<\/span><\/h2>\nAsakusa is home to many long-established cafes that are beloved by locals and international visitors alike. One standout among those is \u201cCafe de Raak,\u201d which boasts one of the area\u2019s heartiest curry omurice<\/em> (omelet rice)! <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n
At Cafe de Raak, the \u201cCurry Sauce Omurice\u201d is a must-try dish. Encased in a tender, fluffy omelet, this dish takes a unique twist by replacing the classic ketchup-flavored chicken rice with curry pilaf. The result is a mildly spiced, aromatic filling that delights both children and adults alike. It\u2019s a hearty dish big enough to share between two people!<\/p>\n
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The dish is highlighted by a rich, fruity, and subtly sweet curry sauce. Because the chef adjusts the sweetness-spiciness ratio of the curry everyday, you can enjoy a unique flavor each visit. Yet it always has a delightfully umami-packed taste that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the omelet!<\/p>\n
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Cafe de Raak is a fantastic, cozy cafe in Asakusa for anyone looking to satisfy their omurice and curry craving at the same time!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Legendary Asakusa sushi and anime hot spot: Tsunesushi <\/span><\/h2>\nIt can be difficult to select from Asakusa\u2019s abundance of great sushi restaurants, but \u201cTsunesushi\u201d has a taste and appeal that has stood the test of time. The restaurant has a history spanning over 90 years and is run by a third-generation sushi master. Needless to say, their excellent sushi has kept customers coming back for more!<\/p>\n
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The \u201cTokuj\u014d Nigiri\u201d (deluxe nigiri platter), pictured above, is a must-try. It features exquisite traditional Edomae sushi (sushi made using freshly caught seafood from near Tokyo Bay). While some platter ingredients change according to season, you can always count on crowd-favorites like tuna, white-fleshed fish, gunkan-style sushi, and rolled sushi.<\/p>\n
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Tsunesushi also has a dish perfect for tuna lovers, which is the \u201cMaguro Nigiri (tuna nigiri platter).\u201d The platter features lean tuna, but you can ask the chef to include fatty tuna as well. The key is the use of akazu<\/em> (red vinegar made with sake lees) in the rice, which adds a special umami that enhances the flavor of the fish.<\/p>\n\n
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As a plus for anime fans, Tsunesuhi was used a model for a building featured in Sarazanmai<\/em>, so you can admire some memorabilia on the walls.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re looking for quality sushi in Asakusa that gives an authentic taste of the historical area, Tsunesushi is the perfect place to go.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Eat like a sumo wrestler, become a sumo wrestler: Asakusa Sumo Club<\/span><\/h2>\nAt \u201cAsakusa Sumo Club,\u201d customers can experience not only a unique dining experience, but a hands-on trial of the traditional Japanese martial art of sumo wrestling! This restaurant offers chanko nabe<\/em>, a hot pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers, as well as an engaging sumo wrestling performance and a chance to try wrestling yourself!<\/p>\n\n
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The chanko nabe at the restaurant uses a kombu<\/em> kelp broth. The pot is packed with chicken, chicken meatballs, vegetables, wheat gluten, and fried tofu, which provides the hearty and balanced diet sumo wrestlers need to maintain. There is also a vegan option.<\/p>\n\n
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The appeal of the restaurant isn\u2019t simply the meal. Customers are treated to an informative but entertaining explanation of sumo wrestling, get to watch a show, and then even try it out themselves if they so choose!<\/p>\n
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For both a delicious meal and hands-on cultural experience, \u201cAsakusa Sumo Club\u201d can\u2019t be missed!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Giant shrimp tempura bowls in Asakusa: DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA<\/span><\/h2>\n\u201cDAIKOKUYA TEMPURA\u201d is an Asakusa mainstay restaurant that has been serving delicious tempura since 1887! The 130-year-old building imparts a great sense of Asakusa\u2019s historical charm, and the humongous \u201cEBI-TENDON\u201d (a shrimp tempura rice bowl) has lines of customers pouring in daily!<\/p>\n
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Unlike the crisp and oily texture often associated with shrimp tempura, the shrimp tempura at DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA is fried in sesame oil, giving it a lighter, fluffier bite while still delivering a bold, flavorful punch. This is thanks to a generations-old sweet and savory sauce that adds depth to the dish. These shrimp are so big the lid covering the bowl barely conceals them!<\/p>\n
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At DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA, you can enjoy not just a luxuriously huge shrimp tempura rice bowl, but a dining experience and atmosphere rooted in the history of Asakusa!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Juicy Japanese hamburger steaks with your choice of sauce: Monburan Asakusa<\/span><\/h2>\nAsakusa has a great amount of restaurants offering delicious hamburger steaks, but \u201cMonburan Asakusa\u201d may just be the best place to start! Their hamburger steaks are made exclusively from Japanese beef and are extra-thick. You can also pick from six different sauces, each themed after different countries. We recommend the cheesy \u201cDutch-style Hamburger Steak!\u201d<\/p>\n
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This hamburger steak is coated in a rich sauce that blends b\u00e9chamel sauce, cheddar and other cheeses. It perfectly complements the simply seasoned Japanese chuck roll beef that boasts a thickness of about 5 cm (2 inches)!<\/p>\n
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At Monburan Asakusa, you can dine on some of Tokyo\u2019s most popular hamburger steaks with a treasure trove of sauces to choose from!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Famous restaurant with outstanding vegan ramen: Asakusa Nadai Ramen Yoroiya<\/span><\/h2>\nFounded in 1992, \u201cAsakusa Nadai Ramen Yoroiya\u201d has become a premium destination for ramen fans in Asakusa. Their citrusy broth and delightfully chewy noodles have lines forming all day long. It\u2019s their impeccable vegan ramen, however, that may be drawing in new fans!<\/p>\n
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The vegan ramen at Yoroiya is notable for toppings that complement the vegetable-based broth. Thick fried tofu, bamboo shoots, carrots, and sweet potatoes are delectable on their own, but also add a distinct sweetness to the soup.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re in search of delicious vegan ramen in the Tokyo area, Asakusa Nadai Ramen Yoroiya should be at the top of your list!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Tokyo\u2019s oldest rice ball shop is Michelin-featured: ONIGIRI ASAKUSA YADOROKU<\/span><\/h2>\nRecognized in the Bib Gourmand section of the Michelin Guide Tokyo, ONIGIRI ASAKUSA YADOROKU holds the distinction of being the city\u2019s oldest onigiri shop. A must-visit in Asakusa, it boasts a menu that combines classic fillings with creative, modern twists, all served with their signature perfectly soft rice.<\/p>\n
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Visiting during lunchtime is a great choice, as you can enjoy a set meal featuring two or three onigiri paired with a side of miso soup. This allows you to sample and compare several of the shop\u2019s diverse fillings. Plus, an English menu with photos of the ingredients.<\/p>\n
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You can enjoy these Michelin-recognized onigiri being made right in front of you. They\u2019re known for their delightfully soft rice, thanks to the restaurant changing the type they use every year to match weather conditions.<\/p>\n
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For a taste of traditional rice balls in Asakusa that have garnered international acclaim, ONIGIRI ASAKUSA YADOROKU is a fine start!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Delicious sweets and matcha latte: Yanagi Chaya Asakusa Shin Nakamise-d\u014dri<\/span><\/h2>\nLocated nearby the famous Kaminarimon<\/em>, \u201cYanagi Chaya Asakusa Shin Nakamise-d\u014dri\u201d provides a refreshing thirst-quencher for Asakusa travelers in the form of their delicious \u201cBrown Sugar Tapioca Matcha Latte\u201d! <\/p>\n\n
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While a matcha latte-flavored bubble tea is delicious in its own right, the one at this restaurant uses tapioca pearls cooked in Japanese brown sugar. This provides the perfect blend of Japanese brown sugar\u2019s sweetness with the pleasant bitterness of matcha. Be sure to stir the drink properly. It\u2019s available for take-out as well.<\/p>\n
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Yanagi Chaya Asakusa Shin Nakamise-d\u014dri offers a full menu of delicious Japanese sweets, and their refreshing matcha latte is perfect for washing them down!<\/p>\n