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Asakusa, where many tourists come and go, is home to many restaurants and eateries where you can enjoy the classic gourmet foods that represent Edo, as well as the excellent products that have long been loved by the locals. If you are so inclined, why not try dinner at a restaurant that is recognized by all as a masterpiece? Here are some recommended dinner spots in Asakusa, ranging from a traditional restaurant specializing in loach cuisine, which the common people of Edo used to eat, to a famous Western-style restaurant that has been handed down through three generations of parents and children, to an Italian-French restaurant operated by a long-established eel restaurant.

Full of information collected by Staff/staff members who have visited the area themselves

Go-KINJO Map (Local guide map) at
Go-KINJO Map (Local guide map) at "OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge)" on the 13th floor of OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts

Go-KINJO Map (Local guide map) is an original map that lists restaurants, stores, and tourist spots around "OMO by Hoshino Resorts". The map is created based on information gathered by Staff/staff members themselves, focusing on areas within walking distance from the hotel. You will find the best information that you can't find in guidebooks.

The OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts Go-KINJO Map (Local guide map) is located in the 1st floor lobby and the 13th floor OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge). The 1st floor map contains information on events useful for sightseeing, while the 13th floor OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge) contains staff/staff member recommendations for restaurants and stores. The first floor contains a wide range of information, from long-established establishments to the latest trendy stores, and the information is updated daily by Staff/staff members. Please make use of this information when choosing a restaurant or walking around town.

Doze-nabe, loved by the common people of Edo (Tokyo), is served as a set meal at a reasonable price.

Doze-nabe set meal (with dengaku, doze soup, oshinko and rice): 4,800 yen
Doze-nabe set meal (with dengaku, doze soup, oshinko and rice): 4,800 yen

A long-established Asakusa restaurant that has been around since 1801. It offers traditional Edo cuisine with a focus on dojo-nabe.
The specialty "Doze-nabe" is a one-pot dish using whole farmed loach, simmered so tender that it can be eaten bone by bone. The dish is served over a charcoal fire, and the dish is served with a small pot of soup stock frequently added to the pot. The chopped green onions, of which more are available free of charge, are placed generously on top of the dojo, and once the green onions are soaked up, they are served with sansho (Japanese pepper) and shichimi (seven spice flavors).

A restaurant with a rich Japanese atmosphere that you should visit as part of your sightseeing in Asakusa.

A lush green courtyard spreads outside the window; the first floor is for nesting seating, and the basement and second floors are for table seating.
A lush green courtyard spreads outside the window; the first floor is for nesting seating, and the basement and second floors are for table seating.

Upon entering the restaurant, what you see before you is a "nested seating area" with a long board that serves as a table and a cushion. This is a style that has not changed since the establishment of the restaurant, allowing you to experience the culture of eating out in the Edo period. The atmosphere is atmospheric and makes you want to think about the lives of the people who lived in those days.
The menu also includes interesting a la carte dishes such as whale dishes and "Carp Carried in the Sea". A wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including sake and wine, are also available, making it a great place to enjoy a drink while savoring a variety of dishes. Reservations are not accepted, so please visit the restaurant in person.

Local Guide Comment
The menu also includes a variety of whale dishes such as "whale hot pot" and "whale bacon. It is said that the second-generation owner of the restaurant came up with the idea of selling whale, a large fish, as opposed to dozeto, a small fish.
Komagata Dozei, Main Branch
  • Address 1-7-12 Komagata, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction 5 minutes walk from Asakusa Subway Station
  • Business Hours 11:00-20:30
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 050-5448-6266
  • Parking None

Crab cream croquettes are a must-try!

Crab cream croquettes
Crab cream croquettes" with a thin batter and a rich béchamel sauce, 1980 yen per person (990 yen per individual item).

If you want to enjoy the taste of long-established Western-style cuisine in Asakusa, this is the place to go. The famous "Crab Cream Croquette" has won the gold medal in the cream category of the Croquette Grand Prix held by the Japan Croquette Association for seven consecutive years. The specialty is the homemade lard, which is made by boiling pork back fat and using freshly made products. The batter fried here is crispy and delicately chewy, and has a taste that sets it apart from other restaurants. The mild béchamel sauce made from boiled snow crab juice has a gentle flavor loved by everyone from children to adults.

A famous Asakusa restaurant frequented by locals and celebrities alike

Located in the Asakusa Kannon-ura area, the restaurant has a warm atmosphere with a retro interior and private rooms on the second floor.
Located in the Asakusa Kannon-ura area, the restaurant has a warm atmosphere with a retro interior and private rooms on the second floor.

Founded in 1941, the restaurant is currently run by a brother who is the third-generation chef and an older brother who is in charge of management. While preserving the traditional flavors created by the grandfather and father, the restaurant continues to win the hearts of many fans by introducing new recipes.
The lineup includes sauteed beef, which has been popular since the restaurant's founding, dishes using a special demi-glace sauce that takes two weeks to complete, and many other appealing menu items. We hope you will enjoy each dish to the fullest with sake.

Local Guide Comment
The restaurant also offers take-out service with advance reservations. Call and make a reservation, giving your desired menu and delivery time. It is nice to be able to take the food back to your hotel and enjoy the taste of the restaurant at your leisure.
grill GRAND
  • Address 3-24-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction 8-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro, Tobu Railway, and Tsukuba Express; 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Subway Line
  • Business Hours 11:30-13:45 (L.O.), 17:00-20:30 (L.O.)
  • Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • TEL 03-3874-2351
  • Parking None

The simple yet memorable taste of a long-established Machinuka restaurant

From the front:
From the front: "O-sama no gyoza" (490 yen), "Yu gyoza" (490 yen), "Yakisoba (thick noodles)" (830 yen)

A Chinese restaurant established in 1954. The restaurant offers old-fashioned Machichuka with a recipe that has remained unchanged since its opening.
The signature item, "Ohsama no gyoza," is a gyoza filled with a filling that is 90% vegetable. Although small in size, the vegetable flavor spreads in the mouth, giving the dumpling a strong presence. On the other hand, the "Yu gyoza," which is 90% meat, is juicy and meaty. Yakisoba (thick noodles), another popular item along with gyoza, is lightly flavored with soy sauce and has a familiar, nostalgic taste. All dishes are characterized by their gentle seasoning with less spices.

The same taste that has remained unchanged since the establishment of the restaurant is still carefully prepared every day.

The first floor has counter seating and the second floor has table seating.
The first floor has counter seating and the second floor has table seating.

Gyoza (dumplings) are freshly wrapped and baked at high temperature. We do not leave the dumplings to be made in advance, and our handiwork of carefully wrapping the dumplings one by one every day has not changed since the establishment of the restaurant. At the time when Chinese restaurants themselves were rare, it was very unusual for a restaurant to sell mainly baked gyoza. One customer who tried our gyoza said, "This is the king of gyoza," which inspired the name of the restaurant. The yaki-gyoza, which is truly the king of gyoza, is simple, yet has a dignity that has been loved for many years. It is one of the must-try specialties when you visit Asakusa.

Local Guide Comment
There are four types of gyoza on the menu: "Ohsama no gyoza," "meat gyoza," "hot water gyoza," and "soup gyoza. Please enjoy eating gyoza in various ways, such as comparing gyoza and changing the taste with homemade raayu (Chinese chili oil) placed on the table.
Gyoza no Ohsama
  • Address1-30-8 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction 3 minutes walk from Asakusa Station of Tokyo Metro, 4 minutes walk from Asakusa Station of Tobu Railway
  • Business Hours 11:15-14:30(L.O.14:10), 16:00-20:30(L.O.20:00)
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 03-3841-2552
  • Parking None

Bolognese with condiments has an addictive taste

Asakusa Bolognese
Asakusa Bolognese" with seven kinds of condiments: sudachi, ginger, sesame, shichimi, myoga, shiso, and sansho (Japanese pepper) 1,980 yen

This is a wine dining restaurant developed by Komagata Maekawa, an eel restaurant that boasts a history of over 200 years in Asakusa. You can enjoy Italian-French cuisine using high quality ingredients and the chef's skill.
The restaurant's most popular menu item is the Asakusa Bolognese. Japanese black wagyu beef tenderloin is stewed with soy sauce, tomatoes, and Spanish red wine, and then tossed with sticky, flat, fresh pasta. Seven different kinds of condiments such as sudachi, ginger, and shiso leaves are included in the set, so you can enjoy changing the flavor to your own liking by using various combinations.

The rare Spanish wine that can only be tasted here is also noteworthy.

The interior of the restaurant is impressive with its stylish bar counter. All seats have sofa chairs, so you can relax comfortably.
The interior of the restaurant is impressive with its stylish bar counter. All seats have sofa chairs, so you can relax comfortably.

Komagata Maekawa, the company behind this restaurant, also focuses on providing wines that go well with eel, and the restaurant offers a large selection of Spanish wines carefully selected by Staff/staff members who live in Spain. You are sure to encounter rare wines that you can only drink here in Japan.
The restaurant also offers a special all-you-can-drink course that includes a main dish using seasonal ingredients, today's pasta, sweets made by the restaurant's resident patissier, and wine by the glass. If you would like to enjoy pairings, ask the Staff/staff member for wine recommendations.

Local Guide Comment
The restaurant is located near the eel restaurant "Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Honten". It is close to Asakusa Station and its stylish exterior is eye-catching. The restaurant is also popular among inbound tourists.
Wine&Dining EKA
  • Address 1F Maekawa Building, 2-7-5 Komagata, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction 1 min. walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Subway Line, 7 min. walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Line
  • Business Hours 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
    Cafe open from 15:00 to 18:00
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL 03-5827-2218
  • Parking None

The luxurious nori monja with the aroma of three different kinds of carefully selected seaweed is very popular.

Asakusa Nori Monja
Asakusa Nori Monja" using three kinds of seaweed: 1,452 yen

If you visit Asakusa, you will want to go for monjayaki, a typical downtown gourmet dish. At this restaurant, you can enjoy good old-fashioned downtown monjayaki, which is cooked and enjoyed by customers themselves.
The signature dish, Asakusa Nori Monja, is an original that can only be found here. Using carefully selected ingredients such as seaweed from the Edo period, aosa from Ise, and aonori from Lake Hamana, it is a luxurious delicacy that allows you to enjoy the rich aroma of the sea. In addition, the restaurant offers more than 20 types of monjayaki and 28 types of toppings, so you can freely customize your own monjayaki to enjoy your favorite monjayaki.

A wide variety of menu items such as okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and a la carte dishes that go well with alcoholic beverages

Customers make their own monja-yaki using the teppan placed at each table; there are also tatami rooms on the second floor.
Customers make their own monja-yaki using the teppan placed at each table; there are also tatami rooms on the second floor.

The interior of the restaurant, which still retains the structure of an old private house, is sometimes used for filming TV dramas. With its retro atmosphere that evokes a downtown atmosphere, it is a popular restaurant loved by men and women of all ages.
In addition to monjayaki, the menu also includes okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and a la carte dishes cooked on the teppan. The restaurant closes at 23:00, which is later than other restaurants, so you can end a day spent in Asakusa with monjayaki. Reservations are recommended when visiting.

Local Guide Comment
Another specialty, "Tokusen Mentaiko Special Monja" is a whole large piece of Hakata Mentaiko (cod roe). This restaurant offers monja filled with a variety of ingredients at a reasonable price. If you want to eat monja in Asakusa, this is definitely the place to go!
Asakusa monja (iron decoration)
  • Address 1-14-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction Approximately 6 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro)
  • Business Hours 11:30 - 23:00 (from 17:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
    Subject to change depending on availability of ingredients.
  • Closed Closed irregularly, Year-end and New Year holidays
  • TEL 050-5869-5165
  • Parking None

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Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
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