After leaving Asakusa, I arrived at Asakusabashi. I visited a restaurant called "Ie Dou Hua" that serves Taiwanese cuisine. Although there were other tempting dishes, I ordered the scallion pie. The scallion pie was a bit oily in parts, but it was crispy and delicious. I wished they had beer, but they didn't, so I enjoyed it as it was. Next time, I would like to try their rice dishes.

I used takeout. I ordered the chicken rice for 750 yen. It came in a small container with egg, Chinese cabbage, pickles, and fried onions on top of the chicken. When I took the first bite, it tasted a bit bland to me. Maybe it was because it was a hot day and I had been sweating a lot? This is just my personal taste.

Braised pork rice and tofu pudding are my favorite dishes at this restaurant. Before the pandemic, I used to get takeout from here occasionally, but today I decided to dine in for the first time since I was nearby around lunchtime. The food still has that same delicious taste! I was happy to hear that I could add extra sweet potato to the mini tofu pudding set. The staff are friendly and kind, and if I lived closer, I would definitely visit this restaurant more often.

About a 5-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station. The interior of the restaurant is small with only counter seats and table seats. The colorful and pop interior design makes you feel like you're on a trip to Taiwan. Payment is cash only. I tried the Mixed Douhua (with all toppings) for 750 yen. The toppings included red beans, mung beans, homemade black sugar tapioca, Job's tears, and white wood ear mushrooms. You can also choose the douhua without toppings or with two kinds of toppings. It was served on a cute floral tray and arrived quickly. The douhua had a smooth texture and wasn't too strong in soybean flavor. The syrup was not too sweet, allowing you to enjoy the gentle flavors of the douhua and toppings. The various textures of the toppings added a nice touch. The portion was just right and I finished it quickly. Personally, I prefer it a bit sweeter. They also have a good selection of meal options, so getting a meal along with the douhua or aiyu jelly might be a good idea.

Among all the douhua I've tried so far, this one tasted the most like tofu itself. It had a texture similar to silken tofu and a flavor reminiscent of silken tofu as well. The toppings of white fungus and mung beans were not sweet. The thinly sliced white fungus seemed to be of good quality. The slightly sweet broth complemented the dish. If I were to force myself to think about the difference between tofu and douhua, maybe it's the texture? Tofu is smooth, while douhua has a slightly fluffy feeling. If I can't distinguish between tofu and douhua, maybe I need to travel to Taiwan for a gourmet training experience.

Taking a short break in Asakusabashi on a holiday. It's an interval between drinks, surrounded by brightly colored knick-knacks, enjoying a cheerful coffee break. I ordered the ◆ Douhua with White Tremella and Handmade Black Tapioca ◆ Taiwanese Castella + Taiwanese Tea with toppings. The Douhua comes with red beans, mung beans, white tremella, Job's tears, and tapioca. You can also add sweet potato balls for an additional charge... Hmm, it's a tough decision, what to choose, it's quite a dilemma. Honestly, I want to eat all the chewy sweet potato balls, red beans, and mung beans! The comprehensive Douhua with various toppings is so tempting. But you know, considering that I'm going for drinks later, I should go for something that won't fill me up too much. I have to make a careful calculation of what to get and what to give up... So I chose the white tremella and tapioca♪ Thinking rationally, turning mushrooms into a dessert is quite a unique idea. But it tastes so good, you know. The frilly white tremella coated in lightly sweet syrup, together with the smooth Douhua, entering your mouth is quite a pleasure. The not-too-sweet fluffy Taiwanese Castella is delicious too. It goes really well with warm Taiwanese tea~ I love the fragrant Taiwanese oolong tea. I was soothed by the happy feeling in this lovely cafe.

While staying temporarily, we explored the neighborhood and found a nice little restaurant called "Iemamehana" near Asakusabashi station. It's a small place with about 10 seats, also serving as a miscellaneous goods shop. We had the Luro rice set and my partner went for all the toppings on their tofu pudding. The flavors were gentle and soothing, but personally I think it could use a bit more punch.

Visited with children in search of douhua that I became addicted to after trying it in Taiwan. After a stroll in Asakusa, it's just one bus ride away. The staff, who were very friendly like mothers, were kind to the children and even had cutlery for them. I ordered the one with all toppings and added my favorite sweet potatoes. The gentle flavor seemed to be liked by the children too. It was douhua that is easy to eat with no strong taste.

Asakusabashi | #IeDouHua @zooomin_gourmet. A popular Taiwanese restaurant known for its famous Dou Hua! The simple and elegant sweetness of the Dou Hua is exquisite. S set includes Mixed Dou Hua + Daikon Soup + Mini Chi Luo Fan for 1100 yen, with an additional 100 yen for Taro Balls! The Chi Luo Fan is mild and easy to eat. The Mixed Dou Hua, with toppings like red beans, mung beans, tapioca, Job's tears, and white wood ear mushrooms, is a delight! The sweetness is just right, not too overpowering. It's a popular spot, always crowded during lunchtime! #AsakusabashiGourmet #AsakusabashiLunch #TakeoutInAsakusabashi #AsakusaGourmet #AsakusaCafe #AsakusaLunch #DouHua #ChiLuoFan #TaiwaneseCuisine #TokyoGourmet #TokyoTaiwaneseCuisine

After eating lunch, I happened to pass by a place that looked like a Chinese goods store in Chinatown, but they had a menu displayed outside, so it seemed like a restaurant. They seemed to offer a limited selection of Taiwanese dishes like tofu pudding and braised pork rice. I stopped to look, and a staff member came out and said they also do takeout. I ordered two pieces of castella cake (¥400 each) and aiyu jelly (¥550). When I got home and tried them, the castella cake had a rich sweetness and a fine, soft texture that was really delicious! It was so delicate. I assume the castella cake was homemade, and I wish I could get a whole loaf of it. The aiyu jelly was firm and not too elastic, which I liked, but it lacked sweetness in the syrup. I would have been happier if it came with syrup. Despite the unassuming appearance, it felt like they served authentic dishes. The place was full when I peeked inside, so I might come back another time to eat properly. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I went to enjoy the famous Yokosuka Tonkatsu at Gracia, a Western food restaurant in Asakusabashi, and then planned to have a comprehensive tofu pudding at Ie Douhua. However, when I arrived at Gracia a little before the scheduled opening time, I found out that they were unexpectedly closed. I later checked their Instagram and saw that they had announced the closure the day before, so it was my fault for not following them. As an alternative, I decided to have lunch at Ippudo Michi, my second choice, located just across from JR Asakusabashi Station East Exit on Edo Street. The dilemma was whether to visit Ie Douhua or Ippudo Michi first. The logical choice would be to have lunch at Ippudo Michi and then dessert at Ie Douhua, but that would mean going back to the station and then returning to the direction of Suga Shrine, making two round trips between the station and the shops. Furthermore, Ie Douhua also serves lunch menus like lu rou fan and has limited seating, so delaying the visit until around noon could lead to crowds. Therefore, despite it being irregular, I decided to visit Ie Douhua first. When I left Gracia and turned onto Edo Street, I found Suga Shrine just to the left, a few shops away from the restaurant. Since I had missed lunch at Gracia, my visit time was significantly earlier, almost at the scheduled opening time. At the counter near the entrance, there were young female customers chatting with the staff, and at the counter seat farthest back, there was an elderly woman who seemed like a dine-in customer, making it feel like the restaurant was already open. However, there were signs outside saying "Currently preparing" or "CLOSE," so I sat on the waiting chair next to the entrance for a while. Eventually, I asked the staff because there was no sign of the status changing, and it turned out they had just forgotten to change the sign due to being busy (laughs). I was finally guided inside and seated at the front counter seat. As planned, I ordered the comprehensive tofu pudding for 750 yen (tax included). When asked if I wanted it hot or cold, I requested it hot. The comprehensive tofu pudding that was brought out shortly after was served in a shallow bowl with syrup-filled tofu pudding at the bottom, topped with mung beans, handmade black sugar pearls, white fungus, red beans, and Job's tears. The syrup was quite diluted sugar water, without any extra seasoning, allowing the natural flavors of the tofu pudding and the five toppings to be enjoyed. While I was eating, the staff at the counter had been chatting with the young woman since I arrived. It seemed that the woman was struggling to decide on the toppings, ended up choosing plain, and the staff were cheerfully and patiently encouraging her, saying things like "When you're young, you tend to worry about many things" or "You can try different toppings next time." On the other hand, another staff member was talking kindly to a young female customer who was interested in a piece of merchandise displayed outside but didn't have enough money that day, offering to reserve it for her. Honestly, in terms of cost-performance and satisfaction when eating, I think the comprehensive black tofu pudding at Taiwan Nensensou Specialized Store Kurokougo Ueno Branch I visited about two years ago is far superior, but the friendly and homely atmosphere is definitely the selling point of this place.

"Authentic Taiwanese cuisine and desserts shop" 【Points】 - Atmosphere similar to Taiwanese street stalls - Enjoy authentic douhua (tofu pudding) - Takeout available 【Gufutas Diary】 I had the Mixed Douhua (douhua with all toppings) with added taro balls. The gentle sweetness of the brown sugar is delicious. Lately, on slightly hot days like today, I crave cool and refreshing douhua instead of ice cream! Next time, I want to try the Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice) and Ji Rou Fan (chicken rice) (^^♪ ========== gufutas Gourmet Instagram: gufutas_gourmet

*Waiting Time* No wait on Sunday after 13:30, but it was crowded the day before due to rain. *Order & Price* Ordered S Set for 1000 yen with an additional 100 yen for sweet potato topping. *Atmosphere* The shop has a cute atmosphere with lots of Taiwanese goods on display. *Service* They also sell goods, but they are a bit pricey. The staff was friendly. Cash only. *Impressions* Daikon soup had a simple and gentle flavor. The mini size of the Lu Rou Fan was nice, and the taste was easy for Japanese people to enjoy. The meat was cooked just right and delicious. For the Dou Hua, only cold was available at the time of visit. It contained green beans, red beans, Job's tears, tapioca, and rare white wood ear mushrooms. The beans were large and firm, while the rest was soft. The Dou Hua was delicious with a mild sweetness. *Expectations* It may not be worth visiting from a far distance, but I was satisfied with the atmosphere of the shop.

Cute Taiwanese restaurant in Asakusabashi, Tokyo. The Lu Rou Fan here is delicious! It was the best I've had in the past few years. The set comes with dessert Dou Hua and soup for 1,000 yen. It's so nice that Dou Hua is included. The Lu Rou Fan has juicy meat and eggs, vegetables, and pickles, it really feels like "this is Lu Rou Fan". The daikon soup is light and perfect for refreshing the palate. The Dou Hua surprisingly has a good volume and a refreshing taste. Takeout is also available. Many people were taking out Taiwanese castella. For 1,000 yen, the satisfaction is great. It felt like I traveled to Taiwan. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I visited this shop that I had been curious about for a while. It was easy to enter, perhaps because it was midday. The interior of the shop has an Asian atmosphere that reminds me of Taiwan, not what you would expect in Asakusabashi. I was guided to a table by a slightly awkward staff member. The shop is small, with only three tables and a counter. There were some girls chatting happily about sweets. I ordered the Lu Rou Fan set with a side of tofu and topped it with sweet potato balls. The food was served in just 5 minutes, very fast. The Lu Rou Fan had a homey taste to it. The rice was a bit mushy, but the Lu Rou had a gentle flavor. It was satisfying. The cabbage soup also had a gentle flavor, tasting homemade. The tofu had a unique seasoning that is not found in Japan, also with a gentle taste. The texture was surprisingly fluffy and delicious. This shop is a hit with their tofu. While I was eating, I noticed people lining up outside the shop, so I quickly finished my meal and left. Thank you for the meal.

The quaint little shop with an oriental atmosphere is cute. I opted for the mini rice set and the tofu pudding, which had a gentle flavor. It's rare to find a place that serves this taste. It seems to be quite popular, so if you miss the timing, you might have to wait a bit. It looks like many locals also opt for takeout.

After eating at Phoenix House, I bought takeout Lu Rou Fan and Dou Hua for my wife and daughter. I also bought some Dou Hua for myself. I topped mine with red beans and tapioca, my wife's with Job's tears and red beans, and my daughter's with tapioca and Job's tears. The Dou Hua from Home Dou Hua is very delicious.

■Order: Chicken broth Taiwan porridge set for 1000 yen. This is a limited winter menu. The porridge has a strong ginger flavor and is delicious! It contains shredded chicken, greens, and goji berries. It's simple but the broth is really good. It also comes with a boiled egg. The tofu pudding was surprising, unlike others I've had before! It's light and fluffy like foam, with a delicate sweetness in the tofu and soup. I didn't know there was tofu pudding like this. It makes me want to try tofu pudding from other shops again. ■Miscellaneous: I was drawn in by the charming exterior of the restaurant and decided to enter. It feels like they renovated a small shop into this place. The dining area and the space where they sell snacks are separated in the small interior. The menu is limited but the Chinese music playing and the decor create a little Taiwan travel vibe. I really want to visit Taiwan someday.

Since my last visit, I heard that the sweet potato dumplings from Taiwan are no longer available, so they started making their own homemade version, which I had been wanting to try. I opted for the set with pork belly rice for lunch and both dishes were excellent. The sweet potato dumplings had a slightly weaker texture, but the homemade version was still top-notch. On my way out, I also picked up the castella cake that I had seen on Instagram, and it was fluffy and delicious. Thank you for the meal! ♡

I've been wanting to try out this place because I was craving for tofu pudding (*^^*) The interior of the shop is like being in Taiwan, even though I've never been there. It was lunchtime and luckily there were seats available at the counter. It's convenient for solo diners like me (*^^*) Each counter seat has partitions and tissues, as well as hand sanitizer provided, which is much appreciated. I wanted to try the braised pork rice, but also came for the tofu pudding. Then I saw a new menu offering a set of tofu pudding and mini braised pork rice, so I ordered that. I thought about getting Taiwanese castella for takeout, but considering the long journey ahead, I decided to save it for next time. The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.