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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"

"They had a 12-piece box for 600 yen! You can choose any flavor combination you like. Apparently, you can choose as many different flavors as you want! They had plain, red bean paste, chocolate, custard, store-limited (sweet potato), and seasonal limited (matcha). They were cute to look at and delicious."

"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"

"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"

"Currently, as of October 2024, it's located between Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond. However, it seems they'll be relocating to Ueno Marui in December 2024, moving to a more easily accessible location. This will likely lead to even larger crowds, probably due to the increased visibility. Donremi is a popular sweets brand that everyone has likely tri"

"## 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"

"This cafe is located in the Marui department store, just a few minutes' walk from Ueno Station. The entire second basement floor is almost entirely dedicated to Muji, and this cafe is run by Muji. I happened to be in Ueno, so I stopped by around 2:30 pm on a weekend for a break. Since it's located inside Marui, there were families with children, "

"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,"

"A shop located inside the ticket gate at JR Ueno Station. It's perfect for souvenirs, especially when you're going back home to visit family. The Shiretoko donuts are particularly cute and would delight women and children. They are steamed instead of fried, resulting in a fluffy texture and light mouthfeel. It reminded me of sponge cake. The chocol"

"【August 2024, Takeout】 On this day, I picked up some of these "回転焼き" (a type of Japanese sweet) as a souvenir for my family from Ueno. Having a little something to bring home always makes dinner more enjoyable. The ones I took home were: - Azuki bean filling (151 yen) x 2 Each one was individually wrapped in a cute paper with the design "餡舎ひよ子" "

"This is a manju (sweet bun) shop located within Ameya-Yokocho. Their manju have a refreshing sweetness from the white bean paste. They offer a generous amount at an affordable price, making them perfect for souvenirs or family gatherings. If you're looking for a refreshing treat in the Ueno area, this is the place to go! It's a famous shop that has"

"I often buy their seasonal fruit shortcakes and pudding rolls. They're reasonably priced but taste great, so I always stop by when I have time. It's convenient to shop there since it's inside the station. I also gave some of their baked goods as a gift, and the recipient told me they were delicious!"

"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"

"## Mini Chocolate Banana Parfait (with drink) ¥1,980 ## Mask Melon Shortcake Cake Set (with drink) ¥1,678 I often use this place when I need to get something done at Ueno Station (and don't want to walk around). Depending on the day and time, there can be long lines, and I've waited up to an hour before. But on weekdays at 2:30 PM, I was able to g"

"**[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"

"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."

"A sweet potato shop right in front of Ueno Station! You can enjoy delicious, fluffy baked sweet potatoes from Ibaraki Prefecture. The sweetness is just right! I was able to try a variety that wasn't too sticky, which is my preference. It's close to the station, incredibly delicious, and very affordable - the best sweet potato shop! The staff member"

"I finally stopped by the "Hake-jyouyu Nori-ben Yama-nobori" bento shop located inside Ueno Station. I had been curious about it every time I passed by. I ordered the "Umi to Hatake", which is apparently their signature nori-ben. I reheated it in the microwave when I got home and it was a refined and delicious nori-ben. It was very tasty, but for me"

"The restaurant was clean and spacious, and I was able to sit on a sofa seat. When I entered a little after 11:30, there were still some empty seats, but by a little after 12, there was a decent line. I had read reviews mentioning terrible customer service, so I went in with a sense of anticipation. However, not a single person smiled, and the atm"

"I was the first to visit since it just opened. It's located next to the Tokyo Kaikan, and since there was a performance that day, only terrace seating was available. It was cloudy, so it was cool and not many people came, so I was able to relax. The lemon squash was also delicious, even though it was a bit weak in carbonation."