01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When a late-night craving for sushi strikes, Tama Sushi in Ikebukuro 2-chome provides an easygoing refuge. Operating from early evening through until the following morning, the shop balances an unpretentious izakaya warmth with counter and table seating, welcoming diners without any stiff formality.
The menu features accessible combinations such as the Jo Nigiri (premium nigiri) and Tokujo Nigiri (deluxe nigiri) sets alongside à la carte selections ordered piece by piece. Diners can find tuna staples like chutoro and lean akami alongside silvery hikarimono such as kohada, aji, and shime saba, plus conger eel and seasonal shellfish, or simply leave the selections to the chef. The Tokujo Nigiri set rounds out individual nigiri and gunkan with maki rolls, offering a generous, varied spread.
Small side dishes before sushi are equally well represented. Daily specials often highlight comforting chawanmushi, mozuku seaweed in vinegar, iwashi namerou, butter-sautéed whelk, and fresh sashimi. A chilled bottle of beer, cool sake, or regional jizake curated from across Japan makes an ideal companion to the seasonal bites.
Whether for a quiet late-night solo meal or an after-hours drink with coworkers, the counter offers a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere.
