When I went to Seibu Ikebukuro for lunch, it was past the peak time so I was able to get a table quickly. I ordered the hitsumabushi with a small amount of rice and it was just right. The toppings were finely chopped and there were plenty of them. The staff explained everything politely and I was able to enjoy the meal without getting tired of it. It was delicious!

Continuously, as expected, I visit the same restaurant. I have been a regular at this group's restaurants at Tsukiji Outer Market and have always trusted them. Despite facing challenges during the pandemic, they have maintained a strong relationship with their suppliers. Now that they have opened a branch in my local area of Ikebukuro, I had to visit. Their tuna, salmon roe, and sea urchin have always been consistently good. While not all of their seafood is top-notch, they have a deep understanding of each ingredient which justifies their slightly higher prices. I ordered the "Tuna, Uni, Salmon Roe Bowl (with red miso soup)" for 3,400 yen, and it was as delicious as it looks in the photo. The tuna was fresh, the salmon roe was bursting with flavor, and the sea urchin had a beautiful color. Even if it's not the highest grade tuna or the most premium salmon roe, it's still delicious. I wouldn't rate it above a "4.0", but it always falls between "3.6" and "3.9", which is a testament to their consistency. If I were to seek the absolute best quality in this amount of food, it would cost double the price. That's part of the satisfaction. The meal comes with lightly vinegared rice and they offer free extra rice. This time, they even accommodated my request for a slightly larger portion. Their customer service is always customer-focused. During the pandemic, this group has taken the Tokyo government's requests seriously. (By Kyanatsu Shuukuu, 8/1/2023) (55 reviews/3.33)

It was located on the restaurant floor of Seibu Ikebukuro. The interior is not very spacious, and some seats do not have backrests, so it's not a place where you can relax for too long. I tried their specialty seafood hitsumabushi. It was not too heavy, not too strong in flavor, and easy to eat, very delicious. They give you a paper with instructions on how to eat it. First, you eat it as it is, then mix in the soy sauce with raw egg yolk halfway through, and finally pour the broth over it at the end. Each way of eating was delicious. It was a light, gentle-tasting seafood hitsumabushi.

I had lunch here. I had the fluffy eel hitsumabushi. First, I tried it as it is, then with condiments, and finally with dashi poured over it. I have never had such fluffy eel before. The staff was also very friendly. Thank you for the meal!

Date and time: Holiday around 14:00 Visit: No reservation, 30-minute wait Purpose: Lunch Number of people: 2 Atmosphere: Busy Attire: Casual Order: Seafood mixed rice bowl for 1,600 yen

I lined up for a while to have the tempura bowl here after a long time. This time, I ordered the same tempura bowl as before. The key feature here is the delicious kiss fish. Sometimes there may be a slightly fishy taste, but the kiss fish here is really delicious. The tempura itself is just right, crispy, and the sauce is moderately sweet. In other words, it's an elegant tempura bowl. The red miso soup is also delicious. It came with pickled vegetables, but I prefer cabbage or something like that to go with the tempura bowl. I really like the tempura bowl here, of course!

In October 2022, I had dinner in Ikebukuro. I got off at JR Ikebukuro Station and headed to Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store connected underground. I wanted to visit an event on the 7th floor, but the eat-in service was closed, so I went to the 8th floor restaurant area. I found a restaurant called "Tsukiji Uogashi Torazou." They offer popular seafood bowls and various dishes using selected ingredients such as tuna. I ordered the Ebi-don (shrimp bowl) - Yuke-style - for 1,580 yen. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes, but it looked quite different from the menu photo. The shrimp were plump and delicious, but the overall presentation was lacking. The accompanying red miso soup was average.

The portion was just right, not too much to make you feel too full! It was enjoyable to have it with some broth poured over it... I need to be careful not to overeat, so this amount was perfect. Remember to savor it, or else it's gone in a flash! Men might find it insufficient. It's a good amount even when on a diet, and the taste is delicious without any guilt!

Finally got to eat eel this year! It was so fluffy and delicious. The topping of green beans? If it was scallions or seaweed, it would have matched the taste even better, but it looked great for photos so it's all good. Finished off with hitsumabushi and felt so happy. It was a bit crowded but highly recommended. Next time, I want to try the tuna bowl.

After watching a theater performance, I had a late lunch at a seafood restaurant that caught my eye in the diverse Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store 8th floor restaurant area. I tried the Tsukiji Seafood Hitzuma Rice for ¥1680 (tax included), which seemed to be a variation of eel hitsumabushi in bara chirashi style. It consisted of a seafood bowl, soy sauce-marinated egg yolk mixed rice, and a dashi tea rice soup that allowed for flavor variations. The dashi had a strong kombu taste. The dish was suitable for slowly enjoying and preventing the urge to quickly finish the bowl, making it ideal for those concerned about their weight. The texture of the kazunoko (herring roe) added a nice accent. The portion size was just right.

I visited for lunch and ordered a special tempura rice bowl. This place always has long lines and I heard from a friend who lives in Tsukiji that it's delicious, so I was excited. When the colorful tempura rice bowl arrived, I took a bite of the tempura and thought... huh?! Crab sticks?!! Oh... they advertise seafood but use crab sticks... and my excitement quickly faded. (I'm sorry if you like crab sticks. I'm not denying their appeal, but I had a different image in mind and was shocked.) If you look closely at the menu photos, you might be able to tell they use crab sticks. The tempura was crispy and the sauce was delicious with a good balance of sweet and savory flavors. Thank you for the meal.

I have been to Torazou in Tsukiji Market before and I really liked it. So when I found out that they also have a branch in Ikebukuro, I decided to visit. I went during dinner time and was able to get a table easily. However, the restaurant quickly got crowded and there was a bit of a wait. I was tempted to try the tempura bowl and seafood bowl, but ended up ordering the seafood hitsumabushi, which I had enjoyed at Tsukiji Market. The dish was delicious with various ingredients, although I felt like there were slightly fewer toppings compared to the one I had in Tsukiji. The table had instructions on how to eat it - first eat half as it is, then mix the other half with the egg yolk, and finally pour the broth over the remaining portion to enjoy it hitsumabushi style. However, I personally prefer hitsumabushi with dashi broth, so I quickly mixed everything together. I still want to try the tempura bowl and seafood bowl next time, but I have a feeling I'll end up ordering hitsumabushi again.

I was in a hurry to eat and this place was not crowded, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered a seafood bowl. It came out pretty quickly. It looked completely different from the menu photo, which surprised me. I guess the ingredients change depending on the season haha. The taste was good, both the fish and the rice. Overall, it was a good place to grab a quick meal during lunchtime.

- Date and Time: Visited on Sunday around 3:00 PM. At this time, there were several groups of customers. - Speed: Speed of service was not a concern. - Food: Shrimp bowl Yukke-style for around 1500 yen. The raw shrimp, seasoned Yukke-style, was generously portioned and satisfying. It also had eggs in it. Seems like good value for 1500 yen.

Continuously, as expected, I visit the same restaurant. I have been well taken care of by this group at Tsukiji Outer Market many times. I have a certain level of trust in this group. And now that they have opened in my local area, Ikebukuro, there's no way I wouldn't visit. Tuna, salmon roe, sea urchin, these three pillars are sure to satisfy. They had a similar selling style at Tsukiji. I wouldn't say it's top-notch quality, but because they know these ingredients so well, the price slightly exceeds what you would expect, leading to a sense of satisfaction. The "Tuna Belly and Salmon Roe Bowl with Miso Soup" (2,500 yen) - as shown in the photo. The tuna belly is a fatty part, a type, and a state of the tuna. Even among tuna bellies, there are various types. It almost melts and disappears in your mouth, not requiring much chewing. It's the type of tuna that you crush in your mouth. It's juicy and delicious. However, it's a bit far from the iron-like feeling of real tuna. The amount of salmon roe is satisfying. I ordered it with that in mind, so it's definitely delicious. The rice stands out the most in terms of texture. Both the tuna and salmon roe disappear in your mouth. Even at Tsukiji Outer Market, the price range would be similar. Being able to easily eat this in my local area of Ikebukuro, I am satisfied. Thank you for the meal. Suddenly, the soy sauce at this restaurant is spicy. It's a clean, spicy soy sauce without any dashi. It can be said that the ingredients here can compete with this type of soy sauce. I think in restaurants like this, you should first taste the soy sauce and other flavors. Many people judge without understanding the richness and fattiness of the tuna or the taste of the soy sauce. Why do they decide based on appearance? Isn't the balance of flavors more important? Before talking about preferences, shouldn't we first try to understand the taste in front of us? At the same time, the revolving sushi restaurant "Katsu" nearby, which is part of the Midori Sushi chain, had a long line. The soy sauce at that restaurant is infused with bonito and kelp dashi. Looking at the age group in line, it somehow makes sense why that restaurant is so popular. (By Kyoka Shukku, 2021.9.22)

Ikebukuro Seibu's restaurant floor Tsukiji Uogashi Torazou offers a variety of seafood set meals such as Torodon with Tiger Leek and Tuna Tataki, as well as tempura. It is a convenient place to enjoy seafood dishes. Some popular menu items include Katsuo Tataki set meal with Torodon, Eel Hitsu-ma Ju with grated yam, Maguro donburi with medium fatty tuna and lean tuna, Torodon with Katsuo Tataki set meal, Torodon with salmon roe topping, Tsukiji-style tempura set meal, and addictive Kanikama tempura.

A seafood restaurant located in Dining Park Ikebukuro on the 8th floor of Seibu Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store. The restaurant has a simple exterior with a large curtain that says 'Torazou'. I decided to try this place as the other restaurant I was considering had a long line. I was seated at the counter within 10 minutes. The lunch menu includes various rice bowl dishes, set meals, and seafood dishes. I chose the Tsukiji Negitoro Donburi, which was flavorful with a variety of fish and toppings. The rice was well-cooked and delicious. The portion size may be small for some, so ordering extra rice might be a good idea. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was efficient. Overall, I enjoyed the unique and tasty Negitoro Donburi at this seafood restaurant.

I prefer smaller portions of rice☺︎ (but for those who want to eat a lot, there's a free upgrade to a larger size☺︎). The fish was plentiful and thick, and I enjoyed it without soy sauce. Personally, I liked the taste of the tea before the meal. I would like to explore more of the Seibu restaurant area. It was comfortable in terms of hygiene, so I would like to go again.

One after another, I keep going to the same restaurant. I have relied on this group a lot in Tsukiji outer market. I have a certain level of trust in this group. And now that they have opened in my local area, Ikebukuro, there is no way I wouldn't go. Due to the current situation with the coronavirus, the smoking areas at Ikebukuro Tobu and Lumine have been closed for a long time, so I find myself avoiding those areas and instead opting for Ikebukuro Seibu and Parco where I can still use the facilities. It seems like more people in the local area of Ikebukuro West are also choosing Seibu and Parco for the same reason. It may be an insensitive opinion, but I feel like many are taking advantage of the situation and cutting corners. Since all the commotion started, I have also stopped going to convenience stores that insist on keeping their trash cans closed. While there may be valid arguments for caution, I believe finding a balance between customer perspective and operational perspective is crucial. Now, as usual, I enjoy a seafood bowl or seafood donburi. Even though I have visited almost 10 times, I have never tried the seafood tendon. Today, I went for the "Luxurious Tuna and Salmon Roe Donburi" (2,180 yen) - as shown in the photo. I have ordered this before. Considering the amount of tuna and salmon roe, I think it's reasonably priced. It maintains a certain level, so I am always satisfied. I don't consider it top-notch, but within its price range, it doesn't disappoint. Both visually and in taste, it's a dish that competes head-on with its ingredients. Satisfied. Thank you for the meal. In my experience, the "Staff Seafood Bowl" seems to offer the best value for money. But, it all depends on your mood, so you can choose accordingly. It is relatively quiet during lunch hours on weekdays. On weekends, there may be a queue, so locals tend to avoid those times. (By: Kyonatsu Shukuu, 2020.9.29) (13 reviews/3.30)

I hadn't eaten anything since morning and went straight to work. I finished work in the morning and decided to go shopping. It was already late for lunch. I had been craving for tempura bowl lately, so I went to the Seibu restaurant area thinking that I wanted to eat a delicious tempura bowl. I found a tempura bowl right in front of me! I was considering other options but ended up choosing the tempura bowl. They had a special tempura bowl with a good amount of food at a reasonable price. I was also tempted by the eel bowl, but I went with the tempura bowl. The tempura bowl arrived soon and it was just as voluminous as in the picture. The tempura was crispy and very delicious! The sweetness of the sauce was just right, and I was glad I asked for less rice. I finished the whole meal. The miso soup with red miso was also delicious. It would have been even better if it came with pickles, but I decided that I would come back here when I crave tempura bowl again because it was so delicious. On a side note, even though I thought I had cut the fish bones into small pieces, somehow a bone from the smelt tempura got stuck in my throat, and I had to go to the ENT clinic to have it removed, which ended up costing me more for lunch. Well, it's my own fault. I wanted some tea because I was worried about the bone, but they didn't offer refills, so I was a bit disappointed with the service.