
Ishii
Katsushika, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
The Read
Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100-recognized <em>wagashi</em> counter on Shibamata's temple approach, offering traditional Japanese sweets, Western pastries, <em>dorayaki</em> for under ¥1,000. Take-out only, cash or PayPay, reservations accepted; rare for this price tier. Best for temple-day visitors willing to queue on weekends.
About Ishii
Ishii is a Tokyo venue with a price band of JPY 999 - JPY 999 and a casual dress code. Its recognition is a 2023 listing in Tabelog 100 for Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe in Tokyo. Beyond those points, Pearl does not have details for service format, hours, exact location within Tokyo, payment methods, reservations, seating, or specific menu items.
What You're Buying
The public facts are narrow: Ishii is listed in Tokyo, the spend range is JPY 999 - JPY 999, dress is casual.
For a low spend in Tokyo, Ishii works if you are comparing casual venues in the same general price range. Pearl can confirm the price band and 2023 recognition, but not a specific neighborhood, route, queue pattern, or menu strategy. comparable venue names for comparison include Takagiya Roho, Yoshinoya, Eiraku, TORAYA BAKERY, Tori Sami, though their individual details should be checked separately.
Getting There and What to Expect
Pearl can verify Ishii's city as Tokyo, but not a street address, station, walking time, landmark, parking situation, or neighborhood. Plan with a current map or official listing before visiting, especially if you are building a day around the stop.
The dress code is casual. Pearl does not have information on seating, group handling, children, accessibility, payment methods, take-out, delivery, or reservations, so those details should not be assumed.
For broader context, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide. If you are comparing Ishii with other options, keep the comparison broad unless you have current, venue-specific details for peers such as Eiraku, TORAYA BAKERY, Takagiya Roho, Tori Sami, or Yoshinoya.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都葛飾区柴又7-6-20 柴又帝釈天参道
- Website
- shibamata-ishii.net/index.html
- Phone
- +81336571749
Venue details
Ambiance
Unpretentious and low-key, with the feel of a neighborhood lunch joint: simple décor, counter-style intimacy, and a calm, office-worker crowd during the day.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- fish lunch set
- sashimi set
- grilled fish set
- boiled fish set
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Takagiya Roho, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Yoshinoya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- TORAYA BAKERY, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Eiraku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tori Sami, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Restaurant context
Ishii, Takagiya Roho, Yoshinoya all share the sub-¥1,000 price bracket and Tabelog 100 recognition, but location and format differ. Takagiya Roho operates in a busier shopping district with faster turnover and less temple-tourism ambiance; Yoshinoya sits in a residential pocket with a loyal local following and shorter weekend lines. Ishii's Shibamata address adds a heritage-district detour that pays off if you're already visiting the temple, but if you're sweets-hunting from central Tokyo, TORAYA BAKERY offers multiple locations and a broader Western-pastry selection at the same price point.
For a sit-down sweets experience with a higher check average, Eiraku bridges the gap at ¥1,000-¥2,000 with table service and a quieter room. Tori Sami (¥8,000-¥10,000) elevates the occasion to kaiseki with a sweets course, but that's a splurge dinner rather than a temple-day snack. Ishii's value proposition holds if you're pairing sweets with sightseeing; for pure convenience and variety, TORAYA BAKERY wins. For the quietest counter and shortest wait, try Eiraku on a weekday morning.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ishii accommodate groups?
Can I eat at the bar at Ishii?
Pearl does not have information on whether Ishii has a bar, counter, or seating. Confirm the current format before visiting.
What are alternatives to Ishii in Tokyo?
comparable venue names for comparison include Takagiya Roho, Eiraku, TORAYA BAKERY, Yoshinoya, Tori Sami. Pearl does not have enough detail here to compare their menus, locations, seating, or prices against Ishii.
Is Ishii worth the price?
Ishii's price band is JPY 999 - JPY 999, it has a 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category for Tokyo.





















