[Store Name] Bettei Kotobuki [Location] 7 minutes walk from JR Line/Marunouchi Line/Ikebukuro East Exit [Budget] 10,000 yen and above [Busy Hours] Weekdays around 7 pm, fully booked by reservation only [Menu] Appetizer: Chawanmushi, Prosciutto with Stracciatella Cheese, Seasonal Sauce First Course: Seasonal sashimi cold dish with bonito and special large leaf sauce, Today's sashimi wrapped in kataifi with special vegetable sauce Sukiyaki: Orange eggs from Nakamura Farm, Yamagata beef & Mizuho beef, Assorted selected vegetables, Inaniwa udon Dessert: Sesame ice cream [Overview] The entrance exudes a sense of luxury, while the interior is calm and elegant. Private rooms are available for important occasions like business meetings or dates. The menu mainly consists of sukiyaki and shabu-shabu courses. Visited for a friend's birthday celebration, opted for the 10,000 yen course with an additional 2,200 yen for all-you-can-drink. [Impressions] From the appetizer to the sukiyaki, each dish features seasonal ingredients that are meticulously prepared. The sukiyaki, made with Yamagata beef and Mizuho beef, is succulent and flavorful. The unique sukiyaki sauce enhances the umami of the meat. The assorted vegetables are fresh and crunchy, with tomatoes adding a nice touch. The meal ends with refreshing Inaniwa udon and delightful sesame ice cream. The staff's impeccable service and attention to detail make this restaurant perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for business meetings or dates. Thank you for the wonderful meal! [Summary] • Elegant restaurant with a luxurious atmosphere • Abundance of seasonal ingredients • Excellent customer service [SNS] Follow me on Instagram: 'naoya_522', Tabelog: 'NAOYA_22', LINEPLACE: 'NAOYA_22'

- Located near Ikebukuro Station. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is elegant, clean, new, and traditional, completely different from the chaotic surroundings. - The recommended order is a 10,000 yen course menu with a 2,000 yen all-you-can-drink option. - The menu includes dishes like amberjack and bonito carpaccio, grilled white fish, prosciutto, Yamagata beef tataki, and shabu-shabu with Yamagata beef, Kurobuta pork, and Agu pork. The quality of both meat and fish is high. The shabu-shabu, especially when wrapped in vegetables and dipped in salt or truffle broth, is exquisite. - The service provided by the staff is excellent. - This restaurant's atmosphere and offerings are perfect for official business meals, such as entertaining foreign guests (there were groups seen entertaining actual foreign guests).

I used a private room. The environment was very good even though I had to discuss complicated matters. The food was delicious, and I'm thinking of trying the sukiyaki next time. One thing to note is that there is a drink all-you-can option, and if you usually drink a normal amount, it is definitely worth choosing the all-you-can-drink option. That's all!

I visited the restaurant because I had a craving for shabu-shabu after a long time. I believe it is a must to compare different brands of pork when eating shabu-shabu! The meat had marbling but the fat was not overwhelming, and I could eat as many slices as I wanted. The vegetables were mediocre. I wished there were more varieties like mushrooms to enjoy.

There are many private rooms, so the independence is maintained. The timing of bringing drinks and meals was good, making it suitable for entertaining guests. The meat was delicious, and the dipping sauce had a subtle truffle flavor that was also delicious.

I visited "Bettei Kotobuki"~♪ It is located on the basement floor of a building just off the Peace Street behind Don Quijote at Ikebukuro West Exit. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was different from the surrounding area, with a sophisticated Japanese modern feel. This time, I made a reservation at this calm restaurant for a meal with relatives. It was a great choice. I ordered the "Limited Summer Course" and enjoyed the mix of Japanese and Italian dishes. I was excited to see what the next dish would be. The course included a variety of meat, fish, and vegetables, providing a balanced and healthy meal. When we left, we were surprised to receive onigiri as a souvenir, which made us feel appreciated. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

【Nearest station】Ikebukuro Station, 5 minutes walk 【Visit time】Sunday, around 7:00 PM 【Purpose】Dinner 【Regular holiday】None 【Reservation】Available 【Number of users】2 people 【Budget】10,000 yen to 15,000 yen 【Order content】Kotobuki Course 10,000 yen 【Recommended for people like this】Looking for a restaurant that can be used for business meals/entertaining around Ikebukuro Station, looking for a restaurant that can be used for important occasions such as anniversaries or birthdays 【Overview】A stylish space where you can enjoy high-quality meat at the restaurant "Bettei Kotobuki". You can enjoy luxurious Yamagata beef and carefully selected pork shabu-shabu & sukiyaki in a stylish space filled with the warmth of wood. This restaurant is highly recommended for business meals, entertaining, anniversaries, birthdays, adult dates, and other important occasions! By the way, it is said that Masatsugu Yu, has supervised the cooking, so there is no way that the space is stylish but the food is mediocre! 😄 【Report】 ☆ Kotobuki Course 10,000 yen The luxurious shabu-shabu course where you can compare Yamagata beef, carefully selected domestic pork, and Agu pork was a perfect course from start to finish. This is too cost-effective for 10,000 yen. 😄 Although I want to include all my comments, I will narrow it down to a few. First of all, the winner was "shabu-shabu"! This is the main dish, so it was like winning from the start! 😄 The lineup of meats such as "Yamagata beef, Kirishima pork shoulder loin, and Agu pork belly" is undeniably delicious, but what enhances the umami of the meat to the highest level is the "special sauce with truffle oil". I have eaten various shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, but if all restaurants used this sauce, it would be perfect! 😄 And the runner-up was "seasonal sashimi cold dish with homemade shiso sauce". The seasonal sashimi of the day was "striped jack and water octopus", and the compatibility with the homemade shiso sauce was outstanding! The strong flavor of the shiso sauce and the refreshing sashimi were truly exceptional, and it's an item that I sincerely want everyone to try. Restaurants offering carpaccio in the future should refer to this level of quality. 【Course contents】 Appetizer 1: Chilled pumpkin soup Appetizer 2: Prosciutto with stracciatella cheese and special black truffle pate Appetizer: Seasonal sashimi cold dish with homemade shiso sauce Warm dish: Deep-fried fresh fish with kadaifi, special vegetable sauce Specialty: Yamagata beef tataki, colorful aromatic vegetables for shabu-shabu Meat: Yamagata beef, Kirishima pork shoulder loin, Agu pork belly Finale: Noodles or porridge Dessert Thank you for the meal!

From Ikebukuro West Exit towards Don Quijote, there is a Japanese-style restaurant underground which is great for business entertainment. This time, I enjoyed a luxurious course with Yamagata beef and Agu pork shabu-shabu. At my age, I find pork shabu-shabu tastier than beef. It was a satisfying course.

This is a restaurant with an adult atmosphere that seems suitable for entertaining guests. You can choose between sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, and on this day, we had the shabu-shabu course. - Mozuku and simmered anago: Eating mozuku with dashi for the first time! The gentle flavor was very enjoyable. - Prosciutto and stracciatella cheese with special black truffle pate: Inside the blue dish was 100% black truffle! The aroma was very rich, and even a pinch was enough. - Red snapper and octopus cold dish with special shiso sauce: A refreshing sauce with shiso and plum! The octopus was very tender and delicious, I want to eat this every day in summer. - Flounder wrapped in kataifi with special vegetable sauce: I love kataifi rolls♡ Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the special vegetable sauce had a tangy flavor. - Seared Yamagata beef: Perfectly seared and juicy, with a hint of charred flavor, it felt like a main course even though it was an appetizer. - Shabu-shabu with beef loin, Kirishima pork, and Agu pork for comparison: The sauce with kombu dashi and chicken broth, as well as the blended salt and truffle oil, were sweet and mellow. Kirishima pork is chilled, not frozen, and it's very healthy with lots of vegetables. - Zosui: You can choose between Chinese noodles or zosui for the ending, they bring it to you already made, so it's convenient. - Lemon ice cream: Refreshing and moist lemon flavor. It leaves a refreshing aftertaste to finish the meal. The restaurant has table seating and private rooms. I personally think shabu-shabu was a good choice! Being able to compare three types of meat was great. The speed of service was just right. The restroom is well-equipped with mouthwash, sanitary products, toothpicks, etc. They even offer onigiri as a souvenir when you leave. I recommend using this place for dining with close friends. Menu we had on this day/favorites: - Drink all you can for 2,000 yen - Kotobuki course for 10,000 yen - Mozuku and simmered anago, Prosciutto and stracciatella cheese - Red snapper and octopus cold dish - Today's fresh fish wrapped in kataifi, Seared Yamagata beef - Shabu-shabu with beef loin, Kirishima pork, and Agu pork comparison, Zosui, Lemon ice cream [On Tabelog] Rating: 3.58 Business hours: 17:00-23:30 Closed: None Reservation: Recommended Budget: 8,000 yen~ Address: B1F, 1-1-7 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Thank you for reading until the end. If you liked the post, I would be happy if you could like and follow! I post gourmet content every day on Instagram :) I would be grateful if you could take a look. Instagram @mogu.gourmet

The atmosphere is calm and perfect for an adult date. All the dishes that came out were delicious. I couldn't imagine what kind of dishes would come from the menu, but the staff explained them carefully and I was very satisfied. I especially liked the sukiyaki soup with beef bone.

I went with two friends. It is located underground and the atmosphere inside is quiet and nice. There were many couples. There were private rooms available. The staff were attentive and explained the dishes politely. The shabu-shabu was delicious, and the appetizers were also very tasty! I would like to go again for celebrations. There were rice ball souvenirs on the way home. I ate it when I got home and it was delicious ⭐︎

The restaurant "Bettei Kotobuki" supervised by Mr. Masatsugu Yu, the former executive chef of Shigira Bay Suites Alamanda, exudes a sense of luxury from its exterior and offers a calm atmosphere inside, making it suitable for various occasions such as casual dining, dates, and entertaining, with private rooms available. The menu mainly focuses on shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, with both a la carte and course options. I had the sukiyaki course during my visit. Unlike many similar establishments, "Bettei Kotobuki" offers a drink-all-you-can option for 2.5 hours, which is quite generous (last order is at 2 hours). The ambiance and service were excellent, and I had a delightful dining experience. The course included the following: - Yamagata beef and selected domestic beef course - ◆ Appetizer - Seasonal appetizer - Prosciutto and Stracciatella cheese ◆ First course - Seasonal sashimi cold dish with special large leaf sauce ◆ Hot dish - Today's fresh fish wrapped in kataifi with special vegetable sauce ◆ Sukiyaki - Eggs - Nakamura Farm's orange eggs - Vegetables - Assorted premium vegetables - Meat - Assorted Yamagata beef and selected domestic beef ◆ Finale - Inaniwa udon ◆ Dessert - Today's dessert (grapefruit sherbet)

She and I visited the restaurant together. We had reserved a private room, and we were seated in a simple Japanese-style private room. We ordered a course that compared Yamagata beef and Agu pork. First, we had steamed egg custard with shrimp and mountain vegetables. It had a gentle and comforting taste, perfect for warming up our bodies. Next, we had ham with cheese and truffle butter, which went well with our drinks. The seasonal sashimi included seared bonito and sea bream, served with a delicious shiso sauce. Then came the crispy fried fish in kataifi pastry, accompanied by a special vegetable sauce. Finally, it was time for the meat! The seared Yamagata beef had a perfect balance of fat and lean meat, with a hint of charcoal aroma. And then the main dish arrived – a shabu-shabu platter featuring Kagoshima pork shoulder, Agu pork belly, and Yamagata beef. The platter looked luxurious and was served with kombu dashi and beef bone soup for the shabu-shabu. The Kagoshima pork was refreshing and flavorful, the Agu pork belly was incredibly sweet and delicious, and the Yamagata beef was simply outstanding with its marbling and tender texture. We were both amazed by the deliciousness of the pork and beef. We thoroughly enjoyed the fish and meat, and we were completely satisfied. To finish off, we had ginger sorbet and received rice balls as a souvenir when we paid the bill. We ate the rice balls on the Shinkansen ride back, and they were also delicious! We were very pleased with this thoughtful gesture. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I visited Bettei Jusan in Ikebukuro. Honestly, Ikebukuro didn't have this kind of restaurant before, so I decided to check it out. It gives off a strong impression of being a place for business entertainment. I feel like it may not be a popular spot for young couples on a date. I tried the Agu pork and Kirishima pork set course, and I found it interesting that there were two types of broth like in a hot pot, but I thought maybe just kombu broth would be enough. It might be nice to focus more on the quality of the ingredients. It seems like a good place for business entertainment where you don't have to think too much. The service staff didn't come by often, but it wasn't a big issue. There aren't many restaurants in Ikebukuro with a sophisticated atmosphere suitable for business entertainment, so it could be a good option.

After attending an event at Sunshine City, I decided to visit this restaurant that had caught my eye (*´꒳`*). It's located on Heiwadoori Shotengai, just a little over a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station West Exit. The restaurant is supervised by Masatsugu Yuu, the former head chef at Shigira Bay in Miyako Island, and it's known for having many sports athletes' signatures. You can choose between sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, and this time I ordered the Shou course which allows you to enjoy Agu pork shabu-shabu (๑´ㅂ`๑). I also had a lemon sour to cheers♪♪ - Appetizers: Two kinds of starters including a steamed egg custard with shrimp and mountain vegetables, and prosciutto with stracciatella cheese topped with special black truffle pate. - Main dishes: Appetizer with sea bream and sea bass in homemade shiso sauce, and deep-fried fresh fish in kataifi with special vegetable sauce. - Premium dish: Tataki of Yamagata beef with grated radish and spring onion. - Shabu-shabu: Three types of meat to compare - Yamagata beef, Kirishima pork shoulder loin, and Agu pork loin. - Finale: Zosui (rice porridge) made by the hostess with chicken broth, rice, and egg. - Dessert: Cassis sorbet. I enjoyed the high-quality meat, alcohol, and the attentive service of the hostess. The restaurant seems like a great place for entertaining guests or celebrating special occasions♪♪

[A peaceful space for indulgence] Starting with soy sashimi and 5-6 appetizers, followed by a mountain of vegetables and beautiful pork for shabu-shabu. Choices of ① beef bone broth or ② amber broth with shiitake mushrooms and kelp. A mix of ❶ never frozen Kiri-shima pork and ❷ succulent A5 Wagyu belly meat that you can enjoy heartily. The owner created this restaurant thinking there are few places in Ikebukuro suitable for entertaining guests. It's located near Ikebukuro Station and Don Quijote, where we had a fun and delicious dining experience.

I heard that the Buki, a shabu-shabu restaurant specializing in Agu pork, opened a new branch. I made a reservation for the course menu the day before and visited the restaurant. The menu included a comparison of Agu pork and Kirishima pork, as well as Yamagata beef. The soup options were kelp broth and beef bone broth, with the beef bone broth being the best choice! The meal ended with beef bone ramen, which was delicious. They also had a great selection of Japanese sake, including Type-S and Nishino. Since the private rooms can be a bit noisy, I recommend the booth seats. Thank you for the wonderful meal. (Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the shabu-shabu)

Walking towards the Don Quijote side of Ikebukuro, you will find a restaurant with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle. The restaurant is located underground and operates on a reservation-only basis. The dimly lit interior creates a perfect ambiance for a date or business meal. Our order included the following: - All-you-can-drink for 2,200 yen: The highlight of this restaurant was the delicious drinks. The beer was served in thin glasses, making it easy to drink. The sour drinks had just the right balance of flavor, not too strong or weak, with a good amount of carbonation. - Yamagata beef & carefully selected domestic beef course for 10,000 yen: We enjoyed various dishes, such as scallop and mochi chawanmushi with chrysanthemum flower sauce, prosciutto with stracciatella cheese, seasonal sashimi with homemade shiso sauce, today's fresh fish kadaif fry with special vegetable sauce, shabu-shabu vegetables, Yamagata beef and selected domestic beef, Inaniwa udon, and hojicha ice cream. Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious. The timing of serving the dishes was perfect, and the staff provided excellent service. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I used this restaurant for a reception. It was a private room with a calm atmosphere. Before serving the dishes, a young female manager came to greet us. She explained the dishes in detail. The appetizer, the side dish, the hot dish, and the specialty dish were all elaborate and very elegant and delicious. There is also a sommelier who chooses wine that goes well with the food. I chose the Aguu pork and Yamagata beef shabu-shabu, and you can choose from two types of broth. I chose kelp broth and chicken broth. Dip the shabu-shabu in truffle sauce and it's pure bliss. The meat melts in your mouth. It was a very good atmosphere, excellent food, and great hospitality. I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the meal!

The pork shabu-shabu was delicious, and the appetizers before the course exceeded my expectations. The dishes that can be enjoyed with either sake or wine continue to impress. This restaurant in Ikebukuro is unusually sophisticated for the area. The pork shabu-shabu is served with a dipping sauce that is seasoned with salt and truffle oil. Ponzu sauce is also available upon request. The standard ponzu sauce is also hard to resist. They even gave us onigiri as a souvenir when we left, making the service feel like that of a high-end restaurant. The restaurant is clean, the service is good, and for the price, the satisfaction level is quite high.