Last night, I took a friend from America to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. They wanted to have sushi on their last night in Japan, so all three of us who are sushi lovers ordered a lot. The quality of the sushi was good for the price, so I thought it would be a nice memory for them in Japan. It had been a while since I last visited, but we enjoyed everything up to the soup (I forgot to take a photo of the soup because we were so engrossed in our conversation). Thank you for the delicious meal.

I had a negitoro hand roll, toro taku, and three types of seared sushi. I ordered the negitoro and was asked if I wanted it as a hand roll, which surprised me. I usually order, but this time I also picked some dishes from the conveyor belt because I was hungry. The restaurant was packed even at around 3 pm, showing its popularity.✨

I entered the restaurant as soon as it opened on Saturday, and 15 minutes later it was full. The cost performance is amazing!! I happened to feel like eating sushi, and my husband, who usually doesn't research, became interested after reading reviews and we decided to try this conveyor belt sushi restaurant. The 130 yen plates of sushi were so delicious that I can't go to big chain restaurants like Sushi-RO or Kura Sushi anymore. The taste is so good even though the price is the same. This place is the only choice when you want to eat sushi reasonably! The crab miso soup, egg, shrimp, and tuna are all delicious.

Ikebukuro Nishiguchi boasts a great revolving sushi restaurant where skilled artisans prepare the dishes. "Tenkazushi" holds a special place in my heart as it was the first revolving sushi restaurant I ever visited, back in my high school days. I always start with "bintoro" and "engawa" and enjoy classics like shrimp, mackerel, horse mackerel, and simmered scallops. I also tried some seared options like "seared trio" and "seared squid with mayo," but I realized that I might not be a fan of seared dishes. The strong seared flavor sometimes overpowers the freshness of the ingredients for me. I ended my meal with a "tekka maki," which was satisfying. Overall, the lively atmosphere, energetic chefs, and warm sushi rice made it a pleasant dining experience. (By Kyonatsu Shuusora, 6/24/2023)

At Tenka Sushi in Ikebukuro, located at the corner of the drinking alley street Romance Street, there is always a long line of customers waiting. Today there was no wait, so I decided to give it a try. It seems like they have reduced their grand menu...some items were blacked out. What's really delicious here is the sushi rice, it's just perfect. I tried the classic squid and was curious about the Uni Tamago Roll on the menu. It was delicious! And for only 250 yen, it feels like a great deal. The three types of tuna were also really tasty, with a nice fatty texture.

After having some delicious soba noodles in Komagome, I felt like I could eat a little more, so I searched for a restaurant near Ikebukuro station that was conveyor belt sushi (kaitenzushi). I found a good option called "Tenkazushi Ikebukuro" and decided to head there. Although I was also considering Triton Sushi, I still had some time before it opened, so I took a stroll through the morning entertainment district of Ikebukuro on my way to Tenkazushi. Tenkazushi has locations in Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Otsuka, Kichijoji, Nishi-Ogikubo, and Shin-Okubo, but it seems like the Shin-Okubo location will be closing soon due to building renovations. As I made my way through the entertainment district near Ikebukuro North Exit, I noticed that there doesn't seem to be an exit called "North Exit" anymore. It seems like Toshima Ward is trying to change the image of the entertainment district, and as a Saitama resident, I'm cheering them on! When I arrived at the restaurant, it was about to open, and there weren't many people waiting, so I was able to get in smoothly. I noticed a sign outside offering a lunch service discount from 130 yen to 120 yen, so I decided to aim for the 130 yen plates. Since the soba restaurant didn't have beer, I started with a "draft beer" for 550 yen, and then switched to "cold sake" for 430 yen. I collected only the 130 yen plates of sushi (see photo). Although it's conveyor belt sushi, the sushi is handcrafted by the chef right in front of you, so it can be considered high-quality sushi. Sushi that is not handcrafted is called "nigirizushi," and the difference in quality is quite noticeable. Everything was delicious, thank you for the meal! I was happy that it all came out to be under 1000 yen, so I happily headed home, but when I looked at the receipt to write this review, I realized that all the plates were still 130 yen. Upon closer inspection, I saw that the 120 yen discount is only for weekdays during lunchtime, and this day was a Saturday. If there's a movement to turn Saturdays into weekdays, count me in!

Facing the north exit of Ikebukuro Station, there is a shop along Tokiwa Street towards Rosa Kaikan. The shop has been popular for over 20 years since my student days, making it a place I continue to visit. There are a total of 5 branches that I know of, including Otsuka, Shin-Okubo, Shibuya-Dogenzaka, Nishi-Ogikubo, and Kichijoji. Despite being a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, the sushi is made by the chef in front of you with warm rice. The traditional style of sitting at the counter remains unchanged. The Edomae sushi with good rice and generous toppings is excellent. However, if you tend to leave rice behind, this may not be the best place for you. I have visited this place over 20 times, and the atmosphere never changes. The energetic chefs and staff always greet customers warmly and pour tea, creating a welcoming environment. Each seat has a memo with two additional menu items, but most customers prefer to directly request their sushi from the chef. I enjoy following this tradition and look forward to interacting with the chef during my visits. The sushi, including sea bream, squid, conger eel, and green onion rolls, is all delicious and freshly made. The miso soup is hearty and full of ingredients, perfect for a satisfying meal. Adding seven-spice chili powder enhances the flavor even more. The interactions between customers and the chef add to the enjoyable atmosphere of the restaurant. They occasionally offer discounted prices for fatty tuna, catering to different age groups. While the prices for plates range from 130 to 250 yen, the quality justifies the cost. After finishing the meal, I always leave feeling satisfied. With the increasing number of foreign visitors due to inbound tourism, this restaurant is sure to be enjoyed by people from around the world. I recommend trying the California roll and Hawaii roll as well. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Thursday at 6:00 PM. There were 3 customers waiting inside the restaurant. I was seated within 3 minutes. About 20% of the plates were circulating on the conveyor belt. By 6:30 PM, it had increased to 50%. There was a sign that said, "We maintain low prices by having customers eat the sushi that is circulating. Therefore, please order from the conveyor belt." So, if you order from the chef, they will take the sushi from the belt if it is available. The basic price is 1 plate for 2 pieces, ranging from 130 to 520 yen, but in reality, there are only 130 yen, 190 yen, and 250 yen plates, except for a few exceptions. There are very few types of sushi available. The standard sushi includes 18 types of nigiri and 14 types of rolls, with a few daily recommendations on the wall. For this order: 1. Mackerel - 130 yen 2. Horse mackerel - 130 yen 3. Squid - 130 yen 4. Live surf clam - 190 yen (1 piece) 5. Eel - 190 yen 6. Baby scallop - 190 yen 7. Whelk - 130 yen 8. Fresh squid legs - 130 yen 9. Fatty tuna - 130 yen 10. Eel - 250 yen (1 piece) The sushi pieces are on the smaller side, and the freshness is average, maybe slightly lower. The rolls seem like a good deal, as they are about the size of 3 pieces of sushi rice. They have options like Hawaii roll, Canadian roll, and California roll. I might try those next time.

Ikebukuro Nishiguchi is home to a top-notch conveyor belt sushi restaurant where skilled chefs prepare delicious sushi. While there are other branches of this chain restaurant, Tenka Sushi in Ikebukuro Nishiguchi always has long lines during both lunch and dinner hours. Even if you think there is no wait outside, there are often 7 to 8 people waiting on the bench inside. I dislike waiting for food, so I peek through the window and enter when it seems less crowded. This time, I consciously tried a different approach when ordering, avoiding my usual "Engawa" and "Bintoro" choices. I ordered "Shima Aji" (250 yen) and "Kohada" (130 yen). The Shima Aji was excellent, slightly aged but with a rich sweetness and umami. However, I couldn't resist ordering "Engawa" (190 yen) and "Bintoro" (130 yen) as well. They were consistently delicious. Sometimes the Bintoro is slightly frozen, but if you let it sit for a bit, it's perfect. I also tried the "Tai no Kobujime" (250 yen), where the sea bream is marinated in kelp and topped with more kelp. While this presentation might be considered humble in a high-end sushi restaurant, it's a delight at a conveyor belt sushi place. I also enjoyed a few more dishes and ended the meal with a comforting "Shijimi Soup" (95 yen) during the half-price service one hour before closing. Thank you for the delicious meal. (By Kyo Natsu Shuukuu, 2/23/2023) (168 reviews/3.35)

Ikebukuro's Tenka Sushi, a revolving sushi restaurant, welcomes a wide range of people. The crowded and not so clean interior is filled with all kinds of people - children, elderly, young, women, foreigners - all enjoying sushi plates at reasonable prices. The atmosphere is truly wonderful. On days when they serve miso soup, as soon as you sit down, you can place your order with hesitant Japanese-speaking staff and enjoy jokes from the sushi chef. The fishy oil floating on the miso soup on the table seeps into your body like blood, especially good for a hangover. It feels like an old man is striking up a conversation with you. I always order horse mackerel and end with mackerel. Ikebukuro's oasis.

One day, I stopped by Tenka Sushi in Ikebukuro on the orders of my boss. Yuki Yuhito, who appeared on a certain TV program, introduced three items as "gifts for celebrities that won't disappoint or overlap," and one of them was the "torotaku roll" here (the program featured the Shibuya Dogenzaka store). I wanted to try it, so I went there myself. I was familiar with Tenka Sushi, and although I had passed by many times, I had never been inside. Around 11:30 on the weekend, I ordered the "torotaku roll for 5 people" for takeout at the storefront. They said it would take some time (which I expected), so I decided to wait and have a little snack. After a 5-minute wait, I was seated at the counter. More and more customers kept coming in. Although it was a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, most people ordered the usual items. At least ordering via a touch panel and having hand-pressed sushi was better than the big chains. The price was reasonable for what you get. Now, onto the main topic. I ordered the same "torotaku roll for 5 people" as the program, which cost 700 yen including the container. So cheap! It was a lightly colored roll with crisp white radish and tuna? The texture was great, and it had a refreshing taste. The tuna was decent, but the balance was well done. I'm not sure why they would give this to fans at a live event, though! I didn't plan on getting regular sushi for takeout, but pairing this with the "California roll" I got that day at home for a drink or two might be nice. Overall, it was worth trying. I also want to visit Shinanoya, a chicken shop in Gotanda, which Yuki Yuhito also recommended!

After drinking at Hidakaya, I felt like a switch had been turned on and ended up here. I waited a bit in the back seats of the restaurant, but was seated in just a few minutes. When there's not much of a wait, it's the perfect time to go in, so don't hesitate! Inside the restaurant, you can see a few foreign tourists here and there. It's quite an international revolving sushi restaurant. I ended up ordering some salmon, feeling a bit tipsy. The rotating sushi plates don't seem to have many unpopular items, unlike other places. Of course, most people order directly from the menu. I mainly had yellowtail and tuna, finishing with a spicy tuna roll as usual. I only have this many plates left. I feel like I ate more... Oh well, don't sweat the small stuff! If it's not too crowded, I'll probably be drawn back in again.

Ikebukuro Nishiguchi boasts a top-notch revolving sushi restaurant where skilled artisans prepare the dishes. It may be important to experience the "vibrancy" of the restaurant. Before heading out for drinks, I stop by to satisfy my hunger quickly. The energy here may set the tone for the next drinking spot. This time, I felt that particularly strongly. As usual, I order the "Engawa" (190 yen) and "Bintoro" (130 yen). Even if they are on the conveyor belt, I can't help but call out for them. The tea is served almost immediately after I sit down, just like always. It's a familiar sight that has been going on for over 30 years. Today's Bintoro is good, but the wasabi on the Engawa is too much. Despite any thoughts I may have about the dishes, they are minor details in the flow. After finishing my usual two plates, I think about what to order next for the first time. The first two plates for me are like appetizers, not something to worry about too much. I ordered the "Honmaguro Chutoro" (410 yen), a surprisingly expensive dish at Tenka Sushi. I was tempted by the way the person next to me was enjoying it. It was delicious, but I'll stop here since this is a casual, non-gourmet revolving sushi restaurant. The "Shimaaji" (250 yen) exceeds its price in quality as usual. The "Geso Mentaiko" (130 yen) is junk food, but at a junk food price. Not bad at all. The "Tekkamaki" (190 yen) had a good quality Mebachi this time. I finish with the last Tekka. It's nice to wash down the meal with hot tea at the end. Thank you for the meal. Total time spent: 14 minutes. 6 plates, 1,300 yen. This is how it's been for over 30 years. (By Kyonatsu Shuuko, 2022.10.11) (150 reviews/3.35)

I have never dined in at this restaurant before, although I have gotten takeout from a different location. The quality of the sushi for the price was impressive, and the place seemed popular. I visited on a Saturday at 11:30 am and was seated right away, but when I left around noon, there was a long line forming. The best value and most delicious item I had was the medium fatty tuna gunkan sushi. I ordered 5 plates of sushi and chawanmushi, and the total came to around 1,000 yen (2,800 yen for two people). The quality of the sushi seemed better than some chain restaurants I've seen at train stations recently. This place might be a good option for a quick meal in Ikebukuro. The staff, including many foreigners, provided good service. I would consider revisiting.

I went to Tenkasushi near Ikebukuro Nishiguchi and Rosa Kaikan. It was a weekday evening and there was no wait to get in smoothly. They had a rainy day special with some items discounted. I started with the marinated tuna. The sushi on the conveyor belt was freshly made, and any that had been out for a while were removed. You can also order sushi that is not on the belt verbally. The price for most plates of sushi is around 130 yen each. I believe the medium fatty tuna was around 400 yen. The tekka maki was 190 yen. The portions were generous for the price. I had marinated tuna, yellowtail, negitoro, squid, shrimp, and tekka maki, and finished with a total bill of less than 900 yen. The value for money was excellent!

In the evening, I was feeling a bit hungry and went to Tenka Sushi for their Hokkaido Fair, but I didn't end up ordering anything. I had a reasonably priced recommendation of 6 plates of sushi for a snack, but I ended up eating too much. It left me feeling unsatisfied for dinner. I had seared three pieces, kombu-cured sea bream, salmon, fresh shirasu, bonito, otoro, and rolled sushi for 1,000 yen, and it was a great deal and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I warmed up after a long time in the city. Feeling like I wanted to visit another place, I walked past a ramen shop because I didn't want to sweat. Then I saw there was a bit of space at Tenka Sushi. I decided to go in. I had a strong green tea highball while enjoying various dishes, including red snapper, shucked clams, and medium fatty tuna. I remember ordering another plate of striped jack as well, so in the end, I ate a total of 10 plates. I left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. By the time I left, there were already 2 or 3 customers waiting. Tenka Sushi is truly popular. It seems like more and more people are starting to enjoy dining alone like this... I wonder?笑

I went to Tenka Sushi in Ikebukuro with my friends for an early dinner. It's a revolving sushi restaurant with a small space and about 15 seats at the counter. The sushi chefs prepare the orders right in front of you, which makes the sushi taste delicious. The warm rice blends well with the toppings and melts in your mouth. Some highlights of the meal were the seared salmon, mackerel, and shrimp mayo. The searing added a nice touch, especially to the fatty salmon and creamy shrimp mayo. The squid mentaiko roll was flavorful, and the Canadian roll with salmon and avocado had a nice Japanese twist. The yellowtail, tuna, and medium fatty tuna were all delicious, as well as the marinated sea bream and eel. Overall, the sushi was tasty, and I enjoyed the experience at Tenka Sushi.

Actually, I have been to this sushi restaurant countless times in the past ten years, but I hadn't visited in the past two years. It's a place that is good, cheap, and a little rough around the edges, but it always makes me feel at ease. My family consists of two working parents, and sometimes our schedules align, allowing us to have dinner together on our way home. We use our phones to coordinate and decide to meet in Ikebukuro. Luckily, we were able to get seats at the restaurant. We enjoyed eating various sushi dishes, with each plate being around 2400 yen for the two of us. The sushi was made with care and kept coming around on the conveyor belt. Everyone was quietly enjoying their meal. It was a really nice experience.

I often use this place!!! When I feel like having sushi quickly and affordably in Ikebukuro, my go-to is the standing sushi bar "Uogashi Nihonichi" which I love, but since it's hand-rolled at the counter, it can be a bit slow when it's crowded... (although it's still fast!) When I want something even quicker, like done in about 15 minutes, I often use this place. The taste is decent and it's cheap, so it's great value for money! What I had: - Seared engawa - Seared geso mayo - Live hotate scallop - Otoro (130 yen as a time-limited offer) - Chawanmushi (250 yen to 190 yen on cold days) - Toro taku maki - Hand-rolled sujiko - Crab mayo gunkan - Crab miso soup (half price at 95 yen on cold days) I visited before 5 pm and there were only 2-3 customers at that time, so the chef kept saying, "Let me know when you're ready to order!" multiple times. It's nice to have a lively atmosphere, but being reminded repeatedly while eating made me feel like I was being rushed a bit. After 5 pm, customers started pouring in, and there was suddenly a line waiting! Give it a try sometime! (By the way, the sea urchin and salmon roe aren't delicious haha) I'll be back again! Thank you for the meal!