Must-Try Japanese Street Food Hidden Gems in Tokyo Asakusa
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Published 2023-10-13
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
Asakusa Station - maps.app.goo.gl/bSscNJCzgTUcfZ726
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - 1. Aged Baked Sweet Potato from Imo Pippi
- maps.app.goo.gl/4jnSz7BevxeMrGpV6
3:35 - 2. Matcha Tiramisu Crepe from Kotobuki Seian
- maps.app.goo.gl/SS3MPFQAtjt7cve3A
6:07 - 3. Curry Pan from Komugi no Dorei
- maps.app.goo.gl/gmTspffpSuRU6k378
8:14 - 4. ¥350 Ramen at Menmaru
- maps.app.goo.gl/83ZQQUAUzbMjwhCWA
11:03 - 5. Eel Onigiri from Unana
- maps.app.goo.gl/Js6jTRyhHyJEKPUA7
12:52 - 6. Mentai Mochi Okonomiyaki from Tsuru Jiro Hanare
- maps.app.goo.gl/q7CPDbWuc2RdQhX47
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All Comments (21)
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⚠️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😊
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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
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I really wish to see " a day in life" and "behind the counter" videos done by Paolo from all over the world. I just LOVE watching your videos. The aesthetics, the style, everything seems to amaze me. I usually watch your videos while I'm havin' food and it totally adds alot to the experience. Great work!! Lots of love 🎉
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Thank you for including your interactions with the salespeople! It helps so much for us language learners. ❤
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Thank you for another awesome insightful video Paolo and team! We’ll be visiting Tokyo in March next year for 2 and half weeks. Can’t wait to try out some of the places from this video!
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Japanese street food is really interesting to watch and for sure these food looks really delicious ❤
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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!
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another great video showing off Asakusa. there is so much to see, eat, do in Asakusa. exploring it after 9pm is also great because you'll be mostly alone and everything is so picturesque
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I love all your videos, but I’ve really missed your street food reviews! Thanks for making a new one❤️
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Oh man, those sweet potato snacks were so delicious! My wife and I loved them so much, it was one of our memorable foods!
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Ah the classic OG Paolo faves around Tokyo neighborhoods. All for some 2023 updated food tours!
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Thank you for the wonderful video about the latest gourmet food in Asakusa 👍
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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.
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The food in your video looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming. ❤
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I love your videos, I’ve been a subscriber for a long time! Your hot sauce is incredible and I can’t wait to visit Japan because of you! Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into your videos!
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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!
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I really like this video, and I like how you can see the food being made in some of those spots, good stuff!
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Welcome back Pao! Love your favorite food videos!
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Making me so hungry! Can't wait to travel back to Japan and hit all these recommended sweet spots. Thanks Paolo!
