Subway

At サブウェイ 池袋西口店, bread and fillings are assembled in front of you to order. The Shrimp Avocado sandwich pairs plump shrimp with mellow avocado, a contrast of textures and flavours that makes it a satisfying choice. For a more robust flavour, there is the BLT, with smoky pork-belly bacon and a spiced sausage, or Teriyaki Chicken, coated in a sweet-and-savoury sauce.

Choose the bread, adjust the vegetables or add toppings to shape the sandwich to suit your mood that day. You can load up on vegetables, or add creamy egg salad and cheese for a richer bite, with a little heat from jalapeños if you like. If you would rather enjoy the fillings without bread, the menu items can also be ordered as salads.

Past the entrance, seating extends into the basement, offering a place to settle in for a meal amid the bustle of the station area. Opening at 8:30 a.m., the branch offers options ranging from breakfast sets and a casual lunch to takeaway, making it a flexible stop in Nishi-Ikebukuro.