【池袋グルメ5選】2025年最新レポート！話題のお店で大人のはしご酒
Hello, this is Mikki. This time, I will introduce the top 5 gourmet foods in Ikebukuro in the latest report for 2025. With the heat getting more intense this summer, it is inevitable that moving around during the day will be a hassle. Because it is such a summer, many people may want to spend a little luxury time at night. I hope that this will be helpful for such times. This time, I will introduce gourmet foods that can be used for dinner in Ikebukuro. When you think of Ikebukuro, you think of large commercial facilities and lively streets, but just by going down one alley, the atmosphere changes completely. In the past, I have introduced cafes, but this time I will take a food trip around 5 unusual and classic places in Ikebukuro. Please use this as a reference for enjoying the rest of the summer. The first place I will introduce is Gyoza no Katchan Ikebukuro East Exit Store, a store with excellent cost performance. It has stores all over the country, mainly in the Kansai region. It is a gyoza specialty store. Gyoza no Katchan has been operating in western Japan, mainly in the Kansai region, but in the summer of 2024, it finally opened in eastern Japan. It first opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. This is one such restaurant. It’s not a completely private room, but the space is partitioned like this, so you can enjoy it in a small space. On the other hand, you can eat in an open space, so it ‘s a good idea to choose a seat according to the group and atmosphere. At this restaurant, all-you-can-eat and drink is 2,780 yen, and all-you- can-drink single items including draft beer is 777 yen, so the cost performance is incredibly good, so it’s a good idea to remember Gyoza no Katchan as a place to go when you’re in a pinch. In addition, the restaurant is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the Ikebukuro Seibu Exit, and the large number of seats is also attractive. I ordered a drink right away, and I ordered an octopus highball for 319 yen and a lemon sourdough for 777 yen. Even the mega size is only 539 yen, which is incredibly cheap in this day and age. You can still enjoy it with the all-you-can-drink option, and I think it’s a great price even for people who don’t drink much. Now, let’s introduce the appeal of the menu. First of all, there is a wide variety of gyoza , and you can get them in small portions so you can compare different flavors. First, from the back, these are mapo gyoza, gyoza that are overflowing with meat juice. Next is Katchan gyoza, which is the most basic gyoza, followed by cheese gyoza. The gyoza in the middle on the right , then the fried gyoza in the front right, and the green onion and salt gyoza in the front left. This time, we tried three of each flavor, but you can also choose in units of six or ten. These are boiled gyoza. Earlier, we introduced fried and fried gyoza, but you can also enjoy boiled gyoza as you can see. You can also order pork shumai. As you can see, the pork shumai is served in a bamboo steamer, so I hope you enjoy the atmosphere. At the beginning, I said that the gyoza and fried chicken are recommended , but there are various other menus. For example, this light pork shabu salad is very filling, so I would like you to order it when you are waiting for the gyoza to arrive or when you want to reset your stomach a little. Also, this is the fatty tuna, which is recommended when you want to eat something a little healthier. The fatty tuna is sandwiched between seaweed and can be eaten quickly, which is also an attractive part. Next is the overflowing cheese mapo tofu. This is a new type of mapo tofu that has reduced saltiness and maximized umami. It has a numbing spiciness and complex flavor. The deep flavor made with spices is characteristic. This is a specialty that has been carefully prepared over time and effort. Please take this opportunity to enjoy it. This is grilled squid, which can be said to be a standard menu item, but you can also fully enjoy this type of seafood. Next, we have fried takoyaki. We recommend the fried menu items , but the takoyaki was also served in a fried style, so you can enjoy the crispy texture. Another highlight is fried chicken . We ordered two types this time, but you can also enjoy 10 different flavors. An attractive lineup. In addition to the basic fried chicken, we ordered yangnyeom chicken this time. If you have room in your stomach, we recommend ordering special sauces, honey mustard, and cheese. Next is cafe&bal No.8, a hidden space that opened in December 2023. Located 0 minutes walk from Ikebukuro West Exit , this restaurant is a fusion of Showa and Reiwa eras, with a nostalgic Showa atmosphere. It is located in a building directly connected to the station, so you can enter the restaurant without getting wet even on rainy days. It is a moody and stylish space that will surprise you, as you will be surprised to find a place like this in Ikebukuro . The seats are also widely spaced, making it a perfect place for a date or a girls’ night out. Disco songs from the 70s and 80s are played inside the restaurant , so you can enjoy the nostalgic classics and memories of those times . As you can see, there is a stage, so perhaps stage events are held here as well. We will entertain you with special dishes and wines supervised by a famous chef who is fighting on the front lines in the fierce battlefields of Tokyo. We offer a variety of attractive menus based on Italian cuisine, and we recommend trying the dozens of wines available . I hope you enjoy it with the food. Also, pay attention to the original pink tacos, which are perfect for social media. On this day, I ordered a glass of red wine, Mucho Mas, and jasmine tea. As for the soft drinks, they poured them in original glasses, so you can enjoy them visually as well. On this day, I ordered as part of a course menu. It seems that this course is not currently being offered, but the course I had this time was the 6,980 yen course. On this course, we started with the soup of the day and this special salad. The seating is limited to two hours, and you can drink as much as you want for 90 minutes. Next, we had the fresh caprese made with ripe tomatoes and homemade cheese. If you order it a la carte, it will cost 1,210 yen. Next, we had the original pink tacos, which is one of the specialties of this restaurant. This is a well-balanced meal of meat and vegetables, so it is also recommended for women who are concerned about their health and beauty. Since May of last year, dessert pink tacos have been available, and they seem to be a hot topic among women. This restaurant also has private rooms, so it is a great place for families with children or parties. Here is the dessert pink taco, a very very strawberry taco. In addition to the very very strawberry taco, you can also enjoy it in a variety of styles, such as tiramisu with an espresso scent, chocolate banana special, and matcha shiratama zenzai, so please try any of the menu items that interest you. And the main dish is 200g of pasture-fed beef steak, the finest red meat from Australia . This steak is grown without artificial feed, growth hormones, or antibiotics. The beef is raised on selected grass in the vast natural environment of Australia without the use of synthetic fibers, and the meat is soft and firm, with a red meat that allows you to enjoy the original flavor of the meat.To finish off the meal, we had a hot white sauce with spinach and black pepper.The spaghetti with the white sauce was slightly chewy and extremely delicious.This menu has a wide variety of options and is very satisfying.A course menu similar to this menu is currently available for around 7,000 yen, so please enjoy it.Next , we will introduce Senya-san , a restaurant that opened in March 2023 and is known for its Genghis Khan and seafood.As you can see, there is a sheep object in the front of the store to welcome you.You can enjoy Genghis Khan and seafood, which are famous as Hokkaido gourmet food, with sheep and fish skewers.The word ” Sen” in the store name comes from the combination of fish and sheep, which means “fresh, ” and the word “fresh” comes from the idea that both fresh fish and sheep are good. The kanji used for the drink is “sen” (fresh) . The restaurant has a variety of seating styles , from counter seats to table seats and private rooms, so you can choose a seat that suits your needs. There are also sheep dolls and other objects all over the restaurant , so pay attention to these little details. A spectacular pillar of fire rises from the counter. You can see the kitchen, which is very impressive. For example, you can enjoy Sapporo Classic, which is only available in Hokkaido, so I think it’s a great space for beer lovers. I hope you will take this opportunity to try Sapporo Classic draft beer, which is rarely available in Tokyo. I also ordered a guarana highball and corn tea. I think these are also drinks unique to Hokkaido, so I recommend you order them. The glasses are also very original. The glass is made of ginal , so that is also a point to note. Today, I ordered the lamb shabu-shabu course with medicinal soup. You can enjoy rare Icelandic lamb loin meat, which is said to be distributed in Japan at only 1%. The first dish is the raw lamb sushi, which is exclusive to this course. Like the lamb shabu-shabu, it is also from Iceland and can be enjoyed in two flavors, green onion sauce and cheese. As you can see, it is grilled on the spot, so it is a menu that can be enjoyed visually as well. By the way, the lamb shabu-shabu course that I had this time requires a reservation by the day before, so if you are planning to visit, please do not forget to make a reservation for lamb shabu-shabu in advance. This time, I ordered the lamb shabu-shabu course with medicinal soup . However, we also have a simple lamb shabu-shabu course, so please consider that in advance.Next , we had lamb skewers.This time, we enjoyed a skewer of lamb tongue, a rare cut of lamb that can be made into two skewers from one sheep, and lamb skewers with original spices.When you bite into the tongue, the flavor of the plump lamb spreads in your mouth.In addition, the flavor of the curry spices and the shichimi spices matched well, and this was also excellent.The lamb shabu-shabu medicinal soup in the main hot pot warms you from the inside out, so it is recommended in the winter season, but it is also a menu that can be recommended for times when your body is freezing from the air conditioner in the summer.These are stacked like a tower, thinly sliced so that you can enjoy the fluffy texture. The meat is sure to look good in photos, so I recommend taking one before shabu-shabu. As you can see, just grab a generous portion with your chopsticks and shabu-shabu for about 3 seconds to enjoy the melting texture of the lamb. As for the medicinal soup, I was able to choose between the normal medicinal soup on the right and the spicy soup on the left . In this way, you can enjoy a variety of flavors, such as Genghis Khan marinade and grated daikon radish . Personally, I really liked the taste of the normal soup and spicy soup blended in a ratio of about 3:1. You can also add noodles to finish off the meal, so you can enjoy it until the very end. If you’re not a fan of spicy food, I recommend trying the medicinal soup, or if you don’t like spicy food, try the normal medicinal soup. Next up is Toriyaki , a rare charcoal grilled chicken specialty restaurant in Tokyo. This is Onitsune. It is a hideaway space for adults that quietly sits in the depths of Nishi-Ikebukuro, which opened in November 2022. It is also a store near Senya, which I introduced earlier. This store pursues new possibilities for yakitori with the concept of grilling chicken without skewering. The chicken is descended from French red chickens. They use Mitsuse chickens, which are chicks born from both parents and raised in the naturally rich land of Saga. The moderate chewiness and rich flavor are created by carefully selecting feed that is close to nature and thorough breeding time and breeding methods. It is a low-fat and healthy bird, but it is also rich in umami ingredients. The secret is high quality fat, which is said to be an ingredient that makes the brain feel happy. It contains a lot of arachidonic acid. Looking forward to trying such a special bird, this time we are having the excellent cost performance course. Now, before that, let’s order some alcohol. This is August bottled beer. A famous beer that is used by Michelin restaurants, it has a 20-year history and is known as a genuine craft beer. Please enjoy this unfiltered beer that contains live yeast. And here is the Onitsune Lemon Sour. As the name Onitsune suggests, it is an excellent pairing with chicken, so if you are unsure what to order, you ca n’t go wrong with this one. Now, let’s introduce the chef’s choice course that we had this time. First, we had the medicinal chicken soup Mutsuse, a menu of chicken bones simmered for 8 hours and a mixture of dozens of medicinal herbs. In addition, we had two types of chicken sashimi of the day. We were able to have chicken yukke, which is chicken meat with green onions and foam ponzu sauce mixed with garlic salt. Next, we had the carefully selected vegetable bagna cauda, a dish that is visually pleasing with its colorful vegetables. It is good to eat it all at once, but it would also be good to eat it little by little as a palate cleanser while eating the grilled chicken. Another menu that can be enjoyed as a palate cleanser is the grated daikon radish and Korean Omoni Kimchi, which absorb the oil from the grilled chicken that follows. It is refreshing and crunchy. The grated radish and authentic kimchi were perfect for cleaning the palate. Now, let’s introduce the grilled chicken. First, we had the special grilled chicken original. We had the beautiful grilled chicken thighs and herb-grilled chicken. The grilled chicken was made with Korean sweet chili peppers, and the umami was infused into the ingredients rather than the spiciness, so it was less spicy than it looked. As for the herb-grilled chicken, I recommend trying it with the special garlic oil. After heating a small frying pan on a wire rack , you can dip the chicken in the herbs. The moment it was put in, the fat started to overflow and the flavor spread. Next up was the special grilled chicken horumon. On this day, we had three types: liver, heart, and sand lance . After slowly grilling it over charcoal in front of you, you could dip it in two types of sauce to your liking . The fat was removed by the charcoal fire, so it was a healthy dish. And finally, today’s dessert was Blue Seal’s Chinsuko ice cream, which originated in Okinawa. The ice cream was made with chinsuko, and was a perfect palate cleanser. It was a very well-balanced grilled chicken. The prices of Onitsune’s menu are relatively reasonable, so please take this opportunity to try them out.The last place I’d like to introduce is the Ikebukuro store of NIHONBASHI BREWERY, which just opened in February 2025.NIHONBASHI BREWERY is a popular beer shop in Tokyo Station.Such a shop opened in Ikebukuro in February 2025.It is a stylish space with a natural woody atmosphere.The impressive interior, with its mortar-like floor accented with tiles, allows you to enjoy meals in various styles, from relaxing at the counter to having a lively meal at a table.By the way, I have also introduced the Tokyo Station store of NIHONBASHI BREWERY in the past , so please refer to that as well if you like.The menu lineup was slightly different from the Tokyo Station store I visited in the past , so I enjoyed that aspect as well.Now, when it comes to NIHONBASHI BREWERY, craft beer is a big attraction.On this day, I had several types, mainly small sizes.The most recommended of these is NIHONBASHI IPA SAKE. STYLEAs you can see, this is an original beer that is drunk in a masu like sake. It is drunk in both a glass and a masu. It is a unique style, and you can enjoy the difference in aroma that comes from drinking in a masu. Please enjoy the charm of this IPA to the fullest. Another highlight of NIHONBASHI BREWERY is the malt appetizer . It is an appetizer that you can enjoy with beer while sipping on it. Now, let’s introduce the menu items we ordered one after another. First, the melting potato salad . As the name suggests, it is a potato salad with an impressive creamy and smooth texture. Next is the carpaccio from Misaki Fishing Port. It is a dish that simply tastes fresh seafood. It is delivered from Misaki Port and is made into carpaccio using the best cooking method of the day. And here is a platter of salami and prosciutto. This platter is perfect as a snack, and several types of salami and prosciutto are beautifully arranged, and it goes great with beer. Next, we had the pizza with Bismarck prosciutto. The pizza dough is crispy and chewy, and Italian puffs are placed on top. A luxurious slice topped with plenty of rosciutto, the soft-boiled egg is intertwined with the pizza, spreading a rich flavor. It’s a Bismarck pizza. The saltiness of the aged prosciutto and the sharp taste of the beer go perfectly together. It seems to go well with mellow amber ale or rich wheat beer . Next, we had homemade Bolognese cream sauce with Australian beef coarsely ground . The Bolognese, which uses a generous amount of coarsely ground beef, is a rich dish with a condensed meat flavor. The cream sauce gently wraps around the whole dish, leaving a deep flavor that lingers. It was satisfying to eat, but the elegant seasoning made it enjoyable until the end. And to finish, we had homemade pudding. NIHONBASHI is a craft beer shop that secretly aims to be the best pudding in Japan. BREWERYThe size is larger than what you would normally get at a coffee shop or cafe. It has a slightly sweet taste and goes great with ice cream. It was a rich and smooth pudding. We also offer seasonal flavors other than the basic pudding, so if you’re interested, please order those too. That’s all for the main story. In this after-talk , we ‘ll be talking about anime and other media, in honor of Ikebukuro. Before that, let’s wrap it up. In this gourmet feature, we introduced various types of shops. Gyoza no Katchan, which we introduced at the beginning, has excellent cost performance, so I hope you will take a look at it as a gourmet option that is a little easier on the wallet. Cafe&bal No.8 co., which we also introduced, As for Senya and Toriyaki Onitsune, each restaurant has its own unique character, so it would be a good idea to search for a restaurant based on the atmosphere and what you want to eat. If you can’t decide, Nihonbashi Brewery Ikebukuro is a good option for a slightly more luxurious meal. The Nihonbashi Brewery Ikebukuro branch at Tokyo Station is also recommended, but in this western area of Tokyo, Nihonbashi Brewery is a popular choice. I’m very happy that you can enjoy BREWERY, so I hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy it.Now , from here we will move on to the after-talk.The theme this time is, “Do you have any recommended anime, dramas, or movies? ” This summer has been very hot, so I’ve been spending a little more time at home.I personally have subscriptions to Amazon Prime and Netflix Disney Plus, and I’m watching the ones that catch my eye, starting with the ones that catch my eye.There ‘s the 3rd season of Squid Game on Netflix and Gannibal on Disney Plus.I’ve also been watching the anime The Apothecary Diaries and Vigilante, a spin-off of My Hero Academia.As for summer dramas, I’m interested in the 19th Chart, so I’m watching it.However, there are many other works that catch my eye.If there are any works that you are interested in, or that you enjoyed watching, please let me know.Since we provide the latest information in our video specials , we tend to be quite trendy, so please let me know what everyone is up to. I would like to. That’s all from Mikki. Thank you. Now, from here on, we will start the after-talk. The theme this time is, ” Are there any summer events that you are interested in?” When you think of summer , you think of fireworks displays and summer festivals. Are there any fireworks displays or summer festivals that you are interested in? I often go to summer festivals and fireworks displays like those held in Setagaya Ward where I live . In terms of fireworks displays, I go to the one in Futako Tamagawa that is held around October. I know that there are fireworks displays that are held in July and August, but I personally avoid them because they are too major and I am worried about the crowds. If you know of any summer festivals or fireworks displays that are a little less well-known and can be enjoyed, I would love to hear about them. Also, in Koenji, where I used to live, there is an Awa Odori event in late August, so I think there are some charms that you only know about because you live in that town, so if you know about those, I would definitely like to take this opportunity to go. Please let me know in the comments section. That’s all from Mikki . Thank you.
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目次
0:00 イントロダクション
1:08 餃子のかっちゃん 池袋東口店
4:26 cafe&bal No.8 co.
7:53 鮮屋
11:37 鳥焼き 鬼つね
15:17 NIHONBASHI BREWERY 池袋店
18:27 エンディング
19:00 アフタートーク「おすすめのアニメ、ドラマ、映画ありますか？」
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■今回ご紹介したお店の関連情報はこちら
【餃子のかっちゃん 池袋東口店】
https://www.instagram.com/kacchan_ikebukurohigashiguchi/
https://gyozanokacchan.com/
【cafe&bal No.8 co.】
https://www.instagram.com/no_8_co/
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130501/13291396/
【鮮屋】
https://www.instagram.com/azaya_ikebukuro/
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130501/13281864/
【鳥焼き 鬼つね】
https://www.instagram.com/kitsune_ikb/
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1322/A132202/13278113/
【NIHONBASHI BREWERY 池袋店】
https://www.instagram.com/nihonbashi_brewery_ikb/
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130501/13305524/
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池袋といえば、大型商業施設やにぎやかな街並みが思い浮かぶけれど――
路地を一本入るだけで、表情はがらりと変わります。
肉汁あふれる焼き餃子、カジュアルに過ごせるバル風カフェ、旬の魚を丁寧にさばく定食屋。
炭火で焼き上げる鶏料理に、クラフトビールが楽しめる醸造所まで。
今回は、池袋の“ふつうじゃない定番”をめぐる5軒の食の旅。
知っているようで知らなかったこの街の奥行きを、味わいながら歩いてみてください。
過去の池袋特集はこちら。
【池袋カフェ5選】
2024年最新レポート！様々な”色”が溶け込む街の魅力を感じて
【池袋カフェ6選】
2023年最新レポート！ハリーポッター施設誕生に先駆け生まれ変わった駅もご紹介！
【池袋カフェ7選】
日常を彩る穴場空間！こだわりの食材と都会のオアシス
また、2025年上半期の総集編として、
2024年上半期に訪れた約100件のカフェから、
BEST10を厳選した動画も公開していますので、
こちらも是非ご覧ください。
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