Tokyo Street Food Guide: Asakusa Eating Spree ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Tokyo has some of the world's best restaurants, over 200 Michelin-starred places - so it's no surprise the street food here is also top notch! Asakusa's street food is more spread out compared to places like Ameyoko and Harajuku, but it's very much worth the walking and this episode will help you get around Tokyo's cultural heart - Asakusa.

What do we eat on this adventure? Here's a chapter list:
00:00 Start
00:54 Shopping Street Fly-by
01:55 Eric's Unusual Fried Chicken
02:45 Menchi Katsu Minced Pork
04:55 Mochi Dango Shop
05:46 Grilling Mochi Dango Sticks
07:13 Eating Dango on the Street
09:08 Sweet Potato Ice Cream & Tarts
12:27 Nikuman: Steamed Pork Buns
13:20 Hot Melonpan Bread
15:05 Whipped Cream Melonpan
15:55 Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken
17:06 SensojiTemple & Festival
18:29 Taiyaki Fish-shaped Cake
23:32 Night Street Restaurants

Thank you Ericsur6 for joining the food adventure and making this episode more fun!

#onlyinjapan #streetfood #Tokyo

[zakkwylde]

So cool this video John! Watching with my wife and she told me a funny story about people chocking with mochi, she worked in a rest home long time ago around Niigata, so they needed to be very careful giving mochi to the elderly people, one time one old guy was choking to death and nurse very strong trying to save him (arms crossed around his stomach and pushing hard), didn't work... luckily cleaner was passing by with a vacuum!!! she grabbed the vacuum and inserted in the guy's troath and sucked the remaining mochi saving his life!!!

[ericsurf]

Thanks John for the fabulous street food tour of Asakusa! Love how you put all of this together. I can really feel your passion for food!

[rahman]

Only in Japan only feels right with John Daub!

Just so let you know that your passion about making videos about Japan is very much appreciated.

[onlyinjapan]

Thanks for watching this Eating Spree in Asakusa! So QUESTION: What was your favorite street food from this episode? Let me know in the comments below and
Don't forget to subscribe to this new main ONLY in JAPAN channel! New adventure coming really soon! PS: The ONLY in JAPAN Fireworks Kickstarter is still going on - last week to support and get in on event! Live streaming it from Nagano on Nov 3rd! -John

[Peachie]

I don't know whether to look at that golden chicken, or Erics golden Moses beard! Love you two together.

[jephestrada]

I enjoyed watching this episode, John. You are on a different level in creating NHK-ish type of episodes. To be honest, I prefer watching these recorded videos, rather than the Livestream. A big fan here from the Philippines.

[nemurenuyorumoonlight]

"I came back without Eric (Don't tell him) to try one of the most popular variations with whipped cream."

The whisper tho.

🤣

[talhamunir]

John me and my sister have always watched your videos when we were 6 and loved them ever since. We're big fans of yours and always watch your video when we want to learn more about Japan!
Keep it up and keep us informed about Japan!

[raymondcenteno]

Walking around a historical area while dining on the food? Yes.

[aryogono]

2:03 whoa dekai! 😂 That and the 🦸👀 stare.
Yes the comical touch is a must when your guest is 🧔🏄6️⃣
I wonder if off screen Eric gave each food his usual Nom Nom scale to you JD.
8:44 wow 😱 shocking 🍡 fact!
22:46 The cheek thermometer 🌡️ really gave the Taiyaki a truly medieval touch.
Another well crafted entertaining video. A first OIJ video with EricSurf6 is probably a landmark video 🥰👍🏽

[Grimsy_Max]

Eric rubbing it in how good his ice cream is … hilarious!

[satriowibowo_youtube]

Best 25 minutes of today! I love this episode. I mean with eric as the guest star, and John's General Zod super eyes & mickey mouse sound, the A1 bokeh, and many foods..It's all there!💪🏻🏯🇯🇵

[bartvangesselen]

My 2 fav. JAPANESE based youtubers. Eric brings the funny food experience, and you the deeper insights in japanese culture.

[kfc]

15:00 haha I was having a rogue week and this made me laugh so hard. Please keep making videos! They’re such a source of joy for me

[rbStne.]

My two favorite YouTube influencers in one episode, can’t get any better than that!!

[scottieh]

This episode was so much fun! Love seeing you guys together anyway, but the bit of comedic banter along with the creative edits really elevate this one - great job!

[biancajune]

I really appreciate the professional sort-of documentary-ish vibe of all his videos but what makes me subscribe and keep watching for the longest time is the creativity and randomness the videos have, emanating from the creator's ability, expertise and personality. And every video keeps getting better. i noticed the sort of hyperlapse that he said he was experimenting on. Very cool!! He makes all his videos light and fun (and informative) to watch even if it is documentary-ish. The cats, the crows, the space boat and the ducks, i love them. I just really enjoy this creator's craft. And ericsurf is really awesome to watch here too! One of the legends of Japan YT too!!

[william]

You two guys have great chemistry together. Excellent video and great to see Eric on your channel.

[a]

Bravo John!! Your hard work shines in this episode. Hope you get more views & subscribers. You can sense when other youtubers are mailing it in with click bait, you provide substance. You make Asakusa proud, good job Ambassador!

[redicius]

Amazing, John! Good to see you back at it again!