Brimming with the goodness of the sea-a bold yet refined source of energy for the common people of Edo.
Fukagawa-meshi is a local dish from Fukagawa, which flourished as a fishing community during the Edo period (1603–1867). It comes in two styles: bukkake, with a miso-based broth of roughly chopped green onions and fresh clams poured over steaming rice, and takikomi, with the ingredients cooked together with the rice.
Fresh clams and coarsely chopped green onions blend with miso to create a richly flavored broth. Take a hearty mouthful of steaming rice soaked in the broth, and its savory flavor fills your mouth. Each bite releases the succulent juices of the clams. Bold yet refined, this highly nutritious dish is a traditional food of Edo's common people.
During the Edo period, Tokyo Bay had extensive tidal flats rich in shellfish. Although land reclamation has since eliminated the area's fishing grounds, local restaurants have kept the tradition of Fukagawa-meshi alive out of a desire to preserve this beloved dish. Restaurants serve either the bukkake or takikomi style, and each has its own blend of miso and seasonings. Comparing different versions is one of the pleasures of exploring Tokyo.
Fukagawa-meshi packed with the flavor of clams
Bukkake-style Fukagawa-meshi
An atmospheric alley in the Fukagawa area
Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in the Fukagawa area
