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"I was craving delicious vegetables, so I let Google 🔎 lead me here! The meals are served on a single plate and cash only is accepted 😋. You can really load up on veggies here. I saw people coming in to buy takeout boxes, which made me realize the restaurant has a loyal following. It was impressive (laughs). Plus, the staff 🫶 are beautiful. It re"

"Since I was already in Ueno, I decided I had to visit Mihashi for a 3 o'clock snack. Luckily, I was seated almost immediately, and thankfully, even though there were only two of us, we were given a table for four. The cool interior quickly cooled down our bodies after being outside in the heat. We both ordered the apricot cream anmitsu. We were qui"

"Family Gathering for a Meal - Obon Lunch After visiting the graves at Kan'ei-ji Temple, we had our traditional family meal. This time, we went to the Japanese restaurant, Inshoutei, located in Ueno Park. With my niece's family being away for a while, there were 14 of us, but it was still quite lively. We enjoyed the Hanakago Bento. The second-flo"

"I'm always grateful for the delicious lunches and relaxing atmosphere here. The South Indian lunch is available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, they serve biryani, and on Sundays, they offer a thali (meals). It's packed with the wonderful flavors of spices, it's good for you, and it's absolutely delicious. After finish"

"The restaurant was small, with only one waiter and one cook. The waiter was very busy. They only served regular coffee, no cappuccinos or anything fancy, but it was good. The pasta and omelet were also delicious. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere with lots of little decorations. We were Chinese, but there were also French and Italian diners. Unf"

"This is the shop that was featured on the TV show "Matsuko's Unknown World." They open at 3:00 PM, but you have to sign up on the waiting list at 2:30 PM. When I arrived around 2:30 PM, there were about four groups ahead of me. After signing up, I took a stroll through the park and returned to the shop before 3:00 PM to wait for my name to be calle"

"Located on the second floor of the station building, it's easily accessible. I stopped by alone. It was very comfortable and I was able to relax. ^ ^ The beer is served in a thin-walled glass, which is highly recommended. I also ordered curry, which was delicious and I was very satisfied! It's not a place I get to visit often, but I'd definitely co"

"## Wednesday, May 2024 (Rainy ☔️) **Onoya's Kashiwa Mochi** ¥900 **Premium Egg Pudding** ¥1000 **Extra Syrups** (White Custard Peanut, Red Melon) Arrived at 12:15, no customers ahead. It seems to be a bar space rental, the interior is dimly lit, with only a counter seating 9 people, and shelves of alcohol lining the walls. The menu has 7 regula"

"I went there for lunch on a Tuesday during summer vacation. It was close to 2 PM, but it was full and I had to wait a bit. We ordered an omelet, beef stew, curry rice, spaghetti Napolitan, and a parfait. The food came out quickly. The dishes were served on plates that were at least 1.5 times larger than those you'd find at a regular restaurant. The"

"It's located behind Ueno Marui. They have a wide variety of menu options, including morning and lunch sets. The dishes are quite filling. The toast is very thick, and even the half-size parfait was satisfying. The entrance has a ramp, and while the restroom has a single step down at the entrance, it's still accessible for people with mobility issue"

"I visited around 11:30 AM on a Thursday, a weekday. This is a famous old-fashioned coffee shop, known alongside "Oujou" in this area, but this was my first time visiting. I ordered the daily pasta with a drink, which was a mentaiko pasta today. The portion was a bit small, so it might not be enough for younger people. The pasta was cooked a bit"

"I stopped by this cafe during a stroll through Ueno Park. The atmosphere surrounded by greenery is lovely, but the interior is rather ordinary. While it doesn't offer full meals, it specializes in light snacks like anmitsu (sweet bean jelly dessert) and oden (hot pot). You pay at the table when your food arrives. The dango (dumplings) were average,"

"We decided to try a new restaurant for lunch in Ueno, so we made a reservation based on photos of the appetizers and online reviews. We arrived before opening and there was already a line, but the staff were very welcoming and efficient. There were four of us (my parents in their 70s, my husband, and myself). We each ordered a different lunch men"

"I was surprised to learn that I could use the museum without paying the entrance fee, so I visited on a Saturday in early July around noon. There were about four groups ahead of me, and I waited for about 15 minutes. I ordered the pasta course because I wanted to try the dessert as well. I chose the carbonara pasta, which was perfectly seasoned and"

"My friend and I stopped by after work. The food was surprisingly delicious. We planned to have a quick drink but ended up staying for almost two hours. My friend ordered a Suntory The Premium Malt's (pint) and a ginger highball, while I had a glass of white wine. Unexpectedly, the wine was so good that I remember ordering two more glasses. Since it"

"A spacious, retro-style coffee shop reminiscent of the Showa era. It's rare in Tokyo to find a place where smoking is allowed in all seats. While I could smell cigarette smoke, no one was smoking near me during my visit. However, if you're sensitive to smoke, be aware. Looking at the menu photos, it seems prices have increased quite a bit in the "

"**Restaurant Features:** This stylish cafe is located near Ueno Zoo, about a 5-minute walk from the Park Exit of Ueno Station. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, with a layout primarily consisting of tables. The location is excellent, making it a great place to relax. **Ordered Menu:** *All prices are inclusive of tax (as of the date "

"**[Madonnna]** I visited this place for the first time on a Sunday evening at the end of September 2024. The basement and first floor are non-smoking, while the second floor is designated for smoking. It was quite crowded, so I was seated on the second floor. It was near the air conditioner, which made it extremely cold. Given the chilly environm"

"Unfortunately, I booked a table with a park view, but the only window-side table was a small two-seater. All other tables were far from the window. The window-side area is used for the weekend buffet, so on weekdays it's just far from the window. Also, the menu was on a mobile device, and the pasta and pizza I wanted weren't available. It was har"

"The food was pretty average, neither good nor bad. But for ¥1,550 (as of October 2024), it's a great deal to enjoy a chicken biryani and curry set with a choice of curry, accompanied by achar, fresh vegetables (with a touch of cilantro), cumin and cilantro raita (delicious), mango pudding, and a cumin seed lassi (also delicious) while listening to "