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Sometaro

Asakusa, Tokyo

Sometaro
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An okonomiyaki house in a creaky wooden building that has been going since 1937, where you sit on tatami and cook your own pancake on a hot plate set into the low table. The menu covers Tokyo-style okonomiyaki plus old shitamachi snacks like anzu-yaki.

Nearest station Tawaramachi (Ginza Line)
Cost ¥
Time needed 1 hour
Best time Lunch

Insider tip

Tell the staff it is your first time and they will cook the first okonomiyaki at your table so you can copy the technique; bring cash.

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How do I get to Sometaro?
The nearest station is Tawaramachi (Ginza Line). Sometaro is in Asakusa, Tokyo.
How much does Sometaro cost?
Sometaro is budget-friendly, marked ¥ on our price scale.
How long do you need at Sometaro?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Sometaro?
Lunch.

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