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Open from 9am on weekends and holidays, making it a great spot for breakfast after exploring Asakusa. This place is known for its steamed buns and Taiwanese noodle soup. The steamed buns come in about 10 different flavors that change daily, and they're fluffy and delicious! Personally, I prefer the steamed buns with savory flavors. The black tea and orange peel bun was so good, I'd definitely order it again. The noodle soup is like a simmered thin noodle dish. It comes with innards and clams, but you can ask to have them removed if you don't like them. You can also swap the cilantro for scallions. If you want to try a bit of everything, I recommend the combination set menu. The steamed vegetables are surprisingly fresh and crunchy, and the dipping sauce is delicious, so you can really enjoy the vegetables. I'll definitely be back on a weekend to try more! (^^)

I found this cafe on my way back from a nearby cafe and it looked so delicious, so I went there for breakfast on Sunday morning! There were already about three groups of people there when it opened, and more people came in after that. The cafe is not very big, with only four or five seats, so it's best to go early. The vegetables, the dipping sauce, and the steamed buns were all incredibly delicious, and the noodles were milder than I expected, which was a nice way to warm up my body! I definitely want to go back again!!

You can enjoy delicious Taiwanese noodle soup (Mien Xian), steamed buns, and steamed vegetables. The braised pork rice (Lu Rou Fan) is also delicious. The energetic female owner welcomes you with a bright smile. This Taiwanese noodle soup uses clams and innards instead of oysters and innards. There are many varieties of steamed buns. It's a small shop, so it's not a place to relax during lunchtime.

This restaurant was started by a resident of Taitō Ward in Tokyo who loves Taiwan and couldn't find the delicious Taiwanese noodle soup (da chang mien xian) they craved in Japan. It's a testament to the saying 'practice makes perfect,' and it's definitely recommended. You can choose between noodle soup, steamed vegetables, and a choice of steamed buns, lu rou fan (braised pork rice), or zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). I had the zongzi, and it was surprisingly delicious. The noodle soup is also excellent, and for only 1,000 yen, it's a great deal. You're sure to get thanks from anyone you recommend it to. Be sure to check it out!

While the hotel breakfast is good, I always crave a local morning meal. I had my sights set on a nearby cafe, but when I arrived around 9 am on the middle day of a three-day weekend, there was already a long line. I lost my appetite for waiting and decided to try this place on the same street instead. It turned out to be a great choice. I ordered the noodle soup and steamed bun set, which came with iced tea for 880 yen. I chose the plain steamed bun, which was simple and delicious. They have over 10 varieties to choose from, and you can even have them freshly baked. I'll try that next time. This was my first time trying noodle soup, and it was flavorful and thick, tasting just like a real Taiwanese breakfast stall. It settled in my stomach nicely. You can choose whether or not you want cilantro. There are homemade chili oils and other condiments on the table for flavor variations. By the time I finished eating, there was a waiting line. I'll definitely be back. It's easily accessible from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, Komagata Bridge stop on the Toei Bus, and Toei Asakusa Station stop on the Taitō Ward Circular Bus East Route. It's also within walking distance from Kaminarimon. From Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, enter the street where the APA Hotel is on the corner. They accept credit cards.