Asakusa Chochin Monaka

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Asakusa Chochin Monaka

Take a stroll around Asakusa with the crispy Monaka from a specialty shop in one hand.

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This Monaka specialty shop is located on Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street, bustling with people as the main approach to Senso-ji Temple. The shop's look, which mirrors the lantern (Chochin) of Kaminarimon Gate, known as a symbol of Asakusa, has a nostalgic atmosphere that evokes a sense of downtown charm. The Monaka dough, carefully baked using domestic glutinous rice, provides a light and crispy texture.

Perfect for Asakusa sightseeing is the "Ice Monaka" sandwiching cool ice cream, which can be eaten with one hand. The lineup includes 6 to 8 types, including the mellow "Ice Monaka Vanilla," the refined "Ice Monaka Matcha" with a slight bitterness, and the "Ice Monaka Black Sesame" with a spread of fragrant sweetness.

The "Anko Monaka (grain)" filled with grainy red bean paste made from Hokkaido Tokachi beans is also popular as a souvenir, as it can be carried at room temperature. The just-right sweetness of the grainy red bean paste and the crispy Monaka make a superb combination. Other must-see seasonal menus include "Homemade Fruit Vinegar Juice" available from March to November, "Shaved Ice" only from June to September, and "Oshiruko" and "Amazake" available only in winter.

Highlights

  • Proud of Monaka carefully baked using domestic glutinous rice.
  • The signature "Ice Monaka" has 6 to 8 types lined up.
  • "Anko Monaka (grain)" sandwiching grainy red bean paste made from Hokkaido beans is also popular.

Photos

  • Located on the bustling Nakamise Street

    Located on the bustling Nakamise Street

  • Ice Monaka has a variety of flavors.

    Ice Monaka has a variety of flavors.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

Yes, we have Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean menu and menu with pictures.

Q

How long is the shelf life of Anko Monaka?

A

Anko Monaka is basically only available in winter, from October to February. The shelf life is about 1 to 2 months.

Q

Can we eat in the shop?

A

Eating in the shop is not possible due to its small size.

Reviews

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  • 趙月霞

    用糯米製成的酥脆外皮,裡面夾著甜美的餡料,其外形仿照淺草寺雷門的巨大紅色燈籠,非常有特色。

  • 趙月霞

    用糯米製成的酥脆外皮,裡面夾著甜美的餡料,其外形仿照淺草寺雷門的巨大紅色燈籠,非常有特色。

  • Andy Huang

    是一間冰淇淋的專門店,用國產糯米製作成的餅乾來製作,也是淺草的名物美食。

Details

Name in Japanese
浅草ちょうちんもなか
Postal Code
111-0032
Address
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3842-5060
Closed
Irregular holidays
Business Hours
10:00am-5:30pm(Closes once sold out)※Varies depending on seasons.
Access
About a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro, Tobu Railway and Toei Subway Asakusa Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)