Hyperlocal Tokyo

"Before joining Joël Robuchon, Chef Watanabe honed his skills at renowned French restaurants in various countries, including France and Monaco, consistently leading the French culinary scene for many years. He chose Asakusa as the location for his independent venture, a departure from the Robuchon philosophy. Chef Watanabe, who earned three Michel"

"**Highlights:** * Experience the pinnacle of wild duck cuisine cooked on a 300°C tamahagane (steel) plate. * Course duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes Takajoushu, a renowned establishment known for its exceptional wild duck dishes cooked on tamahagane plates, is a must-visit for any food enthusiast. It's notoriously difficult to secure a reservation,"

"A Russian restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. I went for lunch. I ordered the course with salad, soup, bread (refills available), main course, and dessert, and I had two main courses. The salad dressing was delicious. The borscht was also full of ingredients and delicious. The combination of warm bread and butter with vanilla beans was excel"

"The restaurant has a dimly lit atmosphere, making it a great choice for a date. It seems like it might be difficult to get a table on weekends and holidays without a reservation. There are both counter and table seating, making it suitable for various occasions. The portions are generally larger than usual, so those with smaller appetites should be"

"Rich Miso Ramen ¥1,100 Rice ¥150 I discovered a fantastic shop serving rich and flavorful miso ramen on the outskirts of Asakusa. The shop is conveniently located just a short walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro/Toei Subway lines. After exiting the station, walk away from the main city area for about 2-3 minutes. I ordered the standar"

"This popular restaurant always has a long queue. With limited seating and only 4-person tables, it seems like they don't seat solo diners together, so the turnover rate is slow and the line moves very slowly. I had the tempura soba. Both the soba and tempura were delicious, making the wait worthwhile."

"{ "translation": "[Asakusa's Popular Standing Bar: Asakusa no Sharemon] ## Shop Overview - Name: Asakusa no Sharemon (meaning "Asakusa's Stylish One") - Location: Near Tawaramachi Station, Taito-ku, Tokyo - Type: Standing Bar (Tachinomi Izakaya) ## Features of Asakusa no Sharemon 1. Bright and friendly service 2. Wide variety of Japanese sake 3"

"The grand hall has a wonderful atmosphere. The dojo nabe (loach hotpot) was delicious! They piled on the scallions, and just before the broth completely covered the loach, I sprinkled on some seven-spice powder and ate it with the loach. The texture was perfect, with a bit of bite. The service was excellent, and the staff were clearly well-trained."

"The cozy shop was lined with affordable breads. This bakery is known for its cute, square, and plump anpan filled with fresh cream. The anpan with whole bean paste has a more distinct flavor. The bread is fluffy. Although it may get squashed, it remains moist and delicious even after some time."

"I live in Asakusa, and this is my absolute favorite restaurant. If I'm going out to eat with someone, this is the first place I book. Reservations are usually available a few days in advance, and the counter-only seating creates a great atmosphere. There's no menu, and the dishes come out one after another, so you don't have to worry about ordering"

"I've been coming here for over a decade, ever since my dad took me after being drawn in by the sign. The melt-in-your-mouth beef stew has always been delicious, and it's a comforting place I visit whenever I think of it. Their retro-style Napolitan is also great. The lunch sets change daily and offer amazing value, making them highly recommended."

"We had dinner in the second-floor seating area. The old-fashioned 45-degree staircase was a bit of a climb, but at least there was a handrail. Everything else was perfect. We ordered the 'Shoyu Zenbu-Ire' (soy sauce with everything) ramen and the gyoza. The curly noodles were easy to eat and went well with the soup. The twin eggs were a nice touch"

"I live nearby but haven't been here often. It was a hot summer day, and there wasn't a line before opening like usual, so I decided to try it for the first time. I ordered an unagi donburi (eel rice bowl), kimo yaki (grilled eel liver), and beer. You can choose between a regular or a large portion for the unagi donburi. I chose the regular, but I w"

"I had planned to visit Asakusa, so I made a reservation for noon a week in advance. When I arrived around noon on the day of my visit, the restaurant was already almost full. There was a sign outside saying that all reservations were full. It seems difficult to get a table without a reservation. While I was eating, several groups of foreigners came"

"It was my first visit. It was around 5 pm, and there were three other customers at the counter. The menu selection felt a bit limited. Prices were listed on the drink menu and the blackboard menu, but the rest were unclear. I ordered a highball with oolong tea (¥660), oolong tea (¥440), two servings of the appetizer, two skewers of yakitori, two sk"

"Craving sashimi, I made a reservation at this popular spot in Asakusa. This was my fourth visit. I booked a table seat on Tabelog, but was seated at the counter. I was a bit taken aback at that point. While I don't mind eating at the counter, I felt uncomfortable with staff bumping into me every time they walked past. The prices are relativ"

"The pan-fried dumplings were crispy on the outside and the filling was fluffy. They were quite light, so I finished a serving in no time. The shoyu ramen had a rich chicken broth. The flavors were well-balanced and delicious. It was light and just the right amount. The fried rice had a perfect balance of oil and salt, giving the rice a nice coating"