Ikebukuro Sushi Guide: Inside Kochan Sushi’s Famous Uni & Sashimi

A large assortment of fresh sashimi with shrimp and tuna — A generous sashimi assortment featuring fresh shrimp, tuna, and seasonal catches.

A row of five different sushi nigiri on a black ceramic plate — Classic nigiri selection showing the chef’s careful preparation.

A frosted glass carafe of sake with a blue cut-glass cup — The warm wooden counter setting is perfect for enjoying Japanese sake.

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Quick Overview
The Local Sushi Gem Featured on Japanese TV
More Than Just Sushi: Grilled Seafood & Atmosphere
Restaurant Information & Budget
Discover Kochan Sushi (幸ちゃん寿司)

Quick Overview

Restaurant: Kochan Sushi (幸ちゃん寿司)
Cuisine: Sushi, sashimi and seafood dishes
Area: East Ikebukuro, Tokyo; near Ikebukuro and Higashi-Ikebukuro Stations
Budget guide: ¥8,000–¥9,999 (approx. $51–63)
TV connection: TV Tokyo’s Erabareshi Choten-sama, June 4, 2026

Kochan Sushi offers a welcoming neighborhood sushi experience on the east side of Ikebukuro. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by the classic atmosphere of an authentic Japanese sushi shop—complete with a beautiful plain wood counter and glass display cases filled with the day’s fresh catches. It’s an intimate setting where you can watch the chef expertly slice seafood right before your eyes.

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The Local Sushi Gem Featured on Japanese TV

Program: TV Tokyo’s Erabareshi Choten-sama (選ばれし頂点サマ)
Broadcast: June 4, 2026

Kochan Sushi was featured as a famously hidden local spot that typically refuses media coverage. The broadcast highlighted the restaurant’s incredible uni gunkan (sea urchin served in a nori-wrapped sushi cup).

TV broadcast capture showing the exterior of Kochan Sushi — The restaurant’s exterior as shown during its rare television appearance.

Because seafood sourcing and daily catches change, the exact lineup will vary. However, the rich tuna and creamy sea urchin remain highly sought-after staples for visitors.

Sea urchin gunkan, tuna nigiri, and white fish nigiri on a blue plate — The famous sea urchin (uni) and tuna nigiri served at the counter.

More Than Just Sushi: Grilled Seafood & Atmosphere

While the nigiri is the star of the show, the atmosphere of Kochan Sushi encourages diners to linger over drinks and a variety of side dishes. The counter seating allows for a relaxed dining pace, where you can order beautifully grilled scallops, conger eel, or boiled crab to pair with your sake.

Grilled scallops served with nori seaweed — Grilled scallops (Hotate).

Grilled conger eel glazed with sweet sauce and sesame seeds — Sweet grilled conger eel.

Restaurant Information & Budget

Restaurant	Kochan Sushi / 幸ちゃん寿司
Address	East Ikebukuro ISK Bldg 2F, 1-23-8 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 東京都豊島区東池袋1-23-8 東池袋ISKビル 2F
Access	Ikebukuro Station (JR/Tokyo Metro): approx. 6-7 min walk Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Yurakucho Line): approx. 6 min walk
Budget	¥8,000–¥9,999 per person
Payment	Cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners). E-money and QR payments not accepted.
Phone	03-3983-2039