. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I suddenly craved eel, so I visited several eel restaurants, but they were either closed or fully booked. I decided to try a department store instead. The eel arrived in about 15 minutes after ordering. It was soft and delicious! ✨

Ikebukuro Tobu Spice 12th floor I hadn't decided what to eat that day and decided to have eel for the first time in a while. I ordered the Japanese set meal for 2400 yen which included sashimi (yellowtail and tuna), simmered hijiki seaweed, pickles, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard with shrimp, ginkgo nuts, and trefoil), miso soup with tofu, rice, and tempura (2 shrimp, sandfish, eggplant, and shishito pepper). The tempura had a thick batter similar to homemade tempura. The eel set meal came with eel liver, pickles, simmered dish, and sashimi, all made with care. It was a comforting Japanese meal. There were older staff members who seemed to be constantly checking to see if our tea cups were running low, which made it a bit hard to relax and enjoy the meal.