I was drawn in by the voice announcing a half-price sale before closing time at 17:20 on Wednesday. I bought 2 pieces of dorayaki, one with red bean paste and one with white bean paste, for 500 yen. It's a good deal for souvenirs when visiting my hometown. I wonder on what basis they call it "half price"... Normally, it's 700 yen for one and 1,000 yen for two. Well, at least I got a reasonable price for souvenirs.

When you come to Asakusa, you must try ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cake). I tried it for the first time. It's good to buy freshly baked ones, but I chose the vacuum-packed ones to take home. The taste is classic and goes well with manju (sweet bun) and hot tea. Asakusa Ume Lindo is the best in the world~ Thank you for the delicious meal! Namaste♪

While on a business trip to Asakusa, I happened to stroll around and was lured in by the call of "2 bags for 500 yen". This was at an old dorayaki shop located on the approach to Senso-ji Temple. The special deal was a bag of 8 dorayaki, with two flavors available: red bean paste and chunky red bean paste. The expiration date was just one day past, but since they were vacuum-sealed, it was not a problem. I bought some for my family and for myself, and it was a satisfying price. The dorayaki had a nostalgic taste, not too dry but delicious. If you don't go in the morning, they might sell out.

Around 12:30 on Tuesday, perfect for Asakusa souvenirs, Ningyo-yaki ● Ningyo-yaki 2 bags for 500 yen, with 8 pieces in each bag individually wrapped for easy eating. There are 3 different shapes, all cute: ・Koshi-an: soft and gentle flavor ・Tsubu-an

At 9:00 in the morning, many shops on Nakamise Street are still closed, but it was bustling with school trip students who wanted to finish sightseeing before it gets crowded! While other shops were still asleep, the one that caught my eye was here! About six years ago, I received a "ningyo-yaki" (doll-shaped cake) from this shop as a souvenir for my daughter. The sight of students flocking to the ningyo-yaki like crazy while other shops were still asleep was impressive! In a previous post about the souvenir, it was mentioned that "you can get freshly baked ningyo-yaki at the shop, so the fluffy texture of the dough would stand out even more! I definitely want to visit once!" So, weaving through the students, I decided to try the freshly baked ningyo-yaki that had just come out of the machine! The shape was a five-story pagoda, with a stronger emphasis on the dough compared to the Nihonbashi shop, but the fluffy texture was beyond my imagination! The ningyo-yaki, packed with sweet bean paste, was delicious with a slightly sweet taste, along with the castella cake.

This shop sells freshly baked ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes) starting from just one piece. I used to stop by regularly and buy 1-2 pieces to eat on the spot. When I passed by after a long time, I saw that the freshly baked ningyoyaki was on sale. It used to be 10 pieces for 500 yen, but now they were selling 15 pieces for 500 yen. I couldn't resist and bought some. Unlike souvenir-type ningyoyaki, the freshly baked ones have a shelf life of 3-4 days. The fluffy castella cake and smooth anko filling were incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I visited Asakusa. On my way back after eating breakfast, I passed through Nakamise and saw that they were already open. I bought 2 bags of dorayaki with smooth red bean paste inside for 500 yen. They also had chunky red bean paste, but I prefer the smooth one. I enjoyed the delicious and affordable dorayaki that I sometimes crave.

You can easily get ningyoyaki at this shop in Asakusa at a reasonable price. There are many ningyoyaki shops in Asakusa, but I think this one might be the cheapest. The taste is delicious and the paper bag has an Asakusa-like feel, making it suitable for souvenirs. The filling is smooth red bean paste.

Introducing a shop located about a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line, in the Nakamise shopping street, called "Honke Umelindo" which specializes in ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped cakes). You can purchase freshly made ningyo-yaki right in front of you in the historic Nakamise street. Please note that eating while walking in Nakamise street is currently not allowed, so we decided to enjoy our warm ningyo-yaki a little further away. It was delicious as it was freshly made. Also, you can buy authentic ningyo-yaki at a low price, making it a great souvenir option.

There is a shop selling ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes) near the lanterns at the Kaminarimon gate along the approach to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. They were having a sale last month, offering 8 pieces for half price at 250 yen. I regretted not buying them last time, so this time I didn't hesitate to get them. They offer both red bean paste and chunky sweet bean paste flavors for the same price. The price is always 250 yen, so it seems like a permanent deal. The packaging is color-coded in red and white, making it easy to distinguish between the two flavors. It's probably the cheapest option in Nakamise. The shape of the cakes is a bit irregular and hard to identify, but they are individually vacuum-sealed and can last for a month. They are convenient to carry around and make a great gift for family or for yourself. The taste is simple and traditional, which I personally like. My family enjoyed them and finished them quickly. I will definitely visit this shop again when I go to Asakusa for some more ningyoyaki for home.

On New Year's Eve, I went to Asakusa to eat tendon. It wasn't as crowded as I thought, but there were still quite a few people. Many people were taking pictures in front of the Kaminarimon gate, and some were even wearing kimonos despite the cold weather. Near the entrance of Nakamise Street, there is a shop that sells ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes). Several shops sell ningyoyaki, but it's nice that you can buy them freshly baked individually. And they are cheap at 60 yen each! Each shop may have different ingredients for the dough and filling, but after trying them, they all taste like regular ningyoyaki. Thank you for the meal!

I was drawn to the cheap price of 500 yen for two (I think it was 300 yen for one) and decided to buy two. I purchased both the red bean paste and the sweet bean paste flavors. It was my first time trying dorayaki, but it looked cute and tasted delicious. I also liked that it can last for a little while.

I visited a shop selling ningyoyaki while exploring Asakusa. They were offering a deal of 2 ningyoyaki for 500 yen, so I decided to try them. They had both red bean paste and chunky red bean paste fillings, and when I asked which one was better, they said both were good. I bought a set with both fillings. The ningyoyaki came in a pack of 8 pieces, and they were soft and easy to eat.

After returning from Asakusa Temple, my friend suggested buying some "raigo" (thunder) manju. As we walked down the street, we saw a sign that said 2 bags of manju for 500 yen. It was a great deal! We could choose between tsubu-an (chunky sweet red bean paste) and koshi-an (smooth sweet red bean paste), and I prefer koshi-an so I got 2 bags of that. When we got home and opened them up, we found that the manju were shaped like a bird, a lantern from the Kaminarimon gate, and maybe a five-story pagoda? They were just the right amount of sweetness and tasted delicious. Sometimes I buy manju in Ningyocho, but they can be quite expensive, like 800 yen for one bag, so this felt like a really good deal. Itadakimasu!

I came to this town today to ask the gods for an answer. I have 5 billion in stocks. It is said that it will still rise, but I don't know when to sell. So, I decided to ask the gods for that answer. I passed through the Kaminarimon Gate, smelling the sweet red bean paste. I saw a shop selling ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes) in front of me. But, the most convenient place to buy is usually where you are most likely to lose. I walked past it. I continued down the Kaminarimon Street. I couldn't forget the smell of the sweet red bean paste from earlier. I saw nothing but ningyoyaki shops. However, no matter if I looked right or left, all the ningyoyaki were more expensive than the shop I saw first. Is it really true that the first shop is the cheapest? I arrived at the main hall and offered a prayer. "When is the right time to sell?" The god answered, "Ask the ningyoyaki." Ask the ningyoyaki? Suddenly, I realized. I ran back down the Kaminarimon Street with all my might. I reached the shop. "500 yen for 2 bags," the shopkeeper said. I bought it and took a bite. I felt calm. "Phew, I understand now, god." There is no end to wanting more, but I am satisfied with myself now. In the end, without overthinking, it's best to act on impulse. I took out my smartphone and tapped the button to sell the stocks right there.

When you come to Asakusa in December 2019, you must try ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cake) haha. You don't see it often in other areas, but in Asakusa, you can find it in several shops. This shop is located just past the Kaminarimon gate and opens earlier than other shops, making it convenient. I bought an 8-piece pack (350 yen) of ningyoyaki that can last for over a month. I got the red paper bag for tsubuan (chunky red bean paste) and the white paper bag for koshian (smooth red bean paste). If you buy two packs, it's 500 yen. The packaging is simple, with the cakes wrapped in plastic inside a plastic case, but the bright red paper bag and the slightly extravagant bag make it feel very Asakusa-like. I think these little details are important. I brought them home and opened the package. Inside, there were three shapes: Kaminarimon gate, pigeon, and five-story pagoda. The cake is a bit chewy with a hint of egg flavor. I bought the tsubuan, so you can taste the chunky red bean paste with slightly mushy azuki beans. It's quite sticky and has a clear sweetness. It would be even better if it were a bit more moist, but it was tastier than I expected. Recently, I don't see many shops selling ningyoyaki, so it's actually quite rare, and it was better than I expected. I think it's something unique to Asakusa.

In Asakusa, there were stalls at Kaminarimon and Nakamise Street. They were selling ningyoyaki, with 8 pieces of white bean paste and black bean paste each, in a set of two bags for 500 yen. The ningyoyaki had designs of Kaminarimon's lantern and the five-story pagoda. They were filled with plenty of sweet bean paste and were quite sweet. They may not be extremely delicious to go out of your way to buy and eat, but they are affordable and worth trying.

Ignoring the mid-rain forecast, I decided to go out. First, I headed to Kappabashi Hon-dori for the Tanabata festival. I took the Toei Asakusa Line from Asakusa Station. Since I was already in Asakusa, I felt like buying something to eat. I decided to check out Nakamise Street. I didn't know which shop to buy from, but I stumbled upon a shop selling freshly baked ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes). I purchased one and it was served hot. I wandered off Nakamise Street while eating it. It was warm and fluffy. I thought that this is the kind of food that should be eaten fresh.

At Nakamise in Asakusa Temple, there is a popular ningyo-yaki souvenir called "Koshi-an" and "Tsubu-an" at Umeyashiro. It has the shape of the Kaminarimon gate, giving it a unique Asakusa feel! The dough is moist and fluffy, with no distinctive feature in the filling... Personally, I prefer the tanuki character from Kinshicho!

When I visited Asakusa, I happened to stroll into Nakamise and remembered how delicious the ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped cake) I bought here as a souvenir was. I bought some for snacking - they were 60 yen each, 2 for 100 yen, 8 for 250 yen, or you could get a bag of 8 for 350 yen or 2 bags for 510 yen, which is quite reasonable. The ones I bought individually were freshly made, with hot filling and a fluffy skin, very tasty! Even if you buy 8, it's easy to eat them all. Of course, the bagged ones are also delicious, so I recommend them as souvenirs. I would definitely stop by again when I come back to Asakusa.