I remembered being taken here by a friend over 10 years ago and decided to visit for a solo drink. It was very crowded on a Saturday night, but I managed to get in. The main dish is oden, but there are also many other izakaya menu options. The recommended sake was enjoyable, and I had a fun time drinking. The service was very friendly, and even as a woman alone, I felt comfortable drinking. The cozy atmosphere was also pleasant. Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant was full even though it was the beginning of the week, so reservations are recommended. They offer a variety of dishes such as oden, yakitori, and sashimi. The oden was likely made with store-bought ingredients (apologies if it was homemade), but it had a comforting and delicious taste, including the broth. The tsukune yakitori was especially good. They have a great selection of Japanese sake as well. The service was also very friendly. Overall, it was a great restaurant.

In late March, I visited Asakusa with my drinking buddy T-chan. I had always avoided Asakusa because it seemed to cater mainly to tourists, but T-chan, with her years of experience, knew a good place. We managed to snag a table at a fairly famous restaurant called Nagareishi. The place was packed with regulars, and the shelves were lined with bottles. We ordered oden and sashimi. The sashimi had a unique flavor with a sauce that wasn't too heavy, even though we forgot to take a picture of it. They had interesting options like tomato sashimi. Of course, we couldn't miss out on the hanpen, daikon, tsukune, and chikuwa. The mozuku vinegar was also deliciously tangy. I'd love to go back and take my time there next time.

This appetizer is not worth 430 yen. I used to go because the manager's customer service was good and the food was delicious, but when I went back after a long time, the food was surprisingly bad. The restaurant, which used to be full of customers, was empty, probably because the food is bad. I will not go there again.

I felt like eating oden, so I decided to stop by Asakusa station on my way home from work. Among the three oden restaurants in Asakusa that I was considering, I chose the one closest to the station this time. The location is along a narrow alley near the Kaminarimon Gate. Inside the restaurant, there is a large counter in the shape of a "コ" with table seats and a raised seating area. I was seated at the counter. I ordered four kinds of oden and a spicy sake called "Sado no Kitayuki" (550 yen). The oden included daikon, potatoes (180 yen), eggs (210 yen), and burdock rolls (260 yen). The broth was a light Kansai-style flavor and quite delicious. I also had two skewers of yakitori (190 yen each) and some pickled vegetables. This place also offers sashimi and grilled dishes on the menu, and has a wide selection of local sakes, so it seems to be quite versatile.

Asakusa "#Hyotan Nabe" is an izakaya near Senso-ji Temple known for its oden and sake. The counter is lively, with a great atmosphere of a Tokyo downtown drinking spot. #Sake lovers unite #Asakusa gourmet #Oden #Potasara

An izakaya near Kaminarimon Gate that specializes in oden. They also offer a variety of grilled dishes, fried foods, and sashimi at reasonable prices. The menu is extensive and the counter seating is in a "C" shape, making it more suitable for drinking with two people rather than alone. The staff are lively and efficient.

A shop in the downtown area with a focus on oden. The counter is lined with bottles belonging to regular customers, showing how popular this place is. The photo shows hiramasato kama-yaki. Unlike the usual kama-yaki, this one has a soft and fluffy white meat that you must try! Of course, the drink of choice is sake. The service is excellent, with the staff discreetly offering you a wet towel when your hands get dirty from eating the kama-yaki. If you're looking to have a drink in Asakusa, this is definitely a place worth considering. Now, let's have another drink tonight...

I went to the second place. It was a small alleyway oden restaurant. They had a variety of oden items which was fun. I ordered the classic konjac and egg, as well as chikuwa, yuba, takenoko, shirataki, and more. If I had come here after the first place, I would have wanted to eat more hearty dishes. The broth was delicious and I drank it all. The octopus was also delicious. They had counter seating in a 'L' shape and regular tables. Asakusa was quite crowded today.

Tuesday, Emperor's Birthday. Katsura Palace Jishin Daisho promotion. Same-day tickets were sold out by 8 am. Luckily, I bought a pre-sale ticket. Still, I was the 196th person in line by 10 am. Close call. Stayed until the intermission of the evening show. It was past 6:30 pm. Akagaki was full. Sake no Oomaru had an "open" sign at the back entrance. It was a bit dark, so I hesitated. Shibu-ya had a sign saying last order at 7 pm. I might get turned down, so I decided not to go. Ended up at this other restaurant. They also closed at 8 pm. I asked if they could take me in, and they did. It was crowded. Got a cold towel, even though it's winter. Maybe because it was warm today. "Would you like a beer?" I hadn't planned on it, but I was short on time, so why not. The draft beer was delicious, with creamy foam. The appetizer was small mozuku seaweed for 380 yen. Expensive. The simmered tripe came quickly and was tasty. They didn't have a single serving of sashimi, so I ordered the regular three-piece sashimi. It arrived in about 5 minutes. Red snapper, striped jack, and yellowtail. All delicious, especially the striped jack which was fatty and delicious. I ordered a skewer set of six pieces because they only serve in pairs or threes. But when it arrived 10 minutes later, it had two chicken wings and two tsukune meatballs. Only one negima and shiitake mushroom each. Disappointing. I always wonder why they serve in pairs or threes. The taste was on the light side, so some people might find it lacking. The oden was a tomato and cheese variety, which took about 20 minutes to arrive. I didn't expect it to take longer than the grilled dishes. The broth was amazing, really flavorful. I then tried a white lemon sour from the color menu, but it was more sweet than sour. I followed it up with a sake from the counter menu, as the main menu had a variety of sake options like fresh and original. But when I asked, I was told to choose from the ones on the counter. Even then, two or three were out of stock. I wanted to try Iwaki Jyu, but settled for Yukino Bijin, which was delicious. The bill came to 6,666 yen, a neat total. I paid in cash, but they also accepted cards, which I realized after leaving. It wasn't cheap, but it was tasty, so it was worth it. The staff in the hall seemed a bit careless, but some people might find that energetic and good.

At Super Nikka, I enjoyed a highball for 620 yen and a salty Japanese sake from Aomori for 490 yen while snacking on oden. I started with the first plate which had all 160 yen items - six different types of oden. It was a good way to start. Gradually, I increased my pace and ordered five more items ranging from 200 yen to 300 yen. In total, I tried 11 items and the three that stood out as particularly delicious were kombu potato, hanpen, and hyotan nabe. The light broth brought out the natural flavors of these items perfectly. These three are a must-try at this oden place. On the other hand, the rest of the items didn't quite soak up the flavors of the broth as well, leaving them a bit lacking. Surprisingly, the daikon was just average. For dessert, I had the Napoli-tan for 780 yen, but it used fish sausage instead of ham or bacon, so I didn't get the saltiness and umami that meat usually provides. Instead, it was heavy on the sweet ketchup. It was high in calories and sweetness. It had corn, carrots, and even shiitake mushrooms, which are unusual for Napoli-tan and not my favorite. Next time, I'll ask them to leave those out. Overall, it was a busy restaurant and I look forward to going back on a colder day.

This shop is located a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station, right near the station. It is a sister shop of Komagata Dozeu. It may be more casual than Komagata. As it is an oden shop, we started with a mixed oden set with 10 different items, and the broth was more like Kansai style. It wasn't a dark broth. One recommended item is the tomato oden with plenty of cheese, and the warm tomato is delicious. We also ordered sashimi, including chutoro and tsubugai. One recommended item is the hotate, which may be a love it or hate it item. I personally like it, so I ordered it, but the other members seemed to not like it, so I ended up eating it alone. We also had a mixed yakitori set and wonton soup, and finally added more oden. The place was quite crowded, showing its popularity. After paying the bill, we visited Senso-ji Temple at night, which had a different atmosphere from the daytime. It was nice. The variety of sake was wide, attracting even young people, and it was a place where you could feel the nostalgia of the past and present.

Established in 1801 during the Kyowa era, this oden restaurant is part of the Komagata Dozeu series. As one of Tokyo's top long-standing establishments, the depth of flavor in their oden broth sets them apart from newer shops. You can watch the cooking process from the square-shaped counter. Oden and other dishes are available.

In the midst of the coronavirus scare, Asakusa, which is usually crowded, was sparsely populated. In this situation, I had a drink at the same store located next to Asakusa Temple Nakamise Yokocho. The store seems to specialize in oden, but they also offer a variety of dishes from seafood to mountain vegetable tempura. The chef behind the counter doesn't seem to take orders directly, but other staff members promptly and politely assist. This balance or attention to detail gives a sense of the old downtown atmosphere. The freshness of the sashimi is quite high. The mountain vegetables like taranome and udo show a high level of quality. The oden itself is quite lightly seasoned, neither good nor bad. The prices are reasonable, and if this place were nearby, I would likely visit frequently for its quaint and charming atmosphere.

I visited here two days in a row at the Thunder Gate. It was just a coincidence. Let's go to the shops we want to try! I used the map on Tabelog to get here, but I got a little lost. Since there are a lot of customers here, reservations are essential. The assorted oden, grilled chicken, negima, tsukune, negi wonton, and tofu with meat were all delicious. The counter was a bit crowded, but it had a lively atmosphere so it was bearable. The oden was delicious and the broth was rich, making it perfect with alcohol! The tofu with meat warmed me up, and the fact that it had eggs in it was a big plus! It's a great place for those who want to have a drink around Asakusa. Thank you for the meal~

The food was delicious, the sake was delicious, the atmosphere was lively and unpretentious. I was in the mood for "finishing with oden, fish, and sake" and it was perfect. Located in a back alley off the main street of the shopping district in front of Asakusa Station, with a large lantern hanging. The entrance with a quaint noren curtain, that's "Hyotan Nabe". The almost full restaurant had a wide range of customers, from young couples to elderly groups. Everyone seemed friendly with the staff, creating a truly downtown atmosphere. I was lucky to snag a seat at the counter that was just about to open. We ordered a variety of dishes like oden assortment, sashimi, motsu stew, and lotus root tempura. The motsu was chewy, with a gentle miso soup-like flavor, incredibly delicious. I like a strong miso flavor, but this gentle and flavorful broth paired perfectly with sake. The lotus root tempura was crispy, with a flavorful and juicy filling. It was delicious even without soy sauce. There were many types of sake to choose from, so you can find one to suit your taste. We ordered the Harushika, a super dry sake that was refreshing and slightly sweet. It was elegant, but I might prefer something even drier to fully enjoy the sweetness of the rice. We ended up drinking too much while consulting with the staff about various options. Next to us, a foreigner who seemed to live nearby was chatting happily with the staff. Being a regular at a place like this, that person must be so cool! If you're visiting Asakusa for sightseeing, finishing at a place like this would surely leave you satisfied. There's a related store in Kichijoji as well, but from the photos, this one seems to have more charm in its appearance!

After finishing work today, I went to Asakusa and visited the Sanja Matsuri Eve festival. I stopped by Hyotan-nabe and had some delicious oden to unwind. It was so refreshing and tasty. I ordered two pieces each of daikon radish, hanpen fish cakes, and boiled eggs. Thank you to the staff who managed to serve us despite being busy. I'll definitely be back!

This is a izakaya in Asakusa. It's located near Nakamise, just a little off the main street. It's a typical local spot and a fun place to be. I ordered Negi Wantan and Iwashi Karaage. Negi Wantan costs 580 yen and it's a hot pot of wantan soup with plenty of green onions. The soup is soy sauce-based and the wantan has a smooth texture, very delicious with the aroma of green onions. Iwashi Karaage costs 500 yen and it's deep-fried sardines wrapped in shiso leaves. It's refreshing but flavorful with the tasty sardines and the aroma of shiso leaves. Feeling a bit tipsy, I also ordered their specialty, oden. Oden can be ordered individually, but there are also assorted options. I chose the "Matsu" set which includes 7 items. It consisted of konjac, egg, daikon radish, white konjac, bamboo shoot, wheat gluten, and sweet potato tempura. It's a standard lineup with a delicious golden clear broth. I finished it by drinking up all the soup. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Asakusa and decided to try the hyoutan nabe (gourd hot pot) even though it was getting late. The restaurant was surprisingly crowded for a weekday. The assorted oden (Japanese stew) was delicious, with a mild flavor typical of Tokyo's downtown area. I especially enjoyed the hanpen (fish cake) and daikon radish. The sashimi was unexpectedly good, very fresh. We ended the meal with grilled rice balls, which were a nice touch.

In April 2019, in Asakusa, Tokyo, during the regular Golden Week, Asakusa was crowded, crowded. We visited "Hyoutan Nabe" located next to the Kaminarimon gate as our second stop. We were led to a sunken kotatsu seat. "Wow, it's narrow!" It was as narrow as a 2-person table at a budget chain store, or even smaller. Normally, we would change restaurants, but other places were also crowded, so we had no choice. We endured it. We cheered with a "Kuro Kirishima with hot water for ¥300" and ordered the "Oden assortment Matsuba (7 items) for ¥1200" and the "Assorted grilled skewers (6 skewers) for ¥900". The "Otosshi for ¥380 (excluding tax, same below)" was an avocado salad. Hmm, it felt a bit overpriced. It's the price of a tourist spot. There was nothing particularly special about the oden or the grilled skewers. We only ordered one more glass of Kuro Kirishima and left early. It's just too cramped and uncomfortable. Because I'm chubby, it's hard for me. The bill was ¥4,060 for 2 people. It's a restaurant with the advantage of being close to the Kaminarimon gate.