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Established in the late Taisho era, this traditional Japanese confectionery shop continues to uphold the taste of handmade sweets. Their signature dorayaki (a sweet pancake filled with bean paste) is a perennial top-ranked favorite, consistently earning a spot on the Tabelog Sweets TOKYO 100 Best list since 2018 and also being selected for the Tabelog Japanese Sweets and Dessert Shops TOKYO 100 Best in 2023. I visited on a Thursday right after opening and waited about 30 minutes to purchase. I ordered dorayaki (black bean paste and white bean paste, each ¥430), and Matsukaze (¥320). This dorayaki has been my all-time favorite since I first tried it in middle school. It's incredibly delicious, with a fluffy, soft texture. The balance of the bean paste is perfect, and the white bean paste is made with hand-picked white beans, which is a highlight. While the recent price increases have made this dorayaki seem twice as expensive as you might expect, it's still worth every penny. The Matsukaze also has a nostalgic flavor with its rich brown sugar-flavored dough.

This is a restaurant that has been selected as one of the "Tabelog Hundred Famous Shops." I visited in September 2024. I arrived on a Saturday at a little past 12:00 PM. As it's a popular shop, there was a line even outside. After waiting in line outside for about 25 minutes, I was able to make my purchase. I bought the Kameju Kuri Monaka (Chestnut Mochi) for 400 yen. After taking it home, I took a bite! It was delicious! This makes me want tea! The wait is long, so I want to go again when I have time. I wonder what I'll buy next. Thank you for the meal. *Cash only payment is accepted.

Kameju, a long-established confectionery shop in Asakusa, known for its Dora-yaki: A Popular Shop with Lines Out the Door Located just a short distance from Sensō-ji Temple, "Kameju" is a sight to behold. The long lines that form in front of the shop from before it even opens have become a familiar sight in Asakusa. Kameju, known as a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, is most famous for its Dora-yaki. They offer two varieties: regular and white bean paste. The fluffy, baked skin has a moist texture. Inside, it's filled to the brim with a sweet bean paste made with Hokkaido-grown azuki beans. The taste is refined and not overly sweet, spreading a delightful flavor throughout your mouth. The Dora-yaki is quite large, fitting comfortably in the palm of your hand, making it very satisfying to eat. The generous size and refined taste have captivated people of all ages, making it a favorite among tourists visiting Asakusa and locals alike. While it's busy on weekdays, the lines are especially long on weekends and holidays. Be prepared to wait in line.

Kameju, a long-established confectionery shop in Asakusa, is known for its dorayaki, which has even topped dorayaki rankings in Japan. It's a popular shop with constant lines. I visited at my wife's request while I was in Tokyo. There were already about 20 people in line, and it took about 20 minutes before I could finally purchase them. * **Appearance:** The skin, carefully hand-baked by skilled artisans, has beautiful uneven browning, reminiscent of a nostalgic Japanese landscape. * **Size:** It's quite large. * **Aroma:** * **Dough:** The sweet, fluffy aroma is tantalizing. You can also smell the toasty fragrance of freshly baked dough, making you feel happy. * **Filling:** The black bean paste made with Hokkaido Tokachi-grown azuki beans has a refined sweetness and a roasted aroma that spreads throughout your mouth. * **Texture:** * **Dough:** The moment you put it in your mouth, the fluffy dough melts in your mouth. It's like eating a cloud. * **Filling:** The filling has a good bite with whole beans, and the bean flavor spreads with each chew. * **Taste:** * **Dough:** The dough is moist and not overly sweet, perfectly balanced with the filling. * **Filling:** The rich yet refined sweetness is a delicacy you won't forget once you've tasted it. * **Overall Impression:** As it's called the best in Japan, the taste is truly exceptional. The harmony of the fluffy dough and the refined sweetness of the filling spreads a sense of happiness in your mouth. You can feel the meticulous craftsmanship of the artisans, and it's clear that each one is handmade. * **Summary:** Kameju's dorayaki is perfect in every way, from its appearance to its aroma, texture, and taste. It's a truly representative Japanese confectionery that embodies the elegance of a long-established shop. If you visit Asakusa, be sure to try it.

【My Summer 2024 Food Diary - Episode 11】 ~Kamejū Dora-yaki~ August 31, 2024 When I told my friend I was staying in Asakusa before heading to Tokyo, they recommended Kamejū's dorayaki. The day before, I stopped by before visiting Sensō-ji Temple in the evening, but it was a popular item and they were sold out. I went back the next day and lined up before the store opened, and I was able to buy one. The dough was fluffy like a pancake, a new texture for dorayaki! It was delicious! (^o^)