Food Scene
Itto Ramen is ranked in the top 3 ramen restaurants in Japan. Try their Tsukemen. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131204/13111737/
12 locals recommend
1-chōme-4-17 Higashishinkoiwa
Itto Ramen is ranked in the top 3 ramen restaurants in Japan. Try their Tsukemen. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131204/13111737/
3-chōme-22-19 Hirai
Great take-away Karage restaurant (fried chicken).
Best Yakiniku restaurant in the area
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131202/13041338/
5-chōme-19-8 Hirai
Best Yakiniku restaurant in the area
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131202/13041338/
Sightseeing
Arakawa River
Great for riding, walking, whatever
Essentials
4 Chome-4-7 Hirai
Kazun, a local grocery store.
SEIYU Hirai
5-chōme-15-5 HiraiSeiyu Hirai is the best option for groceries on the way home
Comodi IIDA Hirai
2-chōme-25-22 HiraiIt is a local grocery store.
Everything Else
Nishimura Memorial Hospital
3-chōme-25-17 HiraiHospital!
Shopping
The DAISO Hirai Shop
4-chōme-8-6 HiraiCheap stuff
Drinks & Nightlife
Hananomai
4-chōme-11-6 HiraiReasonably priced place for a drink or dinner. Late hours and good space
笑笑 平井南口駅前店
3-chōme-30-2 HiraiWell priced bar / restaurant and easy to visit on the way home or after train hours