Fukagawajuku Tomioka Hachiman Restaurant

“Fukagawa-meshi” is an iconic local cuisine born in Tokyo. Fukagawa-meshi is usually served in two ways: “bukkake” (pour-over), where you drench the rice with fresh clams cooked in miso broth, and “takikomi,” where the rice is seasoned with dashi and soy sauce. The former has its origins in the days when the area flourished as a fisherman's town, where it became a staple meal of fishermen. The latter became popular as a meal with the taste of home, as well as a lunch for tradesmen of the time.

Fukagawajuku serves clams that are freshly caught and carefully selected, primarily from Tokyo Bay. The clams keep their delicious fresh flavor thanks to never being frozen. The restaurant’s bukkake bowl is served with a special blend of Kanto miso and Shinshu miso. The harmonious fusion of flavors between the clam juice and miso makes the dish irresistible. The “Hamamatsu-fu” style of takikomi-gohan adds soy sauce to the rice, and it is known for its delicate flavors that enhance the flavors of the clams.

If you would like to try both dishes, try ordering the “tatsumigonomi.”
The restaurant’s dinner menu features à la carte items, including clam skewers and Yanagawa stewed clams.
It is located within the grounds of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, so it is easy to spot while walking around the area.