I visited a restaurant that I had been curious about for a while. It is located very close to Ueno Station South Exit. When I arrived at the restaurant during lunchtime, it was crowded and I had to wait a bit before being seated. Before sitting down, I placed my order at the register and paid in advance, receiving a numbered ticket. I ordered the Mackerel Mirin-dried Fish Set for 830 yen. My companion ordered the Pork Belly and Green Onion Salt Grilled Set for 880 yen. When we sat down, there was cold tea in a pot waiting for us, which was much appreciated. On the table, there was special soy sauce and shiso furikake available. Our dishes arrived in about 10 minutes, surprisingly quick considering how busy the restaurant was. The mackerel mirin-dried fish had a nice char on it, indicating it was fatty. When I took a bite, it was indeed fatty and slightly sweet, very delicious. It had a charcoal flavor from being grilled over charcoal. The rice portion was generous, well-cooked, and very tasty. It went well with the fish and was very satisfying. The miso soup had a strong dashi flavor and was delicious. The daikon radish grated on top was a side dish, and when eaten with a little special soy sauce along with the fish, it was even more delicious. My companion's pork belly and green onion salt grilled dish came with tongs and scissors for cutting, and after trying a bit, I found the green onions crunchy and the pork belly very tender and tasty. I would like to visit again soon to try more dishes. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch on a regular day. I ordered the grilled silver salmon set meal. The skin was crispy and the inside was juicy and delicious! Personally, I would have preferred the rice to be a bit firmer, and it would have been even better if the pickles were fresher. If I feel like eating delicious grilled fish in the Ueno-Okachimachi area, I will visit again. Thank you for the meal!

This was my first time trying fish skewers!! It was great to be able to taste various kinds of fish in small portions!! The edamame was a bit overcooked and mushy. The potato salad was good with the skin on, but it felt like it was missing something and there was quite a lot of it. The pork miso marinade was tasty and the meat was tender, although it was slightly lacking in flavor. The assorted fish skewers had a strong salty taste, so I recommend eating them while they are still warm. The avocado butter was delicious with a little soy sauce drizzled on top. The cucumber seaweed was just right and very tasty! Thank you for the meal! ✨️

Title as it was, I entered casually and it turned out to be a hidden gem. At night, they serve charcoal-grilled fish and chicken for drinking at an izakaya. The set meal includes a main dish, rice, soup, pickles, and side dishes. Occasionally, they have special deals like discounted tuna belly for 150 yen. You can get a large serving of rice for an additional 50 yen, or a refill for 150 yen. Enjoy your meal. - Lunch Dilemma - When you're in your mid-40s, you start to feel full more easily and gain belly fat quickly even if you eat a little too much. So I usually bring my own bento to work because it's easy to calculate calories and prevents overeating. But when I have to go out for a business meeting, I end up eating out for lunch. On days like this, it's easy. Just follow the other party to their chosen restaurant. On this day, I thought, "Ah, I need to leave first, what time should we meet there?" What a dilemma. There are plenty of places to eat, but I ended up at this restaurant. The lady selling bento boxes smiled at me, and I couldn't resist. I paid first and took a seat. I had grilled mackerel, just like the photo. I picked at the crispy mackerel with the skin on and ate it with chopsticks. I drank the soup and left. When I said "It was delicious, thank you," the lady beamed and said, "Please come again!" Sure, I will come back.

Grilled fish on skewers offers a variety of options to try, and the 5-piece assorted set is a good deal! On this day, we had "Mackerel in sweet soy sauce," "Okhotsk atka mackerel," "Fatty mackerel," "Salmon belly," and "Bigeye snapper." Each skewer was surprisingly generous in size! It was really worth it! I personally found them a bit salty, but my partner thought they were just right. Maybe I was sweating during the day?! While enjoying our drinks, I excitedly shared my encounter with Takada Junji, but my partner got a bit jealous, saying, "Who needs Jun when you've got me, way cooler!" So cute, it was hilarious! 😂

I ordered the grilled horse mackerel and it was cooked perfectly over charcoal, making it juicy and delicious. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any dish here! It can get crowded during lunchtime with many office workers in the area, but the turnover is quick so the wait isn't too long. This chain restaurant in Ueno Okachimachi is a great choice for a fish set meal.

I usually come here for lunch. I ordered the Ooyama chicken flavored sashimi steak for 980 yen (with less rice -50 yen) and a shirasu salad for 100 yen. This place mainly serves dried fish, but the meat dishes are also delicious and filling. The steak was cut into pieces for me to eat, and the inside was half-raw and very tasty.

The daily special set meal with salted mackerel with spicy grated daikon and ponzu sauce was delicious. I ordered a spicy one and it was really tasty. The flesh was soft and there were few bones, making it the best. I wish it was a regular menu item instead of just a daily special. I arrived before 12:30 on a weekday and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table for 2 inside the restaurant.

If you feel like eating a fish set meal in Okachimachi, head over here. During lunchtime, they offer set meals with mackerel, silver salmon, fatty salmon, gizzard shad, hokke fish, eel, and tai snapper. The fish is probably mainly farmed. I've never ordered the eel because it's from China. ◆Fatty mackerel set meal (900 yen tax included) A substantial half portion of mackerel. Comes with pickles, side dish, and miso soup. ◇Yukari seasoning is available on the table. ◆Natto (50 yen tax included) I'd like to try other menu items, but I always end up ordering the fatty mackerel. (laughs)

Grilled salted mackerel set meal for 900 yen. Extra large rice for 50 yen. As delicious as ever, with the mackerel cooked fresh and packed with juicy meat and tasty oil. Many people were ordering the Acoupa? It was around 7% full inside when we arrived at 12:45 on a weekday. Around 13:00, the dishes started to arrive.

If you feel like eating grilled fish, this is the place to go. It can be difficult to get a table during lunchtime, but there are often openings for dinner. The restaurant's appearance may be a bit hard to spot, so you might think "Oh, it's here?" when you enter. The grated daikon radish is delicious. By the way, if you just order a set meal during dinner time, you probably won't be charged for appetizers. It's a great restaurant.

I went to Koganeya in Ueno after work on a weekday. I had made a reservation in advance so I was able to be seated promptly. The fish grilled over charcoal was delicious and fragrant. In particular, the aged silver cod marinated in mirin was fatty and fluffy, perfect with drinks. The ikura donburi was also great value for money. It's a great restaurant for both casual meals and drinking sessions. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

[Shop Name] Charcoal-grilled Dining Kagane-ya, Okachimachi [Nearest Station] Okachimachi Station, 2-minute walk [Lunch Budget] 850 yen - 950 yen Visited in January 2023 [About the Shop] During the lunch hours on a weekday, I was looking for a place to eat around Okachimachi Station. I felt like having a set meal, so I searched on Google Maps and found "Kagane-ya" listed at the top, which led me to visit the place. The menu displayed in front of the shop showed various set meal options ranging from 850 yen to 950 yen, which seemed reasonable. Upon entering the shop, I placed my order first and paid at the counter. I was given a number tag and then guided to my seat. The interior of the shop had a chic Japanese-style izakaya atmosphere, with counter seats facing the kitchen and several table seats. The customers were mostly working men (70%) and working women (30%), with many solo diners, indicating a high turnover rate. [About the Food] ★ Grilled Salted Mackerel Set Meal - 850 yen The main dish of salted mackerel came with plenty of grated daikon radish and sliced lemon on the plate, showcasing its quality. The mackerel itself had a perfect balance of charcoal aroma, crispy skin, and flavorful flesh. The side dishes and pickles were also delightful. The miso soup and rice were delicious as well. Considering the quality, the price of 850 yen is a steal. I believe this is a place you would want to visit repeatedly. Thank you for the meal.

Salmon belly set meal for 900 yen. It's delicious with a good amount of fat. It looks dry but it's actually juicy. There's shiso furikake on the table. The restaurant is crowded and not very relaxing, which is a bit of a downside. Overall, it's a good restaurant.

I was invited by a friend who claims to be knowledgeable about the Ueno area to visit this restaurant with a 50% revisit rate. It was moderately crowded during lunchtime on a weekday. The restaurant originally specializes in charcoal-grilled dishes, so the pleasant aroma fills the air. I started feeling like having a drink. Knowing that I can't eat eel, my friend confidently recommended it, saying that if I couldn't eat it, I wouldn't have to pay. Despite the confidence, I ordered the Harasu set meal, which was their top recommendation. The food other than the eel was delicious, especially the Harasu. Strong points include the rice, miso soup, pickles, and especially the Harasu, as well as the lively atmosphere in the restaurant. I will never eat eel again.

Opened in 2015, since then, the popular charcoal-grilled dining hall Kogane-ya has been consistently full during lunch hours. It is affiliated with Shirogane-ya in Shinjuku. The restaurant has 5 counter seats and around 8 tables. The "Fatty Salt-grilled Mackerel Set Meal" (780 yen including tax) is delicious! The "Natto" (70 yen including tax) comes with plenty of green onions. In Ueno, there are not many places where you can enjoy grilled fish, making this restaurant a valuable find. Moreover, they serve freshly grilled fish using charcoal at reasonable prices. In the evening, you can enjoy a drink with grilled fish. It is a great restaurant in Ueno.

I had the Sanriku offshore saury sashimi set meal for 780 yen. This izakaya restaurant in the Ueno area is known for its charcoal-grilled dishes. The prices are reasonable, and they offer a variety of fish and meat dishes. The cozy atmosphere makes me want to come back at night.

It's a bit early, but I headed to Ueno. I visited Kogane-ya. They had a drink called "raw daikon sour" that caught my interest. But the staff warned me that it might not be to my liking, so I opted for a reliable chu-hi to start. The complimentary ham steak was delicious and filling. It could probably go well with five drinks. They had a variety of dishes like changja and ikura that I enjoy with my drinks. The alcohol flowed smoothly. I still can't stop thinking about that raw daikon sour... Thank you for the meal. I'll definitely visit again!

Located just a 1-minute walk from Ueno Station South Exit, this izakaya specializes in grilled fish skewers. The charcoal-grilled fish skewers here are delicious! Priced at around 150 yen per skewer, I was surprised to find that each skewer came with a large piece of fish, similar to what you would find in a pack at the supermarket. All the fish had a nice amount of fat and were cooked to perfection, making them a great match with beer and hoppy. I also came across an unusual drink called "Daikon Oroshi Sour" and when I tried to order it, the staff actually advised me against it saying, "It's not very tasty, so you might want to avoid it." I decided to try it anyway and indeed, it wasn't very good! Despite that, I felt like I was getting a lot of enzymes from it. Overall, the grilled fish here paired with beer and hoppy is a perfect combination, so be sure to visit when you're in the area.

I obtained information that "Kura no Akari" opened today in the former location of "Fuji Taka," which had closed down. I visited the new restaurant, but they will start serving lunch from next week, so I will have to come back another time. Today, I decided to have lunch at a nearby restaurant instead. We entered at 11:41 AM, with 10 customers already inside and 22 customers coming in after us. The place was almost full, indicating its popularity. This restaurant specializes in grilling fish and meat over charcoal. Most customers were ordering grilled fish, but I opted for a meat dish. I ordered the Beef Ribeye Steak set. I placed my order upon arrival, and the dish was served in about 6 minutes. The beef steak arrived as a thin slice, which got me a bit excited. They also provided scissors, so I cut the steak into bite-sized pieces. I sprinkled some lemon and topped it with wasabi before enjoying it. It was delicious and tender, with a nice charcoal aroma from the grilling. The rice with shiso furikake was also incredibly tasty. The miso soup had a perfect flavor. Since the steak tends to get tougher as it cools down, I quickly finished my meal. It was a delightful dining experience. Visit date: November 24, 2020. Overall rating: 3.42

I wandered around looking for a place to eat before going to see a movie. I was intrigued by grilled fish, so I decided to try this restaurant. I ordered the grilled horse mackerel set meal for 750 yen (50 yen off for half rice). The horse mackerel was grilled plump and had just the right amount of saltiness, it was delicious. It felt like I had eaten delicious grilled horse mackerel after a long time. The miso soup was not that great, but oh well. I came here to eat fish after all. And all this for just 700 yen, almost like a lunch price. Great value. Looking at the menu, I noticed they have "grilled fish skewers" which I am really curious about. I definitely want to try it next time.