中華料理 天天飯店 at Ikebukuro, Tokyo

Late-opening Chinese and Taiwanese kitchen near Ikebukuro west exit, serving small-plate dishes into the early hours.

Chukaryori Tenten Hanten is a small Chinese and Taiwanese restaurant tucked just a short walk from Ikebukuro station, sitting close to the west entrance park. It serves the flavours of Chinese and Taiwanese cooking, and it is a handy spot for a late, unpretentious meal when much of the neighbourhood has wound down. The kitchen keeps long hours - from 17:00 to 06:00 most days, with a slightly earlier 05:00 close on Sundays and holidays - and runs with no regular day off. The 26-seat room is compact, and the menu leans on the kind of warming, flavoursome dishes that pair well with a drink or a quick supper. When you want a reliable Chinese kitchen that is still serving as the night draws on, Tenten Hanten is a sensible west-side pick in Ikebukuro. Pull up a seat, order a few dishes to share and settle into one of the neighbourhood's more accommodating late-night tables.