Ikebukuro Torabako

Name: Ikebukuro Torabako
Address: Japan, 〒171-0014 Tokyo, Toshima City, Ikebukuro, 2 Chome−69−3 メゾン王城 1F, Tokyo
Price range: ¥550 - ¥7000

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Three Specialties of Red Sea Bream

Eel

Grilled Eel with Sweet Soy Glaze

鰻の蒲焼き

Sauce/Salt Sold by weight.

Eel grilled with a sweet and savory sauce or salt, a traditional Japanese dish. The sauce-grilled version has a fragrant, rich flavor, while the salt-grilled version allows you to enjoy the delicate umami of the eel itself. Perfect with rice or as a snack with drinks.

¥1,500~ ≈ $10.00

Whole Roasted Eel

鰻の丸焼き

Whole roasted eel. Enjoy the contrast between the crispy skin and the fluffy meat, and savor the full flavor of the eel.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Grilled Eel (Unseasoned)

鰻の白焼き

Eel grilled without seasoning. Enjoy the subtle yet deep flavor of the eel itself, recommended to be simply enjoyed with wasabi soy sauce or salt.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Gibier

Charcoal-grilled Venison

鹿の炭焼き

Fresh venison, grilled over charcoal for a fragrant finish. It is lean and healthy, yet offers a rich meat flavor and unique character.

¥1,700 ≈ $11.00

Wild Duck and Domestic Duck Comparison

真鴨と合鴨の食べ比べ

A dish that allows you to compare the different textures and flavors of wild duck and farmed duck. Enjoy comparing the distinct characteristics of each type of duck meat.

¥2,700 ≈ $17.00

Deer and Wild Boar Mapo Tofu

鹿と猪の麻婆豆腐

Mapo tofu luxuriously made with venison and wild boar meat. The deep richness and umami unique to gibier pair well with the spicy mapo sauce and tofu, making it a dish that goes well with rice.

¥950 ≈ $6.00

Charcoal-grilled Wild Boar

猪の炭焼き

Wild boar meat, rich in wild flavor, slowly grilled over charcoal. The balance of fat and lean meat is good, and the fragrant aroma whets the appetite.

¥1,650 ≈ $11.00

Fried Duck

鴨のから揚げ

Juicy duck meat, fried crispy. Characterized by its unique umami and aroma, it pairs well with beer and highballs.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Aged Fish

Details are available in Today's Special.

Classic Delicacy

Cold Dishes

Homemade Monkfish Liver and Takuan (Pickled Radish)

自家製あん肝のトロタク

A homemade cold dish combining rich monkfish liver with melt-in-your-mouth minced tuna. It pairs exceptionally well with sake and is characterized by its sticky texture and rich flavor.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Ginger and Perilla Horse Mackerel

ガリしそ鰺

A dish of fresh horse mackerel sashimi, served with refreshing pickled ginger and fragrant perilla leaves. The umami of the horse mackerel and the aroma of the seasonings create a exquisite harmony.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Shine Muscat Salad

シャインマスカットのサラダ

A salad luxuriously made with sweet and juicy Shine Muscat grapes. The sweet and sour taste of the seasonal fruit combined with vegetables creates a fresh flavor.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Kenjo Gaki Potato Salad

献上柿ポテトサラダ

A special potato salad made with "Kenjo Gaki" (premium persimmons). The natural sweetness of persimmons and the richness of potato salad are unexpectedly combined to create a refined taste.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Warm Dishes

Eel Dashi-maki Tamago (Rolled Omelet)

鰻の出汁玉

A dish featuring a fluffy dashi-maki tamago (rolled omelet) with savory eel hidden inside. The gentle flavor of the dashi and the umami of the eel spread in your mouth for a heartwarming taste.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Duck and Green Onion Tsukimi Tsukune

鴨ネギ月見つくね

Tsukune made with duck meat and green onions, grilled over charcoal and served with a raw egg yolk, "Tsukimi" style. The rich duck flavor and the mellow egg yolk combine for a deep taste.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Bear, Deer, and Wild Boar Menchi-katsu

熊、鹿、猪のメンチカツ

A unique menchi-katsu (minced meat cutlet) blended with three types of gibier: bear, deer, and wild boar. The unique umami and richness of each meat are concentrated, making for a satisfying dish.

¥900 ≈ $6.00

Eel Isobe Age (Deep-fried with Seaweed)

鰻の磯辺天

Eel rolled in nori seaweed and then deep-fried. The fluffy eel and the fragrant nori create an exquisite match, complemented by the crispy batter.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Sakana (Appetizers)

Assortment available.

Homemade Nameko Mushroom Paste

自家製なめたけ

Homemade nameko mushroom paste is a perfect accompaniment to rice or a drink. It has a smooth texture and a gentle dashi flavor, offering a comforting taste.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Snack Beans

おつまみ豆

A simple yet perfect bean snack to accompany drinks. The fragrant roasted beans release their flavor as you chew, making them irresistibly delicious.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Saikyo Miso Marinated Salmon Roe

すじこの西京漬け

A delicacy of salmon roe marinated in Saikyo miso. The subtle sweetness of the miso and the rich umami of the suji-ko (roe) harmonize, making it an exceptional pairing with sake.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Choose 3

選べる3種盛り

A set where you can choose and combine your favorite 3 dishes from the "Sakana" (appetizers) menu. Recommended for those who want to try various flavors in small portions.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Narazuke Cheese

奈良漬けチーズ

A creative appetizer combining the unique flavor of Narazuke (pickled vegetables) with creamy cheese. The unexpected combination of fermented foods creates a new deliciousness.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Gibier Meat Miso

ジビエ肉みそ

Gibier meat carefully prepared and mixed with miso to create a meat miso. It has a deep umami and richness, and can be enjoyed over rice or as a snack with drinks.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Assortment of 5 types

全部のせ5種盛り

A luxurious assortment that allows you to enjoy a little bit of every type of "Sakana" (appetizer). Recommended for those who want to try various delicacies at once.

¥1,600 ≈ $10.00

Finishing Rice

All prices are tax-inclusive.

Eel Over Rice

鰻重

A traditional Japanese rice dish with fluffy grilled eel and a sweet soy sauce glaze served over rice. The umami of the eel seeps into the rice, creating a luxurious flavor.

¥1,800~ ≈ $12.00

Grilled Sea Urchin Rice Ball

焼きうにぎり

A dish where a nori (seaweed) wrapped rice ball is grilled to a fragrant finish, and topped with fresh sea urchin. The aroma of the sea and the rich sweetness of the sea urchin melt in your mouth.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Grilled Sea Urchin Rice Ball with Salmon Roe

焼きうにぎりイクラのせ

A luxurious rice ball topped with melt-in-your-mouth sea urchin and popping salmon roe, grilled to a fragrant finish. A visually appealing rice ball that allows you to fully enjoy the bounty of the sea.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Truffle Kama-tama Udon

トリュフ釜玉うどん

A fragrant kama-tama udon (udon noodles with raw egg) made by tossing freshly boiled hot udon noodles with a raw egg and truffle oil. The rich aroma of truffle whets the appetite, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious experience.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Yama Wasabi Kama-tama Udon

山わさび釜玉うどん

Kama-tama udon (udon noodles with raw egg) tossed with a raw egg and served with fresh yama wasabi (mountain horseradish) from Hokkaido. The refreshing spiciness of the yama wasabi adds a pleasant accent, making it a light and refreshing dish.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Today's Special

All prices are tax-inclusive.

Aged Flounder Sashimi

熟成刺し平目刺し

Aged flounder sashimi, with enhanced umami through aging. Characterized by its sticky texture and concentrated fish flavor, it pairs exceptionally well with sake.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Seasonal Special

Sesame Amberjack Sashimi

胡麻ぶり刺し

Fresh amberjack sashimi dressed in a special sesame sauce. The nutty aroma of sesame and the umami of the amberjack combine to create a dish that pairs well with both rice and sake.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Seared Sardine with Sansho Soy Sauce

炙りイワシ山椒醤油

Fresh sardines lightly seared and served with a special soy sauce flavored with sansho (Japanese pepper). The rich flavor of the sardines and the refreshing aroma of sansho whet the appetite.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Conger Eel and Okahijiki with Plum Dressing

ハモとおかひじきの梅和え

A cold dish of light-flavored conger eel and crisp okahijiki (a type of seaweed), dressed with a refreshing plum paste. It has a refreshing taste perfect for the summer season.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Gibier Taco Peppers

ジビエタコスピーマン

Gibier meat seasoned like taco meat, stuffed into bell peppers and grilled. The umami of the gibier and the sweetness of the bell peppers harmonize for a spicy flavor.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Duck and Prosciutto with Mascarpone

鴨と生ハム、マスカルポーネ

A luxurious appetizer combining duck meat, prosciutto, and creamy mascarpone cheese. The flavors of each ingredient overlap, pairing well with wine.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Simmered Octopus and Taro Root

タコと里芋の煮付

A home-style dish of tenderly simmered octopus and sticky taro root, simmered in a sweet and savory broth. A classic simmered dish that goes well with both rice and sake.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Duck and Green Onion Soup

鴨と葱のお椀

A warm bowl dish made with flavorful duck meat and sweet green onions, finished in a warm dashi broth. The umami of the duck dissolves into the broth, creating a comforting dish.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Gizzard Fritter

砂肝のフリット

Yanaka Ginger Miso Sauce

Gizzards with a chewy texture, served as a fritter (Western-style tempura) with a special miso sauce made with Yanaka ginger. The fragrance and the spicy sauce are a perfect match.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Fresh Sea Urchin Sashimi

生うに刺し

Fresh sea urchin sashimi with a silky texture and rich sweetness. The aroma of the sea fills your mouth, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious experience.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Snow Crab Coleslaw

ズワイガニのコールスロー

A luxurious coleslaw salad generously made with sweet snow crab meat. The flavor of the crab and the crisp vegetables harmonize for a refreshing taste.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Scallops and Avocado Marinated in Aged Sake

帆立とアボカドの古酒漬け

A dish where fresh scallops and creamy avocado are marinated in flavorful aged sake (long-aged sake). The mellow umami of the aged sake enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Braised Sea Turban Shell and Bracken

磯つぶ貝とわらびの旨煮

A dish of chewy sea turban shells and bracken fern, simmered in a refined broth. The aroma of the sea and the slight bitterness of the bracken harmonize.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Charcoal-grilled Young Corn

ヤングコーンの炭焼き

Sweet and crisp young corn, grilled over charcoal for a fragrant finish. Simple seasoning allows you to enjoy the natural sweetness and flavor of the ingredients.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Salt-dried Barracuda

カマスの一夜干し

Fresh barracuda, salt-dried to concentrate its flavor. When grilled over charcoal, the skin becomes crispy and the flesh is fluffy, pairing well with sake.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Oyster Fry with Homemade Tartar Sauce

カキフライ自家製タルタル

2 pieces

Fresh oysters deep-fried to a crisp. Enjoy with plenty of homemade tartar sauce. The rich umami of the oysters fills your mouth.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Pufferfish and Vegetable Tempura

フグと野菜の天ぷら

Lightly fried pufferfish with a delicate flavor and seasonal vegetables. A refined dish that brings out the natural flavors of each ingredient.

¥950 ≈ $6.00

Beer

Today's Draft Beer: Kirin Lager

本日の生ビールキリンラガー

Kirin Lager Beer is a representative Japanese lager. It is characterized by its refreshing bitterness from hops and a crisp taste, and pairs excellently with food.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Kirin Classic Lager Large Bottle

キリンクラシックラガー大瓶

A bottled beer of the classic Kirin Lager, with a nostalgic taste. It has a rich body and bitterness, recommended for those who want to savor the full flavor of beer.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Super Dry Large Bottle

スーパードライ大瓶

A large bottle of Asahi Super Dry beer. Characterized by its refined, clear taste and dryness, it offers a crisp finish. A popular beer that pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Sapporo Red Star Large Bottle

サッポロ赤星大瓶

A large bottle of Sapporo Lager Beer, commonly known as "Red Star." Made with traditional methods, it features a solid malt flavor and body, with a nostalgic, retro taste.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Craft Beer Assortment

クラフトビール各種

*A list is available.

We offer a variety of craft beers. Enjoy the unique and diverse flavors depending on the brewery and style. Please ask our staff for details.

A Special Brew

Lemon Sour

レモンサワー

A sour drink based on shochu, featuring the refreshing acidity of lemon and the crispness of carbonation. It pairs well with meals and has a clean finish.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Tomato Highball

トマト割り

A drink made by mixing shochu with tomato juice. The rich umami and acidity of the tomato perfectly match the shochu, and it is also recommended for health-conscious individuals.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Lemon and Green Tea Mix

檸檬と茶割り

A drink made by mixing shochu with green tea and a squeeze of lemon. The astringency of the tea and the freshness of the lemon harmonize for a clean aftertaste that pairs well with Japanese cuisine.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Ueshima Coffee Mix

上島珈琲割り

A unique drink made by mixing shochu with Ueshima Coffee. The roasted aroma of coffee and the richness of shochu create a surprising harmony, recommended as a dessert drink after a meal.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Homemade Umeboshi Sour

自家製梅干しサワー

A sour made with homemade pickled plums, characterized by its mellow acidity and saltiness. The flavor of the umeboshi pairs well with shochu and soda, making it a deliciously refreshing drink.

¥770 ≈ $5.00

Sansho Mix

山椒割り

A drink made by mixing shochu with a sauce flavored with sansho (Japanese pepper). It features the refreshing aroma and tingling sensation unique to sansho, and pairs well with Japanese cuisine, especially eel dishes.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Warm Dashi Mix

温かい出汁割り

A uniquely Japanese way of drinking shochu mixed with warm dashi broth. The gentle umami and aroma of the dashi enhance the flavor of the shochu, making it a warming drink.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Sake

Sake 60ml (The rank of sake increases with price) If you find one you like during a tasting *A list is available. Please ask the staff.

Sake Trio Tasting

日本酒3種呑み比べ

A set that allows you to enjoy three carefully selected types of sake in small portions. It is perfect for finding your favorite sake while comparing their aromas and flavors. The rank of sake served will increase depending on the price range.

¥1,300~ ≈ $8.00

Glass (90ml)

グラス (90mℓ)

Enjoy your favorite sake in a 90ml glass. Recommended for those who want to try a few different bottles or compare several during a meal.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Tokkuri (sake flask)

徳利

Enjoy your favorite sake in a tokkuri (sake flask). It's a good size for enjoying alone or sharing with a small group.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Large Tokkuri (sake flask)

大徳利

Enjoy your favorite sake in a large tokkuri (sake flask). It's the perfect size for sharing with multiple people and will liven up any gathering.

¥1,980 ≈ $13.00