After the Hokkaido local products exhibition, I went for lunch. The usual flow was sushi or ramen after the exhibition, but lately I feel like the restaurants have become too fixed. So today, since it's cool and I'm a bit weak at this changing season, I decided on a spicy hot pot with added century egg. You can now order through a QR code. For drinks, there was jasmine tea in a pot on the table. The set includes pickles, sesame sauce, dumplings, rice, and dessert in addition to the hot pot. The hot pot had glass noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, and separately served lamb and pea shoots. I'm not used to solid fuel, so I slowly added meat to the pot and ate it, but towards the end the heat was weakening, so I quickly added all the meat. It's a great system for lunch. The spiciness of the hot pot was mild to medium. It's not too spicy due to the numbing effect, but it has a good level of spiciness. Little Sheep's hot pot is not greasy and easy to eat without any strong flavors. In Ikebukuro's Ma-La Town, the hot pots around the north exit use chili oil to bring out the spiciness, so the more spicy it gets, the more oily it becomes. Here, you can drink it easily. The flavorful lamb, glass noodles, and springy texture were excellent. The tofu didn't absorb much flavor, but it helped refresh the palate. I hardly used the sesame sauce. The century egg, although small, had a strong presence. Its unique taste was irresistible. I finished everything except for the longan, grass fruit, and garlic. I had to refill the jasmine tea because my throat was getting dry. I skipped the rice, so my stomach felt light. It turned out to be a very enjoyable lunch.

I often use the Little Sheep in Kabukicho, but today I am having hot pot in Ikebukuro. I have tried various hot pot restaurants, but as a Japanese person, I like Little Sheep the best. I usually order the very spicy option, but as time passes, the spiciness increases. Give it a try ^_^

There was a hot pot restaurant that opened in Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro. It is a new place, so the interior is clean and beautiful, making it a great option for a date. It's not super cheap, but the meat was tender and delicious. The hot pot set included chicken, pork, lamb, and shrimp balls, so I was satisfied. It's convenient being located inside the department store, so I would like to visit again.

There are fewer traditional department stores like Tobu Department Store in Tokyo. Ikebukuro is a unique area with a bookstore, pet shop, and reasonably priced restaurants. It can be overwhelming with so many options. I decided to try the hot pot at this restaurant. The hot pot menu is generous with plenty of vegetables. Being inside a department store, I think the cost performance is excellent. You can choose your meat and flavor, making it a great choice when you want to boost your stamina.

I was lured in by the WBC championship sale offering a free glass of draft beer and a free plate of lamb, so I decided to go. Normally I order two types of soup in a large pot, but this time I tried a small pot and it turned out to be surprisingly large, which was a great choice. I had lamb, beef, and mushrooms. For the finale, I had curly noodles which were delicious with a spicy kick. Thank you to Chef Ohtani and Mr. Murakami.

On Saturday at 2:40 PM, I went to Shibakikaku Printing Ikebukuro Branch on the 14th floor of Ike Higashi 14F, only to find out that they had already finished serving lunch 10 minutes earlier! The lunch service apparently ends at 2:30 PM... I had just impulsively bought a refrigerator at Yodobashi Camera, so I decided to treat myself to a hot pot meal alone. Despite starting my day with a vigorous swimming session, I was determined to make the most of it. Luckily, I found out that the lunch service at the restaurant on the 13th floor, which I had frequented with friends at the Shibuya branch, was available until 4 PM. I ordered the Fire Pot Set Meal (1,800 yen) and 3 beers (500 yen each), which came to a total of 1,500 yen. This was my first time dining alone at this restaurant, which I had registered based on a recommendation from a follower. The solid fuel kept the pot simmering for a long time, allowing me to enjoy piping hot food until the end. I quickly finished all the rice before the solid fuel ran out. The freedom to enjoy hot pot alone is truly a delight. The meal was delicious, especially with the flavors of goji berries and chili peppers. The garlic was tender and flavorful too. Although I was served beer in a glass instead of a beer mug, I appreciated that it was only 500 yen per glass for lunch. I ended up drinking 3 glasses. If I hadn't already had a 500ml can of beer on my way there, I might have wanted to have 1 or 2 more glasses. Overall, it was a luxurious lunch experience. Enjoyable!

I visited the chain restaurant "Xiao Fei Yang Ikebukuro Tobu Store" in Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store on the 13th floor around 11:00 am on a certain day in February 2023. The restaurant was of a decent size with two customers already seated. I ordered the lunch menu item "Seafood Chanpon with Plenty of Ingredients" for ¥1,380. The dish was served after a 10-minute wait, consisting of a large bowl of seafood chanpon with gyoza and dessert on the side. The seafood chanpon was generously filled with shrimp, squid, scallops, and plenty of vegetables, but the cabbage had a disappointing texture due to its large cut size and lackluster cooking. The thick noodles and the chanpon soup did not complement each other well, lacking depth in flavor. The pork was tough and lacked flavor, while the sweet potato tempura had a gentle texture but lacked presence. The wood ear mushrooms were too large, making them difficult to eat. I added chili oil from a small dish to enhance the spiciness and flavor. Although the spiciness was strong, the lack of depth in flavor was disappointing. The small size of the seafood ingredients was also disappointing. I managed to finish the dish while feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of cabbage. The dessert was almond tofu with fruit compote, which I enjoyed in the cozy table setting. Xiao Fei Yang is known for its hot pot, and while they provide ample ingredients to justify the price, the balance of flavors was off in this dish. If the cabbage had been more flavorful, it would have made a significant difference. The restaurant had a clean and pleasant environment typical of a department store.

The hot pot here is always delicious no matter how many times you eat it. They had a half-price meat fair, so I tried lamb, beef, and pork. I ate until I was full and finished with a good porridge. Normally, I end with noodles, but due to my stomach, I tried the porridge and it was also very delicious. Finally, I picked up some garlic and ate it.

Today's lunch was at "Xiao Fei Yang Tobu Ikebukuro Store" where I was craving some excitement! Just like last time, I ordered the lunch set "Hot Pot (Spicy)" and made sure to also order some coriander (cilantro) this time. When the set arrived, I added all the coriander and sprouts on top of the lamb into the pot! Then, I enjoyed dipping and cooking the lamb in the hot pot. My taste buds tingled lightly and it was irresistible (lol). Around halfway through, I started to break a sweat ♫ The detox effect is amazing! I consumed three glasses of draft beer and finished the meal! The taste is truly addictive. Thank you for the meal.

Hot Pot Deluxe, Clear Broth, 1,800 yen. I chose the mild broth this time after trying the spicy one last time. While it lacks a punch, it is still reasonably delicious. The meat had more presence in the previous broth, but overall, I felt more satisfied and it was a better deal at the exceptional hot pot restaurant, Shiki Kaigan, that I visited last week.

Hot Pot Deluxe - Spicy/Medium Spicy - 1,800 yen A spicy soup with plenty of chili peppers, sansho peppers, and other spices Served with dumplings, pickles, and almond tofu Lots of sliced lamb meat rolls! The meat was still frozen The spiciness was just right and delicious I didn't eat too quickly, so the meat was still frozen and the fire went out They kindly added more solid fuel They also happily added sesame sauce The almond tofu was rich and delicious The white broth looked delicious too, so I want to try it next time

A popular hot pot restaurant on the 13th floor of Tobu Ikebukuro. I had always wanted to try hot pot, but never had the chance. Then I saw a review on my timeline by Claude_MONET, mentioning a lunch set called "Hot Pot Gozen" for one person. The delicious photos got me excited to visit. Plus, the lunch menu is available until 4 pm, so I went there soon after finishing my errands on a weekday. I ordered the "Hot Pot Gozen" for 1800 yen, choosing the red spicy soup. The set came with a delicious dumpling as well. The lamb meat was neatly arranged under a mountain of pea sprouts, and there were more than 10 pieces. The hot pot started with cabbage, bean sprouts, glass noodles, tofu, and other ingredients. The soup was spicy and flavorful, with a complex blend of spices. It was really delicious! The lamb meat was tender and paired perfectly with the spicy soup. Even if you're not a fan of lamb, you'll love this! I didn't use much of the sesame sauce provided because the soup was already so flavorful. I finished everything and even enjoyed the white rice that came with the set. The almond jelly dessert was a nice touch after the spicy meal. I can't believe how delicious hot pot can be! I'm definitely hooked and can't wait to go back with friends to try more varieties. The staff were incredibly kind, even when I accidentally broke a glass. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!

I visited after 6 pm! It's located in Tobu Department Store. It's really hard to find. I decided to come here for a dinner with my university senior. By the way, he treated me to everything, so I don't know the price. I ordered everything from my phone, which is quite advanced. I ordered a hot pot set and a beer (250 yen). It seems cheap to order with a hot pot. Hot pot and beer go well together. It was brought to me in about 10 minutes. I ordered a spicy hot pot and a plain one in an orthodox way. The set came with vegetables, meat, and even rice for the end. Also, there was quite a lot of ingredients, so I got quite full. You can eat hot pot here that is not much different from what you eat in China, but it costs about three times as much. I want to go to China.

The operation was not running smoothly and I had to wait a while before being seated. The staff seemed inexperienced, which made me feel uneasy due to the lack of proper operation. The photo is of the ◻︎ Xiao Long Bao lunch set for 1500 yen. The Xiao Long Bao was quite ordinary. It is important to eat it quickly before it gets cold! The fried rice was also average. Perhaps I should have ordered the hot pot instead. Thank you for the meal ☺︎

Before I knew it, the restaurant "Xiao Fei Yang" had expanded in Japan, so I decided to have lunch at the Ikebukuro Tobu store. I confidently ordered the recommended dish for September, the "Hot Pot Set Meal (Spicy)". It was a big hit after a long time! The soup, infused with medicinal herbs, was filled with plenty of vegetables, and once it started boiling, I added the lamb meat. The taste was nostalgic and delicious, leaving a slight numbness on my tongue. The lamb meat had no smell at all. It wasn't too spicy to the point of sweating, but it had just the right amount of spiciness. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal. Now, on this Chinese day, despite the pouring rain, I will go to the Tokyo National Museum to see the exhibition "The World of the Forbidden City".

A restaurant that serves lamb in medicinal hot pot. I wasn't very familiar with it, but it is located on the 13th floor of the restaurant area "Spice" at Tobu Ikebukuro. I decided to try it for lunch and ordered the lunch hot pot set with an additional side of lamb meatballs. The set came with rice, a gyoza dumpling, almond tofu, sesame sauce, and pickles. The hot pot contained vermicelli, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, leeks, cabbage, bean sprouts, and more. The spiciness was moderate but had a nice medicinal flavor. The sliced lamb meat was delicious and went well with the soup. I also tried the sesame sauce, which was good but not as flavorful as expected. Overall, the experience was enjoyable, and I ended the meal with soup rice and pickled mustard greens.

Weekend lunchtime visit to a new hot pot restaurant, Xiao Fei Yang, located on the 13th floor of Tobu Ikebukuro Restaurant Spice. The restaurant was previously a congee specialty shop. The lunchtime special, the Hot Pot Set Meal (Spicy/ Medium Spicy), was ordered and served promptly. The set meal included hot pot, lamb meat, rice, a siu mai dumpling, and a mini dessert (almond tofu). Despite the option to add extra vegetables, the default amount of vegetables in the pot was sufficient. The restaurant's specialty is healthy lamb meat, and the hot pot had a healthy overall feel. The soup was infused with various Chinese medicinal herbs, giving it a nourishing and strengthening effect. Despite being labeled as spicy, the level of spiciness was moderate and enjoyable. The side dishes of siu mai and dessert were delicious, and the luxurious taste of the hot pot at a reasonable price made for a good impression. The staff was polite and attentive, making it a place worth revisiting. Thank you for the meal.

I often use Little Sheep in Shinjuku. Personally, I think Little Sheep has the most delicious hot pot.

The rating could be a bit higher, but it's true that people choose. You can enjoy authentic medicinal cuisine. The solo diner rate is high!

The xiao long bao set meal for ¥1500 arrived in less than 5 minutes after ordering. In my opinion, the fried rice seemed to be frozen. It was quite a disappointing lunch.