Shōchan — Restaurant in Tokyo

Well, if I could write a sonnet about this place, I would. Old showa-style izakaya, with a lovely atmosphere. We walked past a few times, toying with the idea of sitting down, but the place seemed full. Walked by again after 20 minutes and two places became free, so we ventured in. We ordered the famous nikomi, soft tofu+beef tendon stew, kimchi, and simmered fern with meat, bamboo, and konnyaku. All were excellent, but the nikomi is out of this world! I had a chat with the owner, it seems that the place has been opened for 70 years, he gave us a book about Showa's Tokyo that features this restaurant. It was started by the owner's father and he (the current owner) has been doing it for 50 years. Prices are very reasonable. They sell Sapporo beer that goes well with nikomi. I felt immensely proud to have been part of the place's history for 40 min. I highly...

The beef stew with tofu was rich and delicious. So flavorful the beef just melts in your mouth perfect to pair with a drink. The food was generally on the more saltier side (we also had the boiled radish) but this place is more for grabbing a couple of drinks and having a few nibbles/sides to compliment it. Great place to take a break from all the walking around Asakusa. Located near the main walking street, a humble restaurant with just a handful of seats. Mostly outdoor seatings which get filled up quickly. Would recommend if the wait isn’t long. English...

Best meal I’ve had in Tokyo. You will NOT beat the authenticity of this izakaya. Completely unassuming, not pretentious mastery of peasantry cuisine.

The flavours were sublime, service instant and food of fantastic flavour and quality.

Please, if you’re a tourist and reading this - step out of your comfort zone and order the quirky.

Beef Gristle is highly recommended. Braised pork and potato Shirotacki glass noodles and tofu

Dead cheap. If you’re a tourist you’ll need to raise the waiter with ‘sumimasen’ and make the effort to speak Japanese.

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