Black Hole Yakiniku Ikebukuro Higashiguchi
Tabelog Rating: 3.38
Overview
Butcher Shop-Style BBQ
This stylish yakiniku spot revolutionizes all-you-can-eat with its unique “butcher shop style” approach. Instead of pre-selected cuts, browse the in-store showcase and choose exactly which premium wagyu and domestic beef catches your eye. The Wagyu Course (¥5,478) features black wagyu from Yamagata, Sendai, and Miyazaki, while the Premium Course (¥7,678) adds multiple brand beef varieties and yukhoe. Both include 40 side dishes during your 100-minute session, with alcohol all-you-can-drink available for an additional ¥1,650.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: B1F Grand Scape Ikebukuro, 1-30-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 6-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station (Exit 31)
- Hours: Daily 11:29-23:00 (L.O. 21:00)
- Budget: ¥5,000-¥5,999
- Popular Features: Butcher shop-style selection, 100-minute limit, alcohol add-on available
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Salvatore Cuomo & Bar Ikebukuro
Tabelog Rating: 3.35
Overview
World Championship Pizza
This acclaimed pizzeria brings three consecutive world competition wins to Ikebukuro, just 3 minutes from the east exit. Their lunch buffet showcases authentic Napoli pizza alongside traditional pasta, focaccia, croissants, and Italian mini dolci. The spread includes fresh salads, beverages, and desserts, delivering exceptional value at ¥2,200 for unlimited enjoyment of championship-caliber Italian cuisine.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit
- Budget: ¥2,200 lunch buffet
- Popular Features: World competition-winning pizza, comprehensive Italian buffet
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Cross Dine (All Day Dining)
Tabelog Rating: 3.49
Overview
Hotel Luxury Redefined
Located on the first floor of Hotel Metropolitan, just 1 minute from Ikebukuro Station, this dedicated buffet restaurant was designed from the ground up for all-you-can-eat dining. Japanese, Western, and Chinese specialist chefs work in open kitchens, ensuring fresh preparation throughout service. The lunch buffet (¥4,500) and dinner buffet (¥5,000) shine with hotel-quality execution, while the 120-minute dinner time limit allows for leisurely conversation over coffee—a luxury only hotel buffets can truly provide. The dessert selection features extensive cakes, breads, fruits, and gelato.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 1F Hotel Metropolitan, 1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 1-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station (Metropolitan Exit)
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00; Sat-Sun: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Budget: ¥4,500 (lunch), ¥5,000 (dinner)
- Popular Features: Purpose-built buffet facility, hotel-quality service, 120-minute dinner sessions
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Harvest Lumine Ikebukuro
Tabelog Rating: 3.5
Overview
Natural Food Paradise
This organic buffet specializes in seasonal ingredients prepared without chemical seasonings or synthetic additives, allowing natural flavors to shine through. Beyond unlimited vegetables, the 90-minute experience includes fried foods, Japanese home-style dishes, pasta, and udon. Located on the 9th floor of Lumine Ikebukuro, it offers both weekday lunch (¥2,308) and dinner (¥2,638) options, with drink bar available for an additional ¥300.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 9F Lumine Ikebukuro, 1-11-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 1-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station
- Hours: Daily 11:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
- Budget: ¥2,308 (weekday lunch), ¥2,638 (weekday dinner)
- Popular Features: Chemical-free cooking, 90-minute sessions, organic focus
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Ha Ten (破店)
Tabelog Rating: 3.32
Overview
Authentic China Experience
Step into this restaurant and you’ll swear you’ve been transported directly from China to Ikebukuro—the predominantly Chinese clientele and staff greeting you with “ni hao” only reinforces the authentic atmosphere. The weekday lunch buffet delivers incredible ¥1,100 value featuring over 10 authentic Chinese dishes in perfect ready-to-eat condition, including slow-simmered soups, fried rice, and steamed buns. Note: this is one of Ikebukuro’s rare smoking-permitted establishments.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 3F YS Stage Ikebukuro, 1-38-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 2-3 minute walk from Ikebukuro West Exit (North)
- Hours: Daily 11:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:00)
- Budget: ¥1,100 weekday lunch buffet
- Popular Features: Authentic Chinese atmosphere, unbeatable value, smoking permitted
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Za Mapo Tofu Ikebukuro
Tabelog Rating: 3.39
Overview
Sichuan Fire & Spice
This authentic Sichuan specialist operates on a hybrid system: choose your main dish—from mapo tofu (¥880) to Chongqing ramen (¥880) to black vinegar sweet and sour pork (¥980)—then enjoy unlimited access to side dishes including marinated eggs, gyoza, appetizers, kimchi, rice, and authentic soup. Located just 2 minutes from Ikebukuro Station, it delivers exceptional cost-performance for serious Sichuan flavors.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 3F, 1-38-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 2-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station (Exit C6)
- Hours: Daily 11:00-23:30
- Budget: ¥880-¥1,080 (main dish) + unlimited sides
- Popular Features: Authentic Sichuan cuisine, hybrid buffet system
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Kajitsuen Liebe Hareza Ikebukuro
Tabelog Rating: 3.37
Overview
Premium Fruit Experience
For 25 years, this fruit specialist has delivered peak-ripeness produce through parfaits, cakes, and fresh juices. Their lunch buffet (¥4,500) includes fruit platters, mini parfaits, hearty stews, bread and sandwiches, pasta, and soft drinks, while the dinner buffet (¥5,400) adds meat dishes. Beyond fruit specialties, expect authentic dishes including curry, xiaolongbao, and fried items during your 100-minute session.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: Brilla Hall, 1-19-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: About 1 minute from Ikebukuro Station
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:00-21:00; Sun-Holidays: 9:00-21:00
- Budget: ¥4,500 (lunch), ¥5,400 (dinner)
- Popular Features: Premium fruit focus, 100-minute sessions, no reservations accepted
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Yakiniku Kudaya
Tabelog Rating: 3.34
Overview
A5 Grade Accessibility
This wholesale-direct yakiniku delivers A5-ranked “thick-cut premium tongue,” “marbled premium kalbi,” and “premium harami” at remarkably accessible prices. The signature 90-item, 100-minute course (¥4,500) includes all-you-can-drink alcohol, while the lunch-only special offers yakiniku, samgyeopsal, ice cream, cake buffet, and soft drink bar for just ¥2,200 during 100 minutes.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 4F D:vort Ikebukuro, 1-38-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 1-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station (Exit C6)
- Hours: Daily 11:00-23:30 (L.O. 23:00)
- Budget: ¥2,200 (lunch special), ¥4,500 (premium course)
- Popular Features: A5-grade meats, dessert buffet included, lunch deals
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The Sushi Tokyo Shun
Tabelog Rating: 3.52
Overview
Premium Sushi Perfection
This established high-end sushi restaurant—where omakase normally exceeds ¥20,000—launched their all-you-can-eat service in August 2025. The experience begins with 10 premium pieces, then transitions to unlimited ordering during your 90-minute session for ¥11,000. Famous for uni sourced from Japan’s premier production regions, this counter-only experience represents exceptional value for truly premium sushi.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: B1F Ikebukuro Hata Building, 1-40-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station
- Hours: Daily 12:00-14:30, 17:00-23:00
- Budget: ¥11,000 (90-minute course)
- Popular Features: Premium uni varieties, counter seating only, established sushi excellence
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Bonus Round: Nikumitsu (肉肉肉)
Tabelog Rating: 3.18
Overview
Triple Threat Experience
This unique establishment offers something unprecedented: unlimited yakiniku, shabu-shabu, AND sukiyaki in complete private rooms. The weekday-only unlimited time course featuring 150 items creates an unmatched dining experience, while standard yakiniku-only buffets start at ¥3,500. Located on the 9th floor just 1 minute from Ikebukuro East Exit, next to McDonald’s in the building with Sushizanmai.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 9F Daishō Higashiguchi Building, 1-27-8 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Access: 1-minute walk from Ikebukuro East Exit
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 15:00-23:00; Sat-Sun-Holidays: 12:00-23:00
- Budget: ¥3,500 (yakiniku only), special unlimited time course available weekdays
- Popular Features: Three cooking styles, private rooms, unlimited time option
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Planning Your Ikebukuro Buffet Adventure
Budget Considerations:
- Ultra-budget: Ha Ten (¥1,100 Chinese buffet)
- Great value: Salvatore Cuomo, Kudaya lunch (¥2,200)
- Mid-range comfort: Harvest, Za Mapo Tofu (¥2,300-¥2,600)
- Premium experiences: Cross Dine, Kajitsuen (¥4,500-¥5,400)
- Luxury tier: The Sushi Tokyo Shun (¥11,000)
Timing Tips:
- Peak lunch rush: 12:00-13:30 (expect waits at most locations)
- Best value windows: Weekday lunch specials at multiple venues
- Extended dining: Cross Dine dinner (120 minutes), Nikumitsu (unlimited time weekdays)
- No reservations: Kajitsuen operates first-come, first-served
Dining Styles:
- Traditional buffet: Cross Dine, Harvest, Ha Ten
- Hybrid systems: Za Mapo Tofu (main + unlimited sides), Black Hole (choose your cuts)
- Private dining: Nikumitsu (complete private rooms)
- Counter experiences: The Sushi Tokyo Shun (premium sushi bar)
Special Considerations:
- Smoking permitted: Ha Ten (rare in Tokyo)
- Organic focus: Harvest (chemical-free preparation)
- Fruit specialists: Kajitsuen (premium seasonal fruit)
- Recent additions: The Sushi Tokyo Shun (buffet launched August 2025)
These establishments showcase Ikebukuro’s remarkable ability to deliver exceptional all-you-can-eat experiences across every price point and cuisine style, all within minutes of one of Tokyo’s busiest stations. From ¥1,100 authentic Chinese to ¥11,000 premium sushi, Ikebukuro’s buffet scene truly offers something extraordinary for every appetite and budget.
All prices listed are as of August 2025 and may vary slightly when you visit. The exceptional value these establishments offer remains consistent despite potential price fluctuations.
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