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Sumibiyaki Gyutan Sakaba Iketan Ikebukuro

炭火焼き 牛タン酒場 いけたん 池袋店

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Savor a variety of creative beef tongue dishes, such as chopstick-tender boiled tongue and fragrant charcoal grilling, in a private room

  • Signature boiled tongue tender enough to pull apart with chopsticks
  • Fragrant thick-cut beef tongue steak
  • Beef tongue yukhoe mixed with rich egg yolk
  • Beef tongue kamameshi cooked right at the table
  • Ideal for dates and drinks with friends
  • Accommodates various large group banquets
  • Equipped with private and semi-private rooms
  • 2 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station East Exit

Sumibiyaki Gyutan Sakaba Iketan Ikebukuro is a specialty restaurant where you can fully enjoy the appeal of beef tongue through a wide range of creative dishes. Its signature boiled tongue is simmered until tender enough to be easily pulled apart with chopsticks, with gentle dashi (Japanese soup stock) and wasabi flavors enhancing the meat's umami. The menu also features specialty creations unique to this restaurant, such as fragrant and juicy thick-cut beef tongue steak, beef tongue yukhoe paired with rich egg yolk, and beef tongue kamameshi cooked right at your table. Decorated in a calm palette based on black and gray, the dining space is well-equipped with private and semi-private rooms, allowing you to enjoy your meal comfortably without worrying about your surroundings. Offering attentive hospitality, it accommodates a broad range of dining occasions, from dates and casual drinks with friends to various banquets.

Details

Cuisine
Dishes
Address
1-40-7 Higashikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan (TC76 Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-chome Bldg. 5F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都豊島区東池袋1-40-7 TC76東池袋一丁目ビル 5F

Nearest station
Phone
03-6628-8188
Budget
Lunch
¥2,000–¥2,999
Dinner
¥4,000–¥4,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted

Changes in party size and cancellations must be made 2 days prior to your visit. For changes in party size or cancellations made the day before or on the day: ¥3,000 for seat-only reservations, and 100% of the fee for course meals.

Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.), Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY)
Seats
50 seats

Semi-private rooms with chairs and sofa (seats 4 x 2, can accommodate 8 guests as a sofa semi-private room), semi-private rooms with chairs (seats 4 x 1), semi-private rooms with sofa (seats 4 x 4), open table seats (seats 4 x 3, seats 2 x 2, accommodating up to 16 guests), open terrace seats (seats 2 x 3) Private room: Suitable for 2, 4, 6, 8, or 30+ people

  • Table seats
  • Semi-private room
  • Private room
  • Sofa seats
  • Couple seats
  • Terrace seats
Smoking
Smoking allowed

(Heated tobacco only)

Parking
No

Coin parking available nearby

Wi-Fi
Yes
Accessibility
Yes

Wheelchair accessible

Power outlets
Yes
Private hire
Available

Available for 20-50 people

Service charge
Our restaurant charges ¥770 (tax included) for the otoshi (table charge appetizer). Perks of the ¥770 otoshi: All otoshi dishes are all-you-can-eat! Please refresh your palate with our refreshing otoshi after rich beef tongue. There are 2 varieties of otoshi in total.
Dress code
None.
Opened
September 22, 2023
Notes
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Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 14:30
  • 17:00–23:00Last order 22:30
Sat–Sun
  • 12:00–23:00Last order 22:30
Holidays
  • 12:00–23:00Last order 22:30
Day before holidays
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 14:30
  • 17:00–23:00Last order 22:30

* Set meals (teishoku) are available only during weekday lunch. (À la carte orders are not accepted during weekday lunch.) * Due to beef tongue supply conditions and other factors, certain course meals or à la carte dishes may not be available for guests with same-day reservations.

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Private rooms
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

1-40-7 Higashikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan (TC76 Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-chome Bldg. 5F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都豊島区東池袋1-40-7 TC76東池袋一丁目ビル 5F

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