I visited on April 19, 2022. Every time I come to Asakusa, I used to buy a set of Anko-dama and Imo-yokan from Funawa for souvenirs, although not every time. But I always forgot to post it on Tabelog. It's not good. After having a satisfying meal at Yoshikami, I arrived at Funawa. Looking up at the second floor, I noticed that there were empty seats at the counter. I realized that I had never been to the cafe on the second floor. The parfait in the showcase on the first floor looked very delicious, sparking my interest. I went upstairs and, as expected, found an available seat at the end of the counter. As expected, most of the customers were women. I ordered the following: Imo Parfait for 930 yen and Hot Coffee Excellent for 480 yen. I chose the Excellent blend for the hot coffee as it was recommended to go well with the Imo Parfait. The Imo Parfait arrived in about 10 minutes. The sight of the sweet potato paste towering like soft serve ice cream was truly impressive! White balls, mandarin oranges, and cherries surrounded it. The sweetness was moderate, allowing the deliciousness of the sweet potato to shine through. Under the sweet potato paste, there were diced sweet potato yokan and plenty of cornflakes, providing different textures to enjoy without getting tired. The hot coffee was served just as I finished the parfait, showing that they were attentive to timing. This long-established dessert shop offers impeccable taste and service.

I visited before 2 pm on Saturday, slightly before the peak hours, so I was able to enter the restaurant easily as there were a few seats available. Despite the continuing hot weather, I wanted to enjoy some cool sweets, so I ordered the following: - Boat-shaped sweet potato parfait for 1000 yen - Strawberry milk shaved ice for 1000 yen The shaved ice was delicious, although I've gotten used to natural ice recently, so it was just normal for me. The sweet potato parfait was amazing. The sweet potato ice cream was rich, and when combined with the toppings like fruits, shiratama (rice flour dumplings), cornflakes, the different textures made it enjoyable to eat. I finished it in no time. I have repeated this order several times, and I am likely to order it again next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I was lucky to be able to get in for tea time without much of a wait. I had the sweet potato yokan anmitsu soft serve and also ordered the yokan on its own. I knew it would be good, but it was really delicious and I was impressed by the size of the soft serve. I am very satisfied. They have a wide variety of options, including the sweet set, and I always want to try something new each time I visit.

I stopped by a café in Asakusa near Asakusa Public Hall, called Funawa Honpo. The first floor is a shop, but the second and third floors are tea rooms. The interior of the tea rooms was very lovely. Orders are made using a QR code. Water and tea are self-service, and payment is also made at a self-checkout. I ordered the new sweet potato Basque cheesecake. Cheesecake is said to be one of the less guilty desserts. The cheesecake, made by combining Funawa's sweet potato yokan and Hokkaido cream cheese, was soft and melted in the mouth. I didn't feel much of the sweet potato flavor, but it was delicious as a cheesecake.

It's been a while since I had a boat-shaped soft serve ice cream from Funa Wa. I usually choose the sweet potato flavor, but this time I decided to switch things up and went for a mix of matcha and vanilla. I noticed that the round, thin cookie-like topping that usually comes with the sweet potato flavor was missing in the matcha vanilla one!! It seems like the topping is only for the sweet potato flavor.

When it comes to shaved ice in Asakusa, it has to be Funawa. And, of course, at the main store, not the cafe. I went up to the second floor alone and was seated at a table for two. I used my smartphone to scan the QR code on the menu. Oh, so this is how it's done now. I enjoyed the Uji Kin Toki flavor.

This is a long-established traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Asakusa, founded in the 35th year of the Meiji era, just two years before the Russo-Japanese War. I received their sweet potato yokan as a souvenir gift. It's a great choice for a gift, with a moist and smooth texture, subtle sweetness, and a strong sweet potato flavor. It has an elegant and delicious taste. Asakusa is a fun place with a variety of traditional Japanese sweets like dorayaki and sweet potato yokan. I enjoyed this delightful souvenir. Thank you for the delicious treat!

We used the café on the second floor! We shared sweet potato yokan, chilled matcha, anko dango, and chilled matcha! The anko dango with orange and strawberry was refreshing and delicious! The sweet potato yokan was as rich and irresistible as always! It was perfect for a break on a hot day!

Due to the spread of the coronavirus, I had been avoiding going into Tokyo for the past 3 and a half years. However, on this day, I had an important meeting in Hanzomon, so I had to go. After that, I transferred trains and arrived in Asakusa. Asakusa was bustling with activity, likely due to the influence of inbound tourism. The streets were crowded with people. After walking around the town, I left a pub to dry off my sweat and headed back to the station through the Shin-Nakamise Street. There is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop here that my daughter loves, so I decided to buy some on my way home. It's "Funawa Main Store." Whenever I come to Asakusa, I always make sure to buy traditional Japanese sweets from Funawa. Although they also have a store in a department store in Yokohama, visiting the main store was a nostalgic experience after 10 years. The layout of the shop seemed to have changed over the years. It was around 5:30 pm, and I noticed a few people buying souvenirs to take home. After a short wait, it was my turn. I decided to buy a variety pack called "Three Assorted Sweets" for 1,555 yen (tax included). It included 4 slices of sweet potato yokan, 1 slice of chestnut yokan, and 6 assorted sweet bean paste balls. The sweet bean paste balls came in different flavors: red bean, kidney bean, matcha green tea, mandarin orange, strawberry, and coffee. I bought it and headed home. I first offered it at the family altar and then enjoyed it. The sweet potato yokan was delicious as always, providing a gentle replenishment for my tired body. The chestnut yokan had a gentle sweetness and a nice sticky texture. The assortment of sweet bean paste balls had a wider variety of flavors compared to the past. They tasted best when paired with tea. I don't know when I'll be able to have them again, but I'll definitely buy them when I visit Asakusa next time.

I stopped by during a daytime walk. I have visited a few times as it is in the neighborhood, and I think the spacious and calm interior is rare in this area. Although this shop is known for its delicious sweet potato yokan, I ordered shaved ice due to the intense heat. The bitterness of Uji matcha and the sweetness of milk (condensed milk?) paired well with the cold ice, allowing me to cool down. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

In the midst of unbearable heat, I walked around Asakusa. It was the first summer after the temporary resolution of the coronavirus. There were many foreign tourists, and Asakusa was gradually regaining its usual crowded atmosphere. Despite the scorching heat, I was looking for a cold sweet treat, but unfortunately Goto-san's shop was closed. I don't usually make reservations or check in advance, so it couldn't be helped, and I ended up arriving here just before heatstroke. The second floor serves as a rest area where you can enjoy desserts like parfaits and anmitsu. As I walked past the first floor counter and went up to the second floor, I was greeted by the refreshing coolness of the air conditioning. I helped myself to a lot of water and ordered the Imo (sweet potato) parfait and the seasonal limited menu fruit-filled white peach soda. The Imo parfait had flakes at the bottom, with sweet potato paste and diced sweet potatoes on top. It was accompanied by mandarin oranges, cherries, and shiratama, and the texture changed as I ate from the soft serve to the last bite. The sweetness of the sweet potato seemed to be a pure sweetness that has been sought after in Japan since ancient times. It truly embodied the essence of Japanese sweetness. The white peach soda had plenty of fruit pulp at the bottom, and the acidity hit you straight away. It was a refreshing drink that could soothe your thoroughly heated body with its sweetness and comfortable coolness.

High level of hospitality. I had to wait until the opening time to enter as they had just opened. Please note that while the first floor shop opens at 10:00, this place opens at 10:30. You can order from your phone, and there are various menu options that are perfect for a break.

I love the sweet potato parfait here. It all started 5 years ago when I randomly went in with a friend and tried that sweet potato parfait, it was so delicious that I couldn't forget it, so I have revisited a few times alone. The atmosphere of the cafe is also nice and relaxing. Today, after eating eel, I was all set to have the sweet potato parfait, but unexpectedly my stomach was full, so I settled for a red bean dumpling and cold matcha set instead. (In the past, I would have forced myself to eat it all, but I felt like I had grown by deciding to settle for the red bean dumpling!) Whenever work stress builds up, I'll come back here again.

Fortunately, you can buy products from Funawa at the Kawayuan store in Sendai Mitsukoshi. Among them, "Anmitsu" is available for purchase on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In my mind, Funawa is known for its "sweet potato yokan," which I love because it's delicious. However, the original creator of "Anmitsu" is actually Funawa. It all started in the late Edo period when a street vendor sold snacks that inspired the owner of Funawa to debut "Anmitsu" in 1903. This dessert consisted of agar jelly, sweet bean paste, red adzuki beans, fruits, and syrup. The first "Anmitsu Hall" was opened to serve this treat. Surprisingly, when I visited Funawa's website, there was no mention of "Anmitsu" products. Well, I'll enjoy the "Anmitsu" now. The agar jelly and toppings are separated. I place the toppings on the agar jelly and generously pour black syrup over it. Sorry, the black syrup is a bit scarce. I'm not a fan of the overly sweet taste, so I prefer it in moderation and add more when needed. The syrup-soaked mandarin oranges and apricots provide a nice touch of acidity amidst the overall sweetness. The subtle sweetness of the sweet bean paste is delightful. Although I haven't fully appreciated the taste of red adzuki beans, I believe they play a role in the overall flavor. Eating sweet "Anmitsu" in a cool, air-conditioned room on hot days is truly blissful.

When I came to Asakusa, I thought I had to go to Funawa Honten and eat anmitsu, so I went there. I tried Funawa's sweet potato yokan parfait and anmitsu with soft serve ice cream on top. I wish the quality of the soft serve was even richer. When comparing it to Mihashi's anmitsu, I personally prefer Mihashi's. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Asakusa to take a break. It was a holiday, so there was a short wait to get a seat, but since there were many seats, I was able to get in after about 10 minutes. However, waiting on the spiral staircase with only a fan was very hot, haha. The inside of the store was cold, and I thought I might catch a cold, haha. I ordered sweet potato jelly, yuzu tea, coffee, and something like cheesecake. The cheesecake was soft and delicious. The sweet potato jelly was hard on the outside and soft on the inside, so I got a little tired of eating it, haha. Honestly, I felt that the price and quality didn't really match ===========

I stopped by while sightseeing in Asakusa with a friend. We ordered using a QR code. I got the Mitsumame for 830 yen, with an additional 200 yen for Shiratama. My friend ordered Anko Dama and Matcha, choosing coffee and strawberry for the 6 types of Anko Dama available, along with cold matcha for 800 yen. First, hot green tea was served, followed by my Mitsumame and my friend's Anko Dama and Matcha. The beans in the Mitsumame were red with various fruits, and the Shiratama came in white and matcha colors, looking colorful and beautiful. We ate it with black honey, but the apricot fruit wasn't very tasty, and the beans in the Mitsumame were quite salty. Also, some of the beans were cracked as we ate. The other Shiratama, fruits, and agar were delicious. We came based on the great reviews, but maybe the Mitsumame was just not good that day. My American friend loved the Anko Dama, even though they usually don't like anko, they said this one was really delicious. They insisted I try a bit, and the coffee and strawberry Anko Dama were truly tasty. However, they found the cold matcha to be too bland, which was a shame considering how good the Anko Dama was. There are other sweets like sweet potato yokan and parfaits, so I would like to try something different next time.

I stopped by for a break during my sightseeing in Asakusa. It was hot and I was getting tired, but I enjoyed a delicious treat. You can choose to drizzle the black honey on top yourself. I had the anmitsu with red bean paste, and it was really good. The atmosphere was relaxing, like time was passing slowly. On my way back, I also bought some ningyo-yaki from the shop.

In mid-June 2023, I stopped by Unatetsu to buy souvenirs. If you spend over a thousand yen, you get a free bag and can choose an original gift. The cafe at the entrance was closed on weekdays. The founder, Kazusuke Kobayashi, created sweet potato yokan as a more affordable alternative to the expensive refined yokan when the shop was established, and now, after 120 years, it has become a symbol of traditional Japanese sweets in Asakusa. As a child, I used to get excited when I received a boat-shaped package from Funa no Tsukasa, especially for the variety of sweet bean balls available. Now there are so many sweets to choose from that it's overwhelming! This time, I bought for myself: Sweet Potato Pie x2 at 150 yen each (excluding tax), Excellent Mochi x2 at 180 yen each, Lemon Pie x2 at 150 yen each, Black Warabi Mochi and Matcha Warabi Mochi at 200 yen each, Anmitsu with Small Red Beans at 380 yen, and Golden Sweet Potato Coin at 400 yen. I chose items that could last for a few days, as the fresh anmitsu has a short shelf life. They were all delicious, but the Excellent Mochi with lemon puree was particularly good. The kinako powder to sprinkle on the warabi mochi was made with Uji matcha for a slightly bitter taste, and the black kinako powder contained roasted soybeans, black rice, black beans, black sesame seeds, black pine nuts, and black chestnuts, showing attention to detail. What's more, the minimal use of additives was great. I still have more to try, so I will visit the second-floor parlor next time!

I want to go to Tokyo soon! I want to eat a lot! Why is Funawa's sweet potato yokan so delicious? Maybe because it is made with sweet potatoes, sugar, and salt, creating a simple and natural flavor. They don't use any artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavorings, allowing the natural taste to shine through! ❤️

Boat-shaped sweet potato parfait for ¥1000. Matcha anmitsu for ¥1000. The sweet potato parfait had sweet potato soft serve, sweet potato soy milk whip, and plenty of sweet potato yokan. The whip wasn't very noticeable and it was hard to tell what it was made of. The sweet potato soft serve was extremely sweet, almost like honey with a hint of sweet potato flavor. It lacked richness. The cornflakes and sweet potato yokan were not very sweet, so they paired well with the soft serve. The matcha anmitsu had matcha red bean paste, matcha agar jelly, fruits, and was topped with matcha sauce. It was quite subtly sweet with a strong matcha bitterness, perfect for matcha lovers. The matcha sauce was not very sweet, and the matcha red bean paste was rich but not overly sweet. Visually, it wasn't very impressive, and both lacked a sense of specialness. Overall, they were just okay.