Wasshoidokoro WAKU Betsuaturae - WAKU I.K.D Co., Ltd

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Indulge in an “extraordinary” experience in the heart of the city. Immerse yourself in a night of seasonal ingredients and our exquisite selection of sake, and revel in a truly memorable dining experience.

Introducing the second branch of “Wasshoidokoro WAKU,” a traditional Japanese restaurant located in front of Ikebukuro Station. With the concept of “excitement,” we offer a selection of fresh seafood directly sourced from the Miura Peninsula, organic vegetables grown without the use of pesticides, and a variety of carefully selected local sake from across the country. Here, you can indulge in dishes that carry the heartfelt dedication of our producers, creating a unique dining experience that can only be enjoyed at this restaurant. Nestled in a renovated 50-year-old wooden apartment building, hidden away from the usual hustle and bustle of Ikebukuro, we invite you to escape to a hidden oasis and immerse yourself in an extraordinary urban experience.

Daily Set Menu

Starting from 1,300 yen

Our daily set menu changes depending on the day's ingredients! You can enjoy Waku's delicious dishes at a great value.

・Appetizer
・Daily Main Dish
・Assorted Sashimi
・Two Small Side Dishes
・Miso Soup
・Rice
・Pickles
※ The price may vary depending on the main dish.
Sashimi Set Menu

1,800 yen

A sashimi set menu featuring fresh seasonal fish delivered daily from the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Enjoy the freshness of our carefully selected sashimi.

・Appetizer
・Assorted Sashimi
・Three Small Side Dishes
・Miso Soup
・Rice
・Pickles
Dried Fish Set Menu

1,700 yen

We proudly offer dried fish created by the renowned dried fish creator, Mr. Fujima!
These delicacies have gained a reputation for their incredible taste and are now difficult to come by.

・Appetizer
・Today's Dried Fish
・Assorted Sashimi
・Three Small Side Dishes
・Miso Soup
・Rice
・Pickles
Fish Dashi and Chicken Salt Ramen
Served with Seafood Mini Donburi

1,200 yen

Our ramen features a rich fish dashi broth, carefully prepared using red snapper as the base, and a double soup made by simmering the chicken for over 10 hours. The salt-based sauce is flavored with scallops and kelp, creating a concentrated umami taste. The noodles are specially made with no artificial additives, showcasing the dedication of our Japanese restaurant.
Winter Limited Fish Paitan - Umakara Tantan Men -

1,200 yen

Our special Fish Paitan broth is made by simmering fresh fish bones, and our double soup is created by slow-cooking chicken for over 10 hours. This rich and creamy broth is enhanced with a flavorful sesame paste and our special spicy sauce, adding depth and spiciness to the dish.

Served with either Kentarou rice or a side salad made with locally sourced ingredients from Nagano Prefecture.
Tamatebako Gozen

4,950 yen

～☆Luxurious Lunch from Noon☆～
A visually stunning set meal that showcases our finest dishes. Perfect for those who want to savor a variety of delicious dishes in smaller portions. Recommended for women!
Comes with a dessert.
・Appetizer ・Assorted Small Dishes ・Assorted Sashimi ・Grilled Fish ・Meat Dish ・Tempura Assortment ・Pickled Vegetables ・White Rice ・Miso Soup ・Dessert

※Please note that the contents may vary depending on the ingredients available.
※Reservation required※ Please make a reservation by the day before.
Unaju Gozen

5500yen

～☆Luxurious Lunch from Noon☆～

We carefully prepare and grill domestically sourced live eel in our kitchen. Enjoy it along with a variety of seasonal small dishes and fresh sashimi.
Comes with a dessert.
・Grilled Eel on Rice ・Assorted Sashimi ・Uramaki Sushi ・Steamed Tofu Skin with Silver Eel ・Seasonal Vegetable Ohitashi (boiled and marinated vegetables) ・Pickled Vegetables ・Eel Liver Soup ・Pickled Vegetables ・Dessert

※Please note that the contents may vary depending on the ingredients available.
※Reservation required※ Please make a reservation by the day before.

Dinner Course

Daily changing courses featuring dishes made with carefully selected ingredients. Enjoy the perfect pairing with our recommended drinks.

Chef's Omakase Course - 8 Courses

8,800yen

Our chef personally travels across Japan to meet with dedicated producers and source the finest ingredients, creating exceptional dishes through dialogue with the ingredients. The course is daily changing, offering a unique and delightful experience each time. Please inform us in advance if you have any preferences or dietary restrictions.
Chef's Omakase with Sake Pairing

14,300yen

The menu consists of 8-10 dishes, which may vary depending on the daily ingredients. Please let us know if you have any preferences or dietary restrictions. We will provide a selection of 8-10 Japanese sakes or domestic wines (approximately 2.5 cups) to accompany the dishes.
Chef's Omakase with Sake Pairing

13,200yen

The menu consists of 8-10 dishes, which may vary depending on the daily ingredients. Please let us know if you have any preferences or dietary restrictions. We will provide a selection of 8-10 Japanese sakes (approximately 2.5 cups) to accompany the dishes.
Banquet Plan with 2-hour All-You-Can-Drink: Waku Enjoyment Course

8,700yen

Please note that the contents may vary depending on the availability of ingredients. We appreciate your understanding.

Appetizer: Assorted Eight Varieties
Sashimi: Five Kinds of Fresh Fish from Misaki Port
Side Dish: Whitefish Shirako and Ankimo with Ponzu Sauce
Grilled Dish: Hinai Chicken with Rock Salt and Waku's Tsukune (meatball)
Dried Fish: Fujimasan's Specialty
Hot Pot: Choice of Rich Fish Broth or Smoked Duck Hot Pot
Deep-Fried Dish: Deep-Fried Seasonal Fish with Hot Spring Onion Sauce
Rice Dish: Zosui Set or Chinese Noodles
Dessert: Ice Cream
*Reservations are accepted for parties of four or more.
Please contact the restaurant directly to make a reservation.
*An additional service charge of 10% will be applied.
Banquet Plan with 2-hour All-You-Can-Drink: Waku Deluxe Course

9,700yen

Please note that the contents may vary depending on the availability of ingredients. We appreciate your understanding.

Appetizer: Assorted Eight Varieties
Sashimi: Eight Kinds of Fresh Fish from Misaki Port
Side Dish: Whitefish Shirako and Ankimo with Ponzu Sauce
Grilled Dish: Hinai Chicken with Rock Salt, Prawn, and Fujimasan's Specialty Dried Fish
Hot Pot: Blowfish Teppanyaki Style
Steamed Dish: Lotus Root Manju with Crab Sauce
Deep-Fried Dish: Sweet Sea Bream and Matsukasa Deep-Fried
Meal: Nigiri Sushi, Handmade Soba, Condiments, and Pickles
Dessert: Freshly Made Kuzu Mochi and Ice Cream
*Reservations are accepted for parties of four or more.
Please contact the restaurant directly to make a reservation.
*An additional service charge of 10% will be applied.
Banquet Plan with 2-hour All-You-Can-Drink: Casual Waku Course

7,700yen

Appetizer: Assorted Three Varieties
Sashimi: Three Kinds of Fresh Fish from Misaki Port
Seasonal Dish: Colorful Salad with 10 Assorted Ingredients
Specialty Dish: Waku's Seafood Pizza
Deep-Fried Dish: Deep-Fried Hinai Chicken
Hot Pot: Waku Salt Chan-Ko Nabe (Hot Pot)
Finishing Dish: Set of Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)
Dessert: Ice Cream
*Reservations are accepted for parties of four or more.
We do not accept provisional reservations.
Please contact the restaurant directly to make a reservation.
*An additional service charge of 10% will be applied.

Dinner A la carte

We offer a variety of dishes ranging from fresh fish to meat! As the menu changes depending on the season, please inquire with our staff for more details. The menu provided is just an example.

Today's recommendation

From 550 yen

Please check today's recommended menu on our note.
You can view it by scanning the QR code or visiting our store.

Appetizer Assortment

660yen

A daily changing assortment of three appetizers.
Enjoy it with your drinks before your meal.
Miura Peninsula Fresh Sashimi Assortment

From 1,980 yen

Enjoy a serving of fresh seafood directly sourced from the Miura Peninsula, served as sashimi. In addition to wasabi soy sauce, they also provide condiments such as negi miso (leek miso) and ginger soy sauce, suggesting different flavor combinations to complement the fish. You can discover a "new deliciousness" with this dish. Available for two or more servings.
Hinai Chicken Grilled with Rock Salt

1,650yen

An exquisite dish featuring Hinai Chicken, one of the top three Japanese local chicken breeds, grilled to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and juicy experience. Indulge in the unique and concentrated deliciousness of this locally sourced chicken.

Assorted Seasonal Appetizers (One serving)

1,980 yen

A delightful assortment of various seasonal ingredients.
Potato Salad - Once in a Lifetime

770 yen

A beloved classic, everyone's favorite potato salad.
Kasumi Duck Gyoza - 2 pieces

880 yen

Handmade gyoza made from free-range, antibiotic-free Kasumi duck, juicy and full of flavor.
Waku's Tsukune - 1 skewer

770 yen

A popular dish! A flavorful and substantial skewer made with sticky rice.
Homemade FukiMiso

550 yen
Waku's Seafood Pizza

1,430 yen

A special pizza made with fresh seafood, changed daily.
Dashi Rolled Tamagoyaki

880 yen

A delicious rolled omelette soaked in flavorful dashi broth. We recommend pairing it with Japanese sake.
Homemade Smoked Salmon and Warm Salad Onion Dish

1,320 yen

A salad featuring homemade smoked salmon and sweet onions from Hachimantai, Iwate.
Blue Cheese Ham Katsu

770 yen

Perfectly paired with honey! Rich and delicious blue cheese.
Homemade Karasumi Daikon (Grated Radish with Salted Sea Urchin)

1,100 yen

Tarashina daikon carefully sun-dried in our restaurant. Full of umami! Please enjoy it.
Jidori Chicken Tataki with Salt Ponzu Sauce

1,100 yen

Savor the rich flavor of Jidori chicken with the refreshing taste of homemade salt ponzu sauce.
Kasumi Duck Negi-yaki (Grilled Duck with Green Onion)

1,650 yen

A fragrant dish made by grilling Kasumi duck, raised in the bountiful natural environment of Ibaraki.
Hinai Jidori Chicken Karaage (Deep-Fried Chicken)

1,320 yen

Everyone's favorite karaage! Enjoy the rich flavor and juicy texture of Hinai Jidori chicken.
Karasu Karei Ajitsuke (Marinated Dried Karasumi Flounder)

1,980 yen

Rare and hard to find! From Mr. Fujima, the hyper-dried fish creator in Atami.
Toro Saury Ajitsuke (Marinated Saury)

1,980 yen

Rare and hard to find! From Mr. Fujima, the hyper-dried fish creator in Atami.
Yukiyagi - Japan's Thinnest Somen Noodles

880 yen

From Yukiyagi, a noodle shop in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Enjoy Japan's thinnest somen noodles with grilled negi (green onion) and nanban dipping sauce.
Donabe Takikomi Gohan (Mixed Rice) - 1.5 Cups

2,750 yen

Daily changing - Takikomi gohan made with seasonal ingredients. A dish that we recommend enjoying with the changing seasons.
Grilled Salmon and Sansho Arima-yaki Onigiri (Rice Ball)

440 yen

A fragrant onigiri made by mixing flavorful Arima sansho (Japanese pepper) and grilled salmon.
Seafood Hitsumabushi

990 yen
Assorted Nigiri Sushi (6 pieces)

1,650 yen

Daily changing - Enjoy the nigiri sushi made with fresh seasonal fish that arrives on the day.
Fish Head Dashi Zosui (Rice Soup)

990 yen

A flavorful rice soup made with the stock from fish heads that arrive daily. Full of umami!
Miso Soup

330 yen

Fragrant miso soup made with miso from "Daikaishoten" in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
Dessert

550 yen

Please check at the restaurant for the dessert options.

Drink

We offer a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including beer. We have more than 50 varieties of Japanese sake available at all times, including seasonal sake and sake suitable for warming. We have carefully curated our collection of sake, so please enjoy and savor the unique flavors to your heart's content.

Recommended Seasonal and Limited Edition Sake

Glass (Sake by the Glass)

From 770 yen

We offer a selection of recommended Japanese sake that may vary depending on the season and availability. Please inquire at the restaurant for details.

Selected Japanese Sake

Glass (Various)

From 660 yen

Our staff has traveled to sake breweries across Japan, establishing connections and partnerships with the sake producers. We pour their sake with their intentions and stories in mind. Feel free to consult our staff to learn more about the flavors and characteristics.

We have a collection of over 50 carefully selected Japanese sake available at all times.

Brands handled

Beer

Heartland Draft

660 yen

Features a refreshing hop bitterness, rich malt flavor, smooth texture, and a refreshing finish.
Bottled Beer (Regular Size)

770 yen

Kirin Classic Lager / Asahi Super Dry / Sapporo Black Label / Suntory Premium Malt's
Craft Beer (Tap Selection)

950 yen

We offer a rotating selection of recommended craft beers! Please inquire at the restaurant for details.
Non-Alcoholic Beer - Kirin Zero Ichi

550 yen

Made using the "Ichiban Shibori" brewing method with zero sweeteners and artificial coloring. We have achieved a refreshing aftertaste and pursued a high-quality taste that is closer to real beer by reevaluating the ingredient ratios.

Japanese Whisky

Draft Highball

660 yen

White Horse Draft Highball / Scotch Whisky
A refreshing highball with a subtle hint of lemon aroma, allowing you to enjoy the rich and flavorful taste of "White Horse".
Kirin Fuji Sanroku

2,200 yen

A masterpiece carefully crafted by selecting and blending matured single malts that have reached their maturation peak (maturity peak) from a variety of spirits that sleep at the foot of Mount Fuji. It offers a clear taste with a sweet barrel-aged aroma.
Kirin Mori no Kaze Kaoru

660 yen

Whisky made with fresh and invigorating aroma of new greenery, refined over 50 years with the underground water from Mount Fuji. It has a refreshing aroma like a forest breeze and a clean aftertaste achieved by adding spirits to malt whisky.
Chivas Regal Mizunara 12 Year

1,100 yen

It features a fruity aroma reminiscent of oranges and pears, along with a sweet and creamy toffee flavor with a hint of subtle nuttiness. It has a smooth texture, delicate taste, and a touch of spiciness.
Ichiro's Malt

1,100 yen

Its delicate and fragrant aroma is reminiscent of lemon peel and orange peel, with a complexity that goes beyond mere fruitiness. It combines a subtle bitterness with an elegant sweetness akin to honey, along with a deep richness, making it highly enjoyable. It has a short finish, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.

Japanese Wine Selection

(Red) Chateau Mercian Ai Akane Glass

660 yen

Chateau Mercian Aika Akane is a red wine with aromas reminiscent of red fruits, smooth tannins, and a pleasant acidity. It is a well-balanced blend of robust Merlot and the smooth texture and aromatic Muscat Bailey A.
(White) Chateau Mercian Moegi Glass

660 yen

An exquisite balance of gentle acidity. It is an elegant wine made mainly from Chardonnay grapes grown in Fukushima and Nagano, with accents of crisp acidity from Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi. It offers a refreshing taste.
Various Red Wines

4,400 yen and up

Contents may vary depending on availability.
Various White Wines

4,400 yen and up

Contents may vary depending on availability.
Rosé Sparkling Wine

6,000 yen and up

Contents may vary depending on availability.