8 Must-Try Foods in Asakusa
Asakusa, a neighborhood to the east of Tokyo, is noteworthy for its retro, traditional atmosphere. Besides enjoying the rich cultural history in Japan’s bustling capital, there's also a variety of local delicacies you can find in the old downtown. This article will guide you to a list of eight mouth-watering delights you can find here!
By Trip1016. Dojo - enjoy the working-class favourite dish since ancient times
Most people will be familiar with unagi, which is freshwater eel found in the ocean. Have you heard about the dojo yet? It is a type of freshwater fish found in deep muddy rivers, with a slender body shape like an eel. This was the most commonly eaten fish for the working-class Japanese since the ancient times. While the natural dojo population has dwindled due to urbanisation, you can still find restaurants serving this working-class favourite dish in Asakusa.
Founded in 1801, stepping into Dozeu Komakata (駒形どぜう) restaurant is like entering a time machine that brings you all the way back to a pub right out of the Edo era. The restaurant is fitted with traditional retro furnishings like zabuton cushions, tatami mats and low tables. To taste dojo at its best, order the dojo-nabe, cooked over charcoal fire so that its best flavour is retained. The simmered dojo is so soft it melts in your mouth, without leaving a distinctive after-taste.
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