Hyperlocal Tokyo

"Day 8 of my Tokyo trip ① September 3, 2024. Starbucks stop #42. It was the last day of my stay in Tokyo, and I finally went to the Tokyo National Museum. It was raining (or maybe because of the rain?), and there was a ridiculously long line at the ticket booth, something you wouldn't see in the countryside! I gave up and headed to the nearest Star"

"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 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"

"This is a classic cafe in a convenient location with two floors, making it ideal for business meetings. The coffee and cakes are of excellent quality, reasonably priced, and served on elegant tableware. The staff is friendly, with charming female waitresses in white aprons who are kind and attentive. Although there was a technical issue with the ca"

"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 "

"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"

"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"

"This summer, I went on an 'anmitsu' (Japanese dessert) tour in Tokyo. A few days before visiting this place, I got an anmitsu to go atecute Ueno. It was so delicious that I wanted to eat it at the shop, so I visited on the last day of my trip. The fruit was thick-cut, and the balance of the anmitsu's agar jelly, red bean paste, and soft serve ice c"

"This bakery cafe is located in a spacious area with a large JR ticket gate near Ueno Hirokoji-guchi. You can purchase bread and coffee, and there's a seating area where you can relax. While there are no restrooms inside the cafe, there's a relatively large restroom located in the back of the passageway next to the supermarket that sells a variety"

"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"

"We went to try the drink that was part of the Monet exhibition collaboration, and it was a hit! The gapao rice and the clam chowder in the set were also delicious. The collaboration drink and dessert were all delicious, and we were seated at a table for four even though there were only two of us, so we could relax. It was my first time in Ueno Stat"

"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"

"**[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"

"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 daughter and I visited. We had the seasonal limited meal and dessert, as well as the steamed chicken and vegetable donburi. Everything was absolutely delicious! The staff were very friendly, making it a comfortable place to be. I definitely want to go back."

"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 "

"I was craving bread and looked for a bakery in the train station, and this is where I found it. The bread was definitely delicious, but the price was too high. Maybe it's because it's in the station."

"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"