The Best 10 Monja-yaki Restaurants You Must Eat in Asakusa, Japan

When you walk in the town of Asakusa, you never fail to come across some foreign tourists. In Asakusa the sightseeing spots which represent Japan such as the Kaminari-gate, the Sensoji-temple and the Nakamisedori (shopping street in the precincts of a shrine / temple) are close to each other.And the atmosphere of the entire town generates a feeling of the good olden times. I’m introducing the Monja-yaki which I’d like you to taste when you visit Asakusa. Please try the superb Monja-yaki on your holiday in Asakusa.

1. You can feel as if you were traveling in Asia! Have the Monja-yaki relaxing at the tropical resort [OCOMO]

The [OCOMO] is located at the place which is a 6-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Underground Ginza-line and a 1-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Tsukuba Express-line. I’d like the people who [want to go abroad on holiday, but don’t have enough time as well as money] to check out this shop! This shop has been created, imagining the Bali resort, in spite of the Monja-yaki shop.

When you step into the shop, it’s as if you are in the tropical resort. Once it was reported in the media. They have the ordinary Monja-yaki, such as Cheese-Monja and Mentaiko (cod roe) Monja, but you can choose your favourite topping on the basic Monja. Please enjoy the tropical resort atmosphere.

2. The original menu which only [OCOMO] can offer! If you are looking for a unique Monja-yaki in Asakusa, the [Kamiya] is the one.

The [Kamiya] is a 3-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Tsukuba Express-line and a 6-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Ginza-line. They have more than 70 different kinds of choices, starting with the most popular Mentai-cheese Monja. (¥980). If you want to enjoy it in a big group, try the Jambo Monja which contains 3-4 portions. (¥1,500).

3. You can have the modern Monja in Asakusa! You can command the Sky-tree in the night-view. [Manbou]

The [Manbou] has been open for 25 years in Asakusa. The Monja-yaki and Okonomi-yaki are the typical Japanese dishes, but this shop has a modern atmosphere. At night, you can see the illuminated Sky-tree in the distance. The scenery from the shop is wonderful.

They have variety in the menu, from the Cheese-Monja and Corn-Monja to Baby-star-Monja which seems to be popular with children. The Gekikara (pungent)-Monja which drew the attention of the media is the item for people who love the spicy food. Please visit this shop, when you go to Asakusa!

4. Surprise when you look at it and delicious when you eat it!The unique Monja-yaki in Asakusa [Rokumonsen]

The [Rokumonsen] is located in the place which is a 4-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Toei-line and the Tokyo Metro-line. You can have the bold as well as unique Monja menu which you don’t see at any other shops. Its name is [Camembert-Monja] (¥1,026). When you hear the name, you may think it is not unique, but this one has the whole camembert on the top.

You want to show it off to your friends, taking a photo of it, don’t you?! The rich camembert cheese gives the Monja-yaki a profound taste. Please enjoy the Monja-yaki which only [Rokumonsen] can offer.

5. The shop which has been quietly standing in Asakusa You can have an orthodox Monja-yaki [Ponpoko]

It is good news for people who want to have the olden standard taste Monja-yaki. Reccently, various types of menu have been developed and the younger generation prefer the instagrammable meals though….. You can enjoy the conventional taste at the [Ponpoko].

It is a 5-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Underground Ginza-line. They have the Seafood-Monja, Mixed-Monja and the additional topping is available to make your own Monja-yaki for an additional fee. Please visit this famous hideout shop standing quietly in Asakusa.

6. The all-you-can-eat Monja-yaki at weekdays is popular! You can have the Monja-yaki for a reasonable price in Asakusa. [Matsuribayashi]

By just hearing of the name of the shop, the sound of the festive drum seems to be heard. The [Matsuribayashi] which is a 3-minute-walk from the Asakusa station has been overrun by students, young people and tourists every day. The menu at this shop has been divided into the normal one and the unique one. They are broad-minded regarding the standard one!

There is the Curry-Monja (¥880) as well as the Seafood-Monja (¥980) on the standard menu and the Carbonara-Monja (¥880) as well as the Hakata-tonkotsu-Monja (¥980) on the unique menu. All-you-can-eat Monja-yaki is available for ¥1,980 at weekdays! You can eat the Monja-yaki until you are full and content, can’t you?

7. Opened in the 4th year of Meiji (1873) The traditional taste of the Monja-yaki has been handed over [Mokichi]

This shop which was opened in 1873 is directly managed by the Tsukiji fish market, so the Seafood-Monja using the super fresh sea products is especially recommended! The Mentaiko (cod roe)-Monja looks very luxurious as it has a whole Hakata-mentaiko on the top. There is a wide variety such as the Mentaiko-mochi (rice cake) (¥1.280), the Mentaiko-shiso (herb) (¥1,280) and the Mentaiko-cream (¥1,380).

The Kaisen (seafood)-Monja is ¥1,380 and the Simple-Monja is only ¥580 which is almost a one-coin-menu. You can enjoy the taste handed down from generation to generation at this shop.

8. Enjoy the good olden times in Asakausa. You can experience the atmosphere of the good olden days at the old Japanese-styled house[Sometarou]

The [Sometarou] is the Monja-yaki shop with the good olden atmosphere of the Showa-era in the town of Asakusa. When you go into the shop, the smell of sauce and the fragrant smell of the Monja envelops the place. The old house-styled shop gained a good reputation for being able to enjoy a relaxing meal.

The Monja-yaki at this shop is the “Monja-yaki” in which you can enjoy the taste from that time and the most popular Monja is the Cheese-Monja. As the price is reasonable, even if you visit there every week, it wouldn’t threaten your wallet! I’d like you to experience it just once.

9. It’s fashionable even from the entrance! It is always crowded. The popular shop in Asakusa [Hyotan]

The [Edo Monja Hyotan] which is a 3-minute-walk from the Asakusa station was reported on by the media. You can have not only the Monja-yaki, but also Okonomi-yaki and Teppan-yaki at this shop. The shop is always crowded and lively. One portion of the Monja-yaki is ¥600 and even the most expensive one is ¥1,550.

You can buy the cheap sweets which both adults and children like at the shop. The inside is spacious and bright, so it suits a family with a child. Why don’t you spend a happy family get-together time there?

10. All-you-can-eat Monja-yaki in Asakusa The cost is very good value.[Benten]

The [Benten] is located in the place which is a 5-minute-walk from the Asakusa station on the Underground Ginza-line as well as on the Toei-underground-line. The inside of the shop with the black and brown base has the warmth of wood and it will give you a relaxing time. It is a little far away from the bustling streets in Asakusa, so you can enjoy the quiet atmosphere to the full.

The monumental aspect of the [Benten] is that they provide an all-you-can-eat Okonomi-yaki and Monja-yaki (¥1,800). Besides if you add ¥700, you can have the one more dish. Please go there when you are hungry!

Let’s eat the delicious Monja-yaki in Asakusa!

Asakusa is in downtown Tokyo. This time, I’ve introduced only Monja-yaki in Asakusa, but in this town, you can taste many other gourmets, such as tempura and sushi. Monja-yaki is the dish which people in a group can enjoy with an exciting atmosphere. It is interesting that they have their original menus depending on which shop! Please try them when you visit Asakusa on your holiday.