[Tokyo, Ikebukuro] Haidilao Hot Pot Ikebukuro — Approx. ¥12,000 for Two [Visited May 2026]

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This time I visited with a reservation for 13:00 on Sunday.

This is a hot pot chain located in China.

There are several stores in Japan, but this time I visited the Ikebukuro store.

This restaurant is not only for eating hot pot, but also for entertainment, with birthday celebrations, nail services, and strange mask shows.

Since it's a Chinese store, I get the impression that most of the customers are Chinese.

Ordering and Payment

Items Ordered

At the submarine hot pot, you can choose up to four different soup flavors.

You can use one type to use all four sides, or you can use two types to use half and half.

However, the larger the area, the more expensive it will be.

My personal recommendation is to divide it into 4 pieces and choose only 2 flavors.

You can choose hot water (free) for the remaining 2 locations and save money.

To be honest, I can't eat that much, and the taste doesn't change even if the area is large.

This time, “Mala hotpot” and “Pork guts pepper hot pot” was selected.

So let's have it.

Tare Bar (Sauce Bar)

There is a sauce bar, and you can take as much as you want.

You can use coriander, garlic, green onions, etc. as you like.

You can make it with a sesame sauce base or a sesame oil base.

The soup itself has its own flavor, but the sauce makes a big difference.

It's fun to take the time to make this sauce to your liking.

This time I tried making it with a sesame oil base.

I like to add lots of coriander and garlic.

The answer is different for each person, but I think it's a good idea to add whatever you like and as much as you like, as even if you make it randomly, it will still be delicious.

Haidilao Komugi Lager Beer (Wheat Lager)

First, let's have the original Haibara Sou wheat lager beer.

It has a lager-like bitterness, but also a bit of ale-like brightness.

Beer goes well with the spiciness and spices of hot pot.

Beer is often served at room temperature when you eat it in China, so you can choose between room temperature and cold beer.

Naturally, I chose the cold one, and being able to eat hot pot while drinking cold beer may only be possible in Japan.

Reito Dofu (Frozen Tofu)

『Reito Dofu (Frozen Tofu)”.

Once you freeze tofu, it will absorb the soup like a sponge. .

The texture will also be unique.

It is sometimes made by drying it, and in Japanese terms it is similar to Koya tofu.

It absorbs hot pot soup well, so it goes well with it.

Buta Gatsu (Pork Stomach)

『Buta Gatsu (Pork Stomach)”.

There is no odor.

It has a slightly crunchy texture.

The offal flavor goes well with spicy soup.

The soup is spicy and has a nice texture and flavor from the pork guts.

Wood ear fungus

『Wood ear fungus”.

This is a must-order.

I like wood ear mushrooms even in Malayu.

It has a nice crunchy texture.

It's delicious when eaten with soup.

There are various ingredients for hot pot, but wood ear mushrooms are consistently recommended.

Hiden Tare-zuke Gyuniku (Beef Marinated in Secret Sauce)

『Hiden Tare-zuke Gyuniku (Beef Marinated in Secret Sauce)”.

Has a taste of chili pepper and spice.

The taste is not bad.

However, I'm not sure if there is one.

Since the hot pot soup and sauce have their own flavor, I'm confused as to whether I should choose beef marinated in sauce.

I think regular meat would be delicious enough.

Vermicelli

『Vermicelli”.

Sweet potato vermicelli with thick noodles.

I think it's similar if you imagine it as eating it in a spicy soup.

It has a chewy texture and is delicious when soaking up the soup.

When it comes to hot pot or spicy soup, having this thick glass noodles will make you more satisfied.

Ramu (Lamb)

『Ramu (Lamb)”.

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I've even come to eat this.

Hot pot and lamb go well together.

The unique aroma and flavor go well with spicy soups.

However, it is a little expensive.

It's delicious, but considering the price, I'm a little hesitant to order a lot.

Still, when you come to a hot pot called Hidokusai, lamb is a must-order.

Senmai (Beef Omasum)

『Senmai (Beef Omasum)”.

The size is large, but it is soft.

This also goes well with spicy soups.

Hormone-based ingredients are delicious when added to hotpot.

Horenso (Spinach)

『Horenso (Spinach)”.

I ordered this because my wife likes it.

Eating vegetables in a hot pot makes you feel a little less guilty.

With the spicy soup and richly flavored ingredients, the presence of spinach makes it a little more soothing.

Age Manju (Fried Bun)

『Age Manju (Fried Bun)”.

Honestly, this is the best.

I'm supposed to be here to eat hot pot, but I'm also here to eat fried manju.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

If you eat it with condensed milk, it's a normal dessert.

I think this is a must-order.

It was buzzing on social media for a while, but I think there are very few people who don't like sugar and oil, so if you try it, you'll understand why.

Bian Lian Show (Face-Changing Performance)

A strange mask show was also held inside the store.

The interesting thing about submarine hotpot is that you can enjoy these kinds of entertainment elements while eating hotpot.

If you just want to eat hot pot, I think there are cheaper ways to do it.

However, if you think about it in terms of this kind of experience, it feels like an undersea hotpot.

Impressions and Rating

『Haidilao Hot Pot Ikebukuro” I visited.

It costs about 12,000 yen for two people.

Since it was lunchtime, I kept it light and only had one drink at a time.

Still, it's not cheap at around 5,000 to 6,000 yen per person.

If you're only going to eat hot pot, I think it's the best value for money to make it at home using the base of submarine hotpot.

Nowadays, you can buy hot pot ingredients at supermarkets or online, and if you prepare your favorite ingredients, you'll be pretty satisfied, and I think if you spend 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person, you'll be pretty full.

However, the price at Submarine Hot Pot is reasonable considering that it includes not only hot pot, but also entertainment such as tale bar, customer service, birthday celebrations, nail service, strange mask show, etc.

The most delicious thing was the fried manju, which is a pain to make at home, so I come here to try it.

Well, you can eat it at other Chinese restaurants...

I think it's a good restaurant to enjoy food + entertainment included.

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