Food & Dining— Page 9

A gyoza specialist in Tobu Ikebukuro's basement, frying chewy-skinned dumplings with a crisp, golden base.

Hidden Ikebukuro yakiniku serving A5 kuroge wagyu and nine rare cuts at one fair price, with a celebratory meat cake for special days.

A Nagoya-born fish mirin-kasu-zuke counter in Tobu Ikebukuro, offering premium marinated fish for dinner or gifting.

A 35-year-old Ikebukuro shot bar with 600 spirits, fresh-fruit cocktails and house smoked bites for late nights.

A themed ramen cafe inspired by the beloved Chiikawa manga, serving tonkotsu ramen inside Ikebukuro PARCO.

Homely Sichuan Chinese eatery in Ikebukuro, known for hand-made dumplings and dandan noodles at budget prices.

A creperie and gelato cafe on the ground floor of LUMINE Ikebukuro, spun off from the popular Gelato Pique loungewear brand.

A seasonal rooftop beer garden atop Ikebukuro PARCO, serving Korean BBQ with all-you-can-eat and drink plans.

Kumamoto-style tonkotsu ramen on Ikebukuro East Side, from a brand founded in 1955.

Authentic Isan Thai cooking near Ikebukuro's west exits, with ingredients shipped straight from Thailand.

A vibrant Thai eatery on LUMINE Ikebukuro's 8th floor, serving authentic dishes crafted by Thai chefs under the guidance of renowned Thai cuisine researcher Pensri Ajisawa.

Conveyor-belt sushi chain at Ikebukuro East Exit, from 150 yen a plate, with take-out lockers and table seating.