On Sunday afternoon, I came to a café in Ameyoko for lunch. Despite it being just before lunchtime on a holiday, I was able to enter without any trouble. The nostalgic atmosphere and scent inside the café were comforting. The leather-covered sofas exuded a nostalgic Showa era scent. The chandeliers and stained glass decorations were reminiscent of the bubble economy era, a common sight in cafés back then, but now they appear sepia-tinted. I ordered the curry set (with iced coffee) for 880 yen (tax included). It was quite cheap, especially considering the coffee was included. The amount of curry was generous, as you can see. It felt like homemade curry - rich and mildly spicy. The rice and curry were served generously. I felt so relaxed. There are two ways to think about eating curry outside: either a unique curry that you can't make at home, or a home-style curry like the one at this café. For those who miss the taste of home or are longing for their mother's cooking, this kind of curry can be emotional and delicious. I love it too. The homemade iced coffee was strong and good. It was cheap. Thank you for the meal.

A cafe located in a building basement in Ueno. I visited in the summer, but the air conditioning wasn't working well, so it was hot. The service was a bit disorganized. The iced coffee and iced tea were priced at 500 yen, which is okay. Smoking is allowed. The interior is dimly lit, which seems to be part of the atmosphere they're going for.

The building is wonderful!! From the entrance! Truly!! This is a shop that I definitely don't want to disappear. I won't comment on the quality of the coffee, but one disappointing aspect was that the inside of the shop smelled musty. It's understandable given the age of the building and the fact that it's underground. The owner is friendly enough. It seems like a place you could visit regularly. Despite the presence of a stunning chandelier and stained glass, the slightly dim atmosphere gives off a deep, underground vibe.

Classical old-fashioned coffee shop in Ueno. The chandeliers are lovely and it's often used in movies and dramas. I ordered a cream soda. The waiter, who looks like Diane Yuusuke, had a cold attitude. The place seems to be aging, with the air conditioner not working well and a musty smell. The basement floor was not open for business, and it felt like they might be counting down to closing. It seems like they didn't use to be open on Sundays before. It was good to be able to visit after a long time. Oh, and the cream soda was... just average.

This is a pure coffee shop located about a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station. The interior has beautiful chandeliers, creating a glamorous atmosphere. I had a mixed juice here after my meal, made from freshly squeezed fruit, and it was delicious. I would like to come back again to enjoy the elegant atmosphere.

The restaurant was supposed to open at 10 am according to Tabelog, but it seemed like they opened at 11 am. When I entered at 11 am, I was told that the food would take a long time. It took quite a while for the food to finally arrive, and the service was silent. The taste was average.

At the recommendation of a senior, I stopped by. The cream soda had syrup settling at the bottom and didn't taste good, haha. It was my first time trying syrup-based melon soda and I was disappointed. The interior of the restaurant is in a sort of limbo between being old-fashioned and dirty. It could be said that it has character, but I don't think it's the charm of the old town.

I slipped back in time to the Showa era at a retro coffee shop in Ueno, where I had some delicious Napolitan. The atmosphere here is wonderful, exuding a nostalgic Showa vibe in every detail. The retro charm of this place makes it feel like a set straight out of a movie. It's actually been used in dramas and such. On a weekday afternoon, the place was bustling with many customers. My wife and I decided to visit this charming coffee shop. Despite the Napolitan being a popular choice, I opted for a milkshake. I always order one when I see it on the menu, as I've loved them since I was a kid. Enjoying a milkshake in this atmosphere was truly the best. The retro vibe perfectly complemented the drink. I also had a taste of the Napolitan, which had a nostalgic Showa-era flavor that everyone must have tried before. It was undeniably delicious. It felt like time had stopped in this unique space. In the midst of our busy lives, taking the time to relax in a coffee shop like this is truly a wonderful experience. I discovered this lovely space and it was a delightful find!

Tabelog 3.52✍️Junkissa Oka, Okachimachi - Banana Parfait ¥850, Iced Coffee ¥500 On this day, I went to Oka, a retro-style coffee shop in Okachimachi, to enjoy a delicious parfait. This shop has a nostalgic atmosphere with chandeliers and stained glass, making you feel like you've traveled back to the Showa era. Opened in 1964, it is one of the "Top Three Pure Coffee Shops in Ueno" along with Coffee Jojo and Kojyo, and has been loved for a long time. It has also been featured as a filming location in movies and dramas such as "I'm Home" starring Takuya Kimura, "Top Cops!!" starring Sho Sakurai, "Winny" starring Masaki Suda and Takahiro Miura, "Cherry Magic!" starring Eiji Akaso and Keita Machida, and "Yamikin Ushijima-kun Season 3." The shop is quite popular among salarymen for meetings and young women looking for parfaits, with parfaits often selling out by evening. On a certain Friday, I arrived at 12:45, a little past the 12:00 start of parfait sales, and ordered a Banana Parfait and an Iced Coffee. The parfait arrived in about 10 minutes, with a mountain of whipped cream, bananas, and vanilla ice cream. The parfait had that classic "pure coffee shop" look and was delicious. The rich whipped cream was not too sweet, and the smooth vanilla ice cream paired perfectly with the black coffee. It wasn't heavy even when eating the ice cream and whipped cream together. The banana parfait from this long-loved shop is truly on another level. It tends to have long lines on weekends, but it's highly recommended for a break or meeting spot in the Ueno-Okachimachi area! The shop allows smoking, so it may not be suitable for those sensitive to cigarette smoke. I look forward to trying their cheesecake next time! - Junkissa Oka 6-5-3 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, B1F Onaka Building 2 minutes walk from JR Okachimachi Station North Exit (174m) - Business Hours: [Tue-Fri] 10:00-16:00 [Sat-Sun, Holidays] 10:30-17:00 - Closed on Mondays (or the following day if it's a holiday) - Payment: Cash only, no electronic payments or QR code payments.

On a regular weekday around 1 pm, I decided to have lunch at this shop near Ueno Station. It's a well-known old coffee shop and I was looking forward to visiting. I went down the stairs of the historic building. When I entered, it wasn't very crowded but I was seated at a table near the entrance. The floor around my table was peeling and the sofa seats were torn, which you wouldn't know until you actually visit. It might just be around where I sat. It felt very Ueno-like. I ordered the Napolitan set (880 yen) with iced coffee. It took almost 40 minutes for the food to be ready, and I wondered if they had forgotten about it. Perhaps they were short-staffed. It would have been nice if they had mentioned in advance that it would take longer. However, the Napolitan had a rich flavor, true to the taste of this longstanding establishment. The iced coffee after the meal also took a bit of time, but it was fairly good, with a decent bitterness. The taste of the water served... was this tap water? It reminded me of a place I once visited in Ueno where the water had a chlorine smell. It was quite an experience in Ueno with various unexpected events.