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Discover Yang Mei Ren: Ikebukuro’s Newest Hot Pot Sensation

On January 7, 2026, the popular cosmetic and health-themed hot pot restaurant, Yang Mei Ren, officially opened its doors in the Ikebukuro East Exit area. This remarkable establishment promises a perfect blend of flavor and aesthetics, enticing food lovers with its unique gourmet offerings.

At Yang Mei Ren, you can indulge in a specialty hot pot experience focused on health benefits. The highlight here is the remarkable 0.3mm thin sliced lamb tower, paired with a carefully crafted herbal broth designed by a qualified herbalist, Takuyag Chiba, alongside a selection of premium domestic mushrooms.

The entirety of the dining experience is curated to support beauty, health, and anti-aging, ensuring that each visit meets your dietary preferences and wellness goals. The menu features not only visually stunning but also revitalizing options that cater to various occasions ranging from casual outings to special celebrations.

Unique Lamb Tower

The 0.3mm thin lamb tower, presented on a specially designed dish known as the Meat Fuji Plate (pending trademark), is a sight to behold with its impressive vertical stack. The dry ice effect adds an enchanting visual presence that you won't find anywhere else, making it an Instagram-worthy moment for diners. Each slice of the lamb is spun to perfection, capturing a melt-in-mouth texture as it cooks in hot broth for merely five seconds, showcasing a balance of flavors with the herbal soup.

Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and L-Carnitine, this lamb not only caters to your taste buds but serves as a healthy protein source that seamlessly fits into any diet plan. The lamb is special, sourced from Iceland, making it a rare delicacy that brings a tender, subtly sweet flavor that is simply unforgettable.

Besides lamb, Okinawan pigs and Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's top three beef brands, are also available, thereby enriching the restaurant's offering.

Customizable Herbal Broths

The culinary experience is enhanced by three types of herbal broths, which guests can select based on their mood or health needs. The owner, Takuyag Chiba, has crafted these broths into categories focusing on beauty, health, and anti-aging.

Herbal Soup Options:

• - Beauty Soup: Enriched with safflower to enhance blood circulation and provide anti-aging benefits.
• - Health Soup: A garlic-based broth to support digestion and metabolism activation.
• - Anti-aging Soup: Ginger-infused to bolster liver function and alleviate gastric issues.

Each broth is available in two delicious versions: a clear broth or a spicy version, allowing diners to enjoy depth in flavor while selecting additional herbal ingredients to further enhance their experience.

Focus on Domestic Mushrooms

A mixed platter of eleven rare domestic mushrooms showcases the restaurant’s dedication to using local, high-quality ingredients. These mushrooms not only contribute essential nutrients but also support gut health, embodying the restaurant’s ethos of balanced wellness through good food.

Elevate Your Dining Experience

The interior of Yang Mei Ren, accompanied by personalized service, creates the perfect ambiance for various occasions: from casual lunches with friends to revitalizing dinners after work or celebrating special events.

As a gesture to mark the grand opening, be sure to take advantage of the exclusive promotional campaign running until the end of February, where guests can enjoy a complimentary domestic mushroom or Korean ginseng as they dine.

Restaurant Details

Located just a four-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, Yang Mei Ren offers thoughtful dining hours and a range of seating options, including private rooms for intimate gatherings. Reservations are highly encouraged due to the specialty meals being popular among diners.

With a passion rooted in culinary excellence and philosophy, be sure to experience the unique offerings of Yang Mei Ren, where health meets delightfulness in every dish.