Ikebukuro, Tokyo Directory— Page 5

Long-running charcoal yakiniku off Ikebukuro's north side, praised for good-value premium cuts and a warm welcome.

Charcoal yakiniku with kuroge wagyu all-you-can-eat, three minutes from Ikebukuro Station.

A5 kuroge wagyu charcoal yakiniku in Ikebukuro, with all-you-can-eat from 1,980 yen.

Hand-drip speciality coffee and house-baked pastries in a calm, light-filled cafe a minute from Ikebukuro's west exit.

Friendly craft beer bar in Minamiikebukuro pouring 15 taps of Japanese and imported brews with American snacks.

A grown-up back-alley wine bar in east Ikebukuro, with monthly glass pours and handmade Italian plates.

A Thai-government-certified street-food stall in Ikebukuro West Exit serving satay from 80 yen and draught beer at 250 yen.

A friendly Korean izakaya with karaoke tucked into Ikebukuro Nishiguchi, open late from 6pm.

A Nepalese and Indian dining room in Higashi-Ikebukuro run by a veteran chef, known for dhal bhat and spice-blended curries.

Sapporo-born Hokkaido Italian on Tobu Ikebukuro's 11th floor, turning local produce and 100% Hokkaido-wheat pizza into approachable plates.

Handmade noodle tsukemen shop on Ikebukuro's Sunshine 60 Dori, known for yuzu-scented dipping broth.

A casual steak and teppanyaki spot near Ikebukuro west exit, serving aged beef sirloin, Italian veal and fresh fish at surprising value.