I went to Asakusa Naniwaya because there was no line. I ordered my usual, Uji Kin-to Milk. The red bean paste seemed sweeter than usual, but the Uji Kin-to was still delicious. The milk was not too sweet and tasted great. The ice was also in perfect condition. I felt like having a taiyaki, so I also ordered coffee and a taiyaki. The taiyaki also seemed slightly sweeter than usual. The coffee was surprisingly delicious too.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station, this sweet shop offers shaved ice and taiyaki.✨ ◯Order Shaved Ice - Fig Flavor - 1,200 yen ◯Shaved Ice Fine shaved ice topped with fig milk sauce, served with fig compote and tofu cream cheese on the side. It's delicious on its own, but eating it with the compote and cream cheese enhances the richness, taking the deliciousness to another level.✨ There are many other unique menu items to try, so I would love to explore more. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Visited on a weekend, waited in line around 12:00 for 45 minutes under the scorching sun. Ordered plum and kiwi. For those who are undecided on what to order, I highly recommend ordering the kiwi as it was incredibly delicious! ☺️

"Day Off Food Log 100 Famous Restaurants Tour in Asakusa" [No.6] ◇ Asakusa Sightseeing & Food Log 100 Famous Restaurants Tour has finally come to an end. So far, I have enjoyed lunch, dango, fruit parfait, and souvenirs like dorayaki and university sweet potatoes ✨ Satisfied‼️ The last stop is 'taiyaki'! We will be visiting 'Asakusa Naniwaya' from the 'Japanese Sweets & Desserts 100 Famous Restaurants' list. I plan to enjoy Asakusa Temple while strolling and eating. [Nearest Station/Location] ◇ I recommend taking 'Exit 1' at 'Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)'. Walk towards the left side of Kaminarimon Gate from the station, and you will arrive in less than 10 minutes. [Seating] ◇ There were a few seats for dining in, but if you are purchasing taiyaki, they recommend ordering drinks or other items to consume. ◇ This time, I opted for 'takeout' as I wanted to eat while walking ✨ [Visit Time/Day] ◇ I visited on a Monday around 2:30 PM. The store was full, but the purchasing area was calm, and I was able to buy without waiting. [Order] ◇ I ordered only one 'taiyaki (180 yen tax included)'. It was freshly baked, so I got it immediately. [Impressions of Taiyaki] ◇ First of all, I am grateful for the price of '180 yen' ✨ ◇ The size is standard, but what I felt as a characteristic was the 'crispy texture of the dough'. It is crispy from head to tail, and yet, the inside is 'chewy'. Is there something in the dough? I was really fascinated by the dough ✨ ◇ The red bean paste is coarse, but very smooth and delicious! The sweetness is moderate, balancing well with the sweet dough. It's not packed with red bean paste, but I actually liked that! 【Special Note】 ◇ When buying taiyaki at department stores, they tend to be fluffy like Imagawayaki, but the crispy-chewy dough was so enjoyable! The price of 180 yen was also pleasing, making it perfect for a companion during sightseeing ✨ [Impressions of Asakusa 100 Famous Restaurants Tour] ◇ I felt like there were endless options for lunch. Soba shops, tempura restaurants, sukiyaki, as well as Western-style restaurants like the one I visited this time, and even chain stores, there was everything. And there were so many 'Japanese Sweets & Desserts 100 Famous Restaurants' as well. ◇ Including souvenirs and takeout, I was able to visit 6 shops in about half a day. There were many attractive 100 famous restaurants within a 10-minute walk, so it was fun to wander around while seeing Asakusa Temple. There were still many more shops I wanted to visit, so I would like to try going on a different 'day of the week' next time ✨ I noticed that there were quite a few shops closed on Mondays.

Asakusa Naniwaya: The appearance of the skin seems slightly burnt, but it doesn't affect the taste at all. The red bean paste is not too sweet, with a nice balance of sweetness and stickiness. I personally like the balance between the skin and the red bean paste. Neku's Taiyaki: The skin is slightly sweet, with some parts not as thin as other shops (the edges), and there are some slightly sticky raw parts which are a bit disappointing. The red bean paste seems to have a bit of salt, but not as much as the shop in Yotsuya. I can taste a slightly unique flavor in the red bean paste. Yanagiya: It seems like they use high heat and cook for a short time. The edges of the skin are quite burnt. There were variations in the cooking, with some burnt parts adding a nice burnt aroma to the taste, while others were too burnt and interfered with the aroma of the red bean paste. During the production process, they don't evenly cover the skin dough on the mold but quickly place the red bean paste, yet when cooked, the skin spreads evenly throughout the entire taiyaki, showing the craftsmanship. The red bean paste feels a bit watery. I won't buy the ice cream taiyaki again (laughs). Wakaba Taiyaki: The shop in Yotsuya. The red bean paste has a noticeable saltiness, with a sharp sweetness that bothered me. Based on personal preference, I prefer the skin from Yanagiya, the red bean paste from Asakusa Naniwaya, and overall, Asakusa Naniwaya and Yanagiya are tied for the top spot. For those who are used to artificial seasoning and want a bit of a kick in the taste, Neku's Taiyaki or Wakaba may be good choices. Just to clarify, all the mentioned shops use natural ingredients only. The way they cook the taiyaki is to preheat the mold at a high temperature, apply oil to the bottom mold, spread the skin on it, add the red bean paste, place the top skin, and cook it quickly. It's understandable that the bottom skin is thin, but to cook the top skin thinly just by placing it on top of the red bean paste and closing the mold, the amount of red bean paste and skin must be a fixed amount to match the mold's capacity. It must take practice to learn this, so it's truly a craftsmanship. We also tried their shaved ice, which was excellent. I had the milk flavor, but my wife's matcha flavor was also delicious. I initially thought, "Can we finish this?" but it was a breeze (laughs). It's rare for me to find matcha shaved ice delicious, so it was a pleasant surprise. I was allowed to take a picture of the cooking area. It's fascinating to watch.

I suddenly felt like eating shaved ice, so I looked it up and visited this popular shop. It was cheap and didn't give me a brain freeze, and the red beans were delicious! Topping it with milk is a must! They didn't have taiyaki when I arrived, but I was able to buy some on my way back, which was great! It was one of the best experiences, so I'm glad I could enjoy it at home!

I went in the evening! I forgot the hojicha and latte? After all, the shaved ice was delicious but heavy... There was a lot of sweet red bean paste, so it was tough towards the end, but it was delicious at the beginning haha. There were lots of nuts in it, and I thought it was luxurious. The nuts were delicious. I should have asked for less sweet red bean paste.

In the midst of the scorching heat, I hesitated to eat shaved ice because just standing in line could lead to heatstroke. However, in the evening, I passed by Asakusa Naniwa-ya and decided to brave the line. After waiting for about 40 minutes in a line of about 15 people, I finally entered the shop. I was impressed by the variety of syrup flavors displayed on the simple walls inside the shop and chose "Mango (mango syrup with milk)", while my companion ordered "Hojicha milk with various ingredients and red bean paste". I underestimated the mango flavor as just syrup, but the collaboration with milk turned out to be surprisingly delicious. The "Hojicha milk..." flavor also had a depth of flavor with the nutty aroma adding to its deliciousness. The fluffy ice was perfectly adjusted in firmness and remained delicious until the last bite. Truly a popular shop worth waiting in line for. Thank you for the meal.

I was lucky to enter the shop without having to wait in line. The shaved ice without syrup didn't have much flavor. The taiyaki had a crispy and thin outer shell, with the filling inside visible through it, and was very delicious.

I arrived at the restaurant around 12:45 on a regular day and was able to get a seat right away. Unfortunately, on that day they were only serving shaved ice as they were not making taiyaki. I ordered the mango and apricot milk flavors. At first glance, they may look similar, but the mango was sweet while the apricot had a refreshing acidity. Both were generously topped with syrup, making them delicious all the way to the end. This is a favorite place of mine.

Snack time in Asakusa, Taito-ku. My partner wanted to have shaved ice, so we ended up having shaved ice again. Since we had lunch in Asakusa, I kept an eye on "Naniwaya" for dessert. The shop has a narrow entrance facing Kaminarimon Street, with space for 6-8 people to wait inside, and a notice to wait on the sidewalk after that. There were no tickets or forms for names and number of people, so waiting in the heat for about 30 minutes was a bit challenging. Finally, we were seated inside. The menu on the blackboard included shaved ice options. My partner had "Mango (¥1000)" and I had "Kiwi (¥980)". Both were topped with condensed milk, but the Kiwi had quite a sour taste. It was not very sweet, but in a way, it was refreshing. (Visit rating: 3.75)

I visited Asakusa Naniwaya near Asakusa Station (TX). I arrived around 4 PM on a weekday and had to wait about 30 minutes in a line of about 10 people. There were no foreign tourists probably because it's located on the outskirts of Asakusa. I tried the Uji Milk for ¥900. The milk was served in a separate dish, allowing me to pour it at my own pace. The matcha flavor was delicious even without the milk at first. The fluffy shaved ice melted gently in my mouth, providing a satisfying texture. It was perfect for the summer. Thank you for the meal!

I went around noon on a weekday during the Obon holiday and waited for about 40 minutes to get in! I thought since it's a shaved ice shop, the turnover would be fast, but the shop was small and many people seemed to be leisurely enjoying their time there. Some people even ordered taiyaki after finishing their shaved ice. I was torn between Uji Milk and Uji Kin'ito, but chose Uji Milk because you can enjoy red bean paste with taiyaki. The taiyaki I ordered arrived first, so I ate it while it was still hot and was impressed by its deliciousness. The crispy thin skin packed with lightly sweet red bean paste was fluffy and tasted like a real taiyaki. I can't remember the last time I had taiyaki, probably when I was in elementary school, but this was clearly on a different level. On the other hand, the shaved ice didn't impress me as much, so I decided that next time, I'll just get taiyaki for takeout instead of dining in. By the way, the milk flavor is extremely sweet.

The famous taiyaki shop, Asakusa Naniwaya Sohonten, known for its taiyaki, also offers popular shaved ice. Most customers seem to come for the shaved ice. The menu is extensive, but since it's a taiyaki shop, I decided to order the "Asayake" with red bean paste. It comes with strawberry syrup, red bean paste, and milk. The amount of strawberry syrup was less than expected, with more milk. The colors were beautiful like a morning glow! The strawberry syrup and red bean paste were also inside. It was undeniably delicious. It was a bit hard to eat because it was served in a small bowl. They provide self-service water, but it would have been even better if they also offered warm tea, especially after eating shaved ice. (Although you can order drinks separately).

Asakusa Namikaze-ya Asakusa/Tokyo @Asakusa Namikaze-ya Address: 2-12-4 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Business hours: 10:00-19:00 Closed on Tuesdays Strawberry Milk Shaved Ice for 1000 yen A famous shop in Asakusa! I found this shop while looking for shaved ice. Luckily, there was one seat available and I got in! I ordered the Strawberry Milk shaved ice. The milk wasn't too sweet, and there was a lot of strawberry jam-like topping which kept me interested until the last bite. Next time, I want to try their taiyaki too! #TokyoCafe #TokyoGourmet #AsakusaGourmet #AsakusaCafe #AsakusaShavedIce #AsakusaFoodCrawl #WantToConnectWithPeopleWhoLoveDeliciousFood #FamousShops #VisitingFamousShops #WantToConnectWithPeopleWhoLoveSweetThings

The shop is located just a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express, slightly east of central Asakusa. It is a popular shop with daily long queues, so you can easily spot it when you get close. The queue is for customers dining in, but if you only want to buy taiyaki, you can purchase it directly inside the shop. The interior is a bit cluttered and lacks atmosphere, giving off a somewhat plain impression. There are only table seats, totaling 14 seats. The main menu seems to be shaved ice, with about 20 different flavors available. Many customers seemed to have trouble choosing which one to get. When ordering taiyaki inside the shop, it comes as a set with a drink. I ordered taiyaki with a warm matcha drink. The matcha is from Marukyu Koyamaen in Kyoto, with a unique bitterness but easy to drink, pairing well with the taiyaki. The taiyaki is cooked one at a time in a traditional way, with a crunchy outer layer and sweet red bean paste filling made from Hokkaido Tokachi beans. The skin is thin and soft, not crispy. I chose a hojicha milk flavored shaved ice with various toppings like cashews, almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts. The size was medium, with a rounded mound of ice in a small bowl. The hojicha's slight bitterness combined with the sweetness of milk was delicious. The ice seemed normal without any special flavor, slightly wet. The toppings were generously distributed throughout the shaved ice. With the trend of oversized shaved ice these days, this size felt just right. I will definitely come back!

This is a shop that is a branch of Naniwaya Sohonten, which served as the model for the character "Taiyaki-kun". They have been making traditional Taiyaki since the Meiji era. Their Taiyaki is made with natural sea bream, so the skin is thin and you can see the filling in some places. This is the true essence of Taiyaki! When I visited in the evening, they had already baked only 5 Taiyaki. It was a bit disappointing that I couldn't see them being made, but at least I was able to buy them this time since they were closed last time. They also offer eat-in options, with a variety of 17 types of shaved ice on the blackboard menu. There are 16 toppings to choose from, making hundreds of possible combinations. Self-service for water and hand towels. One item per person must be ordered for eat-in (excluding children).

On this day, I went to visit a sweets shop in the evening, prepared for the possibility of items being sold out. To my surprise, there were still some available! It was early August, a Friday evening around 6:30 pm. The shaved ice seemed to be quite popular, as the shop was full of customers enjoying it. Many of them seemed to be on dates. There were only 5 taiyaki left, and although I thought about ordering more to see if they would make more, I ended up just buying one to take home for ¥180. In the shop, you can also get a taiyaki and drink set for ¥580, but ordering a drink is mandatory. The taiyaki I had was a traditional one with red bean paste and crispy skin, a classic treat from Asakusa. The cooking was just right, with a nice brown color but no burnt spots on the skin. I wondered if it was an old-established shop, but when I checked on Tabelog, I found out that it had been open for just over 10 years. Asakusa is a great place for foodies, with plenty of options for enjoying sweets from famous shops.

I ordered a shaved ice with coffee milk and white bean paste (changed to black bean paste) and it arrived quickly. The shaved ice was fluffy and had lots of nuts and other toppings. As expected from a taiyaki shop, the bean paste was delicious.

I stopped by this shop near Asakusa before heading to my meeting spot because I was a little hungry. This shop is famous for its shaved ice. Since I'm not a big fan of shaved ice, I opted for a "taiyaki" without hesitation. Just as they were cooking it, I had to wait for a while. After about 6-7 minutes, the taiyaki was ready. It was a bit thin, but the skin was crispy and delicious. The sweet red bean filling was not too sweet, and the balance between the skin and the filling was perfect. It was a delicious taiyaki.

I really wanted something sweet to eat, so I went to Naniwaya in Asakusa. I waited in line for over an hour, it was hot... I ended up getting milk shaved ice and taiyaki. The milk shaved ice was not too sweet, refreshing, and delicious. The taiyaki, including the red bean paste, was also very tasty. Despite the long wait, I was satisfied with the cold sweetness.