I visited the second place, but I was too drunk to remember much. I had squid ink monjayaki for 1680 yen and seafood for 1880 yen. I also had 5 highballs for 550 yen each, totaling around 10,000 yen. The food was delicious, but I ended up drinking too much.

I went for dinner on Sunday and had to wait a bit because both the main store nearby and this branch were quite crowded. But it was worth the wait as I enjoyed a delicious monjayaki. They seem to be particular about using fresh seafood ingredients, offering a wide variety with great flavors. It was fun to see the staff cook everything right in front of us, except for the squid appetizer. Thank you for the meal!

■Scene of UseWith a partner■Waiting TimeOn Saturday, after 3:30 PM, there was no waiting time upon arrival.■InteriorThe entrance is narrow and elongated. It seems hot in the summer due to the close proximity to the iron plate.■FoodServing: Grilled octopus with butter soy sauce, mentaiko mochi, and black honey ice cream. It was a good snack to satisfy your cravings. When it is first served, there is not much burnt rice, but after about 15 minutes, burnt rice starts to form.■OtherI believe the seating was limited to a 2-hour time limit.

If you walk along the railroad tracks from Ueno Station to Ameyoko, you will find two Monja-yaki shops, and we went to the one further back called Moheji. There were four of us, all men, who visited the restaurant. A friend from out of town wanted to try something typical of Tokyo while exploring Ueno, so we decided to have Monja-yaki. It was a Sunday lunchtime, so there was a short wait with about three groups ahead of us, but we were seated on the second floor fairly quickly. The seats were a bit cramped, but there was space under the chairs to store bags and belongings, so it wasn't too inconvenient to sit. We ordered the classic Mentaiko Mochi Monja and Beef Tendon Ball. I forgot to take a photo of the Monja, unfortunately. As soon as we placed our order, we were served with a squid tentacle appetizer. It had a great taste when stir-fried with butter soy sauce, and it went well with alcohol. It felt a bit pricey, but I preferred it over being served with dishes like simmered food or raw vegetables that I didn't really want. The Monja-yaki had a reliable taste, being from Moheji, and the Beef Tendon Ball, which I was worried might not cook properly, was cooked by the staff, which was a relief. They even added sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed, and bonito flakes at the end, which was very helpful for someone like me who is not very skilled. However, due to the nature of mixing and spreading the sauce and mayonnaise, the sauce brought by the staff would inevitably have a little mix of the previous sauce and mayonnaise, so it might be a bit difficult for those who are very particular about cleanliness. The taste of the Beef Tendon Ball was very appetizing with alcohol, and I ended up finishing my second drink here. For the finale, we ordered the Seafood Garlic Rice, which was cooked on a hot plate with seafood and bean sprouts, and seasoned with a little black pepper and soy sauce on the table. The delicious smell of garlic filled the restaurant as it was being cooked, and I noticed that two more tables also ordered the Garlic Rice (laughs). Well, as a Monja-yaki restaurant in the downtown area of Ueno, the restaurant may have some drawbacks such as the not-so-clean interior, a slightly slower service during busy times leading to a short wait, and being a bit pricey for a restaurant in the Ameyoko area of Ueno.

I entered the restaurant planning to have a light drink before heading home. The rule was to order at least one dish per person and there was a two-hour time limit. The complimentary dish was grilled squid with butter and liver soy sauce, which was a pleasant surprise. However, the staff was not very informative. They simply told me to grill the squid with oil. I was unsure whether to cut the squid before grilling or after. Eventually, a staff member came to help, but it took a while to get some chopsticks. I ordered another beer, but it took multiple reminders for it to arrive. They even brought it to the wrong table. When they finally started grilling my okonomiyaki, they left it unattended for a while after saying to wait for 5 minutes. When it was finally served, it was slightly burnt and lacked the okonomiyaki sauce. The couple next to me had to remind the staff about their order as well. Despite their enjoyable date conversation, the two-hour time limit was a concern. I checked the bill thoroughly for any discrepancies. I wonder if the main branch in Tsukiji is similar to this experience. This branch was quite disappointing.

It was incredibly delicious!! The squid ink monjayaki had rice in it and tasted like risotto~ The spring cabbage and chorogi salad and thick fried tofu were also incredibly delicious,,, but above all, the grilled squid appetizer was amazing!! The sauce with squid liver was chewy and the best~

The restaurant is always full even on weekdays. We ordered alcohol, two types of monjayaki, and a few side dishes. Overall, the food was delicious, but I couldn't stomach the fried squid legs. They were too big, about 1-2 centimeters round, with a very thick batter and only tiny squid legs inside, about the size of a grain of rice. It was the same with every piece I tried. I could have eaten more, but I was put off by this, so we finished our meal and drinks.

Yes, I am a harsh critic when it comes to food. Please forgive my subjective opinions. The location in Ueno is probably the best, but the rent must be high. I apologize for the strange introduction. I went to the main store around 2 pm on a weekday and there was a long line. I walked 10 seconds to the branch store and had to wait for one group ahead of me. I got in after about 10 minutes. They charge 380 yen for the appetizer, which I found a bit expensive. There was a foreigner sitting next to me, but I don't know if they were okay. As the title suggests, the okonomiyaki costs 1500 yen per piece. I ordered two pieces and had a few drinks, which came out to be around 7000 yen. The taste was average. I think it's understandable that the prices are high due to the expensive rent. That's all from the harsh food critic.

I was looking for a restaurant near Ueno and decided to have some monjayaki after a long time, so I went to Tsukishima Monja Moheji Ueno Branch. The Ueno main branch and Ueno branch are right next to each other, and on this day, the Ueno branch had available seating so I went there. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was lively, with energetic young staff members providing friendly service, which was nice to see. There were also many foreign customers, making me realize that even in Tsukishima, there are a lot of foreign visitors. I ordered the famous mentaiko mochi monjayaki and the seafood monjayaki that I wanted to try. The portions looked smaller than I expected when served on the plate, but they were quite filling when eaten, so be careful not to order too much flour-based dishes. The monjayaki was cooked by the staff. The taste of both the mentaiko mochi monjayaki and the seafood monjayaki was rich and flavorful. The light yet rich broth, mentaiko, and seafood flavors were well balanced and delicious. It's fun to enjoy monjayaki with a group of friends. I will definitely visit again.

When I arrived, there were 10 groups waiting, but if you're not there, you get skipped quickly, so I was seated in about 5 minutes. I was seated in a room-like area at the back. There's a place to put your belongings in the chair, and it's not uncommon for employees' belongings to be in there. There was an employee's hoodie in my chair. I thought the squid ink monjayaki wasn't very tasty without the cheese topping. The chijimi salad with spring onions was delicious.

I visited the restaurant that I had always been curious about and waiting for on weekend nights! Grilled whole squid with liver butter soy sauce ¥1,280, mentaiko mochi monja ¥1,480, Wagyu beef tendon tamagoyaki ¥1,180. The grilled whole squid with liver butter soy sauce is grilled squid sautéed with liver butter soy sauce at the end, and it was delicious with a salty flavor that goes well with alcohol ☺︎ Teppanyaki is made right in front of you, making it even more delicious, right? Thank you for the meal.

The taste, atmosphere, and cost performance were all good. I recommend adding mentaiko, shiso, and cheese toppings to the monjayaki. The food comes out quickly and the staff cooks everything skillfully. Generally, there is a line on weekends. Write your name at the entrance and wait, but it's better to wait on the spot because the turnover is relatively fast. Please be aware that if you are not present when called, your turn will be invalidated.

I tried the recommended mentaiko cheese monjayaki by the manager, the squid ink monjayaki recommended by the staff, as well as other dishes like pork and egg okonomiyaki and shirako. The atmosphere was nice and the staff were smiling even though it was busy, making it a great restaurant. Next time, I want to try the yakisoba which was also recommended by the staff.

This popular restaurant always has a line, but the drinks come quickly and the staff efficiently make them, giving a sense of reliability. The flavors of the dishes were all delicious. It's a place that meets expectations without any surprises, delivering the expected deliciousness. The restaurant manager was heard scolding the staff at times, but the words used were encouraging, emphasizing the importance of putting customers first and working together as a team. It's a wonderful monjayaki restaurant in a lovely town, where both the people and the food are great.

At the second stop of Ueno's drinking party, we decided to try monjayaki, thinking it wouldn't be a big deal. We ordered the monjayaki recommended by the staff, which was delicious, but we were already full and couldn't eat much. Sorry and thank you for the meal.

It was very disappointing. There was no explanation about the appetizer, and when we ordered the first dish, it turned out to be the same as the appetizer. When we tried to cancel, they said they were already making it so we couldn't. Eventually, what was brought to us was raw squid, they hadn't cooked anything. Other tables were given wet towels and an explanation about the appetizer squid legs as soon as they sat down. For some reason, we were the only ones without wet towels. We ended up spending over 3800 yen for 2 drinks and the cheapest okonomiyaki (with a small cheese topping dish costing 250 yen). It was surprisingly expensive. The taste of the okonomiyaki was neither good nor bad. I won't be visiting this place again.

I've been to the Tsukishima main store, but I wonder why it's so popular. It's nice that takoyaki is served as a complimentary dish, but I find the prices to be generally high. The wide variety of drink menu is great, but there are many other delicious restaurants with lower prices, so I don't feel the need to come here specifically. The okonomiyaki that was cooked for us was just average. The mentaiko monjayaki was extremely rich, almost like carbonara, which was disappointing as I was hoping for something lighter.

I got off at Ueno Station and headed towards Ameyoko. There is a chain of Monjayaki restaurants that can also be found in Shibuya and other locations in Tokyo. I had always wanted to try this place, so I visited for a lunchtime drink. I started with a cold beer, which tasted great even in the middle of the day! The first dish to arrive was grilled squid legs as an appetizer. They were big and grilled with butter, making them fun to eat with a spatula. While enjoying the squid legs with my beer, the Okonomiyaki arrived. The staff cooked it for us, flipping it a few times and adding sauce and mayonnaise. The hot Okonomiyaki was delicious and went perfectly with the beer. Since one serving is enough for two people, we decided to order Monjayaki. We chose the seafood Monjayaki, which was also cooked by the staff. It was cooked in the middle of a circle of cabbage. We mixed the cabbage and ingredients together and ate it by scraping it off the hot plate with a spatula. The rich flavor was delicious. After the beer, I had a highball, Hoppy, and a fresh grapefruit sour. It was a fun lunchtime drinking experience, and even though I ended up drinking too much, I was satisfied.

On a weekday before 3 PM, the restaurant was almost full despite it being past lunchtime, probably due to the Obon period. The appetizer was grilled squid legs that you cook yourself. The seafood okonomiyaki was disappointing - the cook didn't chop the ingredients well, poured all the broth at once, and didn't mix it properly, resulting in a subpar dish. The squid ink okonomiyaki, on the other hand, was delicious with a rich flavor similar to Italian risotto with garlic and rice. The difference in cooking skills between the staff was noticeable, and some of the employees had a bad attitude, which made the overall dining experience less enjoyable. Thank you for the meal.

I went on the night of Bon festival. I made a reservation and arrived at 6:30 pm, but the seats were almost full, and there was a line by the time we left. The appetizer was grilled octopus, but I accidentally ordered grilled squid. I wish they had told me. I also ordered fried chicken and okonomiyaki with mentaiko cheese. I was curious about the squid ink, but I went with the classics. The broth was flavorful, and the grilling was done well and delicious. It would be appreciated if the prices were a bit lower, including drinks.