Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

No.18

Name: No.18
Address: 東京都豊島区東池袋2-57-2 コスモ東池袋105‬, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81369143718

100Pearl Points

Ikebukuro Counter

About No.18

An 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, this 13-seat burger shop serves charcoal-grilled, house-ground beef patties at JPY 1,000–1,999—half the cost of central Tokyo's gourmet burger bars. Walk-in only, cash-only, consistently recognized in Tabelog's Hamburger 100 since 2017, it rewards early weekday lunch visits with minimal waits and straightforward execution.

No.18 is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and a casual dress code. The clearest verified recognition available is its listing in Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026. Beyond those points, specific claims about the room, service, payment methods, hours, reservations, location within Tokyo, or individual menu items should be treated as unverified unless confirmed directly before visiting.

Whether to visit depends on how much weight you place on a casual Tokyo stop in this price bracket and on the 2026 hamburger-category recognition. The available verified data supports a simple expectation: No.18 is casual, relatively accessible by price, associated with Tabelog’s hamburger category. For operational details such as opening times, booking policy, payment options, seating, check current official or booking-channel information before making plans.

The Format and What to Expect

The verified facts do not support detailed claims about service format, seating layout, cooking method, payment rules, or the full menu. What can be said safely is that No.18 sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, has a casual dress code, is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026. That makes it a straightforward candidate for diners looking for a casual Tokyo meal rather than a formal dining experience.

Seasonal Considerations

No verified seasonal schedule, ingredient rotation, climate note, or special menu information is available here. If seasonality matters to your visit, confirm directly before going. The more reliable planning assumptions are the verified price range and casual dress code.

How It Stacks Up in Tokyo

Tokyo has many casual dining options, No.18’s verified profile places it in a modest price bracket rather than a luxury one. Its confirmed Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 recognition is the main differentiator available from the verified data. Avoid relying on unconfirmed claims about rankings, scores, historic award years, exact location within Tokyo, or comparisons to unnamed venues.

Compared with other dining in Tokyo generally, No.18 is best understood as a casual, lower-priced option with a specific 2026 hamburger-category recognition. If you are choosing among Tokyo meals, use the verified price range as the practical anchor and confirm current logistics before committing to the trip.

Location: Tokyo. Price: JPY 1,000–1,999. Dress code: Casual. Recognition: Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026. Best for: Diners seeking a casual Tokyo option in this price range, while confirming current operational details before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can No.18 accommodate groups?

Group suitability is not verified here. The confirmed details are that No.18 is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, falls in the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range. Confirm seating and group policies directly before visiting.

What should I order at No.18?

The verified recognition is Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026, but specific menu items and ordering advice are not verified here. Use the recognition as context, then check the current menu before deciding.

How far ahead should I book No.18?

Reservation policy is not verified here. Before planning around No.18, confirm current booking rules, hours, availability through a current official or booking-channel source.

Is the tasting menu worth it at No.18?

No verified tasting-menu information is available. The reliable facts are the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, casual dress code, Tokyo location, Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 recognition.

What are alternatives to No.18 in Tokyo?

For other named options you may compare within this guide, consider Japanese Ramen Gokan, Phở Thìn Tokyo, Azuma Tei, Coffee Tei, or YAKINIKUMAFIA IKEBUKURO by WAGYUMAFIA, depending on what kind of meal you want. You can also compare No.18 with other dining in Tokyo generically.

Is No.18 worth the price?

At JPY 1,000–1,999, No.18 is positioned as a casual Tokyo option rather than a high-priced venue. Its confirmed Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 recognition gives it a clear reason to consider, but current logistics and menu details should be checked before visiting.

Is No.18 good for a special occasion?

The verified casual dress code suggests No.18 is better framed as a casual meal than a formal occasion venue. If you need specific ambience, seating, or service details for a celebration, confirm those directly before booking or visiting.

Location

東京都豊島区東池袋2-57-2 コスモ東池袋105‬

Tokyo, Japan

Compare No.18

Quick Value Check: No.18

Venue	Price
No.18	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Japanese Ramen Gokan	¥
Azuma Tei	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Coffee Tei	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Phở Thìn Tokyo	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
YAKINIKUMAFIA IKEBUKURO by WAGYUMAFIA

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Japanese Ramen Gokan, Ramen, ¥
Azuma Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Coffee Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Phở Thìn Tokyo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
YAKINIKUMAFIA IKEBUKURO by WAGYUMAFIA, Notable alternative

At JPY 1,000–1,999, this burger shop sits in the same price band as Japanese Ramen Gokan, Azuma Tei, Coffee Tei, Phở Thìn Tokyo, all casual, walkable options near Ikebukuro Station that fill the sub-JPY 2,000 lunch niche. The burger format differentiates it from ramen and pho counters, but the value calculation is similar: you're paying for consistent quality and a focused menu rather than variety or upscale ambiance. Walk-in availability is a shared trait across this group, though peak lunch waits at the burger shop tend to be longer due to its smaller seat count. If you want beef over noodles and can time your visit before the noon rush, this is the stronger pick for burger-focused meals.

For higher-budget diners, YAKINIKUMAFIA IKEBUKURO by WAGYUMAFIA offers a premium yakiniku experience in the same neighborhood, but at a significantly higher price point and with a reservation-first model. The burger shop's cash-only, no-reservation setup appeals to spontaneous lunches and solo diners who prioritize speed and simplicity. If you're comparing purely on burger quality in Tokyo, this holds its own against more polished spots in Shibuya or Harajuku, you sacrifice interior design and payment flexibility, but you gain price efficiency and a Tabelog track record that spans nearly a decade.

Among Tokyo's award-recognized burger specialists, the Higashiikebukuro location is less convenient than central options but more accessible than suburban entries. The trade-off is straightforward: if you're already in Ikebukuro or willing to make the walk from the station, the quality-to-price ratio justifies the trip. If you need reservations, prefer card payments, or want a larger menu, look elsewhere. For burger purists who value charcoal-grilled beef and don't need frills, this is the easiest recommendation in its price tier.