2100K冒鸭烫肚 池袋店 at Ikebukuro, Tokyo

Sichuan maozai and Beijing duck specialist near Ikebukuro West Exit, serving tripe stew and one-person hot-pot-style bowls.

2100K Maoya Tandou, whose Chinese name reads 2100K braised duck and tripe, is a Chinese restaurant on the fourth floor of the Meitoku Building near Ikebukuro's West Exit, about three minutes from the station. Experienced chefs from the region turn out Sichuan maozai, or maocai, cuisine, a casual, single-pot style close to a one-person hot pot, that lets guests enjoy the bold spicing without a shared pot. Signature dishes include a Sichuan-style simmered beef tripe using Japanese beef and Chinese seasonings served in a mini pot, a generous half-duck Beijing duck prepared in-house and roasted in a dedicated oven, rice vermicelli, and house-made fried flatbread, with the popular maozai series spanning roast duck, tender beef and sliced beef tripe; a longevity noodle can be arranged for birthdays. Delivery and take-away are available, and the room is geared to casual dining and small celebrations. A good match for spice-curious diners, small groups and anyone planning a low-key birthday meal, 2100K brings a focused, single-serve take on Sichuan maozai and a properly executed Beijing duck to Ikebukuro's west side. It is a friendly, flavour-first stop for a warming, peppery bowl.