01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Down a flight of stairs along the street by Asakusa's Kaminarimon sits Marukichiya, a basement spot specializing in homestyle Japanese set meals. The midday highlight is the nutritionally thoughtful 30-ingredient balanced lunch. Laid out on a tray with fifteen-grain rice, a bowl of vegetable-and-tofu kenchin-jiru soup, and an assortment of distinct side dishes, the sheer variety of components catches the eye immediately.
A key pleasure of the set meal is choosing a main dish tailored to your mood. Options span both meat and seafood, from appetizing pork glazed in a punchy ginger sauce and fried chicken with tartar sauce to aromatic three-variety dried fish platters and sake-lees-marinated grilled black cod. A fragrant Indian-style butter chicken curry and seasonal daily specials also feature, offering something new on repeat visits.
Compact yet relaxed, the dining room makes solo visitors feel comfortable eating at their own pace. When time is tight, takeout bento boxes packed with the same 30-ingredient composition are a welcome alternative. It is a dependable lunchtime stop whenever you crave extra vegetables in your daily routine or want to savor a multifaceted Japanese meal.
