Located in Asakusa, “seafoods restaurant MEXICO Asakusa” is an eatery where you can enjoy fresh seafood. (Please note that restaurant sometimes spells “Mexico” as “Mehico” on their menu and signage.)
Among their many dishes, their pilaf featuring snow crab is a popular item loved by many.
“伝統のカニピラフ（Sサイズ）,” Traditional MEHIKO Fried Rice 1,738 JPY (tax included)
Popular since the restaurant’s founding! The snow crab pilaf is a must-try delicacy
The crab pilaf (noted as the “Traditional MEHIKO Fried Rice” on the menu) is the restaurant’s signature dish. This pilaf, featuring impressive snow crab, has captivated many people since the restaurant’s establishment in 1970.
The aroma of butter that wafts as soon as it’s brought to your table will surely get your appetite going!
The secret to its deliciousness lies in a traditional cooking method! The restaurant uses snow crab broth when cooking the rice, infusing it with the umami of snow crab. With just one bite, you can fully experience its rich taste.
To enjoy the crab, you’ll need to use special scissors to break open the shell. The tender and juicy crab meat on top of the pilaf is simply delightful.
The Traditional MEHIKO Fried Rice comes in three sizes: S, M, and L. There’s also a version where the snow crab shell is already removed. You can choose your preference!
In addition to the crab pilaf, there are also value sets where you can enjoy various dishes together.
The “Crab Pilaf Special Set” is an ideal set menu that includes an S-size crab pilaf, seafood hors d’oeuvres, seaweed salad, crab and seaweed soup, a side dish, and a soft drink.
With such a lavish presentation, you might find yourself wondering, “Where do I start?”
“カニピラフ スペシャルセット,” Crab Pilaf Special Set 3,608 JPY (tax included)
For the side dish, you can choose from “Crab Cream Croquette,” “Fried Shrimp & Oyster,” “Shrimp Gratin,” or “Assorted Sashimi.” All of them are delicious, but the Crab Cream Croquette is particularly popular.
Inside the crispy exterior is a special white sauce generously made with snow crab meat. You can really taste the umami of snow crab as much as in the crab pilaf.
It’s satisfying to eat as is, but it’s also irresistible when paired with the special sauce made from Italian tomatoes! It has even been awarded a gold medal by the Japan Croquette Association in the past, captivating those who eat it.
The Crab Cream Croquette can also be ordered à la carte, so why not try ordering more if you really enjoy it?
It’s not just the crab! The sirloin pilaf is also delicious
Besides the signature crab dish, the restaurant also offers seafood pilaf dishes like “Crab and Salmon Roe Pilaf,” “Sea Urchin Pilaf,” and “Oyster Pilaf.”
While seafood pilafs are the main menu items, the “Steak Pilaf with Sirloin Steak” using high-quality sirloin steak is also worth checking out.
“ステーキピラフ（Mサイズ）,” Steak Pilaf with Sirloin Steak 1,958 JPY (tax included)
The steak, cut into easy-to-eat pieces, has a very tender texture. The well-seared surface is fragrant, and juices overflow with each bite.
The pilaf, with its subtle garlic and herb aroma, has a light aftertaste, making it enjoyable from start to finish.
When eaten together, you can enjoy a taste where the juicy umami of the steak harmonizes perfectly with the rich flavor of the buttery pilaf.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine featuring snow crab and shrimp
One of the reasons for the restaurant’s popularity is that you can enjoy traditional Japanese dishes using snow crab and shrimp, not just pilaf.
They also offer tempura, a staple of Japanese cuisine.
The “Deep-Fried Crab and shrimp on Rice” is a dish where you can enjoy two pieces of snow crab tempura and three pieces of shrimp tempura.
“蟹と海老の天重,” Deep-Fried Crab and shrimp on Rice 2,398 JPY (tax included)
The snow crab tempura, wrapped in crispy batter, has a soft, fluffy texture. It’s a high-quality tempura where the characteristic sweetness of snow crab gently spreads across your palate.
This rich umami, only found in fresh snow crab, brings a sense of happiness with just one bite.
The shrimp tempura is characterized by its firm texture. With each bite, a different burst of rich sweetness is released.
Both tempuras have a light coating that doesn’t feel greasy, making them a perfect match with the slightly sweet sauce-soaked rice. It’s so delicious, you might find yourself eating it without a second thought.
The appeal of seafoods restaurant MEXICO Asakusa, beloved for over 50 years
seafoods restaurant MEXICO was first founded in Fukushima Prefecture in 1970.
Thanks to the region’s access to fresh seafood, the restaurant became popular for its seafood-focused dishes.
Currently, they have branches not only in Fukushima Prefecture but also in neighboring Ibaraki Prefecture and Tokyo.
Given that crab is a luxury ingredient, many people may assume it comes with a high price tag.
However, at seafoods restaurant MEXICO Asakusa, you can enjoy reasonably-priced crab dishes starting from the 1,000 JPY range.
Enjoy the exquisite seafood dishes that have been winning fans for over 50 years!
Information
| Store name | シーフードレストランメヒコ 浅草店 seafoods restaurant MEXICO Asakusa |
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| Address | Sawadaya Building 1F, 1-39-5 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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| Access |
Asakusa Station 3-minute walk from Exit A1
Asakusa Station 6-minute walk from Exit 6
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| Phone number | 03-3843-6052 |
| Reservations | Available Phone |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | Tue-Fri. 11:00-15:00（last order 14:30）, 17:00-23:00（last order: food 22:00, drinks & dessert 22:30） Sat-Sun. & nat’l holidays 11:00-23:00（last order: food 22:00, drinks & dessert 22:30） |
| Closed | Monday |
| Seating | 50 table seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | http://www.mehico.com/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of August 2024.
