Sushi-dokoro Ginza Fukusuke Ikebukuro Tobu-ten

Having the freedom to choose your own final piece turns a sushi platter into a distinctly personalized meal. At Sushidokoro Ginza Fukusuke (鮨処 銀座 福助 池袋東武店) on the restaurant floor of Ikebukuro's Tobu Department Store, the popular 'Omakase Nigiri Misaki' set features ten pieces curated by the sushi chef, followed by one final piece of your own choosing. Whether you ask after the day's fresh catch to order alfonsino (kinmedai) or opt for a favored shellfish or white-fleshed fish, the set balances a chef's structured selection with personal choice. The meal is accompanied by a warm bowl of crab soup (kani-wan), whose fragrant dashi broth provides a soothing complement between bites.

The Depth of Wild Southern Bluefin Tuna and Generous Assortments

For a direct taste of the restaurant's quality, the 'Maguro Zukushi' platter—featuring exclusively wild southern bluefin tuna (Indo maguro)—is another standout. Served alongside red miso soup, the dish highlights the varying sweet fattiness and acidity across different cuts and preparations, spanning otoro (fatty tuna), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), akami (lean tuna), soy-marinated zuke, and toro rolls. Those wanting a wide range of ocean fare can opt for the 'Minato' set, which features twelve nigiri including chutoro, sea urchin, and salmon roe alongside chawanmushi (savory egg custard) and crab soup, showcasing classic Edomae techniques like tender, simmered conger eel.

Pairing Fine Sake with an Unhurried Sushi Meal

For an evening of leisurely drinking and dining, Fukusuke offers course options and sets like the 'Shiosai,' which pairs six pieces of nigiri with a seasonal grilled dish and a four-variety sashimi assortment. The drinks menu includes a slushy, partially frozen 'mizore-zake' limited to twenty bottles a day, a three-sake tasting flight curated by the head chef, regional junmai daiginjo labels, and a selection of wine.

In addition to the convenient location inside Tobu Department Store directly connected to Ikebukuro Station, the dining room caters to different occasions with lively counter seats facing the chefs and window-side seating overlooking the cityscape. From an accessible lunchtime nigiri set to an evening drink over night views, it is a reliable stop whenever you are seeking quality sushi.