What to order at Ameyoko Okachimachi tachigui

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Standing seafood and Korean street food
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Daytime busiest. The standing-sushi at Mihashi and the Korean stalls toward Okachimachi are the order.
CuisineStreet food
Price¥
HoursDaily 10:00-20:00 (vendor hours vary)
The dishStanding seafood and Korean street food
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Tip: Daytime busiest. The standing-sushi at Mihashi and the Korean stalls toward Okachimachi are the order.

Location

Address: Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

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