Tokyo's Asakusa Welcomes 'Chansu-do', a Takoyaki Restaurant with Fried or Grilled Options and 25 Types of Lemon Sours, Opening July 4th!

Andes Create Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Taito-ku, Tokyo) will grand open "Takoyaki and Lemon Sour Sakaba 'Chansu-do'" on July 4, 2026, in Asakusa, Tokyo, one of the world's leading tourist destinations. This new concept fuses Japan's soul food, takoyaki, with the charm of traditional downtown izakayas and Western-style bars.

In recent years, with the increase in inbound tourists, the demand for experiencing Japan's unique food and izakaya culture has been growing. 'Chansu-do' aims to be a new social hub where domestic and international customers can naturally interact and casually experience a new sense of "Japanese Izakaya Culture" by offering not only takoyaki, a representative Japanese snack food, but also lemon sours and retro drinks that have been loved in the downtown area for many years, along with Western-style creative cuisine.

Background and Aim of Opening

Currently, "Izakaya" is highly popular among inbound tourists, not just as a restaurant but as an entertainment experience where they can immerse themselves in Japan's unique food culture and atmosphere. Therefore, 'Chansu-do' was planned as a specialty bar that allows customers to experience Japan with all five senses, focusing on "Takoyaki," which is gaining recognition overseas alongside "Sushi" and "Ramen," and combining it with the Japanese origin of sour culture and retro drinks that have been loved in the Asakusa/downtown area for years. It blends the casualness of a "popular izakaya" that is easy to drop by during sightseeing with the sophisticated style of a "bar." By offering takoyaki, a representative Japanese snack food, and downtown drinks alongside Western-style creative cuisine, we aim to create a new social space where domestic and international customers can interact across genres and easily experience a new sense of "Japanese Izakaya Culture."

Featured Menu Items Creating a New Japanese Food Experience

[1] Choose Between Grilled or Fried! Signature "Authentic Takoyaki" to Enjoy Japanese Flavors

The star of 'Chansu-do,' takoyaki, is a proud dish finished with a perfect balance of crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. For the decisive sauce, we use a special sauce from a long-established manufacturer that has been loved in Kyoto for many years. The batter uses an original blend powder based on domestic wheat, combined with a special dashi broth made from katsuobushi and Hokkaido kelp, creating a refined and deep flavor.

The menu ranges from the classic "sweet" to the stimulating "slightly spicy" and "very spicy," and "ginger soy sauce" (480 yen each, tax included) to simply enjoy Japan's seasoning culture, to rich "mentaiko mayo takoyaki" (630 yen, tax included) and "sesame salt tare" and "sesame ponzu" (580 yen each, tax included). Furthermore, all menu items can be chosen as either "grilled" or "fried," pursuing the ultimate pairing with beer and sours, truly "authentic takoyaki for adults."

[2] Homemade Lemon Sours with 25 Flavor Options

As an izakaya drink originating from Japan, "Lemon Sour" (600 yen, tax included) boasts unwavering popularity both domestically and internationally. At 'Chansu-do,' we offer a completely original "homemade lemon sour" that is meticulously prepared in-house.

Fresh lemon peel and pulp are luxuriously grated and mixed with honey in our unique golden ratio. It features a perfect balance of the lemon's fresh aroma, refreshing acidity, subtle bitterness, and mellow sweetness. Beyond the classic simple lemon sour, we offer an astonishing lineup of "25" unique flavors. We propose infinite pairings with our signature authentic takoyaki made with carefully selected ingredients, providing a mechanism for domestic and international customers to deeply experience the depth and enjoyment of Japanese izakaya culture.

[3] "Genre-less Adult Appetizers" Infused with Japanese, Western, and Chinese Essences

In addition to takoyaki, we offer a total of 28 items, including classic izakaya menu items like "Moro Kyu" (cucumber with miso) and creative dishes such as "Liver Pate Monaka," "Grilled Caesar Salad," and "Cheese Yatsuhashi." With a wide menu composition incorporating Japanese and Western elements, we offer the unique charm of an izakaya that can be enjoyed with drinks.

"Liver Pate Monaka" (550 yen, tax included): A visually appealing Japanese-Western fusion dish where rich liver pate is sandwiched between the skin of "Monaka," a traditional Japanese confection.

"Crab Miso Bruschetta" (750 yen, tax included): A luxurious appetizer combining rich Japanese seafood, crab miso, with fragrant baguette.

"Pickled Mustard Greens and Shirataki Noodle Peperoncino Stir-fry" (600 yen, tax included): A speedy dish that pairs well with drinks, featuring healthy shirataki noodles stir-fried with a spicy kick.

Furthermore, to allow customers to experience Japanese sake, a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage, in a more casual and local style, we offer a selection of cup sakes carefully chosen from all over Japan. Customers can enjoy the retro and charming label designs and the unique Japanese drinking culture of enjoying sake directly from the bottle. This casual izakaya style of enjoying sake from the bottle provides a special experience for both domestic and international customers to feel close to "Japaneseness."

Flexible Service from "Eating While Walking" During Sightseeing to Everyday Use, Including Lunch and Takeout

'Chansu-do' not only caters to evening izakaya dining but also offers lunch service and takeout. We provide takeout to meet the demand for "eating while walking," essential for sightseeing in the Asakusa area. We also operate the store flexibly to accommodate the lunch needs of business people working nearby, the daily meals of local residents, and casual drinks after work, catering to diverse lifestyles and needs of both domestic and international customers.

Spreading Japanese Izakaya Culture from Asakusa to the World

In Asakusa, a world-leading tourist destination, 'Chansu-do' will convey the charm of Japanese izakaya culture to customers from Japan and abroad through "takoyaki sakaba," a unique Japanese food culture. We aim to be a restaurant where all visitors feel "delicious," "fun," and "want to come back," offering a warm, Japanese-style izakaya experience where people naturally connect while enjoying traditional retro drinks.

*All prices include tax in this press release.

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Facility Introduction: Takoyaki and Lemon Sour Sakaba Chansu-do

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Location: Erika Building 2F, 1-21-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Business Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Seating Capacity: 42 seats

Regular Holidays: Open all year round

Smoking/Non-smoking: Non-smoking

Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13323881/

Opening Date: July 4, 2026

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Andes Create Co., Ltd.

Head Office Address: 2-7-10-303 Moto-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Established: January 2005

Business Activities: Restaurant Management

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