Asakusa has long been a very popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo for many people.It is also very popular among foreign tourists because of its historical antiquity.
One of the best ways to enjoy Asakusa is to eat delicious gourmet food.Asakusa has so many popular and delicious restaurants that you may have a hard time deciding which one to go to. When you arrive in Asakusa and start looking for a good restaurant, there is so much information that you may have a hard time deciding which restaurant to go to.
In fact, I have been to Asakusa many times, but one day I had not decided where to have lunch.
At that time, I walked around for about 3 hours under the blazing sun and could not make a decision, so I ended up at a convenience store…
This time, to solve such problems, we will introduce a recommended restaurant for lunch in Asakusa. I would like to introduce you to one of Asakusa’s recommended restaurants for lunch that you should try.
We will introduce everything from the charm of the restaurant to its menu, so please read to the end!
You can enjoy excellent tendon! What is the charm of Daikokuya Tempura!
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Daikokuya Tempura is a popular restaurant in Asakusa that serves excellent tendon. Here are some of the reasons for its popularity and appeal!
1. slightly spicy and thick sauce
The reason for the popularity of Daikokuya’s tendon is the slightly spicy and rich sauce that has remained unchanged since the company was founded in the Meiji period.
Once you taste this sauce, you will have the sensation of wanting to visit again and again.
2. good for health! Tempura fried using only sesame oil
Daikokuya’s tempura is made using only healthy sesame oil.
Sesame oil contains ingredients that help lower cholesterol levels and thin the blood. It is also said to have anti-aging and skin whitening effects!
Even those who are usually health-conscious will feel free to enjoy Daikokuya’s tendon without hesitation.
Incidentally, the reason why Daikokuya’s tempura is darker and more golden brown than other tempura is because they use sesame oil.
3. good old Japanese buildings and location
The third attraction is the emotional appearance of Daikokuya stores. And Daikokuya stands on Denboin Street, a popular street where one can feel the culture of the Edo period.
The first photo shows the exterior of Daikokuya, and the second photo shows Denboin Street, the street on which Daikokuya is located.
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Here is a little history of the Daikokuya.
Daikokuya was founded in 1887(Meiji era 20) as a soba (buckwheat noodle) restaurant.
Denpoin Street has been busy with people since that time. But the profits were small in comparison.
From there, the history of the restaurant changed from a soba shop to a tempura shop at the end of the Meiji period.
The Daikokuya building and Denboin Street have a history dating back to the Meiji period.
Daikokuya Tempura” menu!
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Now let us introduce the menu of Daikokuya, which is of great interest to us. Rather than presenting the entire menu here, we will introduce some of the more popular items!
| Tendon (bowl of rice topped with tempura) | 1 shrimp, 1 yellowtail, 1 kakiage | 1,700yen |
| Tendon (bowl of rice topped with tempura) | 2 shrimps, 1 kakiage | 1,900yen |
| Shrimp tempura Don | Shrimp 4 | 2,200yen |
Kakiage (かき揚げ, kakiage) is a type of tempura in which small pieces of seafood, vegetables, etc. are combined in a batter made of melted flour and deep fried in cooking oil.
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| Tendon Set Meal | Tendon, soup and a small bowl of cooked food | 2,400yen |
| Tempura Set Meal | Tempura, rice, soup and a small bowl of cooked food | 2,400yen |
The set meal comes with a bowl of rice topped with tempura and a small bowl of oshinko (Japanese pickles) and soup.
Here is one cultural difference between Japan and other countries!
The timing of eating a small bowl or soup may differ between Japanese and foreign cultures.
In the United States, Canada, and other non-Asian countries, small bowls and soups are usually served to customers before main dishes as small appetizers.
On the other hand, in Japan and some Asian countries, kobachi or soup is served at the same time as the main dish.
If you have come all the way to Japan, eat Japanese style and enjoy Japan to the fullest!
You can also order only tempura instead of tendon.
| tempura | 3 shrimps, 1 yellowtail | 1,850yen |
| Tempura | 3 shrimps, 1 kakiage | 1,950yen |
| Shrimp Tempura | Shrimp 4 | 2,200yen |
You can also order other refreshing a la carte items such as oshinko and rakkyo, which go perfectly with tendon and tempura that use a lot of oil. You can also enjoy uniquely Japanese foods such as sashimi and omelettes.
There are also plenty of beverages available.
Alcoholic beverages such as draft and bottled beer and wine. Cider, orange juice, and cola can also be ordered.
Not only tendon and tempura, but also a variety of Japanese dishes are available.
However!
If you have come all this way, we recommend ordering Daikokuya’s popular Tendon or Tendon Set Meal!
Still, there are so many items on the menu that you may have trouble deciding what to order.
In such cases, ask the waiter in Japanese, “Osusume Wa Nanndesuka?”
Then you can order the most popular menu item at Daikokuya!
Store Information and Access
Store Information
Address: 1-38-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone number: 03-3844-1111, 03-3844-2222
Business hours: 11:00 – 20:30
(Open year-round, until 21:00 on Saturdays and holidays)
Access
Nearest station: Asakusa Station Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (Exit 1), Toei Asakusa Line (Exit A4)
Tobu Isesaki Line (front exit), Tsukuba Express(TX)
By car: Enter Orange Street, turn right at the end of the street.
Please use the underground parking lot in front of Kaminarimon.
The information and access to the restaurant are taken from the Daikokuya website.
For more information about Daikokuya, please visit the Daikokuya Tempura website below.
Lastly
This time we introduced “Daikokuya Tempura” as a recommended lunch in Asakusa.
Asakusa is lined with many delicious restaurants, it is inevitably difficult to choose the right one.
In such a case, the tendon served at Daikokuya introduced here will surely satisfy you!
It will surely satisfy your sightseeing in Asakusa.
Please visit Daikokuya Tempura.
Thank you very much.
