He said, "I want to stop by Ueno for a bit" after leaving the temple. It seems he wants to buy something at a shop near the station. We took the Keihin-Tohoku Line to Ueno, finished his errands, and decided to take a peek under the tracks just in case. Just in case. It was bustling with tourists in Ameyoko before 2 pm on a weekday. Amidst the crowd, a usually crowded shop that I always wanted to visit was empty! This is "Yakitori Ueno Bunraku," a yakitori restaurant founded in 1958, located about a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station. It was just the right timing as they open at 2 pm! Many restaurants in this area have outdoor table seats, allowing you to enjoy drinking while watching passersby. At the same time, on this day still lingering with summer heat, we ended up drinking while sweating. We took a seat at the corner, toasted with draft beer and lemon sour. - Beef tripe stew... A popular choice from the corner. Lightly seasoned with salt. I usually like miso-flavored tripe stew, but salt flavor is not bad. The plenty of green onions piled on top were pushed aside. There is also tofu in it, so the amount of tripe is not that much. It is well stewed and easy to eat tripe stew without any strong taste. - Hatsu moto... The root part of the heart, which we love. It is also called "kokoro no kori." The well-prepared Hatsu moto is very delicious. The saltiness is a bit strong, but it's not a problem when paired with alcohol. - Seseri... It was a bit tough and absorbed the moisture in the mouth. - Abura horumon... I just had a lot of fat from tonkatsu a few hours ago, but here I am having more fat. Does the umami come out more as you chew? Well, not really. It requires courage to swallow as the shape doesn't change even when chewed. - Seared liver and tongue... It is topped with sesame oil and green onions. The smaller portion has a strong fire and becomes dry. The larger portion is firm. A man who sat next to our table halfway through asked, "Would it be okay to play music as long as it doesn't disturb your conversation?" Of course! He placed a speaker at the edge of the table and started playing music! (It seems that bringing a speaker is allowed for this man) The young girls sitting opposite us were momentarily surprised, but I also have a speaker! What a wonderful bar where we quickly blend in. While being drowned out by the hustle and bustle of Ameyoko, BEGIN's "Koishikute" was playing. Before coming here, my boyfriend and I were on the train and Googled "What does 'emo' mean, it's a weird word!" and it said [A wonderful feeling that cannot be expressed in words]. Oh? Isn't that now? I'm feeling so emo right now. After drinking three glasses each, we happily paid the bill and headed home~

At the famous tonkatsu restaurant "Aoki" in Kamata, we indulged in a delicious meal and broke our record due to the abnormal lingering heat of the season. Despite the scorching weather, instead of heading straight home, we had some personal shopping to do, so my girlfriend accompanied me to Ueno Station. We ended up at our favorite spot under the guardrails! Oh, what a surprise! The always packed and impossible to get into "Yakitori Bunraku" was empty! It was just about to open as they had finished preparing for the 2:00 pm opening. When we checked the time, it was 1:55 pm. What luck! We were planning to have a casual drink somewhere around here, and our wish came true! We sat at the outdoor table facing each other and ordered draft lemon highball, draft beer, hatsumoto, and beef tripe stew. As usual, my girlfriend ordered the beer. The server understood our order perfectly, placing the beer in front of my girlfriend and the lemon highball in front of me. Cheers! "Thank you for accompanying me on my shopping trip!" "No, thank you for accompanying me on my errand!" We always have a good time together. The refreshing drinks were a relief in the extreme heat. However, this area is known for its drinking establishments, and the well-established Bunraku was exceptional. The lemon highball was intense! The hatsumoto was tender and juicy, and the beef tripe stew was flavorful with just the right amount of saltiness. The food was excellent, a testament to the restaurant's skill! We planned to order about four types of skewers when we arrived, but as we waited, our appetites began to wane. My girlfriend even said she was full. Oh boy... We ordered additional items: seared liver, chicken neck, and beef tripe. A regular-looking gentleman at the neighboring table arrived and politely apologized for the irregularity. He began smoking but made sure the smoke didn't bother anyone. I used to do the same thing when I smoked. After a while, he took out a portable speaker and asked if we minded him playing music to enhance the atmosphere. The ladies at the nearby table were surprised, but in a bar like this, it was acceptable! My talkative girlfriend engaged him in conversation at the right moments with a smile. It was a relief! He played BEGIN's "Koishikute," a nostalgic song from my high school days. The beef tripe was closer to the white part and had a good chewy texture. The seared liver was slightly overcooked at first bite, but it improved with subsequent bites. The sesame oil and salt sauce were exquisite. The chicken neck was as expected, with a perfect balance of saltiness that complemented the alcohol well. My girlfriend had two beers and a lemon highball, while I had two draft lemon highballs and a yuzu sour. We had three drinks each and spent 4630 yen in total, a very reasonable price. Behind us was the famous "Daitoryo" and the giant dumplings of "Shoryu" were nearby but closed that day. "Chin Chin Ken" next door was also closed. A little further down was "Niku no Ooyama." Across the street was "Tachinomi Kadokura" and "Tachinomi Tahe" was also nearby.

I had the opportunity to stay in Ueno and was thinking about where to have dinner. I ended up feeling like eating yakitori, so I came here. It was almost full even at around 9:30 pm on a Friday, but there was a seat available for solo diners so I could easily sit down. - Beef intestine stew ¥480: Simple ingredients of intestines, tofu, and konjac. The soft and well-stewed intestines were delicious, with a lighter seasoning than I had imagined. - Tender tongue stew ¥380: The seasoning was stronger than the beef intestine stew, making it perfect for drinking. - Tuna offal skewer ¥380: It was neither good nor bad, with a normal portion. - Fatty hormone ¥250 - Liver ¥250 - Heart ¥250 - Grilled liver and chicken thigh skewer ¥350: It was nice to get 2 skewers at this price. The liver was cooked well and the texture of the heart was good, with a flavor that I liked. The overall food was reasonably priced, which was great. I spent around ¥4,000 because I drank moderately. It was nice to be able to fulfill my somewhat dreamy desire to drink alone under the elevated tracks in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo (lol).

When I went to Ueno, I tried this famous place. I was curious about the pink drink and ordered it. It's called "Vice Sour" and it has a plum or shiso flavor. It's not too sweet and delicious! I also had two types of skewers. In total, it cost 1,160 yen, which was cheap and tasty. The atmosphere was lively and nice, but I couldn't stay long because the smell was a bit bothersome.

Items received: - Large bottle of beer (Sapporo) - 580 yen - 2 garlic skewers - 370 yen - Salt sour (made with Umaruda salt) - 460 yen Ice was crushed, shochu is unknown Tastes like lemon sour with added salt Smoking allowed Great atmosphere

This is a shop I always want to go to if it's nearby. The course of skin, liver, and thigh at the yakitori restaurant was delicious and juicy. Many foreigners were also visiting, probably due to the location. I visited alone this time, but I want to go bar hopping around Ueno with friends in the future.

[Situation] Around 9:30 PM on a weekday, 2 people entered the restaurant. [Ambiance] Located about a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station, this is a popular izakaya. It was crowded with mostly salarymen, and it was full until closing time. The seating mostly consists of outdoor seats, so it might be tough in the summer during the day. [Ordered Menu] - Miso garlic skewers x2 for ¥370 - Garlic sauce skewers x2 for ¥370 - Mustard miso skewers x2 for ¥370 - Highball (Black Nikka) for ¥430 - Draft beer (Super Dry) for ¥480 This place won first place in the "Delicious Ueno Ameyoko Edition" on Ad Street. They use fresh meat daily without frozen chicken, offering juicy meat with flavorful sauce. The recommended item is the "miso garlic skewers," which have a rich taste that goes well with alcohol. I found a great yakitori place after a long time!! #mirugurume #delicious #Ueno [Yakitori Ueno Bunraku] Price range: ¥1,000 to ¥1,999 ⏰ [Mon-Fri] 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM [Sat-Sun/Holidays] 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM 📍 30 seats, specializing in yakitori [Waiting Time] No wait [Reservation] Not available [Payment Method] Cash mirugurume posting about dining in Nihonbashi, Ginza, Ningyocho, and other areas in Chuo Ward. I appreciate follows, likes, and comments. (´；ω；`) #UenoGourmet #UenoBunraku #YakitoriRestaurant #UenoIzakaya #Ueno #Bunraku #MisoGarlic #YakitoriRestaurant

I went to a typical shop called "Yakitori Bunraku" under the Ameyoko guard. Although I had always seen this shop bustling for decades, this was my first time actually entering. The interior of the shop, if you can call it that, is half outside with just a roof, so there is no air conditioning. The sound of trains passing overhead constantly echoes from above. Despite the August heat in Tokyo, I drank a strong white Hoppy with extra alcohol. I ordered chicken thigh skewers made with Tottori Daisen chicken and what seemed like good quality pork "abura horumon" seasoned with salt. The most popular dish, beef intestines stew, had a light soup but a rich flavor from the intestines. For a strong-tasting appetizer, the "takobutsu" was excellent. Lastly, I tried the "grilled salted mackerel" as the daily grilled fish. The fatty, freshly grilled mackerel was undeniably delicious.

If you feel like eating a lot of yakitori, this is the place to go. They have seats for solo diners, so it's easier to get in compared to going with a group. They also have non-alcoholic beer, which is great for those who don't drink. They only use fresh chicken, so the meat is tender and juicy. Plus, it's affordable. The beer may be lukewarm, but the chicken is delicious, so I'll probably go back again. Next time, I want to go with a few people and try more dishes.

It was my first visit on a Sunday afternoon. I usually avoided it because it's always crowded, but I finally made it. When I passed by 20 minutes before opening, I saw a few people around the restaurant. After wandering around for about 10 minutes, I went in and there was a line of about 15 people. I was able to get a seat at the counter on the first floor. First, the waitress asked me for a drink, so I ordered a draft beer. Then she asked for my food order, and I placed it. The mother was busy making snacks while joking around in front of me. It must be tough with all the orders coming in at once. The simmered dish was served quickly. It was salty, right? I thought it would be light, but it had a good flavor. The tofu didn't have much flavor though. The skewers take some time to cook. By the time I finished the simmered dish, the miso garlic was served. It was delicious! The miso garlic generously spread on the chicken thighs can be eaten with chopsticks and goes well with alcohol. I ordered liver and tongue with sauce, but the salted ones were served first. They were both large and satisfying to eat. The sauce was a bit light and might be lacking a bit. Next time, I'll try the salted ones. Thank you for the meal.

The popular restaurant next to the diagonal president was great! The yakitori was delicious and the prices were not too high. It was a good experience to try it out. It was a weekday but everyone seemed to be busy doing something. We went on our day off. On a side note, a red character from the nearby amusement park was out for a walk!

I came to this shop after visiting a museum in Ueno. It seems that this shop has been ranked 1st in the TV show "Delicious Ameyoko in Ueno". Just before going to the shop, I called to check the availability, and they said it should be okay if I was alone, so I decided to go. Even though it was a weekday evening around 5 o'clock, the outside seats were full. Luckily, there was one empty seat at the counter, so I was seated there. As soon as I sat down, the counter was full too. I had a draft beer, beef tripe stew for 480 yen, potato salad for 350 yen, the owner's recommendation of miso garlic skewers for 390 yen, lemon sour, chicken wings for 250 yen, chicken cartilage for 250 yen, chicken thigh (from Tottori Daisen chicken) skewers for 350 yen. The yakitori and dishes were reasonably priced and delicious. The atmosphere inside the shop was lively and crowded, creating a unique vibe that is characteristic of Ameyoko.

Visited Ueno for the second time, and this place was actually the main attraction for me. It was packed on a weekday afternoon, so I waited while observing from other shops until a seat opened up. Luckily, a seat became available, and I rushed to the staff. I was seated at a table by the outside walkway, which had a nice atmosphere. I ordered a tomato highball, and surprisingly, it was delicious! The tomato flavor was rich and tasty! I later tried tomato highballs at various other places, but this one was the best! I ordered a few skewers, and each one was cooked perfectly! The meat was juicy and tender. My favorite menu item here was the garlic miso sauce! There were two types, but I can't remember which was which... I love the garlic sauce in the photo the most. It was incredibly delicious and unforgettable. I can't wait to go back here. Thank you for the meal!

Date of visit: June 3, 2023, around 12:15 pm Ordered items: Grilled skewers - tsukune (chicken meatballs) and quail eggs Price: Not specified This is our second stop in Ueno! We visited Bunraku, which is always crowded. It was my first time here and surprisingly there were empty seats that day. The wait for the order was a bit long due to the crowd, but the grilled items were all delicious. The atmosphere was great and just enjoying the vibe was worth it. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the grilled chicken skin. After refueling, we headed to Tokyo Dome. We watched a baseball game where Okamoto hit a walk-off single, leading to another victory. It was a great game to watch, with two consecutive walk-off wins.

I entered the restaurant before 4:00 PM. It was almost full, but luckily I found a seat. The service by the foreign staff was efficient, with my draft beer arriving in less than a minute after ordering. The skewers were well-seasoned and quite cheap. I recommend getting the spicy miso sauce for the motsu stew for an extra 20 yen, as it adds a nice kick. The salted motsu stew had a rich flavor that was delicious. The skewers were slightly salty, which paired well with alcohol. Smoking is allowed at the table, which is a plus for smokers. The seating is quite cramped, so it may be uncomfortable for some people.

The first floor was full so we moved to the second floor, which was quiet and comfortable. The motsu-nabe (tripe stew) was light and delicious. Today's recommended dish, bonito tataki, was also great. The assorted yakitori was tasty. The separately ordered heart and tongue were too delicious... The tongue melted in my mouth. The quail eggs had a surprisingly flavorful taste and were delicious.

I came to Ameyoko after a long time, and it was crowded with people. It's impressive how so many people gather here. The Yoshiike side has been redeveloped and looks a bit cleaner, but the Ameyoko side remains unchanged, like it's frozen in time from the Showa era. It reminded me that the setting of "Akagi" was also in Ueno. Among the old-fashioned shops, there are two signboards for the "Daitoryo," established in 1950, and "Bunraku," established in 1958, facing each other and still operating energetically. First, I went to "Bunraku." Inside, an old lady was stirring a large pot of simmering food in a retro style. The terrace seats outside the shop were filled with people of all ages, including foreigners, having a great time. However, the actual shop had only about 5 counter seats, so the 20 or more seats outside were literally on the street. It's truly a lawless zone from the Showa era (laughs). <Simmered dish/480 yen> When you think of simmered dishes, you imagine a soy sauce flavor, but apparently they are too busy to simmer, so it was a lightly pickled salty flavor. It wasn't bad at all. <Alcohol/330 yen> Served in a cut glass. The fact that the name of the shop is "Bunraku" makes it a bit suspicious when you think about it, but that's part of the charm. <Overall impression> Honestly, the food is decent and cheap, but it might not be around for much longer, so it's worth a try as a historical landmark as long as the hygiene is okay. It might be fun to drink here while thinking about whether "Boy Tetsu" or "Dosa Ken" also drank here. Today's rating is 3.49.

I was seated at a shared table, but a friendly group graciously accepted me, so I sat down and ordered a draft beer, simmered dish, and two skewers. The simmered dish looked almost the same as it did 10 years ago, with a slightly sweet miso flavor and a nice touch of ginger. The motsu was cooked to a fluffy texture, making it very pleasant to eat, and the hatsu had a slightly fatty and chewy texture with a sweet soy sauce glaze. No matter how you slice it, it's a perfect match with beer, and the seasoning is just right for a drink. The atmosphere of the restaurant, the relaxed service of the staff, and the easygoing nature of the customers make it a place where you can feel comfortable even when it's crowded. It's a great restaurant under the overpass that I often visit when I'm in town. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Yakitori Bunraku under the elevated tracks in Ameyoko, Ueno. The miso garlic yakitori, beef tripe stew, tsukune, liver, and more were truly delicious. It was my first time visiting, and I regret not going sooner because the food was so amazing (⁠✯⁠ᴗ⁠✯⁠)

I had been curious about this restaurant for a while! It was a popular spot with everyone lining up to wait. I ordered the simmered tripe and grilled chicken skewers. The simmered tripe was so tender. The recommended miso garlic sauce for the grilled chicken skewers was really delicious! The garlic flavor spreads out explosively in your mouth when you bite into it. I will definitely go back.