I visited for lunch and had the A5 grade natural tiger pufferfish course for 9,500 yen. I also added another dish of tessa. When comparing the two, it is clear that the natural one has a firmer and more delicious texture. The ramen at the end was excellent. I highly recommend it.

It was my second visit with my mother and grandmother. The eel rice bowl was delicious with fluffy eel and a flavorful sauce. We went for the eel dishes that day, but the highlight turned out to be the blowfish sushi. It was chewy and firm, satisfyingly delicious! Both my mother and grandmother were delighted. Thank you for the meal!

On February 9th, I went to a fugu fair where the blowfish sashimi was priced at 29 yen! However, I found the lunch set to be a better deal and I prefer blowfish sashimi, so I ordered the lunch set and a crab sashimi. The staff recommended adding the blowfish sashimi for 29 yen even though it wasn't part of the lunch set, so I felt like it was a good deal and decided to order it. The blowfish skin appetizer had a crispy texture, the blowfish sashimi had a satisfying thickness and texture, and the cabbage was crunchy and delicious. The fried blowfish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a flavorful seasoning. The blowfish hot pot had a collagen-rich soup that enhanced the flavor. The vegetables in the hot pot were also tasty. The rice porridge served at the end with light soy sauce and egg was a nice way to finish the meal. Overall, I was able to enjoy the blowfish meal slowly and comfortably in a spacious seat. The crab sashimi was a bit watery but still sweet and delicious. The nut ice cream dessert was rich and satisfying, a nice contrast to the light main dishes. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back again.

Dinner today at Genpin Fugu in Ikebukuro Nishiguchi. A gourmet experience with beer, wine, and sparkling wine. Known for its Italian dishes and pasta. Located in Shibuya, Yoyogi Park, Yoyogi Hachiman, Okushibuya, Tomigaya, and Kamiyamacho. Highly recommended on Tabelog.

The bill was ¥6000. I visited in late December on a weekday at 12pm for lunch, which included a course with fugu shirako. It was my second time having fugu, after many years. Today, I tried fugu shirako for the first time and it was creamy and delicious. The staff who served the food were all very polite, guiding us on when to add ingredients and cooking time, even making zosui. Out of the 3 fugu tempura pieces, 2 had very little meat. When I asked, I was told that the natural fugu course has more meat. It makes sense that you can't get a fugu course for ¥6000 at a fugu restaurant. I was about 80% full. Next time, I might try ordering the natural fugu. It seems like you can walk in without a reservation. Thank you for the meal.

Located about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station on the JR Yamanote Line, "Genhin Ikebukuro" is a popular fugu restaurant that originated in Osaka and now has 69 branches nationwide, including 4 overseas. With over 40 years of history, this place is known for its fugu, but this time I wanted to try the crab. Still, I couldn't resist ordering the grilled fugu shirako - it was delicious with a nice texture. The crab dishes were the main attraction, so I ordered the snow crab sashimi, grilled snow crab, and snow crab hot pot. The sashimi was fresh and tasty, the grilled crab had a tender texture, and the hot pot had a rich broth. I forgot to order vegetables for the hot pot, but it was still satisfying. Finally, I had some rice porridge, which was also delicious. It was a great experience to enjoy crab after a long time - it's still so delicious!

The course consisted of skin, sashimi, fried chicken, hot pot, porridge, and ice cream for dessert. Each dish was delicious, and I asked for a smaller portion of rice in the porridge. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere with a young clientele. I also ordered grilled shirako as an extra dish, which was creamy and delicious.

As it's getting colder, I started craving blowfish and decided to visit this place where I can easily go without making a reservation. I ordered the usual sashimi, fried blowfish, and blowfish milt. Since my friend was with me today, we also had a hot pot. I decided to add some crab as well, but it wasn't that great. Crabs tend to have a strong smell which can be tricky. The porridge at the end was delicious as well. I will definitely come back again.

Recently, when I went to Oita, I usually only go to Kikuchi and Fugu Sashimi in Tokyo, but I went to Genhin for the first time in a while! #Ikebukuro #Fugu #Izakaya #Yubiki #Fugu skin #Tessa #Fugu sashimi #Fried chicken #Tiger puffer #Tecchiri #Fugu hot pot #Zosui #Dessert #Natural #Shirako yaki #Salt #Fin sake #Aged tiger puffer #Daigo

Located just after exiting Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Ichiban-gai is "Genpin Fugu." I visited with a friend to try some fugu. There seemed to be many foreign customers and staff. We ordered a course with all-you-can-drink and also some a la carte items like fried chicken and croquettes. We had fugu skin with ponzu sauce, fugu sashimi, fugu hot pot, and porridge, and we were completely full. The porridge was made by the staff and was very delicious. The fugu all tasted the same with the ponzu sauce, but I like ponzu sauce so it was fine with me. Thank you for the meal.

I learned about an event featuring the owner of Iida Restaurant and immediately made a reservation. Prior to the event, there were tweets from Iida Restaurant emphasizing their commitment to quality, which raised my expectations. I ordered the "Teppanyaki Course with Shioraa Noodles" (6,800 yen) with all-you-can-drink option (2,000 yen). The course included fugu skin hot pot, tessa (thinly sliced fugu), fried fugu, teppanyaki, shioraa noodles, and dessert. The drink menu for all-you-can-drink even included fin sake. The fugu broth went really well with the shioraa noodles. I was very satisfied when the owner of Iida Restaurant came to greet us upon entering. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I was invited to a collaboration event between the famous fugu cuisine chain restaurant, Genpin, and Iida Shouten. I went with two friends, and we shared the courses: Grilled fugu and salted ramen for 6000 yen, and Tetchiri and salted raamen for 6800 yen. We also added Tetchimeshi for 300 yen. The portions were quite generous, from the hot pot to the grilled fugu, and even the raamen. By the time we finished everything, we were pleasantly full. We even got a photo with Iida-san on our way out! The courses we had may become a regular offering at Genpin. The raamen was homemade by Iida-san, which was much appreciated!

Monday. I wanted to eat something a little luxurious, so I went to a chain restaurant for fugu. It was hot, so I opted for the "grilled" course instead of the hot pot. They didn't have Champagne, so I got a half bottle of Spanish sparkling wine. The course menu included: boiled fugu, sashimi, fried fugu, grilled fugu, and fugu sushi. I added crab sashimi and fugu fin sashimi. The sashimi was delicious, and I enjoyed picking it up with chopsticks. The grilled fugu was a bit tricky to cook just right. The fugu sushi portion was generous and felt like a good deal. I was full by the end of the meal, but adding the extra dishes made it a bit pricey. Overall, I thought the original course was very cost-effective.

I visited the fugu restaurant Genpin Ikebukuro store, located a 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station! Although I had seen this restaurant around before, I never had the chance to go in. Finally, I got to experience it fully! This time, I tried their summer limited course which included: - Boiled fugu - Fugu sashimi - Fugu tempura - Grilled fugu - Fugu sushi or fugu ochazuke (rice with tea) - Dessert The staff also kindly provided us with ankimo sauce. The boiled fugu was refreshing and had a crunchy texture that was irresistible. The fugu sashimi came in both thin slices and thick cuts, and when wrapped in ankimo sauce, it had a rich flavor that was different from the usual ponzu or grated radish. The fugu tempura was carefully prepared by the staff and had a delicate texture. The grilled fugu had a soft bone-in meat and a firm texture in the thinly sliced part, each offering a unique and delicious taste. The sauce served with it had a wonderful aroma. For the finale, we had the choice of fugu ochazuke or fugu sushi. We decided to order both and share. The fugu ochazuke was light and easy to eat even when full, with delicate broth and fluffy fugu slices on top. The fugu sushi had a generous portion of rice but the refreshing condiments on top balanced the flavors. The staff were all very kind and made our fugu dining experience relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I went to Ikebukuro after a long time, and my companion wanted to eat fugu, so we went to this restaurant. It's about a 10-minute walk from the north exit, located beyond the bustling streets. The interior of the restaurant feels a bit old, but it was neatly organized. The backrests on the seats had quite a bit of vibration whenever the person behind leaned on them, which was quite bothersome and should be improved. We ordered the natural fugu course. The difference from farmed fugu was evident, with a firm texture and very delicious taste!

Visited on December 27, 2021. After eating plenty of blowfish in Shimonoseki, my husband requested to eat blowfish as well. In Ikebukuro, I think this restaurant is a convenient place to enjoy blowfish. Located on the right-hand side after turning left on Tokiwa Street, passing through the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, the menu was a bit vague in my memory from a while ago, but I found it on Tabelog for reference. I think we ordered the Natural Blowfish Course with Natural Fried Chicken for ¥10,500, which includes blowfish skin in hot water, thickly sliced natural blowfish sashimi, natural fried chicken, hearty blowfish hot pot, end-of-meal rice porridge, and dessert. You can change the rice porridge to shioraa noodles for an additional ¥350 (tax included). The sashimi and fried chicken were portions for one person, while the hot pot was for two. The sashimi had a slightly weaker texture compared to what I had in Shimonoseki, but considering the price, it was quite delicious. The fried chicken had a strong flavor and a good chewy texture. However, the meal itself felt a bit rushed. Although we ordered the course this time, the à la carte dishes are not too expensive, so you can enjoy them without opting for the course menu.

You can casually go and eat blowfish here. Blowfish sashimi is 1300 yen. Fried blowfish is 1800 yen. Blowfish hot pot is 2600 yen. It's not too expensive. Today, I went with a friend and had some fin sake as well. It's a bit pricier than a regular izakaya, but it's easy to understand and you can go there with the goal of eating blowfish. It's a good place to go when you feel like treating yourself to something delicious. They also have a menu for natural blowfish, and although I've compared them a few times, I think even the non-natural blowfish is delicious enough. When you compare them, you can feel the difference, but I don't necessarily think the natural blowfish is overwhelmingly better. Maybe I just have an unsophisticated palate, haha. Please give it a try at least once.

Ikebukuro Station West Exit chain store lunch used to mainly offer course meals, but recently they have started offering rice bowl dishes that can be eaten in or taken out from 12:00-15:00 during lunch time. Alcohol disinfection is done, and the staff members greet you with lovely smiles. They confirm the number of people and guide you to a 4-person table near the front. There is a menu on the table, and they serve you a wet towel and the ground menu. I ordered the blowfish rice set with water. They said it would take about 15 minutes, but it arrived in about 8 minutes. The blowfish miso soup had a piece of blowfish which was flavorful and firm, with plenty of vegetables that were quite crunchy. The miso flavor was a bit strong. The blowfish grilled with ponzu sauce rice had very little blowfish (lol), but the rice was plump and delicious, with a good seasoning that made it easy to eat a lot. The pickled mountain pepper seeds had a strong flavor and aroma that was addictive. The blowfish tempura and sweet potato tempura with lemon were freshly fried, with a soft and tasty interior and a crispy and delicious exterior. I may have put too much lemon on it. There were three types of pickles, with the daikon pickle having a deep flavor and the miso pickle being slightly sweet. After the meal, there were more blowfish chirashi set menu options on Sundays. The blowfish tempura and miso soup were delicious, and the rice was tasty, but the grilled blowfish portion was a bit small, so next time I might try the tempura rice bowl. The staff members were both foreigners and Japanese, and everyone had a pleasant demeanor. Thank you for the delicious meal. It's convenient that the lunch prices are the same on weekends as on weekdays, and they also offer burgers for takeout or delivery.

It's been a while since I had a special fugu sake that I can't drink at home and I want to eat tessa a lot! We were excited and since Nakano shop has been closed for a while, we consulted the reservation center and they recommended this store to us. The staff at the phone reservation center were very polite and kind, and they also told us about the atmosphere of the restaurant. I had never been to Ikebukuro shop before, and since I didn't know much about Ikebukuro East Exit, it took me more than 10 minutes to walk there, even though it was supposed to be a 3-minute walk. The restaurant is located on the 1st and 2nd floors of a building in the entertainment district, with a calm atmosphere inside. My friend arrived first and we toasted with a sip of Premium Malt. We ordered fugu skin ponzu as a complimentary dish and also fugu skin grill (which was only 400 yen for a limited time). The grill can be done by yourself using a charcoal grill, but we asked the staff to do it for us. The menu includes Chinese, and the Chinese staff members are probably hired for inbound customers, but they are fluent in Japanese and were cheerful and polite, which was nice. While enjoying the plump skin with a crispy texture and ponzu sauce, we quickly finished our beer. We then grilled the fugu fin with fire and dipped it in sake, ordered the tessa as part of the course, and also added a single order of tessa. It's great to be able to eat tessa at such a great price, which is unique to a fugu specialty chain. There were also some takeout orders while we were dining. We also added fugu tempura as part of the course and also as a single order! We also had a mini Premium Malt, which was just the right amount for when you want a little bit of cold beer. The tempura was delicious with the accompanying sweet potato, green pepper, and shiitake mushrooms. The fugu chiri was also left to the staff to cook, and they did it perfectly. The meat around the bones was delicious, and we also enjoyed the thin slices at the end, eating them lightly like shabu-shabu. The low-fat fugu can be eaten without worrying about calories, which is great. The staff then made a delicious porridge using the rich fugu broth left in the pot. Watching them use a strainer to make scrambled eggs was always beautiful and soothing. The nourishing porridge had a good amount of rice, so we were full after eating it. The nut ice cream for dessert had a unique taste that I liked. The restaurant was about 60% full at its busiest, so we had a comfortable dining experience. Alcohol was also available at the tables, and the seating was spacious, so we could relax. The restroom is unisex, so I hope they clean it regularly. We were politely escorted out when we left, and it was a delightful time. Thank you for the meal.

I was waiting after being told that we might go to Ikebukuro for a meal together, but ended up coming alone. I had some sake, fried chicken, assorted sashimi, and grilled shirako with sauce. It was delicious. It's rare to find a fugu restaurant where you can just drop in. Thank you for the meal.