An interactive entertainment cafe blending Japanese culture and cuisine in Asakusa’s retro atmosphere
【Food Replica Crafting Experience Cafe】
Located in a prime spot just a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station and close to Sumida Park and Senso-ji, this is the “Food Replica Crafting Experience Cafe.”
Here, you can enjoy a special hands-on activity: crafting the intricate food replicas that are a familiar sight at restaurants across Japan, all with your own hands.
Our concept is “Make it, see it, and eat it—have fun.”
Not only do you make a replica; once you’re done, a “real dish that looks just like your creation” is served—a unique flourish you’ll find only at this cafe.
Drizzle ketchup yourself, lift the noodles, and place the real dish next to your replica to play “Which one is real?”—a curious, highly Instagrammable experience.
Between sightseeing in Asakusa, why not create a one-of-a-kind memory that both adults and children will love?
3 Recommended Highlights
1. The surprising "Make it & Eat it" topsy-turvy experience
The biggest feature is that you can actually eat the exact same menu as the food sample you made. You can choose from omurice, spaghetti with meat sauce, and the newly added crepes and jelly parfait. The topsy-turvy experience of intentionally plating real dishes to look like samples and taking photos or videos is full of playful fun you can only enjoy here.
2. Beginner-friendly! Careful support from professionals and high-quality results
Staff provide thorough instruction from mixing materials to assembly and decoration, so anyone from children aged 6 and up (elementary school age) to adults can create high-quality pieces. The sample you make goes through an authentic process of baking and hardening in an oven, and you can take it home the same day as a souvenir.
3. A "retro Japanese" space brimming with Asakusa charm
The interior features a calm design with a retro Japanese vibe. Away from the hustle and bustle of sightseeing, you can immerse yourself in creating your own piece and enjoy a luxurious time. As it is by reservation only (web reservations only), you can start the experience smoothly without waiting. As a new go-to spot in Asakusa, it is attracting attention from travelers both domestic and international.
Other recommended information
Fully cashless payments: All additional in-store orders are cashless, enabling a smooth checkout.
Come empty-handed: Protective aprons are provided, so you can drop by in the middle of sightseeing.
Companion plan available: Those not joining the crafting experience can watch and take photos beside you while enjoying food and drinks (up to 2 companions per participant).
Groups and private bookings: We flexibly accommodate various group uses such as corporate training and school trips.
Reservation required: Please be sure to make a reservation or inquiry in advance before visiting. Same-day reservations are accepted. Experience time slots start every hour from 10:00 a.m., so please arrive on time for your reserved slot.
References
- Official website of 食品サンプル製作体験カフェ:https://foodsamplecafe.com/
BASIC INFORMATION
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食品サンプル製作体験カフェ (Food Sample Making Cafe) |
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| Address | 1-13-13 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 070-9214-3127 |
| Business Hours |
【Mon・Tue・Wed・Thu・Fri・Sun・Public Holiday】
10:00 - 17:00(L.O. 16:00) 【Saturday】 |
| Closed Days | None |
| Irregular Holidays | We may be closed irregularly when there are no reservations or due to unforeseen circumstances. |
| Parking |
Parking: Not available
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| Pricing | ・Crafting experience course with meal:¥5,600(tax included) ・Crafting experience course(with drink):¥4,600(tax included) ・Accompanying person(with meal):¥2,000(tax included) ・Accompanying person(with drink):¥1,000(tax included) |
| Payment Methods | Credit Card・Debit Card・QR Code Payment・Electronic Money・交通系電子マネー |
| Reservation |
For reservations for the Food Replica-Making Experience Cafe, please use our convenient online reservation.
(We are currently not accepting reservations by phone) |
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| Official URL | https://foodsamplecafe.com/ |
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