Beef Curry, Pork Cutlet & Rice @ See Below - Asakusa

This was the first time we were confronted by a vending machine set up in a Tokyo restaurant, luckily a friendly waitress gestured how to go about placing an order, also telling us a few of the dishes names. As we put our money in the machine and selected our dishes I was expecting the meal to come out of the bottom, or through a hatch or something, but no! Only a ticket with your order falls out which you then go to the counter with, and place said order! Unfortunately the food wasn't great, the Beef Curry tasted like it came out of a packet and the Pork Cutlet was just Ok ish. I think this type of restaurant serves the patron looking for a cheap, filling meal which can be hard to find in Tokyo.

The restaurant was located not far from Tawaramachi Station, Asakusa. Again sorry but no idea of the name!

You pay your money and take a chance!

The Bill : 1x Beef Curry & Rice, 1x Beef Curry, Pork Cutlet & Rice = 980 ¥

This wouldn't be my first choice but a cheap, filling meal can be found in the heart of Asakusa.

Soba Noodles @ See Below - Asakusa

After a long day of sight seeing the old feet were starting to ache, so all I really wanted, was a nice sit down and an ice cold beer! Noticing that this little place was advertising beer not far from Tawaramachi Station we thought we'd pop in. But alas we couldn't just order a beer so a plate of Soba Noodles was ordered too, oh well! The noodles were simply stir fried with cabbage and beansprouts and seasoned with soy. A mysterious green topping was sprinkled on top - probably seaweed I'm guessing, though The Little Nibbler just called it yukky green stuff! The noodles were simple, cheap and tasty!

The real reason for our visit, a nice cold Asahi, quite cheap for Tokyo standards at 350 ¥.

Again sorry but no idea of the name of this eatery. Though I can tell you it's very close to the exit of Tawaramachi Station, look for Fried Soba Noodles displayed in the window.

The Bill : 1x Soba Noodles, 1x Asahi Beer = 750 ¥

If like me sight seeing makes you thirsty and your around Asakusa you can do a lot worse than pop in here for a cheap and cheerful refuel stop!

Ramen @ See Below - Asakusa

In Tokyo and I'm guessing all over Japan, quite a lot of restaurants display their food with plastic replicas in a glass cabinet or in their window. This is very handy for those of us who cannot speak or read Japanese, which I think is probably most people living outside of Japan! Though this isn't entirely fool proof as you still may not know entirely what you are getting, a bit like my game of Russian Roulette with Nasi Campur!
My pick today was, I think, Beef Ramen, the broth was extremely meaty with generous slices of beef that just melted in the mouth. There was also some pickled or preserved veg and a type of fish cake slice amongst the meat and noodles. Finely sliced spring onions were scattered on top of the bowl. Tasty and delicious.

The Little Nibbler opted for an omelette. The omelette came on top a bed of rice, with chicken and onion inside the egg mixture, and sliced dried seaweed on top. Miso soup and pickles were also served with this meal. Tea was served gratis. Yummy! Was the Nibbler's response. 

Sorry but I cannot tell you the name of this restaurant but if anyone can please leave a comment.

The restaurant is located in the tourist quarter of Asakusa, in the streets around Senso Ji Temple, where all the shop shutters are brightly painted, it's also located opposite some kind of theatre, as they were drumming up business, as we were having a late breakfast.

The Bill : 1x Ramen, 1x Omelette Meal = 1550 ¥

Delicious Japanese food at this who knows where and what's its name restaurant!

Kebabs @ Saray Kebab - Asakusa

I never imagined that I'd be eating Kebabs in Tokyo, I do miss a good kebab, here in KK, so when the opportunity of sinking my teeth into a meaty pitta showed itself, I took it!!! 
Saray Kebab was a landmark for finding our ryokan (guesthouse) while we stayed in the Asakusa district of Tokyo - it was only around the corner. So it seemed fitting we should give it a try! Well two tries for me!!!
I opted for the Beef Kebab Sandwich, mildly spiced beef morsels sliced from the spit served with salad in a toasted pitta. A great combination, the only downside for me was that the sauce was a little like Thousand Island Dressing and no way near spicy enough, I like it hot and spicy!

The Nibbler opted for a Mixed Kebab of Chicken and Beef on a bed of rice with salad. Again both meats sliced hot from the spit.

The Menu - short and simple.

Saray Kebab is located on Kokusai-dori opposite the Rox department store.

A nice cold Asahi Beer was a fine accompaniment to the Kebabs.

The menu 1x Kebab Sandwich, 1x Kebab Rice, 2x Asahi Draught Beer  = 2000 ¥

Who would have thought Kebabs were so popular in Tokyo? Not me that's for sure but I'm so pleased they are!