The Origin of Sukiyaki: Gyunabe Specialty Shop "Edo Niku Kappo Sasaya" Opens in Asakusa on 12/13

he popular public tavern 'New Asakusa' that was along Kannon Street in Tokyo's Asakusa. 'Edo Niku Kappo Sasaya', which similarly closed its curtain reluctantly in Tokyo's Tsukiji, will revive at that site where they closed the curtain on a long history while continuing to be loved by many people.

The store name is 'Edo Niku Kappo Sasaya Asakusa'. Opening is Saturday, December 13, 2025. The exterior of the building on the corner lot remains as is, and swaying red lanterns create a gorgeous atmosphere as a new Asakusa landmark.

The interior design is basically as 'New Asakusa' was.

Including the large red lantern that was also a store specialty hanging in the open ceiling space, the layout of table seating etc. is apparently mostly the same.

The dish provided with full service is the origin of sukiyaki "eaten with diced meat" - "Gyunabe". As you know, it's "a historic Japanese dish symbolizing the Meiji era's civilization and enlightenment".

Originally in Japan before the Meiji era, there was almost no custom of eating beef. However, when the Meiji government promoted meat eating, beef culture is said to have spread.

"Gyunabe" eaten by simmering in a pot with Edo sweet miso was loved as the prototype of current "sukiyaki" where beef is simmered in warishita, and apparently became popular as a Western-style dish for common people.

Now let's introduce part of the menu.

■"Special Gyunabe" (3,299 yen) / With 3 appetizer small dishes, rice, and sweet

'Edo Niku Kappo Sasaya Asakusa' prepares "Gyunabe" using Nambu iron shallow pots so it can be enjoyed in the same style as that time.

The biggest feature is warishita and diced meat made by caramelizing sanonto (sugar) right before your eyes.

They carefully select domestic beef rib roast of premium parts including "loin core" so umami can be strongly felt even when coated with warishita. Good mouthfeel from low melting point of marbled fat, tender red meat, and firm flavor.

Furthermore, if you dip it in fluffy egg with finely whipped egg white and added mountain yam, you can enjoy the powerful, rich deliciousness of beef while feeling sukiyaki's sweet sauce.

By firmly wrapping meat juices that overflow from diced meat, the mouth should stay in "happy time" more than usual.

■"Torisuki" (2,199 yen) / With 3 appetizer small dishes, rice, and sweet

"Torisuki" representing Edo culture. According to 'Onihei Ryori Nikki' (Abe Koryu), the specialty "Torisuki" of game chicken pot shop 'Gotetsu' is introduced as one of the feasts loved by Edo commoners. There's even an expression "At Gotetsu's shop, they eat it while simmering with sasagaki of new burdock in broth".

Also, since there was a style at that time to purchase game chicken mixed with offal, they follow the style of putting "giblets (motsu)" in "Torisuki". You can savor the mainstream taste.

Note that procurement is done with particular care by 'Miyagawa Shokukei', founded in Meiji 35, so the taste is guaranteed.

Besides, they lineup "Oyster Dote Nabe" unique to winter season, as well as "Domestic Pork Sukiyaki", "Kobe Beef Sukiyaki", and "Kobe Gyunabe". It's nice to have various choices.

Of course, they also offer various selections from "horse meat", "eel skewers", "yakitori" that are part of Japanese food culture, to "appetizers" perfect for drinks.

'Edo Niku Kappo Sasaya Asakusa' has made a new start to spin the history of the long-established store 'New Asakusa', which was founded in 1959 and reached extreme prosperity.

Why not visit once to experience a page of that history? You'll surely want to repeat.

Store Name	Edo Niku Kappo Sasaya Asakusa
Address	New Asakusa Building, 1-35-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Opening Date	Saturday, December 13, 2025
Phone	03-5246-3775
Business Hours	11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:00, Drinks 21:30)
Regular Holiday	Irregular holidays
Official Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/sasaya_asakusa

Information is current as of December 12, 2025.