15 Best Foodie Stops in Asakusa
11. Daigaku Imo Chibaya: get your best potato sweets here!
Daigaku Imo Chibaya is a shop that specialises in potatoes and has a history of over 60 years. There are only 3 varieties on the menu: the daigaku imo (candied potato), steamed potato, and fried potato.
The fresh and warm potatoes are crispy on the outside, while the inside is well-flavoured with honey.
10. Kagetudo: 15-centimetre (5.9-inch) melon bread!
Kagetudo is a bakery with over 90 years of history and the brand is associated with its melon bread that was first sold around 15 years ago. It is most famous for the jumbo melon bread that has a huge size - its diameter is about 15 centimetres (5.9 inches)! Despite the huge size, it is evenly baked and the crispy bread is unusually soft inside. There are 3 stores of Kagetudo in the Asakusa region and this is the perfect eat-and-walk food! It is not recommended for you to carry the melon bread in your bag, though, as that will cause it to be crushed.
9. The common but addictive breads from Manufacture
Manufacture is a bakery that was opened in 2015, and various types of bread, such as croissants, baguettes, and bagels are available there. It is located at the 3rd storey of the building and is in a rather inconspicuous location. However, Manufacture is constantly filled with people and that attests to the fantastic taste of their breads. Manufacture also has an eat-in space where you can enjoy the breads and sandwiches purchased there.
8. Richest matcha gelato in the world: Suzukien
Suzukien is a shop that is known for having the "richest matcha (green tea) gelato in the world". The Suzukien Asakusa Main Branch was opened recently in January 2016 and is a shop that sells various gelatos. Apart from the usual flavours, such as milk, chocolate, and black sesame, there are 7 different types of matcha levels available from Number 1 to Number 7. Number 7 is the matcha ice cream that has the richest flavour.
When you order the double scoop, you will get to choose 2 different types of flavours, so it is recommended that you try out 2 different types of matcha flavours for comparison!
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