We stayed nearby (Asakusa Kaede) and were looking for a quick and simple dinner nearby as we only reached the hotel after 8pm due to flight delays from Seoul. On first glance we were apprehensive to enter as the place looked suitably posh however we did not want to explore further and so we decided to have a meal here. They managed our expectations by letting us know of the 30 mins preparation time but the food was served within 15 - 20 mins which was nice. We really enjoyed the chicken skewers very much - the rice bowls were filling but did not really stand out. The restaurant seatings were representative of Tokyo standards (aka small and narrow) but it did not detract from our enjoyment of our meal. Do take note they only accept cash like similar...
Read moreWay overpriced, guess you pay for the location. Cash only. The food was quite ok, maybe except the shrimp steamed rice which was blunt. Drinks are not great and a lot of ice. But the worst thing was the lady from the staff. When we were done eating and were finishing the drinks she approached us and told us that people were waiting and we should be leaving. That was super rude! We paid over 10k for the dinner and would leave in a few minutes anyway. The whole experience was ruined by this, and when we were going out there was NO ONE waiting. I will never come back and recommend finding a better place for tourists, plenty of them...
Read moreVisited in 2019, convenient and close to the Nakamise(仲見世 ). First time eating Kamameshi (釜飯) in my life, and I find it really good. I ordered the "oyster kettle rice in an iron pot" and everything was just "simple". I like the fact they don't use too much sauce to hide the natural flavour from the food. Because the ingredients were fresh enough, they simply used oyster, ginger and some veggies to cook the rice. That's why I said simple but cooked with skills. Great softness from the rice, oyster not overcooked and the ginger add an extra pinch of flavour; moreover, the oyster and ginger taste is absorbed by...
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