Kimura Ningyōyaki — Restaurant in Tokyo

The oldest ningyo-yaki shop in Asakusa, proudly known as the original, has been preserving its authentic flavors since its founding in 1868. This traditional Japanese treat, designed by the first-generation owner to reflect Asakusa’s iconic landmarks, comes in four classic shapes: the five-story pagoda, Raijin (the thunder god), lanterns, and doves. Each freshly baked piece is filled with premium azuki red bean paste made from specially selected Hokkaido-grown adzuki beans. Loved by locals and visitors alike, this time-honored delicacy captures the nostalgic charm of Asakusa...

One of the many vendors along Nakamise shopping street leading up to Sensoji Temple.

Ningyoyaki reminds me a lot of taiyaki but smaller and slightly more cakey. They come in all sorts of artistic shapes and are filled with red bean! I bought a few for the road (I think they're 50 yen each?). They were tasty and had a generous amount of filling. You can buy them in singles or packaged nicely in boxes. Overall, a...

Staff attitude was bad and wasn’t enthusiastic at all. We asked about the product’s information and the employee barely batted an eye. The food was nice and it was interesting to see how it was made. Not a...