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I recently visited Asakusa Kujū, located on Nakamise-dori Street in Sensō-ji Temple. The shop is just a short walk from Sensō-ji Temple towards Asakusa Station. They are famous for their deep-fried manju (sweet buns), and there's always a line, but it's a quick turnover since it's takeout and the service is fast. They have about 10 different flavors, including some unusual ones like monjayaki and chestnut. Looking at the menu, I couldn't resist trying the cherry blossom flavor, even though it was summer! I ordered the Sakura Agemanju (Cherry Blossom Deep-Fried Manju) for ¥230. The hot, deep-fried manju had a delicate cherry blossom aroma. The batter was a bit greasy, but the cherry blossom flavor was strong. They even deep-fried cherry leaves along with the manju. The filling was also cherry bean paste, so I could enjoy the cherry blossom flavor throughout. It was the perfect size for a light snack. It was delicious!

Asakusa Food Tour - Fried Manju - Fried Monja Cheese ¥280 Hot and delicious! Unexpectedly good! If you like monja, you should definitely try it. It's worth it. Payment can be made with PayPay and Rakuten Pay. There are many people eating, but the service is fast so there is almost no waiting line. There is no eat-in space.

This is the third shop from Sensoji Temple. It's a popular spot for eating on the go in Asakusa! I probably had their food before, but my memory is hazy. I bought a deep-fried bun. It's reasonably priced at 160 yen per piece, and they have 13 different kinds! I was also tempted by the monjayaki and curry, but I was craving something sweet, so I'll try those next time. The bun was filled with plenty of sweet bean paste, and it wasn't overly greasy. It was light and easy to eat. It's the perfect size for a snack when you're a little hungry. ♪♪

A specialty shop for deep-fried manju. I bought the "Agemonja 230 yen" and ate it on the spot. It's like a Tokyo-famous monjayaki, rolled up, solidified, and deep-fried. It's a convenient size, not heavy on the stomach, and just the right size for a snack while walking around. It's an affordable snack price.

I went there because it was recommended, but honestly, it wasn't really my taste. (Although I do like buns and sweets...) There were many different flavors, so I'd like to try something else next time.