Oden in Togoshi-Ginza, Tokyo — A Warm Taste of Everyday Japan

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Take a stroll through Togoshi-Ginza Shopping Street, and stop by a small kamaboko shop or standing counter. The gentle steam and dashi aroma offer a taste of everyday Tokyo.

Last updated: 2025-11-09

Oden set simmering in Togoshi-Ginza, Tokyo — steamy broth with daikon, egg, and tofu in savory dashi

Introduction

At a long-running kamaboko (fish cake) shop in Togoshi-Ginza Shopping Street, you can sit indoors and enjoy freshly simmered oden. Thick-cut daikon, egg, and fish cakes soak up the savory broth—simple, warm, and comforting. The local vibe feels authentically Tokyo, and basic English help makes it easy even for first-timers.


What to Try

Oden Set (5 items + 1 drink) — Typical pieces include daikon, boiled egg, satsuma-age, chikuwa, and fish balls.
Dashi-wari Shochu — Shochu gently cut with hot oden broth. Sip between bites.
Add-ons — Extra daikon, konnyaku, tofu, or another fish cake.
Mustard (karashi) — A small dab sharpens the flavor. Go light—it’s punchy.


Tokyo or Trip?

🟣 Tokyo-do-must — Only-in-Tokyo experience.

Exploring Tokyo’s shopping streets is one of the easiest ways to feel everyday Japan. With steam rising from the oden pot and the scent of dashi in the air, you’ll find warmth in both the food and the atmosphere. Try the comforting “dashi culture” of Tokyo’s oden for yourself.


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