I visited the restaurant on a holiday night. I was guided to a table at the back, where a couple of seats seemed to have old-fashioned game machines. If lucky, you might be able to sit and play there. I had the Omumaki (omelette-wrapped fried noodles) with boiled red beans and hotcakes. The hotcakes are usually not served on holidays, but they might be available when the staff is less busy during weekdays. However, after finishing the Omumaki, the staff mentioned that they might be able to serve the hotcakes now! I was impressed by the consideration of the hostess. The Omumaki was a thick noodle stir-fried with a savory sauce, wrapped in an omelette with ketchup, similar to omurice. The strong flavor was perfect after sweating during the day. The balance of the cabbage's grilling was also excellent and delicious. They also provided shichimi or ichimi for seasoning. Shichimi on fried noodles was new to me, but it surprisingly complemented the flavor well. Personally, I found that black shichimi was particularly delicious. The hotcakes were fluffy and just the right size for a snack. They were not too sweet, allowing the syrup and butter to seep in well. The boiled red beans had a good sweetness without being too thick, making it enjoyable to drink. Although I had warm dishes, they also serve chilled boiled red beans in the summer. It was a great restaurant where you could feel the warmth and charm of the downtown area. I would love to visit again for a break in Asakusa. Thank you for the meal.

An early dinner visit to a place on the outskirts of Asakusa. The entrance had a sign saying smoking is allowed throughout and it was a bit smoky. Each table had an ashtray. It felt like a refuge for smokers. Since there were no other customers, it wasn't too smoky. I had heard of the Omusoba before. They also seem to be popular for their sweets made with red beans, but I opted for the Omusoba for dinner. It's yakisoba wrapped in a thin omelette. I love both omurice and yakisoba. The yakisoba was a bit oily. They brought condiments like shichimi and sauce, but I didn't add anything extra. It was nostalgic to see a table game machine next to me, even though it wasn't in use.

I felt like eating Napolitan so I went on a cafe hopping and ended up ordering an Omumaki thinking it would be Napolitan with egg. After a few minutes of waiting, the Omumaki arrived and it turned out to be yakisoba instead, haha. The taste was like the old-fashioned street vendor yakisoba, with the option to adjust the flavor intensity with extra sauce. It's also delicious to eat with shichimi or nanami spices. I love yakisoba so I was okay with the outcome, but the lingering feeling of wanting Napolitan remains.

This is also a place I have been wanting to visit for quite some time. Last time I tried, they were closed unexpectedly... but this time they were open. When I come to Asakusa, there are usually two places I like to visit, so I stopped by those first before coming here. I arrived quite early, so I took a break at another old coffee shop nearby and had an iced coffee before heading here. I waited outside a little before the opening time, and the staff kindly let me in a bit early. I ordered Omumaki and Melon Soda. The Melon Soda was served in about 3-4 minutes. It tasted like a guilty pleasure, and it had been a while since I had it. As more customers started to come in, the Omumaki was served. It tasted just as I had imagined, and I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

"DENKIYA HALL" is a long-established coffee shop founded in 1903. There are many nostalgic shops like this in Asakusa. Upon entering the shop and sitting down, we waited a long time for water and a wet towel to be brought to us, but when we went to order, we were told in a stern tone to "wait a bit longer." The attitude of the staff was unpleasant, making the atmosphere uncomfortable. The specialty dish, Omumaki, consists of thick yakisoba noodles that are chewy and perfectly seasoned. The nostalgic atmosphere makes the food taste even better. It is difficult for those who dislike smoking as smoking is allowed in all seats. - Restaurant Name: DENKIYA HALL - Google Map: DENKIYA HALL 03-3875-2987 - Nearest Station: Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Tsukuba Express "Asakusa" Station, 530m from Asakusa Station (Tsukuba EXP) - Business Hours: 11:30-20:00 (L.O. 19:30), open on Sundays - Regular Holiday: Wednesday - Reservation: Not available - Budget: ¥1000-¥1999 - Other Information: No private rooms, smoking allowed in all seats, no parking available

I visited a café called "Denkiyahoru" in Asakusa, Taito-ku for lunch for the first time. I tried their specialty dish "100-year-old flavor, original Omumaki" and their famous "boiled red beans". I arrived at the restaurant at 11:30 am. Upon entering, I was asked to disinfect my hands and was directed to the back of the restaurant. There were already customers sitting at the window seats facing the road, and reserved signs were placed on the available seats. As I walked further back, I found four 4-person tables on the left side, one 2-person table, two 2-person tables on the right side, and a 2-person sofa table at the back where I chose to sit. This table and two of the 4-person tables had game consoles. I was provided with a linen towel and water, and then I placed my order. After about 15 minutes, they brought out condiments like black shichimi and ichimi, and sauce for me to use. Then, after waiting for 3 minutes, the "Omumaki" arrived. It looked like omurice at first glance, but you could see yakisoba peeking out from both ends. I split the chopsticks and tried it right away. The slightly thick yakisoba contained plenty of vegetables. The sauce was mild, so I added more sauce towards the end. I also tried sprinkling black shichimi, which added a nice touch. After finishing the "Omumaki", a staff member cleared my plate and said, "I'll bring you the boiled red beans now." After a short wait, the "boiled red beans" arrived, filled to the brim and piping hot. I scooped up some red beans with a spoon and found it to be extremely sweet, too sweet for my liking. It would be irresistible for those who love sweet red bean paste. There is another restaurant with the same name in Asakusa Jumachi run by relatives, as I casually asked. The restaurant allowed smoking, with ashtrays placed on each table. Although there were no smokers during my visit, the lingering smell of cigarettes was noticeable. There was a notice on the door stating, "There are no non-smoking seats. Please refrain from entering if you are sensitive to cigarette smoke." Since there were many young female customers, I felt that the restaurant should consider changing their policy. (Visit rating: 3.56)

Platto, for today's lunch, I explored around Asakusa Station. Exiting the ticket gate of the Tsukuba Express Line's Asakusa Station, take Exit A and you will find yourself on Kaminarimon Street. Walk towards Senzoku for a while until you reach a crossroads where Koto-do Street intersects. Cross the signal at this crossroads, then turn right and continue on Koto-do Street towards the Skytree direction. After a short walk, cross the first signal, then turn left onto Senju Street. Walk straight for a while and you will find Denkiya Hall on your right. Established in 1903, Denkiya Hall is a long-standing coffee shop. I finally had the chance to visit this famous and historic establishment. I entered the shop at 1:00 PM on a weekday. After sanitizing my hands, I was guided by a lady who seemed to be the head hostess to the back room where she said, "Please sit wherever you like." There were a total of 8 customers, including two pairs of men and women, three men dining alone, and one woman dining alone. I chose a two-person table near the aisle on the left side that was available. A female staff member brought me the menu, and I took a look. The menu included boiled azuki beans, stewed azuki beans, azuki bean latte (hot/iced), sweet red beans, anmitsu, creamed azuki beans, creamed anmitsu, green tea creamed azuki beans, green tea creamed anmitsu, and more. I ordered the "Omumaki" and a hot coffee, as I couldn't get the image of "100-year-old original Omumaki" out of my head from the outdoor sign. While waiting, the staff brought me three types of sauce and shichimi (seven-spice blend) for flavor variation. After a 15-minute wait, the "Omumaki" was served. The Omumaki was presented on a traditional silver plate, with yakisoba rolled in an omelette and tomato ketchup drizzled in the center. The yakisoba noodles were medium-thick, and when eaten alone, they had a rich sauce with a firm texture and chewiness. The cabbage in the yakisoba was sweet and delicious. I tried eating the yakisoba, omelette, and tomato ketchup together, and surprisingly, they blended well. I decided to sprinkle black shichimi for a flavor change, which made the rich sauce slightly milder and easier to eat. I continued to experiment with the shichimi and ichimi (red pepper) provided by the staff, ===========

Cream Anmitsu ¥680 Coffee ¥500 Cafe au lait ¥630 Anmitsu: Cold agar jelly with vanilla ice cream, apple, orange, sweet red bean paste, and mochi. Not too sweet. Agar jelly with sweet vanilla ice cream, mildly sweet red bean paste, and a choice of black syrup for added sweetness. I only put a little bit of black syrup, so it was just the right amount of sweetness. Maybe because the vanilla ice cream is already sweet. They don't offer a dessert set, so the cost performance is not great.

I went to a retro-style café with my colleagues from work to pass the time. The café had old-fashioned table games that you rarely see these days. We were seated at a mahjong table game, next to a Namco game machine with Pac-Man. I ordered a $5 iced tea. This café is known for its original "Omuyaki" and popular boiled red beans. Since I had already eaten lunch, I'll have to try it next time. It was a nostalgic place with a delicious iced tea. Thank you for the meal!

In Asakusa, there is a retro coffee shop that has been open for 120 years, making it a super long-standing establishment. The interior is simple, but the sofas have a nostalgic feel to them. I ordered the "Omumaki" and "Azuki Latte." The "Omumaki" is similar to "Omurice" in Kansai dialect. The "Azuki Latte" had a nice balance of sweetness and was delicious. Thank you for the meal, and thank you very much.

All seats are smoking allowed, the mahjong table is the retro style, including the dishes, giving a nostalgic feel. The food service is a bit slow, but the Showa Pilaf was surprisingly delicious, making me want to try other specialties like the Omumaki. The only downside is that the restroom only has Japanese-style toilets, but that adds to the Showa era vibe.

I decided to casually drop by the long-established coffee shop Denkiya Hall for a meal. It was close to closing time and there were no customers. The back of the shop was spacious, with about 15 seats. Surprisingly, there was still a game table, and it was for strip mahjong. It was a bit embarrassing. The proprietress kindly guided me to a seat, saying, "That seat gets direct air conditioning, so it's better to sit next to it." I ordered the famous omelette roll and coffee. The omelette roll was a voluminous dish of yakisoba wrapped in egg. They provided sauce and various types of shichimi and ichimi for seasoning, so you could enjoy changing the flavor as you like. It had the nostalgic taste of a coffee shop. Both the sauce yakisoba and omelette were delicious, so there was no way it wouldn't be tasty. After the meal, I reset the sauce flavor in my mouth with a coffee with a tangy taste. It was delicious.

I had never seen or tried a menu where yakisoba is wrapped in an omelette, so I decided to try it. The omelette was thin and well-cooked, while the yakisoba had a rich and strong sauce flavor, making it a bit heavy. The thick noodles were chewy and had a rich flavor that paired well with the omelette. The ketchup on top added an extra layer of richness.

I visited the super long-established Western food and beer hall "Denkiya Hall," located a 7-minute walk from TX Asakusa Station and founded in 1903. I arrived just before the opening on Saturday and there were no people waiting. The restaurant was already open and I was able to enter. The inside of the restaurant was full. I thought about ordering the omelet rice instead of the unpopular specialty omelet roll, but I decided on the original omelet roll for 750 yen. Since it was the last entry, it was served in about 25 minutes. The yakisoba had a simple and nostalgic flavor. When wrapped in the omelet, it became a mellow taste. I enjoyed it until the end.

The visit was on Sunday, December 11, 2022, and Asakusa was very crowded. There were more foreigners too. Crossing from Koma Bridge to Nakamise Street and onto Senzoku Street, the crowds were noticeably thinner. I had always thought there was a café on Senzoku Street for a long time, but I found out that it is an incredibly old establishment founded in 1903. I arrived around 1:30 PM. I was a bit worried about the smoking being allowed, but I decided to go in. I sat at a table in the back. It was lunchtime, so most seats were taken. Many people were eating omurice for lunch. Unfortunately, they ran out of agar jelly, so they couldn't serve anmitsu. I was thinking of having something sweet, so that was a bit disappointing. When asked for my order, I quickly decided on a hot coffee for 500 yen and toast for 550 yen. The exterior had a traditional feel, but the interior seemed renovated with new and clean sofas. It took about 15 minutes to be served, likely due to the crowd. I had imagined a morning-like toast, but it turned out to be a very thick slice of toast. The bread itself was delicious, which was a pleasant surprise. The coffee was also quite good. There was only one person smoking, perhaps by chance. I ended up spending almost an hour there. It was a nice experience.

I felt like having something sweet, so I decided to come to Denkiya Hall for the first time in a while. The last time I was here, I couldn't enjoy my dessert because of the cigarette smoke, but today it was empty and there were no other customers around, so it was very comfortable. I ordered the Zenzai Anmitsu (650 yen). It was simple with agar jelly, beans, mochi, zenzai, and black syrup. The zenzai was really delicious.

There is a shop on the back side of Senzoku-dori shopping street in Asakusa Temple. Although it is a coffee shop, it used to be an electronics store. I ordered the famous omurice roll and it was delicious with a generous portion. There are many other menu items that caught my eye, so I would like to try something different on my next visit.

☆Recommended Points☆ ① This long-established coffee shop, loved by local residents, has been in business since 1903. ② The famous "boiled red beans" that has been passed down for three generations is a must-try. [Menu] "Omelette Rice (800 yen)" *Comes with miso soup "Boiled Red Beans (550 yen)" The specialties here, "Ommaki" and "boiled red beans," have been continued since the establishment 100 years ago. Ommaki is a type of omelet wrapped with yakisoba, also known as omelette soba. However, I found omelette rice on the menu this time, so I chose that instead of Ommaki. The omelette rice is served on a silver plate, giving a nostalgic feel. The thin omelette is well-cooked, and the rice is slightly firm with a generous amount of moisture, resembling the oily ketchup rice of traditional Chinese restaurants in the town. It contains pork and onions, with a sweet fatty taste. The ketchup flavor is strong, with a classic seasoning. The portion is quite substantial, and I felt that 800 yen was quite reasonable. The miso soup was very hot and surprisingly light in flavor, but I didn't realize it was part of the set, so it was not a problem. Be careful as the silver plate was quite greasy to touch. The famous boiled red beans are not as sweet as zenzai, but not bland either. You can enjoy the natural sweetness of the red beans with a hint of saltiness. As time passes, the red beans gradually crush, increasing the sweetness. I also enjoyed the change in flavor. I chose the hot original version this time, but they also have a cold type in the summer. Despite the simple ingredients, it was very delicious. It truly is a menu that has been popular unchanged throughout its long history. However, it is quite hot, so be careful of burns, just like with the miso soup. [Summary] Located along Senzoku Street Shopping District, "Denkiya Hall" is a long-established coffee shop founded in 1903. The name comes from the fact that the image of being fashionable was called "denki" at that time. Inside the shop, there are board games, giving a retro coffee shop vibe. Retro enthusiasts would love it here. I visited around 5:30 pm on a weekday, and there was only one group inside. It seems that regular customers around this area mainly use the shop, so there may not be long lines, but it could get crowded during lunch or dinner times. One thing to note is that smoking is allowed in all seats. This is common in long-established coffee shops, but it may be quite challenging for those who are not fond of tobacco. Just be aware of that.

(Asakusa Hotcake Series Vol. 7) Established in 1903 (Meiji 36). Known for "boiled red beans = Denkiya Hall", this popular cafe offers classic menu items at surprisingly affordable prices. Before 5 pm on a weekday, there were only a few customers - what seemed to be regular elderly gentlemen and a young duo aiming for the gaming table. We ordered the hotcakes (510 yen before tax) and coffee (480 yen before tax). The hotcakes were small and not very thick, but they were chewy and moist. The syrup was just sweet without much maple flavor, but for 510 yen, it was decent. The coffee had a nice bitterness and became milder with milk. I used to think that aside from the famous boiled red beans and Omumaki, there wasn't much to the menu (sorry!), but the 100-year-old establishment proved me wrong. Truly impressive. By the way, did you know that children are not allowed in Denkiya Hall? The official website states, "Due to being a family-run business, only smoking seats are available, and there are no non-smoking seats. Customers under 20 years old are not allowed to enter." Even after the Passive Smoking Prevention Law was enforced in 2020, smoking is still permitted. It's quite something to ban children from entering due to cigarette smoke! If you're sensitive to smoke, please be aware. (Early spring 2022) Half a year has already passed... Located along Senzoku Street, a 5-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, and about a 15-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station, within a 13-minute walking distance from Kaminarimon. Across from One-Bite Gyoza Ramen Konto, right next to Oyako no Fukuya. ----------------------- *This is part of the Asakusa Hotcake Collection by Down Town Nine. For reference. (Vol. 15) Joy (Vol. 14) Kanmiki Bun (Vol. 13) Brother (Vol. 12) Cafe Kyarafu (Vol. 11) Royal Host Asakusa (Vol. 10) Kiretsuto (Vol. 9) Pegasus (Vol. 8) Ukammuri (Vol. 7) Denkiya Hall (Vol. 6) Hatoya (Vol. 5) Kurenatsu (Vol. 4) Cafe Michikusa (Vol. 3) February Kitchen (Vol. 2) Coffee Heaven (Vol. 1) Mimosa *Creating a "Taste Comparison Summary" below. Please take a look if you're interested. ◆ Asakusa / Kuramae Firm Pudding ① Central / East / West Area https://tabelog.com/matome/14710/ ◆ Asakusa / Kuramae Firm Pudding ② North / Azumabashi Area https://tabelog.com/matome/19392/ ◆ Asakusa / Kuramae Firm Pudding ③ South / Kuramae Area https://tabelog.com/matome/36646/ ◆ Asakusa Hotcake Pancake https://tabelog.com/matome/22906/ ◆ Taiwan Sweets Douhua Tofu in Tokyo https://tabelog.com/matome/11146/

It was my first visit to this historic place on a certain holiday afternoon after 3 PM. I was already full, so I only had an iced coffee (lol). Next time, I want to try the famous challenge earlier. I am a smoker, but the building itself has a lingering smell. It might be tough for those who are sensitive to it.

I came to this restaurant because I wanted to eat Napolitan spaghetti, but unfortunately they were sold out. Instead, I ordered an egg sandwich and my friend ordered pilaf. It turned out to be a good choice! The egg in the sandwich had a peppery "dashimaki" flavor, and when you squeezed the sandwich, the broth oozed out. The mayonnaise sauce and thinly sliced cucumber on the bread added a nice touch, and it was delicious. The pilaf was more like fried rice than traditional pilaf, maybe because of the sakura shrimp in it. The sofas in the restaurant looked like those in a hospital waiting room, which was oddly refreshing. I still want to come back for that Napolitan spaghetti though!