Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro
美濃吉 東武池袋店
Kaiseki in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Ikebukuro Station
Our analysis
- ¥6,050least expensive lunch course; median ¥12,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 5
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,050 (on Tabelog), 50% below the ¥12,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Gurunavi and Ikyu Restaurant; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (460 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,050 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,050 on Tabelog and ¥6,655 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Uo Ju | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Ikebukuro | — |
| Sushi Fukuro | — | ¥18,000 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Ikebukuro | Wed |
| Nagumo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Mejiro | Sun |
| Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,050 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Ikebukuro | — |
| Taka Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Toden-Zōshigaya | Mon |
| Tokiwa Zushi | — | ¥17,000 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Takadanobaba | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Gurunavi or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-2825 (+81-50-5600-2825 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
September Seasonal Kaiseki Sweet Service Day on Mondays and Tuesdays During Weekday Lunchtime
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥6,050
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
October Seasonal Kaiseki - Sweet Treat Service Days on Mondays and Tuesdays during Weekday Lunchtime
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥6,050
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
October Matsutake Gozen Set (Limited to 30 Sets)
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,650 more than the one above
September Shogoin Kaiseki "Tsuki Koyoi" Enjoy Kaiseki Featuring Setouchi Sea Bream Charcoal Grilled, Hamo and Tachiuo St
- Kaiseki
¥9,350
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥1,650 more than the one above
October Shogoin Kaiseki "Akiurara" with Crab Chawanmushi, Setouchi Sea Bream Tanba Grilled, and Chestnut Rice - Kaiseki
- Kaiseki
- Crab
¥9,350
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Banquet Course: Black Wagyu Beef Shabu-shabu (4 Dishes)
4 dishes
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,650 more than the one above
September Kitayama Kaiseki Special Kaiseki Featuring Komochi Ayu Sweet Rice, Akagi Beef with Matsutake and Japanese Sauc
- Kaiseki
- Beef
- Matsutake mushroom
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,100 more than the one above
October Kitayama Kaiseki with Managatsuo Grilled on Cedar Plank, Akagi Beef and Matsutake Harihari Nabe, and Matsutake R
- Kaiseki
- Beef
- Matsutake mushroom
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Beef Shabu-shabu Course with Black Wagyu Beef (6 Dishes)
6 dishes
- Shabu-shabu
- Wagyu
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,100 more than the one above
September Gourmet Kaiseki Focusing on Quality Over Quantity Enjoy Torafugu Chiri Sashimi, Akagi Beef Sukiyaki, Mini Unaj
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Sukiyaki
- Foie gras
What is served (13)
- 【Appetizer】
- 【Starter】Colors of Early Autumn
- Specialty: Foie Gras Terrine with Jelly
- 【Sashimi】 1. Shimonoseki Pufferfish Sashimi
- Today's Sashimi
- 【Seasonal Dish】Gunma Prefecture Akagi Beef Sukiyaki
- (Delicious Sukiyaki Sauce)
- Matsutake Mushroom, Kujo Green Onion, Burdock
- Onion, Soft-Boiled Egg
- 【Rice】Akita Rice Sakihokore
- Minokichi's Mini Unaju (Grilled Eel)
- Pickles, Red Miso Soup
- 【Dessert】Seasonal Fruits
¥14,850
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,650 more than the one above
October Gourmet Kaiseki Focusing on Quality Over Quantity - Enjoy Thinly Sliced Fugu, Ise Lobster in Delicious Broth, Mi
- Kaiseki
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Spiny lobster
- Eel
¥14,850
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
September "310th Anniversary Kaiseki" Special Kaiseki Featuring Matsutake Dobin Mushi, Three-Flavor Fried Dish, Abalone
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Matsutake mushroom
- Abalone
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Foie gras
What is served (16)
- ~Celebrating Akita Ingredients~
- 【Appetizer】
- Seasonal Delights of Early Autumn
- Signature Foie Gras Terrine with Jelly
- 【Soup】
- Matsutake Mushroom
- 【Sashimi】
- Shimonoseki Fugu and
- Today's Sashimi with Garnish
- 【Fried Dishes】
- Abalone Dengaku
- Gunma Prefecture Akita Beef with Japanese Style
- Shrimp
- Grilled Rice Stalks
- 【Seasonal Vegetables】
- "Three-Flavor Fried Dishes"
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,850 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 【Service Charge】From October 1, 2026 (Thursday), a service charge of 10% will be applied to food and beverage costs. / 【Private Room Charge】Lunch: 3% / Dinner: 8% (Note: This is separate from the service charge) / Additional fees apply for bringing in drinks. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 110 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Night view, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | BYO drinks, Take-out |
Getting there
1 min walk (40 m) from Ikebukuro Station.
Also near: Higashi-Ikebukuro-yonchōme (Exit 3): 16 min · Toden-Zōshigaya (Exit 1): 17 min
- Leave Ikebukuro Station and walk north for 40 m.
You arrive at Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro.
Look for
美濃吉 東武池袋店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
東武百貨店池袋店
Written this way on the building
Floor
15F
14 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
美濃吉 東武池袋店東京都豊島区西池袋1-1-25 東武百貨店池袋店 15F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-25 Nishiikebukuro Toshima, Tokyo 171-0021 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It’s a 1-2 minute walk from the north exit of Ikebukuro Station. Take the spice-exclusive elevator to the 15th floor. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (【Service Charge】From October 1, 2026 (Thursday), a service charge of 10% will be applied to food and beverage costs. / 【Private Room Charge】Lunch: 3% / Dinner: 8% (Note: This is separate from the service charge) / Additional fees apply for bringing in drinks.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Minokichi Tobu Ikebukuro?
Ikebukuro Station, about 1 minute on foot (40 m). Toden-Zōshigaya Station is about 16 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.