Once you’ve reached Tateishi, there are plenty of eateries worth starting out at – it all depends on your preferences. Any of the five places listed below serve local specialities and will make for great kick-off spots. Still, whatever you do, don't leave without trying motsuyaki (roast giblets), Tateishi's signature snack.
Found on the eastern side of the Arakawa, the downtown neighbourhood of Tateishi in Katsushika Ward is only 15 minutes by subway from Asakusa but remains largely undiscovered by the masses. The area is packed with retro shopping streets, old-fashioned food stalls and shitamachi attitude – you'll see plenty of locals heading for the watering holes from early noon and staying put for the remainder of the day. Cheap booze isn't the only attraction, though: eateries here offer quality grub at seriously low prices, so gourmet-biased bar-hoppers can easily make it through three joints without spending more than ¥5,000. Here are ten spots to kick off your delicious downtown adventure.
