Restaurant Details

It’s easy to overlook Tokyo’s Ikebukuro precinct as a dining destination, but Niku Bar RUMP CAP is changing that. Since opening in 2017, this meat bar has quickly made its mark on the west side of Ikebukuro Station by combining top-notch tapas from Mexican, Italian and Spanish cuisines with impeccably grilled wagyu steaks.

Ease into things with crowd-pleasers like plump shrimp ajillo, or seasonal vegetables paired with warm bagna cauda sauce — a delicious Piedmont-rooted hot dish made with anchovies, red wine and extra virgin olive oil. The red wine-based bourguignon with shrimp and mussels is a warming dish you might want to try before the mains or perhaps the smoky richness of chicken tandoori. The tapas selection is so enticing that some don’t even need a menu — cured ham and sausages are displayed right atop the counter, ready for the taking.

The titular rump cap is the star of the evening. This tender, lean cut from the beef thigh, available in only around 4 kilograms per animal, is nothing short of spectacular — moderate marbling with robust flavor, grilled over charcoal by expert chefs in front of you for an added touch of theater. The kitchen intentionally avoids aging the meat to keep its pure, unmasked taste. For those seeking something more, the menu also offers a selection of rare cuts, including the classically marbled sirloin and flavorful flap meat.

If you’ve made it this far without collapsing into a food coma, it’s time to get the wine. The restaurant stocks sparkling, red and white drops, always poured to the brim. With the incredible value diners get from a single course, it’s a wonder how Niku Bar RUMP CAP manages to stay afloat. But with the vibrant atmosphere and delightful medley of dishes, it’s clear: as long as diners are happy, that’s all that matters.

Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Business Days

Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Address

Yoshidai Building B1F, 1-15-7 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021

Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Access Info

• Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi is a 1-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station on the JR, Tobu Tojo and Marunouchi Lines.

Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Phone Number

Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.