Izumo Ikebukuro

Izumo in Ikebukuro is an izakaya famous for its viral, colossal unagi bowls, particularly the 1kg 'Unatama Don.' This towering dish features flaky, charcoal-grilled eel glazed in sweet sauce layered over a thick rolled omelet and an enormous mound of rice. Known for its extreme indulgence, diners can customize their rice portions or even add melted butter to the decadent eel.

Commenters are largely captivated by the immense portion sizes, affordable pricing around $17, and the mouthwatering visual appeal of the unagi. While sentiment is overwhelmingly enthusiastic with many eager to attempt the eating challenge, a few detractors found the presentation messy, the rice plain, or questioned the rich pairing of butter with eel. Others humorously noted the restaurant's amusing proximity to an adult establishment next door.