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This is a long-established tofu shop founded in 1907. You can find a variety of products that reflect the history and skill of this long-established tofu shop. The hand-scooped yuba is rich in the concentrated flavor of beans, and it's delicious to eat as is or as a snack with sake. There are also various related products. The soy milk donuts are characterized by their gentle texture and refreshing taste. The deep-fried tofu is something I saw for the first time, but it has a unique, springy texture that is strangely delicious. I think it would be a good accompaniment to sake. I once visited the shop just before closing time, and even though they were starting to clean up, they welcomed me warmly. I felt bad, but their kind consideration was very much appreciated. I highly recommend trying the flavors of this long-established shop.

The history of the long-established tofu shop, "Toufu no Futaba," dates back to November 1907. It is said that the founder, Shinosaku Tanaka, started the shop in Tokyo's Fukagawa district, naming it "Koshuya" after his hometown of Yamanashi. In December 1948, the shop moved to Ningyocho and changed its name to "Futaba Shoten." Later, under the tireless efforts of the second generation, Yutaka Tanaka, the foundation for the current "Toufu no Futaba" was laid. When it comes to tofu making, the most important thing is the soybeans, the raw material. At "Toufu no Futaba," they carefully select the soybeans and use a method that brings out the natural sweetness of the soybeans, creating delicious and satisfying tofu every day with care. The second and third floors of the shop are restaurants serving Japanese cuisine centered around tofu, while the first floor sells their carefully crafted tofu, aburaage (deep-fried tofu pockets), soy milk, natto (fermented soybeans), amazake (sweet rice drink), and other products. About two years ago, shortly after moving to Ningyocho, I bought their: ● Soy milk donuts - ¥500 They were very light and easy to eat. They were even more delicious when warmed in a Balmuda toaster. My husband and I devoured the five-piece pack. At the time, he bought them for me, so I didn't know the price, but ¥100 per donut is quite reasonable. This time, my husband tried making mapo curry for the first time! He used: ● Silken tofu - ¥300 Two blocks of it. We both love mapo tofu and curry, so a hybrid of the two is bound to be delicious. But using high-quality tofu elevates the dish to another level. My husband loves to cook, and when he makes dinner, he tries to get his ingredients from specialty stores as much as possible: meat from a butcher, vegetables from a greengrocer, and tofu from a tofu shop. While you can find tofu at convenience stores and supermarkets, it might be worth taking the extra step and visiting a tofu shop. Thank you for reading until the end. Please follow me on Instagram if you like. Dining out account: @516kizokuneko516 Home-cooked meals account: @kizokuneko0516

I visited on Friday, July 19, 2024, around 11:00 AM. After visiting Suitengu Shrine, I went to the tofu shop in Amazake Yokocho that I had recently seen on TV. I bought 5 soy milk donuts for 500 yen and a cup of amazake for 300 yen on the spot. I didn't get a receipt, so the prices are from memory. I enjoyed the cold amazake on the bench in front of the shop. It was a hot day, so it was refreshing, but I was confused about where to throw away the cup. I ended up throwing it away inside the shop. I also enjoyed the soy milk donuts at home. There was an elderly woman in the shop, but she was curt, and the young woman who appeared didn't say "Welcome." I felt that the service was questionable. The shop was dimly lit, perhaps due to the bright sunlight outside, and it felt cluttered. It seems to be a shop primarily for locals. I didn't notice it at the shop, but when I looked at the website, I saw that they sell "Amazake Yokocho Amazake" in packs. Does this mean that the amazake from all the shops in the alley is the same? The quality of the products is good, but other aspects earned it a 3-star rating. This is an evaluation of the shop "Tofu no Futaba" as a retail store, not as a restaurant. It's far from my home, and I don't buy ganmodoki or tofu there, so I won't be visiting again. I'll try the amazake at a different shop next time I visit Suitengu Shrine.

I had the yuba gozen at this long-established tofu shop. It was absolutely delicious. The retro atmosphere was also very cozy. I will definitely visit again.

A long-established tofu shop in Ningyocho. Their soy milk donuts sold at the storefront are delicious with a gentle flavor. I also bought some gingko-stuffed deep-fried tofu. The donuts have a light texture and are easy to eat. The gingko-stuffed tofu is packed with gingko nuts and very tasty.