kikunari
This year, my first dining out was at Monjya in Asakusa. However, when I saw the curtain, it had the words "Tsukiji" on it. Moreover, the establishment was founded in the 4th year of the Meiji era, so it is a quite historical place. Asakusa during New Year's is bustling with people, especially for Hatsumode (first shrine visit). Most of the shops are open, which is impressive. I waited for about 20 minutes to get a table. At Monjya, the usual practice is to order one dish per person first. The "Mochi Mentaiko Monjya Yaki" was the first dish to arrive. The staff quickly prepared it, so we could eat it right away, which was great. The broth was flavorful and delicious. Next, we had the "Buta Tama Okonomiyaki," and I was asked to cook it myself, which I happily did. I used to frequent okonomiyaki restaurants since middle school, so I can say I'm quite good at it. The sauce was delicious, similar to Otafuku sauce but with a deeper flavor. Lastly, we had the "Seafood Yakisoba," with a Tsukiji twist, including scallops, squid, shrimp, pork belly, cabbage, and bean sprouts. I cooked it skillfully like a street food vendor, and it turned out great. The yakisoba sauce was different from the okonomiyaki sauce, specially made for yakisoba, and it was also delicious. This meal was a great way to start the year. Thank you for the delicious food.