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A delicious lunch eaten on a trip is one of the most cherished memories of the trip. Asakusa, which attracts many tourists from home and abroad, offers a wide variety of restaurants of many different genres. We have selected some of the best places for lunch that are frequented by locals from the "OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts" Go-KINJO Map (Local guide). Please visit them when you visit Asakusa.

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.

Japanese spice curry with a refreshing ume flavor

Ume Pork Vindaloo
Ume Pork Vindaloo" with 6 kinds of omakase toppings for 500 yen, 1,050 yen. Several kinds of toppings can be ordered separately.

Curry store located in the Asakusa Kannon-ura area. The owner, who was born in Asakusa, offers gluten-free spice curry using authentic spices.
The popular menu item is "Ume Pork Vindaloo. Pork vindaloo is a curry from the central Goa region on the west coast of India, characterized by the sourness of pork and vinegar and the spiciness of spices. Usually, pork is marinated in vinegar, but at this restaurant, instead of vinegar, it is marinated in ume vinegar and ume meat. It is a new taste sensation with a refreshing plum sourness and a hint of sweetness.

A playful restaurant filled with the owner's "likes

The interior of the restaurant, which has both counter and table seating, is filled with the owner's hobbies, such as anime figures. At night, it becomes a bar.
The interior of the restaurant, which has both counter and table seating, is filled with the owner's hobbies, such as anime figures. At night, it becomes a bar.

The owner, who used to work as a graphic designer, is such a big curry lover that he taught himself how to make spiced curry. He decided to open his own business in the field of curry because it is a dish that allows him to fully exude his creativity.
Another signature dish of the restaurant is "Kuroge Wagyu Beef Sinew Curry. This curry is sure to be addictive, with the flavor of the luxurious Japanese black beef and the aroma and numbness of the spices that slowly spread in your mouth as you take a bite.

Local Guide Comment
There is a second restaurant on the first basement floor of Matsuya Asakusa with about 9 seats at the counter. Curry as well as spicy side dishes can be taken out.
SPICE SPACE UGAYA
  • Address5-23-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction Approx. 10 min. walk from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express, approx. 12 min. walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro
  • Business hours Lunch 12:00-14:30, Dinner 19:00-23:00 *Dinner only on Mondays
  • Regular holiday Thursday, Sunday
  • TEL 03-5849-4736
  • Parking None

Asakusa nori monja" is a must-try that can only be found here!

Asakusa Nori Monja
Asakusa Nori Monja" topped with three kinds of seaweed (1,452 yen)

This monjayaki restaurant stands along one of the streets north of Kaminarimon-dori. The signature dish is their original Asakusa Nori Monja. The base is filled with fried egg, sliced squid, and sakura shrimps, and the toppings include seaweed from Edo-mae, aosa from Ise, and aonori from Lake Hamanako. One bite is a luxurious taste with the aroma of the sea softly wafting through your nose. In addition to the more than 20 types of monjayaki on the menu, the restaurant also offers 28 different toppings so that customers can customize their own taste and enjoy the deliciousness to their liking.

The best part of monjayaki is making your own monja around the hot griddle!

The second floor is a tatami room.
The second floor is a tatami room.

The restaurant has a teppan (iron plate) at each table, and customers make their own monja. The trick to making monja is to first make a large circle when creating a circular bank with ingredients. When pouring in the broth, pour it in slowly so that it does not overflow from the bank, and allow the broth to gradually permeate the bank. When the dashi has thickened throughout, break up the dashi into pieces and mix them together.
In addition to monjayaki, the restaurant offers a wide variety of other dishes such as okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and a la carte dishes such as squid geso butter.

Local Guide Comment
The shop was opened in the hope that people would casually enjoy the taste of good old downtown monja, just like in the days when it was eaten as a snack at a candy store. Reservations are recommended when visiting the restaurant, as it is very popular.
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

Taste the elaborate conger eel and kohada (sea eel and kohada) Edo-mae sushi!

Shrimp, yellowfin tuna, tuna, and conger eel nigiri (from 400 yen per nigiri)
Shrimp, yellowfin tuna, tuna, and conger eel nigiri (from 400 yen per nigiri)

Located along Asakusa Kannon-dori Avenue, this sushi restaurant is a branch of Ginza's Sushiei, which has been in business since 1848, and carries on the traditions of the restaurant since its establishment.
The first thing to try is "Anago" (conger eel) and "Kohada," which are representative of Edomae-style sushi. The conger eel is soft and fluffy, and the aroma of the lightly seared conger eel makes it more flavorful the more you chew it. The kohada, which is seasoned with amazu (sweet vinegar), is a refreshing dish with none of the fishy smell. Even those who do not usually enjoy kohada should try this dish.

The spirit of hospitality and long-established techniques passed down from generation to generation

The warm atmosphere of the restaurant, where you can feel close to the owner, makes it easy to come in even if you are alone.
The warm atmosphere of the restaurant, where you can feel close to the owner, makes it easy to come in even if you are alone.

At lunch time, we recommend the Kaisen-don (fresh seafood rice bowl) and special set menus. The most popular is the "Tokumatsu Sushi" (3,100 yen), which comes with steamed egg custard, a small bowl of cooked food, and a bowl. You can enjoy about 10 different types of nigiri, including sea urchin, salmon roe, giant shrimp, medium fatty tuna, and more.
The second-generation owner says that he wants people to enjoy sushi the same way it was enjoyed in the Edo period (1603-1867), without the fuss and fuss. With this in mind, the restaurant offers high quality sushi that has been prepared with care and at a reasonable price.

Local Guide Comment
The owner rides his bicycle to Toyosu and uses the freshest fish he can find at the market. The fish is of course delicious as is, but there is something special about the Edomae style, where the ingredients are lightly modified to bring out their original flavor.
Sushi Sakae
  • Address 1-34-4 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction Approximately 2 minutes walk from Asakusa Station, Tokyo Metro
  • Business hours 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
  • Closed Thursdays
  • TEL 03-3842-7989
  • Parking None

Excellent omelette rice made in a wok

Rice omelet (with Chinese soup): 1,400 yen
Rice omelet (with Chinese soup): 1,400 yen

Founded in 1948, this family-run Chinese restaurant attracts many locals who come to enjoy the same taste that has remained unchanged for more than 70 years.
The "omelette rice," which has been featured in numerous media articles, has the elegant appearance of a Western-style restaurant, but the process of making it is a powerful one. A large wok is wielded as only a Chinese restaurant can. The chicken rice is stir-fried with lard over an exquisite heat, adding a savory flavor to the mild sourness of the ketchup. One bite of this well-seasoned dish will accelerate your appetite, and is truly a gem that can only be enjoyed at a Chinese restaurant.

A wide variety of a la carte dishes and special lunch sets on weekdays

The restaurant is decorated with photos of the Sanja Festival that have remained from long ago. The owner can be seen in the photo from his childhood.
The restaurant is decorated with photos of the Sanja Festival that have remained from long ago. The owner can be seen in the photo from his childhood.

On weekdays, three special lunch sets are available for less than 1,000 yen: "Ramen + Half Fried Rice Set," "Ramen + Half Marbo-Don Set," and "Meat and Vegetable Stir-Fry Set Meal.
The restaurant was opened by the grandfather of the current owner shortly after World War II. In the beginning, the restaurant served a wide range of dishes including Western cuisine as a diner. The previous generation established the current menu as a Chinese restaurant, and the omelette rice is a remnant from the diner days. We hope you will enjoy the taste of downtown Chinese cuisine, which continues to preserve its traditional flavor while changing with the times.

Local Guide Comment
The menu features noodle dishes such as ramen and tamen, as well as a la carte dishes such as dim sum and stir-fried dishes. If you visit with several people, order a variety of dishes to share with your alcoholic beverage.
Botan
  • Address 1-8-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Direction 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro, Tobu Railway, Tsukuba Express)
    7 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station on the Toei Subway Line
  • Business hours 11:00 - 20:30 (L.O.)
  • Closed Closed on Fridays and once a month on Thursdays
  • TEL 03-3841-5040
  • Parking None

Douze-nabe loved by the common people of Edo for more than 200 years

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

Dojo Restaurant was established in 1801. Many tourists from Japan and abroad visit this restaurant to enjoy Edo culture and traditional food.
The famous "Doze-nabe" is a one-pot dish in which the entire loach is stewed and served in a small pot. The farmed loach used in this dish is firm and tender all the way down to the bone. It is served with chopped green onions and a small plate of sansho (Japanese pepper) and shichimi (seven spice flavors), which is the way the Edo people eat it. The sweetened warishita sauce and the fresh flavor of the green onions combine to enhance the flavor of the loach.

Experience the culinary culture of the time at the "nagekomi zashiki," which has remained unchanged since the establishment of the restaurant.

The first floor is a tatami room where customers sit on cushions. Tables are available on the first and second basement floors.
The first floor is a tatami room where customers sit on cushions. Tables are available on the first and second basement floors.

The restaurant is particular about the suppliers of every single ingredient, including the loach, rice, and seasonings. The owner of the restaurant has traveled all over the country and selected ingredients over the years to create the loach dishes, which have a flavor that evokes a sense of history.
On the first floor, a space called "nakomi seating," in which long boards are placed between cushions facing each other, is spread out, preserving the Edo atmosphere of the time when the restaurant was founded. Customers are naturally close to each other, and regular customers often teach tourists who do not know how to eat. Please enjoy the traditional taste that has been preserved since the Edo period in a lively atmosphere.

Local Guide Comment
After finishing the loach, it is great to add leeks to the remaining soup in a small pot and enjoy sake with the juicy leeks. You can refill the leeks for free.
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

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