Isomaru Suisan Ikebukuro west exit — Restaurant in Tokyo

Isomaru Suisan near Ikebukuro Station’s west exit is a 24-hour seafood izakaya (Japanese-style pub) just 3–5 minutes’ walk from the station. It’s a popular chain known for its fresh seafood, lively atmosphere, and unique hamayaki (grill-your-own) experience.

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🌊 What Makes It Special? • Beach Hut Vibe with Tabletop Grills Each table has its own grill where you can cook your own fresh shellfish and seafood, just like at a beach BBQ. The interior gives off a casual, seaside shack atmosphere — perfect for a fun and interactive meal. • Signature Dish: Grilled Crab Miso in Shell Their famous kani miso koura yaki (grilled crab paste in the shell) is a must-try — rich, umami-packed, and served sizzling hot. • Japanese-Only Ordering System Orders are placed through a touch panel, which is mostly in Japanese. Some English support is available, and staff are usually helpful if you ask.

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🍺 Atmosphere & Audience • Lively and Casual Expect a bustling, izakaya-style vibe with loud conversations, music, and sometimes even spontaneous rock-paper-scissors contests for prizes on weekends. • For Solo Diners or Groups Whether you’re dining alone, with friends, or part of a big group, there’s space for everyone — counter seats, tables, and even Japanese-style floor seating (some with sunken floors). • Affordable Pricing Daytime sets (like seafood rice bowls) are around ¥1,500. In the evening, grill sets and drinks can range from ¥2,500–¥4,000 per person. All-you-can-drink courses are...

The wait staff is very friendly and the tablets make ordering and requesting everything a breeze in a number of different languages. This removes the tension of the language barrier and allows you to enjoy the food.

I had the seaweed soup, chicken soup ramen, grilled tuna steak, kimchee bowl, and the sushi bowl ( don't judge me I was extra hungry) all were good but not exceptional.

This is a good night spot for groups or for smokers. As well as for muslims or non...

Dined in this place in 2018 April when we were in Ikebukuro.

Food was good tasting and the portions adequate. The servers were helpful and attentive. They were patient to explain how to grill our orders even if we did not speak Japanese. They were considerate as we were a family of 3 with a young five year old boy with us. Thank you for the very kind staff at this store.

We loved the overall vibe of the store; when we ate there it was all locals...