When you come to Japan,please try soul foods besides sushi or tempura!
Because there are many unique shop of soul food every where.
You can enjoy not only the taste but the style of owner and staff .
I want introduce you the great spot in Tokyo.(+near Tokyo.)
1.Taiyaki@Yanagiya in Ningyocho,Tokyo
“Yanagiya” in Ningyo-cho is one of the top Taiyaki-shop in Tokyo.The Taiyaki.Taiyaki is a fish-shaped pancake filled with red bean paste.The secret of popularity is that Yanagiya’s taiyaki called “natural thing”.It means that it is putted in a mold by one and beked by one.You need wait in line,but it’s fun to watch the performance.Ningyo-cho is good city for walk around eating Taiyaki.
2.Sea Bream With Sesami -Source Bawl ＠Saitou In Hatchobori, Tokyo
Saito is a Japanese cuisine restaurant near Hatchobori.The dinner is mounthly menu to enjoy four seasons .There is an huge single wood counter ,you can enjoy zen-style interior.I recommend you to order lunch menu"Tai goma meshi"."Tai goma meshi"is made from sashimi of Sea bream with sesami-souce and rice.I think the sesami-souce is made from sesami and dashi soup ,and the taste is special ,I want you to try it!
3.“Kawaii” Cake set @ Cafe Acorit in Mejiro,Tokyo
There is “Kawaii” culture in Japan.If you want touch the culture little, there is a cake shop loved by Lolita fashion girls in Mejiro.You can coordinate "kawaii "cake and dish from showcase! Then the staff select “kawaii” teapot&cup suite with your cake set.I promise your girl’s heart will be excited!
4.oyakodon@Hashidaya in Shibuya,Tokyo
"Oyakodon "is a one of classic soul food of Japan.We eat as fast food instead of hamburger. Dashi soup make harmony with onion and chiken and egg.Hashidaya’s dashi soup is delicious and special we can’t make the taste! Fluffy eggs from Iwai (Chiba) and red chicken makes Oyakodon makes special .It cost only 900JPY!!! You can see how to cook from wooden counter.
5.Zen Morningset @Tsukiji Honganji-Temple in Tsukiji, Tokyo
There is a nice cafe in Tsukiji Honganji-Temple near Ginza.I recommend you “18 kind of dishes morning set” based from Buddhist monks.Let us guess what the ingredients of each menu. It will be fun! There is a name of the menu under each dishes,so you can check and enjoy it ! The location is very nice and we can buy some good Japanese style souvenirs.
**6.**Anmitsu @ “Benten Chaya” Enkakuji-Temple in Kitakamakura, Kanagawa
I want to take you to “Benten Chaya” in the grounds of Kamakura’s famous temple “Enkakuji” on hot summer day. It is cool in the grounds because it covered with large trees . “ Benten-Chaya” is just up the incredible stairs, while you can hear the voice of the cicada. The view from “Benten Chaya” is beautiful ! We can see the mountains in Kamakura. You feel revitalized when you eat cold and sweet “Anmitsu”.
The great 6spots I wrote are good location to walk around .So you can choose the area you want go!!!
The anmitsu looks gorgeous too, can you share some details on the ingredients.