Chanko stew Tomoe Kata Ryogoku

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Chanko-nabe is a general term for a meal served in sumo stables to wrestlers, and is said to have originated in the Dewanoumi stable of the 19th yokozuna, Chirikuzan, during the Meiji era (1868-1912). There are various theories as to the origin of the term. It contains nutritious ingredients such as fish, meat, and vegetables, and can be prepared in large quantities. There are many famous chanko restaurants in the Ryogoku area. Among them, Chanko Tomoegata, which has a history of about 45 years, was opened in 1976 (Showa 51) by Tomoegata, a famous wrestler of the Showa period and former kobozuna, and is currently run by his second son's wife as proprietress.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Sumida-ku Ryogoku 2-17-6 Map
Area: Ryogoku / Kinshicho / Kameido Area
Phone: 0336325600
Hours: [Tuesday-Friday]11:30-15:00(L.O.14:00)/17:00-22:00(L.O.21:00)
[SaturdaySundayPublic holiday]11:30-15:00(L.O.14:00)/16:30-22:00(L.O.21:00)
Closed: Monday, Tuesday (June- Aug.), New Year's Holiday
※However, we will be open without closing for 15 Sundays during the Sumo Period at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, others)
Smoking: Not available (There is a smoking area next to the entrance on the 1st floor)
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Good for groups-families

Reviewed : 2019.05.31

Was a nice authentic experience. Been to Japan, but never had chanko... like hotpot, with all types of meat. Kids enjoyed it. Took a reservation.
Excellent authentic chanko

Reviewed : 2019.03.28

We were looking for an authentic restaurant in this neighborhood and certainly found it. We were taken care of well and enjoyed a delicious lunch special. The restaurant is several floors and did...
Chanko Tomoegata – great dinner after watching sumo

Reviewed : 2019.01.07

It was our first visit at this restaurant but overall a second at a similar place. We attended the sumo competition on one of their last days in May and booked weeks in advance to make sure we get a...