The shop seemed to be empty, so I went in. It was my first time visiting Tokyo from Kansai, maybe for sightseeing? No, for training? I didn't have much time and didn't plan much in advance, so I decided to come here. The service was very good and I was able to relax.

After having a barbecue in Shinjuku, I and my 3 friends were wondering where to go for a second round, and we ended up being drawn to Sushizanmai in Ikebukuro East Exit! After eating grilled meat, you often crave fish, right? What's great about this place is that you can visit even while waiting for the Seibu Ikebukuro Line express train. When it gets late, there might be a line, but on this day, we were able to get in easily, probably because it was a weekday. There are seating options on the first and second floors, and we were guided to the second floor as the first floor was full. Of course, with seafood, you have to have sake, so we ordered Hakkaisan! With Hakkaisan 2 and 3 small sake cups, we all made a toast! Even before the sushi arrived, I was in a good mood and feeling cheerful. Despite being full from the barbecue, I decided to order tuna sashimi that day. The tuna was incredibly delicious! After having 2 slices of sashimi, we ordered another Hakkaisan 2. The fish and sake were so delicious that we couldn't stop ourselves. My friend kindly ordered 3 pieces of sushi for each of us, but I couldn't eat much due to being full. I managed to eat one piece of tuna, which was still delicious. This made me want more sake. I have been to various Sushizanmai locations, but personally, Ikebukuro Sushizanmai is the best, the top of Sushizanmai for me. I had a very satisfying and delicious experience at Sushizanmai in Ikebukuro East Exit. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch. I have been to Tsukiji Sushizanmai before, but it was my partner's first time! We used the national travel support coupon and started a luxurious lunch drink from noon. The luxurious lunch set came with fatty tuna. The chawanmushi and green tea miso soup were delicious! The staff's service was excellent, and we were able to enjoy our meal leisurely. I will definitely visit again.

After passing 10:30 pm on a regular weekday, many restaurants have a last order policy. I was tired and hungry, so I decided to wait in line for about 15 minutes before entering. The restaurant was not very spacious. You order at the table using a tablet. I started with a bottle of Kirin beer and some pickled vegetables, and then ordered two sets of sushi. I also added a few more pieces of sushi. Despite the restaurant being full of customers, both the initial order and the additional order came out quickly. I noticed that there were a few groups of customers who were just chatting without ordering anything else. It was a bit rude considering there were still people waiting outside. The food tasted consistently good, but the quality of the customers was not very good, which was disappointing.

- Seared salmon - Medium fatty tuna - Swordfish - Bonito - Grilled sardine - Half fish soup sashimi is surprisingly thick and delicious, melts in your mouth. - The medium fatty tuna is very impressive, so sweet and melts in your mouth! Absolutely irresistible. - The sushi rice has a strong vinegar taste which I didn't like.

I revisited during the weekday lunchtime. At this Ikebukuro Higashi-guchi branch, in addition to set meals, they offer a great deal on the "Chef's Special Donburi of the Day" during weekday lunchtime. The options for the day were the "Tuna Lover's Donburi" and the "Seafood Five-Color Donburi." I chose the "Tuna Lover's Donburi" without hesitation. It came with bluefin tuna, marlin, minced tuna with green onions, and yellowfin tuna (medium fatty). And all of this for only 980 yen before tax! Now, about the donburi - each type of tuna was delicious and fresh, with a great quality that matched regular sushi menu standards. The marlin was surprisingly delicious, and the bluefin tuna and minced tuna with green onions had a luxurious taste. It truly lived up to the reputation of Sushizanmai for serving delicious tuna. The chawanmushi and tasty miso soup that came with it were also delightful. I had never noticed before, but the sushi rice was so deliciously soft and fluffy, it surprised me twice. The quality, taste, and cost performance of this donburi were outstanding, making it difficult for smaller restaurants to compete. I would definitely come back on a weekday for this Tuna Lover's Donburi, and I look forward to trying other menu items as well. Thank you for the meal.

I finished my errands in Ikebukuro and decided to have lunch a little early. I tried to go to a sushi restaurant, but there was a long line! So I changed my plans and went to Sushizanmai Ikebukuro. The sushi itself was very delicious. They had a wide variety of shellfish, which I like, and everything tasted great. However, the rolls were square, the seared sushi lacked a strong smoky flavor, and the green onions were a bit limp. The quality and taste were better than other chain restaurants, but the prices felt a bit off. It's not a conveyor belt sushi place, but it lacks a certain level of care and the quality of the ingredients feels wasted. It's not worth it for a family outing, but not suitable for a date or business dinner either. It felt like a family restaurant version of a sushi place. The sushi itself was not bad, so I may visit again somewhere else. Thank you for the meal!

It is Sushizanmai in front of Ikebukuro East Exit Station. It used to be open 24 hours a day, year-round, but I found out that it has now switched to shortened hours. So, it is no longer possible to use it in the early morning hours. Well, that time period was mainly for drunk customers, people waiting for the first train, and also a meeting place for late-night business establishments. This time, I used it with the image of having a little something to eat before a drinking party at the East Exit. I started with the "Akami" (272 yen) and "Chutoro" (437 yen) of the tuna. The way Sushizan cuts their fish has changed slightly. The pieces of fish used to be longer and larger, but now they seem a bit shorter. However, in exchange, they seem to have increased in thickness. The taste is excellent. Sushizan's tuna is always reliable. The real red tuna was so good that I had to order it again at the end. I ordered one piece each of the "Today's Recommended" items. Some restaurants recommend items based on profit margins, but Sushizan has always seemed to have confidence in their selection of fish. So, I tend to trust their recommendations. There is no room for error. The "Hokkaido Nishin" (184 yen) was much cheaper than the one I usually have at Tobu's "Triton," and the taste was comparable. If it were Triton, they could easily charge 100 yen more. The "Mie Prefecture Buri" (327 yen) had a beautiful belly meat. It's the part of the fish known as buri toro. It had a rich taste and was excellent. The "Hokkaido Live Octopus" (327 yen) was truly "live" octopus. It was chewy and the more you chewed, the more flavorful it became. Many restaurants serve it with salt and lemon, but Sushizan seems to prefer a more straightforward approach, which I appreciate. The "Ehime Shimaji" (371 yen) had a translucent appearance due to its fibrous texture. It had a light and delicate flavor. The "Russian Uni" (1,408 yen) had a great taste. It appeared to be Ezo Bafun Uni, but I couldn't resist trying the Russian variety. (laughs) But honestly, I want to support Sushizan's straightforward approach. The "Mirugai" (437 yen) wasn't a recommended item, but I couldn't resist ordering it after seeing it in the display case. I asked the chef to give me the tip of the clam, which is my preference. It's the part that has the most earthy flavor. Originally, I preferred the more intense flavor of the base of the clam. However, lately, I have come to prefer the tip. The more you chew, the more unique the flavor becomes. This only applies to white mirugai. I enjoyed the delicious toro part without worrying about the flow. According to the photo data timestamps, I entered at 17:32 and paid at 17:47, so I stayed for 15 minutes. Thank you for the meal. Afterwards, from 18:00, a light drinking party unfolded. It was the right decision. Also, when taking photos at Sushizanmai, it's a waste to take a distant shot. Since it's a restaurant that is confident in its fish, close-up shots are best. Taking a distant shot only makes the details of the fish less visible. (By Kyanatsushuukuu, 3/6/2023) (167 votes/3.21)

This is a revisit of the weekend lunchtime. To use up the meal voucher that expires at the end of February, I felt like having breakfast at Sushizanmai. The restaurant only opens in the afternoon, so I went to the main store in the early morning, but I gave up due to the long waiting time in the line. I regained my composure and decided to visit the restaurant for lunchtime, and unlike the main store, there was plenty of seating available around noon, so I was seated right away. This time, I decided to try something different and ordered the "Zanmai Salad" and the "Three Kinds of Tuna Sashimi." Both dishes were served in about 3 minutes after ordering. The Zanmai Salad was surprisingly generous with a good volume of seaweed salad and about 15 slices of sashimi. It paired well with the Japanese sesame dressing and was quite delicious. Despite the modest price, it was quite filling. After eating this, you may not feel the need for sushi. The Three Kinds of Tuna Sashimi lived up to my expectations as well. As expected from Sushizanmai, the tuna was delicious. The lean tuna was tasty enough, but the pink fatty tuna was outstanding and of a quality that may not be found in other restaurants. It was a bit disappointing that the slices were a bit thin, but the freshness and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness left a lasting impression. The staff at the restaurant are wonderful and make dining there a pleasant experience. It's always nice to be able to enjoy a meal in a calm and relaxed environment. I heard that there are more cost-effective set menus available during weekday lunchtime, so I would like to visit again when I have the time. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I had sushi late at night. The restaurant was empty, so the service was quick and satisfying. I had drunk too much sake, so I ate most of the sushi before taking any photos. The tuna collar and fatty tuna roll were delicious.

This is a revisit of my lunchtime visit on a holiday. Around noon, there were about 2 people waiting outside, but when I left, there were over 5 people waiting outside. I used the 500 yen voucher I received last time and tried the "Special Selection Tuna Bowl" this time. The speed of service was about 3 minutes from ordering, but the luxurious appearance of the tuna exceeded the menu photo, making me happy instantly. The special selection tuna bowl with negitoro, akami, chutoro, otoro, and small green onions looked amazing with each piece of fish being large and visually appealing with its fatty texture. The freshness, taste of each part of the fish, and the sense of luxury were outstanding, and I was delighted by the gorgeousness not often seen in ordinary, common sushi restaurants. The melt-in-your-mouth flavor was also exquisite. I was able to savor the deliciousness of the tuna. The impression of the manager and staff at the Ikebukuro Higashiguchi store was wonderful, and I received a voucher last time and this time as well. Although the sushi may seem quite expensive at face value, this 500 yen voucher was quite large, and I was happy to eat the special selection tuna bowl for less than 3000 yen this time. The voucher can be used at each branch, but I would like to eat here at the Ikebukuro Higashiguchi store again. Thank you for the meal.

I used Sushizanmai at the east exit of Ikebukuro. It is located right after you exit the station, so the location and convenience are excellent! When I entered the store, the friendly staff guided me. The chefs also greeted me, making it easy to order. I visited during the day, so they weren't serving lunch, but I ordered a la carte. I ordered a variety of items, and everything was delicious and safe! It was good to see the consistent quality of Sushizanmai. I will definitely use it again!

It's a weekend afternoon visit. Personally, it's my first time at Sushizanmai in over 10 years, and my first time at the Ikebukuro Nishiguchi store. The restaurant was surprisingly empty, and I was able to get a table by myself. You can order from both handwritten menus and tablets at the table, which is convenient. Here's what I ordered, all with less rice requested verbally: (1st round) - Otoro (fatty tuna) - Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) - Akami (lean tuna) - Negi (green onion) - Negitoro (minced tuna with green onion) - Shimesaba (marinated mackerel) - Salmon (2nd round) - Akami 2 pieces - Engawa (fluke fin) - Kihada (yellowtail) - Kajiki (swordfish) As always, the highlight of Sushizanmai is the deliciousness of the tuna! The otoro, chutoro, and akami were exceptionally tasty this time. We started with one piece of each of the seven types. The melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness of the otoro and chutoro was great, but the akami was also incredibly delicious, so I thought it had the best value for money, and I added 2 more pieces of akami in the 2nd round. I also like the negi, another one of Sushizanmai's specialties. The other toppings were all average. The staff at the Ikebukuro Higashiguchi store were fantastic, very kind and helpful. Due to the current situation, the prices have increased significantly, but I received a discount coupon at the time of payment, so I look forward to eating at a good deal next time. Thank you for the meal.

After a long time, I went to Tokyo Dome to watch a baseball game. Watching live is really great. I had decided to have a beer once the Giants scored a run, but they kept me waiting until the 7th inning. Feeling a bit desperate, I ended up having a beer with some sake at the beginning of the 8th inning, and the game became quite exciting. Since it was a day game, I decided to have dinner before heading home. I was considering where to go, and in the past, I would have gone to Ginza for a date-like atmosphere, but I chose Ikebukuro this time for the convenience of getting back home. My wife wanted sushi, so we went to the 8th floor of Seibu, but there was a long line. We hurried back down and decided on Sushizanmai. We ordered beer and got a plate of tuna and vegetable simmered dish. It was really delicious. For starters, my wife got fried yellowtail sushi, and I added a colorful five-piece set with a small fatty tuna roll. I also ordered a Heart Sushi set (probably around 12 pieces) with a perfect balance of rice and toppings. It goes really well with hot sake. I ended up drinking two bottles of sake (about two cups each). And the soup, which only I had, was kindly offered to be split in half for my wife and me. They served us two bowls. And the fried shrimp heads were so tasty! We had a great time talking about sushi and baseball, and the one hour flew by. Thank you for the delicious meal. As for the bill, I thought it would be over 10,000 yen, maybe around 15,000 yen, but it was only 9,000 yen with 6 yen change. What a great deal! I will definitely visit again!

Sushizanmai is my favorite sushi restaurant because it is delicious, reasonably priced, and can be found everywhere (in Tokyo). While high-end sushi is very tasty, it can be quite expensive, costing around 30,000 to 50,000 yen. On the other hand, conveyor belt sushi is cheaper but may have lower quality ingredients. Sushizanmai offers a great balance of deliciousness and affordability. I recently visited the location in Ikebukuro and was impressed by the consistent quality across all their branches. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Anyway, the rice! Anyway, the rice! The rice at chain sushi restaurants these days is too plain... I prefer the rice with vinegar topped with the fish. I ended up ordering a California roll without thinking (lol). It's like a convenience store salad roll, but better than nigiri sushi (lol). I'm really sorry, but it just doesn't agree with me.

Today is the final day of the Dragon Quest 10 collaboration menu. I thought I should go, and with the state of emergency lifted and the number of new cases decreasing, I headed there in mid-October. I arrived around 12:30 p.m. They were operating on a waitlist system, with about 10 people waiting outside in the first five groups. Also, I learned that they are closing at 9 p.m. until the end of October, not open 24 hours. I ordered the Dragon Quest collaboration set, Toro Taku, and also tried the 66 yen fair items - Bachi Maguro, seared salmon, and bonito. I won't go into details about the Dragon Quest 10 collaboration since it will likely be over by the time you read this, so let's skip that. The Toro Taku was delicious, easy to eat without soy sauce, and the texture of the pickled radish was great. I was a bit worried that the sushi from the 66 yen fair might not be as good as the Dragon Quest collaboration Toro Taku, but it turned out to be of good quality and quantity compared to the cheaper rotating sushi. I also wanted to try the Somalia Maguro Don (500 yen excluding tax), but I was too full to eat that much. The Dragon Quest collaboration ends today, October 17, but I think it's worth trying the 66 yen fair sushi or the 500 yen Somalia Maguro Don.

Today I went shopping in Ikebukuro. I looked at watches at BIC, bought a gift at Takase, and had lunch. While Takase's lunch set is appealing, today I went to Sushizanmai. Recently, Ikebukuro's lunch options have been dominated by Oedo, Sakura Sushi, Wakagi, and Uogashi Nihonichi. In the past, I used to prefer hearty Chinese or Western cuisine for lunch, but maybe age is catching up with me haha. When I worked outside the office, I rarely chose sushi for lunch, so this was my first visit to Sushizanmai in Ikebukuro. The shop is in a good location in the east exit of Ikebukuro, but it's a bit hidden and not easy to notice. Today, I peeked inside and saw a variety of lunch menu options. There were two recommended rice bowl dishes: A: Tuna Lover's Bowl B: Seafood Five-Color Bowl. Of course, I had to go with the Tuna Lover's Bowl, featuring the tuna the company always serves during New Year's! So, I ordered the Tuna Lover's Bowl. Last week, I had beer with lunch, but this time I went with tea ( ；∀；) First, they served me chawanmushi and tea. It was lunchtime, so the place was quite busy, but there were many sushi chefs working, and my Tuna Lover's Bowl was served quickly without any stress. Impressive! The bowl included lean tuna, yellowtail tuna, minced tuna, and medium fatty tuna. The yellowtail tuna was lightly marinated. I started with the yellowtail tuna, minced tuna, and medium fatty tuna before moving on to the lean tuna. They were all delicious, but the lean tuna was my favorite! Overall, Sushizanmai's Tuna Lover's Bowl was a great choice at 980 yen. It's a bit more expensive than conveyor belt sushi restaurants, but it's worth it. When they start serving beer, I'll come back for some nigiri sushi. Thank you for the meal.

On Saturday, after already eating 4 meals, I decided to have some sushi for my next meal. I visited "Sushizanmai Ikebukuro Higashi-guchi" and ordered the following: Kihada (66 yen), Swordfish (66 yen), Salmon (66 yen), Squid (66 yen), Egg (66 yen), Octopus (66 yen), Seared Salmon (66 yen), Mackerel (66 yen), Eel (250 yen), Squid with Cucumber (107 yen), Seaweed (162 yen), Seared Fin of Conger Eel (250 yen), Medium Fatty Tuna (327 yen). The 66 yen items were on a limited-time special offer until June 30th. The taste was decent, especially for the price. Overall, I think the best at Sushizanmai is the tuna. Thank you for the meal!

◼️Previous Tabelog rating: 3.21 (June 2021) Genre: Sushi, seafood dishes, fish dishes, seafood bowls ◼️What I ate - Yellowtail (66 yen) - Swordfish (66 yen) - Salmon (66 yen) - Squid (66 yen) - Egg (66 yen) - Octopus (66 yen) - Seared salmon (66 yen) - Mackerel (66 yen) - Conger eel (250 yen) - Squid with cod milt (107 yen) - Green seaweed (162 yen) - Seared gizzard shad (250 yen) - Medium fatty tuna (327 yen) * All items priced at 66 yen per piece are part of a limited-time service offer. It's still available, so hurry up. The taste was average overall. The egg was the most delicious. The green seaweed didn't have much flavor, like putting Aosa directly on miso soup. The items other than the 66 yen ones didn't seem to have a good cost performance, but the vinegar rice wasn't too sweet and didn't overpower the taste, which was good! ◼️Interior Tables and counter seats ◼️Crowdedness Quite crowded, sometimes there is a wait ◼️Difficulty for a woman dining alone I went alone here about two times, and it was fine. Sit at the counter and make eye contact with the chef. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー After this, I will have dumplings and ramen.