Tsukishima Meibutsu Monja Daruma Iki na Mise

Daruma Iki na Mise sits on a corner of Nishinaka-dori, the shopping street known as Monja Street, and is distinct from the brand’s main branch: this fourth location opened in December 2020 at 1-22-1 Tsukishima. Windows on two sides make the room brighter than the narrow tavern setting some visitors expect in the neighbourhood. Tsukishima Station’s Exit 7 is a one-minute walk away, according to the official site.

The restaurant says it buys ingredients directly from Toyosu and Tsukiji markets and highlights seafood dishes such as grilled squid and tuna preparations. Its menu brings together monjayaki, okonomiyaki and other griddle dishes; mentaiko, mochi and cheese monjayaki appears often in customer recommendations. If you are unsure how to use the small spatula or would rather watch, staff can cook the dish at your table.

Public comments about this branch are particularly positive about the attentive service: visitors say staff explained the dish and handled the cooking, making the meal approachable for first-time monjayaki diners. Its popularity can mean queues at busy times, so booking or arriving outside the peak period may save time. Some diners find the menu difficult to read in English, which makes asking for a recommendation useful.

The shop opens from 11 am on weekdays and 10:30 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, closing at 11 pm. Last orders are 10 pm for food and 10:30 pm for drinks. Telephone reservations are available, and Exit 7 of Tsukishima Station is one minute away on foot. For a first monjayaki meal with help at the hot plate and a seafood-led menu, Daruma is the more guided option; Kura a few blocks away offers a simpler neighbourhood contrast.