01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A short walk from the bustle around Ikebukuro Station brings you to Akadamo, hanging its noren along a quieter street in Ikebukuro 2-chome. Inside, counter and table seating provide an easygoing setting for an after-work drink or an unhurried dinner.
The house-made pan-fried gyoza and aromatic shiso-leaf dumplings are natural starting points. Fresh off the griddle, these crisp dumplings pair easily with draft beer, a Sapporo Hyosai sour, or a Hoppy set. A variety of Chinese-influenced side dishes complements the dumplings, from cold gizzards tossed with cucumber and homemade pork chashu to sizzling stir-fried meat and vegetables.
Those looking for a substantial meal will find plenty to choose from. Fried rice appears in classic style as well as curry and kimchi variations, each served hot from the wok. The noodle selection is equally broad, featuring simple shina soba, rich miso ramen, and bowls enriched with pork back fat, delivering the satisfying finish of a dedicated noodle shop inside a neighborhood drinking spot.
Akadamo operates from 17:00 in the evening until 1:00 late at night, closing on Sundays. Whether slipping in alone for dumplings and a cold beer or sharing an assortment of stir-fried dishes around a table with companions, it is a comfortable local anchor for a night in Ikebukuro.
