Must-Try Japanese Street Food Hidden Gems in Tokyo Asakusa

Asakusa, is a traditional-style downtown area of Tokyo, known to Japanese as a Shitamachi, with its nostalgic Edo period vibe. The main areas can be a bit touristy but there are many local hidden street food gems in the back streets, some in plain sight, but buried between the countless shops. It’s hard from the outside looking in to know what’s the real deal so I thought it’s time to share with you my recent heavyweight Asakusa food hitters. This is a Japan street food tour in the Tokyo Asakusa area and guide on where to go and how to get there. Check the links before to see the exact street food restaurant location. Enjoy this easy travel guide to Asakusa and all of its Japanese street food pleasures.

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Asakusa Tokyo Street Food Hidden Gem Links and Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:20 - 1. Aged Baked Sweet Potato from Imo Pippi

3:35 - 2. Matcha Tiramisu Crepe from Kotobuki Seian

6:07 - 3. Curry Pan from Komugi no Dorei

8:14 - 4. ¥350 Ramen at Menmaru

11:03 - 5. Eel Onigiri from Unana

12:52 - 6. Mentai Mochi Okonomiyaki from Tsuru Jiro Hanare

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[onsendeyukkurishitai]

⚠️Caution⚠️ These places are popular for Japanes instagrammers; extremely clouded in the weekends. Especially the crepe shop at 3 pm will form a LONG que, so avoid that time. You will also miss some of the popular menues if you don't go there early, cause they run out fast. And like Paolo said, there are places specially designed for eating, so be careful not to eat and walk. There are also animal cafes at this area, so if you love shiba, cats, and owls, Asakusa is your spot😊

[poorvishrivastava]

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[dameanvil]

01:26 🍠 Emopeep serves incredibly sweet baked Japanese sweet potatoes in Asakusa, known for their natural sweetness and slow 3-hour bake.
03:46 🍵 Kotobuki Shun offers premium Uji matcha crepes, using Kyoto-crafted matcha, perfect for matcha lovers.
06:56 🍛 Kugi Noor serves crispy fried curry bread with a unique texture, a must-try for curry lovers.
09:22 🍜 Manu offers a value-packed bowl of ramen for only 350 Yen, making it a great option for budget-conscious foodies.
11:14 🍱 Unana's eel hits the mark with its buttery soft texture, well-prepared and packed with flavor.
13:01 🥞 Sudu Jito's Mochi Okonomiyaki pancakes are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring a savory Mochi filling.

[ianmurphy]

This whole channel is preparing me for a future trip to Japan for sure. That kare pan looked amazing, definitely going to find a recipe to try

[MastaPFav]

Oh my god no way!!!! Paolo that's my friends and I at the very beginning of the Curry Pan stop at Komugi no Dorei! I went up to you after you were filming and were so nice! thank you for taking time to chat and recommending the curry bun! It was delicious.

[salamanafurahi]

I always watch these videos for all the food and travel tips, but now I watch them just as much for Paolo's dad jokes 🤣

[littleunknownsk]

We happen to be in Asakusa right now and tried two of these places today: the ramen for breakfast and curry pan for lunch! We will see if there is any unagi left for dinner 😂 thank you for the recommendations!

[BakaTaco]

Ahhh, the perfect video to watch just before I go and grab some lunch.

Japanese food never fails to impress me with its quality. It always looks delicious and always looks... Well, GOOD! Great! You can feel the love put into the food through the video!

[filu_desu]

I am planning a long trip to Japan in the spring of next year.. Asakusa is definitely on the list of must see places. It's hard to ignore all the amazing videos about this place, from various channels. The street food looks amazing! The curry pan looks absolutely delicious, I can't wait to try one! Thank you for sharing!

[csarn]

Hearing the people at the amusement park nearby gave the video a sense of the area being busy rather than dead.

I think it added to the video. 😊

[HeyToccarra]

Paolo has to be so full at the end of these videos! He makes me so hungry watching these street food videos of his.

[flaviomulatojerkin]

Paolo is making us dream about Japan, because of him I already subscribed to Bokksu and I will go to Japan next year. The food there is amazing!!!!

[mikiscruf]

Paolo you missed showing one of the best parts of Asakusa! Those shops selling realistic plastic food displays for restaurants!

[blake]

I could feel that crunch and my mouth actually started watering. Japanese food is amazing

[MarcoCaifan]

Oh man, those sweet potato snacks were so delicious! My wife and I loved them so much, it was one of our memorable foods!

[taylorgay]

I love hearing Maikos happy laugh in the background

[omegaworksk]

Thank you for including your interactions with the salespeople! It helps so much for us language learners. ❤

[StreetFoodSection]

Japanese street food is really interesting to watch and for sure these food looks really delicious ❤