LOCAL FOOD GUIDE

Local food and restaurants in Asakusa, Tokyo

After visiting Senso-ji, two classic Asakusa meals to consider are tempura and grilled eel. Choose between crisp battered seafood or vegetables, and eel served with rice. If you have already stopped for street snacks, keep your appetite in mind when ordering.

Local dishes to try in Asakusa, Tokyo

  • Tempura
  • Grilled eel

Choosing a meal in Asakusa, Tokyo

The snacks around Senso-ji can change your appetite for a full Asakusa meal. Tempura or grilled eel with rice makes a sit-down stop, so leave space after street food. If the Sumida River is next, look for a restaurant on that side of the neighbourhood.

Where to look for restaurants

After Senso-ji, look around the temple area or toward Asakusa Station for a meal. If a Sumida River walk is next, choose somewhere on that side of the neighborhood.

Nearby sights
Senso-ji Temple · Sumida River
Transport nearby
Asakusa Station · Tawaramachi Station

Restaurant reservations in Asakusa, Tokyo

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More about the local food

Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.

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