Food & Dining— Page 6

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.

Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai stalwart near Ikebukuro's west exit, serving unadjusted, properly spiced Bangkok-style plates for forty years.

NY-style hideaway pizzeria in Ikebukuro with wood-fired pies, T-bone steak and oysters from a century-old fishmonger.

A well-rated Sichuan-leaning Chinese kitchen in Ikebukuro, known for spicy Chongqing chicken and mapo eggplant.

Japan's first dedicated candy apple shop, crafting premium ringo ame with seasonal Aomori apples inside Ikebukuro PARCO.

Late-opening pizza and wine Italian near Ikebukuro's west exit, pouring for evening dates and group bookings.

An original gelato counter in Tobu Ikebukuro's basement, with around a dozen rotating flavours and a tiny eat-in corner.