Tokyo is one of the most famous cities in the world. The city hosts a large number of tourists every year. There are multiple attractions in the city which bring the people from different part of the world closer in Tokyo.
One of the main reasons for a large number of visitors in Tokyo is fantastic traditional food. It is impossible to get a similar traditional taste of dishes in any other part of the world that you can get here in Tokyo.
Instead of visiting international food chain, you should visit the small areas of the city. In these areas, you can have the pure taste of Tokyo. A hidden gem of amazing food in Tokyo is Tsukishima Monja street.
Tsukishima Monja Street
The taste of traditional food that you can get on the streets is never replaceable. The street food contains traditions, culture and purity. Tsukishima Monja Street is found in Central Tokyo. The place is an artificial Island. Unlike the other areas of Tokyo city, the site is tranquil and calm.
The tourists may not be aware of it, but this street is very famous among the locals due to the flavour of traditional dishes. Every food on this street has a unique taste. However; Monjayaki dish here on the street is one of the best, and you should try once in your trip.
This dish is natural and healthy as it comprises of natural ingredients like seafood and veggies. The ingredients are similar to Okonomiyaki dish. However; we should note that Monjayaki has a better taste due to the proper combination with dashi stock and water.
The restaurants at the Tsukishima Monja street will have iron pan, and they will cook the dish in front of you. There are a lot of restaurants in the area who are selling the dish, but you should visit the Monja street. It is a gathering point of more than 70 Monja restaurants and is the best point to enjoy this traditional dish.
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Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5omjtE9ScEnwTWKz9
Access: 5 minutes of walking distance from McDonald’s
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Close: N/A
Website: https://monja.gr.jp/
Price: Variable