🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Experience freshly grilled tamagoyaki in the morning at Tsukiji’s century-old shop, Marutake.
At Tsukiji’s outer market, the aroma of freshly grilled tamagoyaki fills the air. Founded in the late Taisho era, Marutake has been making rolled omelets for over a century, each one carefully cooked by skilled craftsmen on copper pans. Their signature “Yakitama” (¥200) balances a gentle sweetness with dashi aroma—capturing the essence of a Japanese morning market. The soft, jiggly texture fresh off the pan is reason enough to visit. Simple as it looks, this sweet-salty harmony makes tamagoyaki one of the easiest ways for visitors to understand the flavor of Japan.
Last updated: 2025-11-10
What to Try
Yakitama (¥200)
A freshly grilled tamagoyaki on a skewer—crisp on the surface and softly creamy inside. The rising steam and savory aroma are part of the experience. It’s the perfect way to start your morning at Tsukiji.
How to Order
Order at the counter and hand over ¥200 in cash.
Say “Yakitama, please.” — the staff will hand you a freshly grilled one right from the pan.
They’ll serve it on a small tray for standing and eating, as walking while eating is discouraged inside the market.
For photos, natural light brings out the tamago’s golden sheen best.
Tokyo or Trip?
While tamagoyaki is found all across Japan, only at Tsukiji can you eat a dashi-rich omelet grilled by hand at a 100-year-old specialty shop. Even after the wholesale market moved to Toyosu, Marutake continues to represent Tsukiji’s role as a place to eat the market. If you visit in the morning, start with this one skewer—it’s the taste of Tokyo’s food culture in a single bite.
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