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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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.