I visited the restaurant "Namaike Ueno" near Ueno Station. It is located on the 4th floor of a building near the station. The seating is in private rooms. They serve creative Japanese cuisine using local chicken, organic vegetables, and seasonal ingredients at reasonable prices. They offer a la carte dishes and set courses, but I opted for a plan that included some all-you-can-eat options. The restaurant is conveniently located near the station with plenty of coupons available, making it a budget-friendly choice. Here is the course content: - Boiled edamame - Original salad with Kamakura vegetables - Satsuma local chicken deep-fried in premium sake (all-you-can-eat) - Potato with Hakata mentaiko sauce (all-you-can-eat) - Assorted Hakata skewers (all-you-can-eat) - Chicken nanban - Cold udon noodles - Dessert Name: Namaike Ueno Address: Ueno Plaza U Building 4F-A, 4-8-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station: Ueno Station, 1-minute walk Phone: 050-5305-3794 Hours: 12:00 - 24:00 Closed: No regular holidays Budget: Up to 3,999 yen Payment methods: Cards accepted, no electronic money or QR code payments Notes: Reservations accepted, private rooms available, can be rented out, smoking allowed

We visited "Namaike," located on the 4th floor of a building just past ABAB, a 3-4 minute walk from Ueno Station towards Okachimachi. This izakaya offers a variety of Kyushu-style dishes such as yakitori, motsunabe, and horse meat. The seating is all private rooms, allowing you to enjoy your meal without worrying about others around you. The waitstaff, although mostly foreigners, try their best to communicate, which is admirable. The menu includes all-you-can-eat options, which are great for large group gatherings. We ordered a la carte this time, including dishes like stingray fin, tamagoyaki, assorted yakitori, assorted vegetable skewers, sakura yukke, scallop butter grilled, sashimi platter, shima hokke, motsunabe, and grilled ramen. The yakitori and vegetable skewers were pretty standard, while the yukke was delicious. Despite the hot weather, the motsunabe was enjoyable with a flavorful soy-based broth. We ended the meal with grilled ramen, which had a nice balance of saltiness. Even though we were quite full, we couldn't stop eating and finished everything quickly. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited the restaurant for the first time. It was crowded on that Saturday. I had made a same-day reservation. The seat I was assigned was not ideal, and the female waitress, who did not seem to be Japanese, was not very friendly. Even though it was busy, a condescending attitude is not acceptable. The yakitori dish was not up to par. Overall, the food was expensive.

I found a restaurant with private rooms in Ueno for a second party. It's located about a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station. The restaurant has a variety of menu options, including vegetable skewers, appetizers, meat dishes, and more. The atmosphere is cozy, with mainly table seating in private rooms. I enjoyed a beer cocktail called Panache for a toast, followed by dishes like Caesar salad, seared stingray fin, chilled tomatoes, vegetable skewers, and squid cheese rings. The meal ended with a delicious vanilla ice cream. The restaurant was quite busy, and I noticed they have a limited-time offer with 128 drink options available for all-you-can-drink at a reasonable price. It was a great place to casually enjoy some drinks and food.

When coming to Ueno, I think it's better to get off at Ueno-Hirokoji Station one stop before Ueno Station. It takes a bit of time and can be confusing to get to the surface from underground at Ueno Station. So, right after getting off at Ueno-Hirokoji Station, there's this place called "Namaike." I recently went to Namaike in Kawasaki, so I'd like to compare the two. It's been around since 2019, and compared to the Kawasaki branch, it feels more established. There are private rooms on both sides of the narrow aisle, with digging kotatsu seats and table seats. - Appetizer: Potato salad with 2 slices of smoked duck on top. The duck is very flavorful and juicy, the richness of duck is truly great. - Avocado and prosciutto salad: The avocado was large and there was a lot of it compared to the Kawasaki branch. However, it wasn't ripe and was hard, lacking in avocado flavor. The amount of prosciutto and lettuce is generous, making it a hearty dish. - Salmon sashimi: It was a bit watery because it was thawed, but salmon is always delicious no matter where you eat it. - Bang bang chicken: Quite tender and juicy, made with chicken thigh meat. It's as delicious as authentic Chinese restaurants. This dish seems to be the most delicious in this restaurant! However, it was a bit distracting that one of the private rooms was being used by Chinese staff who were chatting loudly. The service was polite. Thank you for the meal.

After hastily leaving the cramped first party, we were wondering where to go for the second party. The organizer suggested a restaurant that we could book on the spot. It was a relief not to end up as second party refugees. Whether the food was good or bad was not the main concern.

Ueno Station is near ABAB building on the 4th floor, where you can find a restaurant specializing in Hakata-style skewers and vegetable rolls. The window seats overlook the night view of Ueno and offer a relaxing private room setting. Today's special is the Hakata Casual Course, where you can enjoy casual Hakata cuisine. The course includes authentic Kyushu flavors, with a total of 8 dishes and a 3-hour all-you-can-drink option. By booking through Tabelog, the price is discounted from ¥4,500 to ¥3,500 (excluding service charge). Highlights include Hakata-style grilled mentaiko, a sashimi platter of shrimp, squid, and salmon, and a delicious chicken steak made with Hakata local chicken. The meal ends with a choice of Hakata tonkotsu yakisoba, mentaiko fried rice, porridge, or udon. The dessert, a cake with whipped cream, is also a delightful treat. The private room setting allows for a lively atmosphere while enjoying the all-you-can-drink option. Overall, it was a satisfying meal with a variety of Kyushu gourmet dishes.

Having dinner in Ueno after a long time. The menu is extensive! It's rare to find a place where you can enjoy both meat dishes, sashimi, and hot pot. The must-have item is the "Assorted Vegetable Rolls" (7 pieces for 1309 yen). It includes rolls with leek, okra, enoki mushrooms, mushrooms, and quail eggs. The okra wrapped in meat was a first for me and it was satisfying and easy to eat. The highlight of the meat selection was the "Assorted Horse Sashimi" (2178 yen) which includes tongue, ribs, loin, and marbled cuts. You can also order additional cuts individually. The Caesar Salad (792 yen) was also delicious. I was torn between the "Black Pork Shabu Shabu Salad" and the "Seafood Salad" which both looked appetizing. For those who prefer a hearty meal without alcohol, they also offer options like "Roast Beef" and "Chicken Steak". The hot pot selection is also extensive with options like "Hakata Offal Hot Pot", "Pork Kimchi Hot Pot", and "Black Pork Shabu Shabu". With a wide variety of drinks available, it's sure to satisfy those who enjoy alcohol. The private rooms are convenient. I'm thinking of trying their course menu next time.

Today after work, I was in Ueno again. A senior who had confidently said he wouldn't catch COVID ended up getting infected and had to take time off, but he finally returned, so we decided to have a celebration for his recovery. Of course, the first drink had to be a draft beer to say "cheers" for his hard work. It was a really hot day, so the beer tasted extra good. He wanted something refreshing to eat, so we started with a daikon and baby sardine salad with shiso leaves. Then, we ordered the standard sashimi platter with octopus, squid, and shrimp. Suddenly, I was craving something buttery, so we got some scallops with butter. Scallops and butter soy sauce really go well together, don't you think? It's like scallops were born to meet butter (laughs). I even felt like trying raw scallops with butter soy sauce. The senior didn't have much of an appetite since he was still recovering, so we ordered some nutritious edamame. I had a highball with Jim Beam for the first time in a while, and it really has a unique taste. But once you get used to it, that unique taste becomes addictive, right? He surprisingly wanted something sweet, so we got some sesame dumplings. The nutty flavor of sesame, not-too-sweet red bean paste, and chewy texture were just perfect. Since he was still recovering, we kept the drinks light and called it a night. The staff had a handsome young man working that day.

After a long time, I went shopping in Ueno. After shopping, I decided to have a drink in a building near ABAB before heading home. First, we started with the usual Hoppy and Premium Malt for a toast. The appetizers were potato salad and smoked duck, a combination that I love. Since I like horse meat, I chose from the dark horse menu, opting for individual orders instead of a platter. I went for the marbled meat, which is a classic, and also ordered tongue and heart. I would have preferred sesame oil for the heart, but garlic soy sauce was still delicious. Feeling like having more horse meat, I ordered the Sakura Yukke. It had plenty of juicy onions, which were sweet and delicious, complementing the horse meat perfectly. One of the highlights was the Chanja, which was addictively good!! We enjoyed our drinks leisurely with dishes like smashed cucumbers and simmered offal. Ueno and Okachimachi areas are easily accessible from any station, making it convenient. (Prices excluding tax: Hoppy set ￥528, The Premium Malt ￥638, Lemon Sour from a specialty bar ￥462, Marbled meat ￥1,480, Tongue ￥680, Heart ￥880, Sakura Yukke ￥880, Simmered offal ￥750, Smashed cucumbers ￥480, Chanja ￥480, Grilled pepper-flavored chicken wings 680)

"Namaike" is an izakaya where you can enjoy Kyushu cuisine, located a 3-4 minute walk from Ueno Station C5 exit in a building. We visited as a group of 2 with a reservation at 7:30 pm on a weekday. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is typical of an izakaya, perfect for students and office workers looking to have a fun time. The seating consists mainly of private rooms, catering to small to large groups. The menu offers a variety of Kyushu dishes, including Kumamoto horse sashimi, Hakata teppanyaki gyoza, and vegetable skewers. We ordered the "Hakata Casual Course" with a 3-hour all-you-can-drink set for 3,850 yen. The course included Hakata-style seared mentaiko, daikon and jakko salad, assorted sashimi, Hakata-style skewered rolls, vegetable rolls, crispy juicy chicken steak, mentaiko and highland green Chinese fried rice, and dessert. The Hakata-style skewered rolls with okra and green onions were impressive with their crunchy texture and flavorful bacon. The highland green Chinese fried rice with a hint of spiciness from the highland greens and mentaiko was delicious. The course, priced in the 3,000 yen range, includes over 120 drink options, making it a rare find in Ueno. If you're looking for an izakaya in the Ueno area, "Namaike" is definitely worth considering.

Just a short walk from Ueno Station! This izakaya offers Hakata cuisine, vegetable rolls, and horse sashimi. They have a wide variety of all-you-can-drink options for both food and drinks. The best part is that all seats are in private rooms with doors. Here is what we ordered this time: - The Premium Malt's (medium size) ¥638 - Chita scented highball ¥638 - Smashed cucumber ¥528 - Caprese with mozzarella ¥858 - Assorted skewers (7 pieces) ¥1265 - Assorted vegetable rolls (7 pieces) ¥1,309 (quail, okra, green onion, eringi) - Assorted sashimi (3 types) ¥1,408 (squid, sweet shrimp, sea bream) - Square highball ¥505 - Sakura beef tartare ¥968 - Assorted horse sashimi (5 types) ¥3,058 (top sirloin, kalbi, loin, heart, knuckle) - Lemon sour from a specialty sake bar ¥462 I wanted to try the hot pot and desserts, but I was too full to order more. There are still so many dishes I want to try like grilled chicken rice bowl, chicken hitsumabushi-style rice, sirloin steak, and more! I can't wait to go back. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Rating: 5⭐ Price: 5⭐ Taste: 7⭐ Service: 7⭐ Atmosphere: 6⭐ Cost performance: 8⭐ Located just a 1-minute walk from Ueno Station, this izakaya offers vegetable skewers and grilled pork. As a fan of vegetable skewers, I decided to have a quick dinner here after work. They seem to focus on ingredients and dishes from Kyushu. The interior of the restaurant is clean and since it was not crowded, I was able to get a seat easily. I chose recommended dishes and ended up ordering more than I expected, the portions were larger than I thought and I ended up feeling very full! Recommended dishes I ordered: - Assorted grilled skewers (850 yen) - Avocado and prosciutto Italian salad (890 yen) - Simmered tripe (750 yen) - Grilled beef tongue (880 yen) - Beer The grilled beef tongue was a great deal considering the cost performance! The skewers were simple and I enjoyed the variety of vegetables. They were small and easy to eat. Despite being affordable, the portions were generous, and I appreciated that they even had desserts like pancakes with vanilla ice cream! I highly recommend this place for those who value cost performance! [Business hours] 12:00-24:00 [Closed] None

Today, I made a reservation for a course meal for the first time in a while!【Hakata Casual Course 3,850 yen】It was a very good deal with 8 dishes included!↓The course contents are as follows↓【Hakata seared mentaiko】Luxuriously served in one piece! The searing deepened the flavor of the mentaiko and it was very delicious!【Daikon and scallop with green shiso salad】The vegetables were fresh and crunchy! The scallop and green shiso dressing paired well together, making it refreshing and delicious!【Fresh Kyushu sashimi assortment】A trio of sweet shrimp, octopus, and sea bream sashimi! All the sashimi was fresh, especially the octopus which was chewy and delicious! The sweet shrimp was also very sweet!!【Assorted Hakata skewers】Negima, two types of tsukune, and chicken thigh skewers The grilling and seasoning were excellent, and they paired perfectly with lemon!【Hakata specialty vegetable rolls assortment】An assortment of okra, quail eggs, enoki mushrooms, and shimeji mushrooms The pork belly and vegetables paired well together with perfect seasoning!【Hakata chicken crispy and juicy chicken】The meat was very juicy! The sweet and spicy sauce was plentiful, and it was satisfyingly voluminous!【Fried rice】A fragrant and authentic fried rice with plenty of ingredients! The portion was just right and it was a perfect dish to finish off the meal!【Today's dessert】Topped with whipped cream and blueberry sauce, it was not too sweet and perfect for an izakaya dessert!With 8 dishes for 3,850 yen! Not only was it cost-effective, but the dishes were also delicious and very satisfying! Thank you for the meal!

On days when I finish work and head home, I often end up going out for drinks before heading back. Thanks to the convenient access from my workplace, I find myself visiting the Ueno area more often. There are plenty of shops located conveniently near the station, making it easy to go there. I love to have a Chita Highball when I'm out, especially if it's a Suntory brand. I always choose Suntory whiskey brands when they are available at a restaurant. In my opinion, a restaurant that offers Suntory whiskey brands is a good one. As usual, I started with a seafood salad to line my stomach. It was beautifully presented with squid, octopus, and ark shell scattered on a bed of greens. The dressing was a tangy Italian dressing, making it a refreshing starter. The vegetable rolls are a specialty here, so I ordered the assorted vegetable rolls, which included shishito peppers, eringi mushrooms, green onions, enoki mushrooms, and okra wrapped in pork and seasoned with salt. The salt seasoning made it light and enjoyable, and the combination of vegetables and meat made it quite filling. I particularly liked the eringi mushrooms and okra. I decided to try a Strawberry Sour, which is more like a juice than an alcoholic drink. For the main dish, I had sukiyaki hotpot, which was a healthy mix of meat, meatballs, green onions, enoki mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, and tofu in a sweet sauce. It was simmered to perfection, and dipping the ingredients in raw egg added an extra layer of flavor. It was a seasonal menu item, but if it's available, I highly recommend trying it. It's also delicious to wrap the meat and vegetables in the hotpot. For dessert, I had pancakes with vanilla ice cream. I always crave something sweet to end my meal. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Located a minute's walk from Hirokoji Station in Ueno, this izakaya offers private rooms and a range of dishes priced between 3,000 and 4,000 yen. We ordered the "Hakata Enjoyment Course" which includes 9 items: 1. Two types of Hakata appetizers, 2. Caesar salad with prosciutto and avocado, 3. Melt-in-your-mouth horse sashimi, 4. Assorted sashimi from Kyushu, 5. Fried Kyushu chicken, 6. Grilled beef tongue, 7. Choice of chicken steak, Hakata teppanyaki, or Hakata motsunabe, 8. Choice of Hakata ramen, mentaiko fried rice, or porridge for the finishing dish, and 9. Today's dessert. The atmosphere was like a semi-private room, with the voices of neighboring customers audible but still a properly partitioned space. When we visited on a Sunday at 9 pm, the restaurant was about 80% full, with mostly customers in their late 20s to 40s. The ambiance, taste of the dishes, and prices all seemed suitable for those who enjoy this type of experience. Thank you for reading until the end!

On this day, I celebrated H-san's 60th birthday in Ueno. Former colleagues were gathered and came to surprise us here! The restaurant offered a 5500 yen all-you-can-drink course with plenty of private rooms. Since we visited during the day, there weren't too many customers, creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere. Surrounded by senior colleagues, it was a celebratory occasion, so I refrained from taking too many photos. The course mainly consisted of Hakata cuisine, which was a delight for those from Hakata. Thank you for the delicious meal!

■Access: 1-minute walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line ■Number of visits: First time ■Purpose: Dinner with friends ■Overview: This izakaya offers Hakata cuisine and is conveniently located near Ueno Station. They have many private rooms available, making it suitable for various occasions. You can visit their official website here: https://ge6a106.gorp.jp/ ■Menu: You can order either courses or a la carte. The course options are particularly cost-effective, with a plan that includes all-you-can-eat yakitori and 3-hour all-you-can-drink for 3,000 yen. On this day, we ordered the recommended course which included a 3-hour all-you-can-drink option, priced at 4,400 yen. The course included: - 2 types of Hakata appetizers - Caesar salad with prosciutto and avocado - Melt-in-your-mouth horse sashimi - Assorted sashimi from Kyushu - Kyushu's famous fried chicken - Grilled beef tongue - Hakata motsunabe (offal hot pot) - Choice of rice porridge, Chinese noodles, or udon for the finish - Today's dessert ■Impressions: We were drawn to this restaurant by the rare 3-hour all-you-can-drink offer in Tokyo. We enjoyed Kyushu ingredients and dishes, such as horse sashimi and motsunabe, while savoring our drinks. The horse sashimi was particularly impressive, with no gamey taste and a smooth texture that allowed the natural flavor of the horse meat to shine through. The meal was satisfying in terms of portion size, especially with noodles served after the hot pot. The affordable private rooms make it a great choice for gatherings with set budgets, like office parties. Thank you for the meal. ■Rating at the time of visit: 3.08

I met up with my university friends at Ueno station to have drinks together! Since there were quite a few of us, I made a reservation for a course at a restaurant located about a 3-4 minute walk from Ueno station! The restaurant is in the same building as the karaoke place Manekineko, so it's quite easy to find! I reserved the Hakata Casual Course [3850 yen, 8 dishes]! - Hakata-produced seared mentaiko - The searing was just right and it was very delicious! Perfect for drinking snacks! - Daikon and jako with green shiso salad - A refreshing salad with crunchy daikon and flavorful jako! The green shiso dressing made it light and tasty! - Kyushu-sourced sashimi platter - Included sea bream, sweet shrimp, and octopus! The sea bream was fatty, the sweet shrimp was firm, and the octopus was chewy! All were fresh and delicious! - Hakata grilled skewers platter - Included negima and tsukune! Both skewers were perfectly grilled and seasoned with salt! Both were delicious! - Hakata specialty vegetable rolls platter - Included okra, quail eggs, eringi, and enoki mushrooms! All ingredients were favorites of mine, so it was great! My favorite was the quail eggs! - Hakata chicken steak - Crispy and juicy chicken steak made with Hakata local chicken! The tangy and spicy sauce paired perfectly with the chicken! A very satisfying and juicy chicken steak! - Fried rice - Colorful fried rice with carrots, eggs, and green onions, perfectly seasoned and very delicious! A tasty fried rice that can be enjoyed even when full! - Dessert - Even though I was full, there's always room for dessert! It was a reunion with my university friends after a long time! The timing of the food service was great, and even though it was all-you-can-drink, the drinks were served promptly! We had a great time! Thank you for the meal!!

I ordered the 3300 yen course which included beer and Tris Highball drink all-you-can-drink, but they served Kinmugi beer instead of what was listed on the menu. I had to upgrade to the premium course for an additional 500 yen, but the beer tasted the same. All the specified dishes were served at once. Udon noodles came out first. The Nanban and Karaage dishes had a strong chicken smell. The other dishes were also mediocre, and the dessert at the end was as shown in the photo. The total bill was 9205 yen for two people. I didn't bother to check the details. It was a good learning experience. Maybe it was all just a dream?