The restaurant "Seien" at the west exit of Ikebukuro was a famous establishment known for its all-you-can-eat yakiniku. Personally, I preferred the slightly cheaper and decently tasty "Joan" over Seien, but it has been a while since the west exit store closed. Due to the pandemic, many locals have reevaluated whether certain famous restaurants are truly worth the hype. Now, with two young diners in tow, we visited a similar all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant at the east exit. The focus was on quantity and affordability rather than gourmet quality. My personal dining policy for all-you-can-eat places includes being aware of the restaurant's capacity to cater to a full meal, choosing dishes wisely, and being prepared for potential delays in service. The experience at this particular restaurant was satisfactory, with attentive service and prompt dish replacements. We opted for the standard all-you-can-eat course, enjoying various meats and vegetables. In the end, it's all about enjoying what you like and not overthinking the experience.

I saw on social media that you can enjoy a high-quality yakiniku lunch with good cost performance, so I decided to try it out. The restaurant was spacious and clean, and I had no complaints about the seating. I was told that the lunch menu only allows for a 60-minute seating time. There was a discrepancy between the photos of the menu items and the actual dishes. I also tried ordering from the regular menu, but it was not impressive. The quality of the lunch meat was particularly poor. It seemed poorly prepared and had a hint of unpleasant odor. I was disappointed by the lunch experience at this restaurant, and I don't plan on returning for dinner or all-you-can-eat in the future. The lunch came with a choice of wakame soup or a spicy beef soup of the day. The salad dressing options were sesame dressing and a spicy Korean-style dressing. The Korean-style dressing is quite spicy. - Ordered Items: - Marbled Kalbi Lunch - Beef thigh meat (marinated)

When you order through the touch panel, they quickly provide the food. The taste of the meat is excellent, especially the sirloin steak is so tender that I ordered it multiple times. They bring beer to your table, but soft drinks are self-service. It's a 90-minute time limit, but the remaining time is displayed on the panel, making it easy to keep track of time.

The writing style seemed to suggest à la carte options, but once seated, only the all-you-can-eat menu was available. As I am not a big eater, it ended up feeling a bit pricey for me personally. The lettuce didn't seem like high-quality lettuce. The amount of meat brought to the table at once was small, so there was less waste, but it seemed like it could run out quickly for those who eat a lot. The all-you-can-drink alcohol was self-serve, allowing you to mix your own drinks, which was fun.

I used it for lunch. This set, where you can choose 5 types of meat for about 1500 yen, is the best! I have used it twice. The salad dressing is also delicious with a Chinese-style flavor. There is also rock salt on the table, so you can use it without hesitation when eating tan! The service of the staff is good, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is also good. It's a good point that barley tea is served instead of cold water. If you are hesitating about where to have yakiniku lunch in Ikebukuro, I definitely recommend this place.

I wonder if ordering the cheapest meat course would have been the better choice. I ended up choosing the most expensive course. Is the meat here processed to be tender? Well, as shown in the photos, I will not be coming back here again. I didn't know what "moyashi namul" was, it's like kimchi. I was lacking in knowledge. My child was looking forward to coming here as part of our trip, but it turned out to be a memorable experience. To be honest, I came here with the intention of eating so much at the all-you-can-eat buffet that it was painful, but unfortunately it was closing soon after I arrived. Even though my time here was short, it was still a good experience. That's all.

Medium Kalbi lunch for 950 yen. Beef tongue salt for 1050 yen. Black Wagyu Kalbi service. Visited around 12 pm on a weekday. The restaurant is located on the 5th and 6th floors of a building, and the elevator indicates the reception is on the 6th floor. Inside the restaurant, there are about 10 tables divided into 4-person box seats. There were 3 groups of customers before us. The lunch menu offers 9 options, mostly priced around 1000 yen. Orders are placed using a tablet, and when ordering the Medium Kalbi lunch, you can choose a small portion of rice and today's soup (Kimchi tail soup). Additionally, when ordering over 1000 yen from the a la carte menu, you receive a serving of Black Wagyu Kalbi as a service. We changed the Beef tongue salt to Upper Beef tongue salt. The food was served in about 3 minutes. The Medium Kalbi lunch includes Medium Kalbi, salad, kimchi, cold tofu, rice, and soup. The Medium Kalbi was thinly sliced but had a rich meaty flavor and a sweet fat taste, melting in the mouth. The Beef tongue salt was tender with a good bounce and a nice kick of salt and pepper. The complimentary Black Wagyu Kalbi had lots of marbling with a strong sweet fat taste and a good bounce.

I visited a restaurant located on the 5th and 6th floors of a building near the east exit of Ikebukuro. The previous name of the restaurant was Seien. During lunchtime, I tried the sirloin lunch set. When I asked for it to be well-cooked, they confirmed and it turned out perfectly cooked. The steak was delicious with a salt-based sauce that I really enjoyed. The meat was thick and satisfying to eat. The portion size was not large, but it came with salad, soup, and a choice of rice size, so even when hungry, I felt full. The salad dressing and the daily special beef tendon soup were also tasty. The restaurant has been operating in the heart of Ikebukuro for several years and the food is really good.

The restaurant is located on the 5th and 6th floors of a building. They have a wide variety of menu options and offer all-you-can-eat. You can enjoy delicious meat at a reasonable price. They also offer all-you-can-eat, but the amount served was more than enough for me. It's a pretty good yakiniku restaurant with quality meat for all-you-can-eat.

I went to a premium all-you-can-eat with my boyfriend and two friends. There was also Gyu-Kaku available, but if the price is not that different, we decided to enjoy all-you-can-eat delicious meat. The drink bar was quite expensive at 800 yen, but I guess that's where they make their profit. The premium all-you-can-eat was around 4300 yen. The meat was delicious. The sauce was also tasty, so it's a flavor that anyone can enjoy. I just wish they had a few more side dishes. It's enough for a fun meal with friends.

Currently closed for weekday lunch. I had been curious about Seien from when the building was being renovated. I visited in September for lunch to also check out their dinner buffet. Many customers were ordering the buffet. The harami was amazing, so delicious. The kimchi wasn't too spicy, which was appreciated, and it was reasonably priced and tasty. The view from the window was also nice. I would like to visit again when weekday lunch service resumes.

It's been a while since my last visit. The interior of the restaurant has been renovated and looks very clean. I remember the harami being delicious here, so I ordered the harami lunch, but it was just okay, not as good as I expected. My kids ordered the lunch where you can choose five different types of meat, and they seemed satisfied with it. You can choose between wakame soup and a daily soup, and that day's daily soup was yukgaejang. I chose the yukgaejang soup and it was quite delicious, especially when I dipped the rice in it. Thank you for the meal!

Around 14:55 on September 5, 2021 (Saturday), even though lunch was until 15:00, they kindly let us in. The west side offers a high-quality price range, while the east side is a student-friendly all-you-can-eat restaurant. It seems to have been renovated about four years ago, with more pair seats where two people can overlook the streets of Ikebukuro. Is this the mainstream now? It's like couples before they start dating, playfully bumping elbows. How enviable for students! The 5-item assorted lunch is priced at 1,408 yen (tax included), where you can choose 5 items out of the 10 shown in the image. I chose the following 5 items: - Harami... Nothing beats Harami. - Cubed Kalbi... The most popular among young people. - Akami... Lighter than Harami, perfect for those in their 30s. - Tongue... Refreshing with lemon. - Liver... Makes you feel healthier. You can also choose the amount of rice and the type of soup. This time, I had egg soup and Gochujang soup. I'm not great with spicy food, but the Gochujang soup was delicious. Just be careful as the kimchi is authentically spicy. Young people tend to include at least one type of Kalbi, but for those in their 30s, Kalbi can be a bit too much... haha Next time, I'll have two plates of Harami and skip the Kalbi. The meat is definitely of higher quality compared to typical chain restaurants. The evening all-you-can-eat option is cost-effective, so please give it a try.【Instagram】https://www.instagram.com/ipyone5/

I went to the yakiniku restaurant "Seien Ikebukuro Higashi-guchi" in Ikebukuro. The quality of the meat here is good, and it's a place I occasionally visit when I want to eat yakiniku in Ikebukuro. They also offer all-you-can-eat options, which seems to be quite popular. I personally don't usually go for all-you-can-eat yakiniku, so I'm not sure about the quality of the meat in that option, but I think this restaurant probably provides decent quality even for the all-you-can-eat option. As for the prices for all-you-can-eat: [50 items or more for 2,850 yen (excluding tax)] [70 items or more for 3,550 yen (excluding tax)]. This time, I didn't go for all-you-can-eat, and just ordered a la carte. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm and relaxing. I had the Imari Beef Kalbi (1,150 yen), which was delicious at a normal level. The Upper Tongue Salt (2,480 yen) was really tasty, with a strong meaty flavor. The Aged Imari Beef (2,480 yen) was thickly cut and had an amazing meaty flavor. The Imari Beef Misuji (2,480 yen) was thinly sliced and easy to eat after a quick sear. It's like a beef shabu-shabu. The close-up image shows how oily the Misuji is. The Rare Steak Sushi (850 yen) was also delicious, as always. Overall, it was very tasty. If you want to eat delicious yakiniku in Ikebukuro, you can't go wrong with this place.

I like all kinds of food, but one of my favorites is definitely yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). I found a restaurant in Sangaichi that I decided to try. I was really hungry that day, so as soon as I saw the words "yakiniku" I found myself inside the restaurant sitting at a table haha. I ordered the medium fatty beef lunch set, which came with salad, kimchi, tofu, soup, and a generous portion of rice, all for 1076 yen including tax and service charge! The large serving of rice was a great deal for someone like me who was really hungry. The meat was also really delicious in my opinion. Overall, it was a great dining experience for someone with a big appetite like me!

- Ordered dish: Thick-cut assorted lunch (150g) / 1100 yen + tax - Includes: Rice (white rice), soup, salad bar, kimchi & spicy bean sprouts, tofu with meat (marbled beef, skirt steak, lean steak) - Points: 1. Options when ordering: choice of rice portion size (small, medium, large), choice of soup (wakame soup or soup of the day) 2. Tips for using the salad bar effectively: wrap meat in lettuce, add leeks and bean sprouts to soup (vegetables may vary daily) - Other: - Marbled beef and lean steak are thick-cut - Lean steak had a slight unique taste, possibly imported? - About the restaurant: - 5th floor = reception, lunch, small groups, etc., 6th floor = groups (banquets, etc.) - Food is served relatively quickly - Elevator makes a rattling noise, which can be a bit scary - Impressions: - Lunch menu is extensive and can be overwhelming - Salad bar area is compact but well-stocked - Seating layout is good, allowing for a relaxed dining experience without worrying about surroundings. Recommended!

I visited the restaurant at 1:00 PM. The interior was clean and did not feel like a typical yakiniku restaurant, with many female customers. There were plenty of table seats, and I was shown to a table for two. I was surprised to find that the air inside was clear and the atmosphere was stylish, unlike the smoky and smelly image I had of yakiniku restaurants. I felt comfortable dining alone as a woman. The lunch menu was extensive, and I had the Harami lunch for 1,026 yen. Since it was before work, I was concerned about bad breath, but there was mouthwash in the restroom for freshening up. I will visit again for lunch before work.

The deliciousness pleasantly exceeded our expectations. We ordered the premium course for four people and tried a wide variety of meats, all of which were excellent. Usually, all-you-can-eat restaurants have some meats that are not as good, but this place had none. It made us want to come back again, which is rare for me. The only minor complaint is that the cups for soft drinks were small, so we had to order frequently.

The elevator was too crowded and I had to wait 10 minutes to enter the store. It's better to arrive earlier than the reservation time. The reception was on the 5th floor, and I was guided to a seat on the 6th floor, but had to wait for the elevator again. I thought about taking the stairs from the 1st floor to the 5th floor and then to the 6th floor, but it was closed, which made me slightly worried in case of an emergency. Finally, I arrived at my seat, but I was reminded multiple times that the seating time was only 1.5 hours. They should have mentioned this at the time of reservation. The first drink was delayed, but the service was very fast afterwards. The quality of the meat was okay. I didn't feel like taking any photos, so there are no images.

I appreciated that they were open from New Year's Day, but the service was terrible. I won't be going back. The quality of the meat was below average. The marinated harami was delicious. The staff's robotic responses lowered the level of service. Disappointing.

Genghis Khan ¥720 (excluding tax), Beef Tongue Salt ¥850, Kalbi Tare ¥590, Harami Tare x2 ¥1380, Medium Rice ¥260, Sesame Salad ¥490, Harami Tare ¥690, Black Honey Kinako Ice Cream ¥250, Matcha Ice Cream ¥200. Total: ¥6512