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Osaka is not the only diners’ paradise in Japan.
Where there are people, there is always good food. The wonderful cuisine culture of Asakusa has attracted many gastronomers by constantly blending the best of new styles into its traditional Japanese cooking. Asakusa has eateries offering a wide range of foods where not only delicious Japanese cuisine, but also wonderfully tempting Western, Chinese and ethnic varieties to please every taste can be found. Listed below are just a few of the well-known restaurants in the Asakusa area.

Please tell us about the restaurants you recommend in Asakusa and stories you have about Asakusa cuisines as well as your opinions.


Restaurants are listed in Japanese syllabary order.

map will direct you to a map of the area in which the restaurant is located.
Restaurants marked with LUNCH are also open during lunch hours.

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Name
Address
Phone Number
Opening hours
Holidays
MAP LUNCH
Details
magurogito Magurobito
1-5-9 Asakusa
03-3844-8736
Monday-Friday: 11:00AM-3:00PM, 5:00PM-10:00PM
Saturdays: 11:00AM-10:00PM
Sundays and national holidays: 11:00AM-9:00PM
Open all year
MAP LUNCH
Magurobito is a carrousel sushi restaurant located in an easy-to-find spot on Orange Street. The quality fresh sushi, especially the tuna, is always a big hit with diners, and Magurobito is very popular among the ladies because it’s spacious and clean. It’s also a popular backdrop for TV shows and is often featured in magazines.
Sushi from \130 per dish. Come on by and give it a try!
mangando Mangando
1-21-5 Asakusa
03-5828-0548
10:00AM-8:00PM
Open all year
MAP
This is a branch of the famous Mangando main store in Azuma-Bashi, on the other side of the Sumida river from Asakusa. The specialty Imokin (sweet potato cake) has been loved by everyone, the Oiran of old Yoshiwara, geisha and the masters of traditional arts, throughout the ages.
This recently-opened Asakusa branch is popular with visitors to the Sensoji temple for its easy access. The shop offers sample Imokin (from \100). It’s not too sweet and very popular even with men. Buy a piping hot slice to take home or to eat on your stroll around Asakusa, either way is a great way to enjoy this delicious treat. This branch also sells baked sweet potato-flavored soft serve ice cream with sweet potato crepe (\280), an Asakusa branch original.
mugitoro3 Mugitoro
2-2-4 Kaminarimon
03-3842-1066
Monday-Friday: 11:30AM-9:00PM
Saturdays/Sundays/ national holidays: 11:00AM-9:00PM
Open all year
MAP LUNCH
An old-established restaurant that has featured delicious yam dishes since it opened in 1929. Mugitoro is cooked rice with barley topped with grated yam. Famous Genkotsu yams from Akita Prefecture, which take five years before they are ready to harvest, are the secret to Mugitoro’s popular taste. Mugitoro-gozen (\3,675) is the house special, and lunch is available from \2,625.
mutumi Mutsumi
3-32-4 Asakusa
03-3874-0600
11:30AM-10:00PM
Open all year
MAP LUNCH
A popular restaurant specializing in Kama-meshi (cooked rice in a small pot with seasonal ingredients). Neighborhood regulars and tourists alike enjoy delicious dishes in a casual homelike atmosphere. Main selections are priced between \1,000 to \2,000. Kama-meshi with sea urchin (\2,000) is a Mutsumi favorite.
muruso Cafe Meursault
2-1-5 Kaminarimon
03-3843-8008
11:00AM-10:00PM (Last order: 9:00PM)
Open all year
MAP
Enjoy a slice of Cafe Meursault cake topped with seasonal fruit (from \300), coffee (from \630) and a nice view at this stylish cafe along the Sumida River. Cafe Meursault is the perfect place for a special occasion or a casual get together. Special birthday cakes are available through advanced reservation.
Mogamiya Mogamiya
4-6-8 Asakusa
03-3871-1589
Monday-Saturday: 6:30PM-1:00AM
Sundays and national holidays: 6:30PM-11:00PM
Closed on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
MAP
Mogamiya has offered fresh fish cuisine since it opened on Fuji Street 20 years ago. Because the owner wants his customers to have a good time without worrying about their wallets, Mogamiya makes sure you get generous servings at reasonable prices. Select and enjoy delicious dishes from among more than 100 items. Mogamiya’s menu changes along with the seasons.
Momenya Momenya
Mogamiya has offered fresh fish cuisine since it opened on Fuji Street 20 years ago. Because the owner wants his customers to have a good time without worrying about their wallets, Mogamiya makes sure you get generous servings at reasonable prices. Select and enjoy delicious dishes from among more than 100 items. Mogamiya’s menu changes along with the seasons.
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