HaiDiLao Ikebukuro East Entrance Branch — Restaurant in Tokyo

The staffs are so kind and helpful and that is the most impressive thing about this restaurant, if you go to Ikebukuro or Akihabara despite it being so full of customers all the time and all the time customers waiting outside to get in, the staff find the moments to come to your table and scoop out the foam that is building up on top of the soup, and to genuinely take care of each one of the tables, never a bad attitude in this Chinese restaurant! Food is also fresh and delicious, we love most the tomato soup, so rich and flavorful like homemade that we can stop drinking it even though the main points to go to this restaurant is to be eating meat. And they have buffets where you can serve yourself with all kind of spices vegetables delicious fruit tomatoes, fruits, sesame sauce, coriander and other herbs and pickles, other soups and it is not even that expensive. The design of the restaurant is also very nice, sometimes they make a show like the hundred masks man of the Chinese Opera, or the guy swinging around the pasta like a lasso in the air, and then there is a booth where the staff can paint the nails of the ladies for free!! Definitely you need a reservation and then you will not have to wait so long to be seated. On the other hand while waiting to be seated they have free ice cream that you can eat. Play cease of powerhouse and the staffs are to be admired for their endurance well being friendly and having the spirits to smile despite wearing...

Ikebukuro store is a submarine hotpot where you can enjoy authentic hotpots in Ikebukuro! Once inside, you'll find a lively yet calm atmosphere, and there's a space where you can enjoy a relaxing meal. It's just renovated and is beautiful.

The first thing that surprised me was the caretaker of the staff. They immediately prepared an apron and guided my coat and bag to the storage space under the sofa, so I was able to concentrate on my meals without worrying about the smell being transferred. What was particularly impressive was the courteous service of the Chinese staff. Not only did they respond with a smile, but I was also very pleased with the detailed service, such as explaining ingredients and adjusting the heat. And this hotpot is not only delicious, but it is also recommended for people who are interested in health. You can enjoy plenty of vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and more, and combine them with your favorite soup to enjoy a nutritionally balanced diet. You can choose from spicy soups to light soups, which is a great feature that you can choose according to your mood and physical condition that day. I think it's perfect for eating with friends or for a slightly luxurious meal for...

Great place!

I had no idea such fancy Chinese place exists in Ikebukuro!

Turns out this is a superb popular hotpot chain from China which has a restaurant everywhere from Las Vegas to Tokyo. According to the internet news, at least some of the branches offer free manicure, shoe cleaning for waiting customers whereas offering a teddy bear to lonely ones.

Well, I visited the one in Ikebukuro on a Wednesday evening without a reservation. I guess we were the only ones who were not Chinese. The place is huge. Despite of it, we had to wait for awhile to get a table. While waiting, they offer you tea, fruits and snacks. The table was square and very big, which we appreciated later on. We ordered the cheapest set menu which costed 5000 yen per person without any drink. Sometimes the music changes, and then if it is some heroic music someone with a customer appears. If it is some club music, someone with noodles start a show. I guess that happens when one of the customers order noodles. It is an entertaining and unusual place. I highly recommend it to everyone. The spicy hotpot is awesome. I think you can easily order your both sides with the same flavor. I will visit this...