Nihonbashi Otako — Tomeshi — soy-cooked rice crowned with broth-soaked tofu

Nihonbashi Otako

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Founded in 1923, this Kanto-style oden institution simmers a decades-old dark dashi and is famous for tomeshi — broth-soaked tofu over soy-stained rice.

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Address
Otako Bldg, 2-2-3 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Nihonbashi Stn
Cuisine
Oden (Kanto-style)
Price
¥¥¥
Signature
Tomeshi — soy-cooked rice crowned with broth-soaked tofu

Last verified Jul 2026

Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.

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