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While some places offer deep-fried eel sets for over ¥2,000, this restaurant is reasonably priced with their deep-fried eel rice starting at ¥1,190. It's packed with clams and very satisfying. The only downside is that it's quite salty. Eating the pickles on top of that would be too much salt intake. But it was delicious.

I've lived in Fukagawa for over ten years, but this was my first time trying Fukagawa-meshi. I guess it's not unusual to be like that. I always imagined it as a clam rice dish, but what's it really like? There are several restaurants serving Fukagawa-meshi around Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. I chose one with a distinctive entrance. It felt like an old-established place. Well, they all seem like old-established places. It's always crowded on weekends, but it's empty on weekdays. Kiyosumi Shirakawa is generally quiet on weekdays. They have two options: Fukagawa-meshi and Fukagawa Donburi. When I asked what the difference was, they said Fukagawa-meshi is a rice dish, while Fukagawa Donburi is a rice bowl with a broth soup. The one that Ojiro from 'Kenshaku Shobai' ate would be this one. I chose the meshi. It was served quickly, as it was just a matter of plating. The rice bowl was surprisingly small, with a modest amount of rice. It was packed with clams. If you like clams, you'll love it. It wasn't anything beyond expectations, but it was definitely a classic rice dish. I could probably make it at home, but that's not the point, and it wouldn't be the same, I'm sure. Fukagawa-meshi: ¥1190

Experience the traditional flavors that have been enjoyed since the Edo period. In particular, **Fukagawa-meshi** and **Fukagawa-donburi** are beloved menu items among visitors. **Fukagawa-meshi** is a rice dish cooked with clams and shiitake mushrooms, where the clam broth is deeply infused, resulting in an overwhelming deliciousness. On the other hand, **Fukagawa-donburi** is a dish where clams, green onions, and deep-fried tofu are simmered in broth and served over rice. Each bowl is cooked individually in a pot upon order. You can enjoy the soup and egg yolk mixed with the rice, creating a mellow flavor. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Japanese diner. The first floor is particularly relaxing, while the second and third floors offer tatami rooms. These rooms are popular among customers as they provide a comfortable space that feels like home. Fukagawa Kama-sho is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, making it an ideal spot for exploring the Fukagawa area. Experiencing traditional Fukagawa-meshi in this area, where you can feel the everyday life of Edo citizens, will be a special experience for visitors. Be sure to visit.

This is a restaurant serving "Fukagawa-meshi", a local Tokyo food with roots in the Edo period. I intended to order "Fukagawa-meshi", but the egg yolk caught my eye, so I went with the "Fukagawa Donburi" instead. The rich egg yolk, piping hot broth, and generous amount of clams were simply divine. The restaurant itself has a charming, homey feel, like a traditional Japanese house. You can dine on both the first and second floors, with the second floor offering tatami seating. Next time I visit, I'll definitely try the "Fukagawa-meshi".

I recently visited "Fukagawa Kama-sho", located about a 3-minute walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. I was exploring Kiyosumi Shirakawa that day. I believe this was my first time walking around this area near Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. This area is known for its charming atmosphere and traditional ambiance, and I had been looking forward to trying "Fukagawa-meshi" (a local dish) for a long time. I first learned about this restaurant through a YouTube video by OCEANS magazine called "Tokyo Food Culture Heritage", where my favorite artist, Ryuichi Kawamura, was enjoying the food. I immediately wanted to try it myself! Upon entering the restaurant, we were guided to the second floor. The second floor has a spacious tatami room and private rooms. Since we were with a child, they kindly moved us from the tatami room to a private room. I was grateful for their consideration. After carefully studying the menu, we decided to order "Fukagawa-meshi (¥1190)" and "Fukagawa Donburi (¥1350)". I ordered the Fukagawa Donburi. It was filled with seaweed, green onions, deep-fried tofu, and an abundance of clams. The broth was incredibly delicious, it was a surprise! Apparently, this Fukagawa Donburi is the traditional way to enjoy the dish. The combination of the piping hot broth and the ingredients was amazing. It also came with two egg yolks, which you can mix into the broth to mellow out the flavor. My companion ordered the Fukagawa-meshi. It came with miso soup, pickles, and a small dish of kombu. The clams and shiitake mushrooms were cooked to perfection in their special broth. I got to try a bit of my companion's dish, and the broth had soaked into the rice, creating a deep and complex flavor. Wow, Fukagawa-meshi is truly something special. I've only ever had Fukagawa-meshi from train station bento boxes before, and I don't see it offered in restaurants very often. It seems like it's not very well-known among the general public. This experience has made me want to learn more about Fukagawa-meshi. #FukagawaKamaSho #KamaSho #KiyosumiShirakawaGourmet #KiyosumiShirakawaLunch #KiyosumiShirakawaDinner #KiyosumiShirakawa #FukagawaMeshi #FukagawaRice #FukagawaDon #FukagawaDonburi #Fukagawa #KuboYuEatWalkReview #KuboYu #TokyoFoodCultureHeritage #tokyoFoodCultureHeritage #ClamRice #AsariMeshi