Japanese Street Food Market Tour Top 7 Must Eat at Ameyoko | Ameya Yokocho Tokyo Food Guide

Paolo fromTOKYO14 minutes read

Ameyoko in Tokyo is a vibrant food spot under JR train tracks with a mix of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisine, less crowded on weekdays, ideal for morning visits. Various shops offer unique dishes like spicy Oden, pork dumplings, fresh seafood, Korean hot dogs, takoyaki, and crunchy menchi-katsu. Yoko, the speaker, creates Tokyo and Japan guide videos promoting their merchandise and Instagram, releasing content on Saturdays and occasionally Wednesdays, urging viewers to subscribe.

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  • Ameyoko in Tokyo is a bustling food hub under JR train tracks, offering a diverse range of international cuisines like Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
  • Yoko, a content creator, produces weekly video guides on Tokyo and Japan, seeking feedback, promoting Japan merchandise, and encouraging viewers to subscribe for updates.

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Recent questions

  • What type of food can be found at Ameyoko in Tokyo?

    Various cuisines like Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

  • When is the best time to visit Ameyoko in Tokyo?

    Weekday mornings are less crowded than weekends.

  • What unique dish does Kuchie-Coochie-Coo offer?

    Oden with crunchy Karaage, tripe, fish Dango, and shrimp-filled Dango.

  • What type of dumplings does Taiwan Tumbo serve?

    Pork dumplings with juicy fillings and sticky skin.

  • What can be found at Minatoya's takoyaki stand?

    Large, gooey takoyaki balls with unique flavors and sauce options.

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"Ameyoko: Tokyo's Diverse Food Haven"

  • Ameyoko in Tokyo is a popular food spot with a mix of foreign and ethnic food shops, including Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
  • The area is vibrant and located under the JR train tracks, easily accessible from Okachimachi or Ueno stations.
  • Weekdays are less crowded than weekends at Ameyoko, making it ideal to visit in the mornings.
  • Oden at Kuchie-Coochie-Coo is a Chinese shop offering a unique Oden experience with spicy broth and various ingredients.
  • The Oden includes crunchy Karaage, tripe with a meaty texture, fish Dango with a sweet taste, and shrimp-filled heavier Dango.
  • Taiwan Tumbo offers pork dumplings with juicy fillings and a sticky skin, perfect for a cold day.
  • Fukusa provides fresh seafood like crab with marinated flavors and large, easy-to-eat pieces.
  • Yaki-Shio Donburi at an unnamed shop near Fukusa offers a pan-fried dumpling with a juicy meat filling and crunchy texture.
  • Arirang in Ameyoko serves Korean hot dogs with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, potato crust, and garlic powder seasoning.
  • Minatoya's takoyaki stand offers large, gooey takoyaki balls with unique flavors and generous sauce options.
  • Neko no Oyama's menchi-katsu features Wagyu beef inside a crunchy fried coating, offering a delicious and affordable treat.

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  • The speaker is Yoko, asking for feedback on their videos and promoting their Japan merchandise and Instagram account.
  • Yoko releases videos on Tokyo and Japan guides every Saturday, with occasional uploads on Wednesdays, encouraging viewers to subscribe.
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