Marumo Kitchen at Go Ikebukuro
Location: 1 Chome-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0022, Japan
Ikebukuro PARCO
A rice-bowl cafe on Ikebukuro PARCO's 7th floor, offering over 20 nutritionally balanced donburi alongside a relaxed cafe menu.
A rice-bowl cafe on Ikebukuro PARCO's 7th floor, offering over 20 nutritionally balanced donburi alongside a relaxed cafe menu.
Marumo Kitchen is a donburi-and-cafe hybrid on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO, built around the simple premise that a good bowl of rice can be both comforting and wholesome. The restaurant's tagline describes it as a 'bowled cafe with the theme of rice', and the menu delivers on that promise with more than 20 varieties of donburi, each crafted with a focus on nutritional balance using seafood, meat, and fresh vegetables.Alongside the donburi, which range from classic gyudon-style beef bowls to lighter seafood options, the kitchen serves miso soup and a well-rounded cafe menu for those wanting something a little different. The vibe is casual and unfussy, with an emphasis on meals that are genuinely satisfying without being heavy.
The restaurant is directly connected to JR Ikebukuro Station via PARCO, and opens from 11:00 to 22:00 with last orders at 21:30. It is a popular lunch spot, so arriving slightly off-peak can mean a shorter wait. The setting is bright and modern, suitable for solo diners, couples, or small groups.
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Reviewer_5076
I've never really thought seafood bowls were that tasty, but I do love the salmon rare cutlet rice dish. 🙂↕️🤍 I also love the pork soup, which is packed with ingredients...
Reviewer_5077
I ordered a seafood bowl and a shrimp, cheese, and egg bowl! Both were delicious!! The shrimp and egg bowl had a broth that wasn't too strong, just the right...
Reviewer_5079
I ordered the rare salmon fry set meal (large portion) for 1480 yen and salmon roe (350 yen)...
Reviewer_5080
I stopped by this place while shopping in Ikebukuro. It's located right at the top of the elevator, so I'd always been curious about it and decided to stop by for the first time...
Reviewer_5078
Located on the 8th floor of Parco Main Building at Ikebukuro East Exit, this restaurant offers good value for money compared to other shops. You can also try their signature Japanese seafood rice bowl set meal. For an additional 200 yen,...
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Marumo Kitchen
Japanese Meal Set
A close-up of a traditional Japanese meal featuring a bowl of rice topped with mixed vegetables and greens, a side dish in a small bowl, and a cup of miso soup in the background.
Bowl of Japanese-style rice with vegetables and soup
A close-up photo shows a white bowl filled with rice topped with glazed chicken, zucchini, tomato, eggplant, and green onions, sprinkled with sesame seeds. In the background is a red bowl containing miso soup with seaweed, tofu, and pickled ginger. A small side dish with mashed potatoes and broccoli sits nearby on a yellow napkin.
Bowl of Japanese-style rice dish with tuna, shrimp, and vegetables
A close-up photo of a white ceramic bowl containing a colorful assortment of food items including seared tuna slices, breaded shrimp, tomato wedges, black olives, green herbs, and a creamy sauce. The bowl rests on a blue and white striped cloth with another red bowl partially visible in the background.
Sushi Bowl with Salmon and Tuna
A close-up of a white bowl filled with sushi rice topped with raw tuna, salmon, scallops, and tobiko. A wooden spoon lifts a piece of salmon over the bowl. In the background, there is a red bowl with miso soup containing green vegetables and pickled ginger, and a yellow bowl with what appears to be wasabi and ginger.
Creamy Egg Soup with Black Pepper
A bowl of creamy soup, likely a type of egg drop or miso soup, topped with a raw egg yolk and sprinkled with black pepper. The bowl features decorative patterns including red and blue motifs.
Malmo Kitchen Interior View
Interior of a Japanese bowl café with wooden decor, stools outside, and promotional posters on easels.
Japanese Meal with Fried Chicken and Soup
A close-up of a Japanese meal featuring a bowl of rice topped with breaded fried chicken pieces, avocado, and a creamy sauce, accompanied by a red bowl of miso soup with leafy greens and tofu. A small side dish with vegetables is visible in the background.
Japanese Meal Set
A wooden tray holding a Japanese meal set including rice with salmon and meatball, miso soup with greens, fried cutlet, and pickled vegetables.
Japanese Meal Set
A wooden tray with a bowl of salmon teriyaki rice topped with creamy sauce, a bowl of miso soup with greens and tofu, small bowls of pickles and red fish roe, and a spoon.
Japanese Restaurant Menu Flyer
A promotional flyer or menu page from a Japanese restaurant, featuring vibrant food photography and text in both Japanese and English. The main dish shown is 'Spicy House Mackerel Tartare', with other dishes like rice bowls and drinks also pictured. Text highlights seasonal offerings such as peach-flavored drinks and summer fruits.
Dessert Bowl with Toppings
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Restaurant Interior with Open Kitchen
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Matcha Ice Cream Bowl
A glass bowl containing two scoops of green matcha ice cream and a small portion of brown rice balls, placed on a light wooden tray with a spoon beside it.
Japanese Rice Bowl Display Case
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Fried Chicken and French Fries Meal
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Dessert Bowl with Sauce
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Japanese Restaurant Interior with Menu Boards and Seating Area
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Cheesy Vegetable and Egg Bake
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Japanese Bowl Cafe Interior
Interior view of a Japanese bowl cafe with wooden decor, customers dining at tables, and display cases filled with packaged food items.
Japanese Meal Spread
A table setting featuring a bowl of tuna poke rice topped with shredded ginger and green onions, accompanied by miso soup with leafy greens, avocado slices in a small dish, pickled vegetables, and condiments like soy sauce and wasabi.
Salad Bowl with Avocado and Salmon
A close-up of a white bowl containing rice topped with chunks of salmon, avocado, cucumber, and shredded vegetables. Surrounding the main dish are small bowls of side dishes including broccoli salad, soy sauce, and what appears to be pickled vegetables or tofu.
Matcha Ice Cream and Coffee Dessert Set
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Food Tray with Soup and Fries
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Japanese Bento Meal
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Malmo Kitchen Interior View
Interior shot of Malmo Kitchen, a Japanese bowl cafe. Visible signage includes the main banner with 'マルモキッチン' and smaller signs on walls. Menu boards display various dishes like 'Ganmai' and 'Shokudo'. Staff are seen in background near kitchen area.
Dessert Bowl with Ice Cream and Toppings
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Restaurant Interior with Wooden Tables and Chairs
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Japanese Meal Set
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Croissant with Ice Cream and Ketchup
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Food Display Case in Mall
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Bento Meal with Soup and Drink
A bento-style meal featuring a bowl of rice topped with fried cutlet, avocado, greens, and mayonnaise; a side of miso soup with leafy vegetables; pickled sardines in a small dish; dark-colored pickles in a yellow bowl; and a glass of green-tinted water on a wooden table.
Sashimi Bowl with Raw Egg Yolk
A close-up of a white bowl containing thinly sliced raw fish, likely tuna or salmon, topped with a vibrant orange raw egg yolk. The dish is garnished with fresh green herbs and shredded purple cabbage. In the background, there's a wooden tray holding additional bowls, including one with yellow contents, possibly soup or sauce. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with warm lighting.
Japanese Meal Set
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Salmon Rice Bowl in Wooden Bowl
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Dessert Bowl with Ice Cream and Berries
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Salmon Rice Bowl with Side Dishes
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Japanese Meal Set
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Salmon Katsu Bowl with Sauce and Pickles
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Salmon Rice Bowl with Soup
A wooden tray holds a white bowl filled with rice topped with salmon, fried cutlet, pickled vegetables (red cabbage and green onions), and a creamy sauce. Beside it is a red bowl of miso soup with leafy greens and carrot slices. Small side dishes include a yellow cup with dark condiment and a small dish of shredded carrots and greens. Two spoons—one metal, one orange plastic—rest on the tray.
Japanese Bowl Cafe Interior
Interior view of a Japanese bowl cafe with wooden decor, menu boards on easels, stools in foreground, and signage above the counter.
Food Court Interior with Stalls and Shoppers
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Burger and French Fries Meal
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Japanese Meal Set
A wooden tray holding a meal consisting of a rice bowl with mixed vegetables and seafood, a side of fried cutlet, miso soup in a red bowl, and a small yellow dish containing pickles.
Japanese Restaurant Menu Spread
A close-up view of an open Japanese restaurant menu on a wooden table. The left page features a section titled '選べるメドンプリと えかすの定食' (Selectable Medompu and Ekasu Set Meals) with prices starting at ¥1530, showing images of rice bowls with various toppings like salmon, egg, and vegetables. The right page displays a grid of main dishes including grilled fish, fried chicken cutlet, and other savory items served in traditional blue patterned bowls.
Dessert Bowl with Ice Cream and Tofu Puffs
A close-up of a dessert bowl containing green ice cream, red beans, white mochi balls, purple taro paste, and golden-brown tofu puffs on a wooden tray with a spoon.
Matcha Ice Cream and Coffee Dessert Set
A pink plate holds a glass of coffee topped with crumbled brown sugar, a waffle bowl filled with green matcha ice cream, whipped cream, and red beans, along with a wooden-handled spoon. The table surface features a logo reading 'MA RU MO'.
Food Display Case
A wooden display case showcasing various Japanese food items, including bowls of rice with toppings like salmon, vegetables, and sauces, arranged neatly on shelves.
Dessert in Yellow Bowl
A yellow bowl containing a creamy white dessert, possibly pudding or custard, topped with crumbled brown sugar or cookie crumbs. The bowl sits on a light wooden tray.
Dish with rice and meat
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Dessert with mochi and syrup
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Restaurant Interior
A view into a Japanese restaurant or cafe, showing wooden tables and chairs in the dining area. In the background, an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances is visible. On one table, there are small signs, likely indicating menu items or prices.
Salad Bowl with Salmon and Avocado
A close-up of a bowl containing a fresh salad with diced salmon, avocado chunks, shredded daikon radish, and orange roe (tobiko) on top. The bowl has decorative black and red patterns resembling lotus flowers.
Soup Bowl with Meat and Vegetables
A close-up of a red bowl containing a clear broth soup with chunks of meat, carrots, onions, and leafy greens. An orange spoon rests in the bowl. In the background, there is a small dish with shredded vegetables, possibly pickled radish or carrot, and a green glass container.
Avocado and Egg Bowl with Seafood
A close-up of a rice bowl featuring sliced avocado, arugula, a raw egg yolk, crab roe, shrimp, and pickled ginger on top.
Fried Egg Rice Bowl with Tofu and Broccoli
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Japanese Bowl with Salmon and Rice
A wooden bowl filled with a light broth, salmon slices, rice, and green vegetables sits on a table alongside other dishes including a small white bowl with chopsticks, a metal teapot, and various condiments.
Miso Soup Bowl
A close-up of a bowl of miso soup with visible tofu, seaweed, and shredded daikon radish garnish, placed on a wooden table in what appears to be a casual dining setting.
Japanese-style meal on wooden trays
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Red Bowl of Soup with Vegetables and Meat
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Kasakura Fried Rice Bowl Menu
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Display
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Japanese food cafe interior and signage display
Interior view of a Japanese-style food cafe with wooden decor, illuminated menu boards showing dishes like rice bowls and soups, small stools arranged near promotional posters, visible kitchen area in background, and overhead sign reading 'マルモキッチン' (Marumo Kitchen). No exterior facade or building signage is shown.
Fried Shrimp Menu
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Malmo Kitchen Advertisement
A promotional poster for Malmo Kitchen, a Japanese bowl cafe. The image features a large bowl of rice being scooped with a wooden spoon, surrounded by various dishes including seafood and meat bowls. Text in Japanese highlights the theme of enjoying rice and sea food.
Japanese Restaurant Advertisement Display
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Restaurant Menu Boards
Two wooden menu boards stand outside a restaurant. The left board features desserts and drinks with prices ranging from ¥100 to ¥420. The right board advertises ramen dishes, including 'Buri' (tuna) and 'Nori' (seaweed), with prices around ¥1,420.
Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
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Japanese Soul Food Menu Board
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Pages
Open menu pages of a Japanese restaurant showing donburi sets and side dishes with prices.
Japanese Drink Menu Display
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Spread
Open menu pages of a Japanese restaurant featuring seafood and rice dishes. Left page shows appetizing photos of sashimi, miso soup, and other dishes with descriptive Japanese text. Right page lists various toppings like eggs, vegetables, and sauces with prices in yen.
Dinner Menu
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Restaurant Interior Display
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Japanese Bowl Cafe Interior
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