Tokyo Local Food Monjayaki Tour
This is a food tour where you’ll explore hidden local gems in Tsukishima that don’t appear in guidebooks. Let’s eat Sashimi, Yakitori, Monjayaki
About
About Monjayaki
Monjayaki is a popular local dish from Tokyo’s downtown area, similar to okonomiyaki but with a softer, more gooey texture. Originally eaten as a snack for children, it has a slightly playful, almost dessert-like feel. The batter, made from flour, water, and dashi broth, is mixed with various ingredients such as seafood, meat, cheese, and vegetables, then cooked on an iron griddle. Unlike okonomiyaki, monjayaki is not flipped but eaten directly from the griddle using small spatulas.
Tsukishima is especially famous for monjayaki, with its “Monja Street” lined with specialty restaurants where you can enjoy this unique dish.
Let’s go to Monja Street!
Hidden Culinary Gems of Tsukishima: A Local Food Tour
Guide Fee: 4,000 JPY + Food Fee
Guide Fee: 2,000 JPY + Food Fee
Opening Campaign
- Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM : Maximum 120 minutes (depending on number of participants)
- up to 3 people
- If you have specific restaurant preferences, I can accommodate them.
- The estimated food cost is around 6,000 yen, depending on the amount ordered.
- Reservation is required at least 3 days in advance.
This is a food tour where you’ll explore the best hidden local gems in Tsukishima that don’t appear in guidebooks. While Tsukishima is famous for monjayaki, we want to introduce you to other delicious dishes as well, so we will take you to three carefully selected restaurants. These are popular spots among locals and do not have English menus, but we will take your requests and order on your behalf.
You can enjoy monjayaki as well as sashimi and yakitori.
Since Tsukiji is nearby, we can source fresh seafood at affordable prices. So we’ll start with some fresh sashimi, then enjoy yakitori, and finally, savor monjayaki. You can also order okonomiyaki, so you can compare the flavors of monjayaki and okonomiyaki.
After visiting three restaurants, we’ll end the tour by introducing you to a well-loved local bakery famous for Melonpan, a Japanese sweet bun with a cookie crust.
Dai, the Food Tour Guide
I have been living in Tsukishima for 15 years. Tsukishima may not be well-known among travelers, but it is a fascinating neighborhood. It is a unique area where the charm of old-town Tokyo coexists with modern high-rise buildings.
Since this area was originally part of the sea, it is said to have even more delicious seafood than Tsukiji. Unlike Tsukiji, which is a popular tourist spot with higher prices, Tsukishima offers great food at more affordable prices. From sashimi, yakitori, and yakiniku to melon bread, wagashi, and of course, monjayaki—this area has it all. I hope to introduce you to the rich history of Tsukishima and its hidden culinary gems.
In 2004, started training in kenjutsu. As an actor, appeared in over 50 stage productions and films. In 2008, founded “Katanayaichi” and performed Tate (samurai sword-fighting) in 25 cities across 16 countries. Also choreographed action scenes for many stage productions.