Great for families with children, but the interior feels like a ski resort, which was unexpectedly fun. We happened to stop by during an event in the building and decided to have a meal. The staff were friendly, and there were many regular customers from the neighborhood. The omurice was delicious, and they were very accommodating to children. It seems like a great restaurant overall.

The 8th floor of the Taito Ward Citizens' Hall. More like a company cafeteria than a restaurant, with a fairly large number of seats. Unlike the crowded Asakusa area, this place has a calm atmosphere as it is not a tourist spot. The customers and staff are mostly older, and there are many regulars, creating a homely atmosphere. Even when it's busy, there is no sense of being rushed, making it a comfortable place to be. ✧ • ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ • ✧ ✦ Hamburger The hamburger is thick and served with a rich demi-glace sauce, meat sauce macaroni, broccoli, and skin-on potato fries. The flavor is rich, and it goes well with the separate rice that is served. ✦ Hayashi Rice A classic Western dish with a deep, hearty flavor. The meat is a bit firm.

It was already past noon and I was wondering what to do when I came across the sign for Seiyouken. It's located on the 8th floor of the community center. The location is not popular among tourists, so it was empty and convenient. I decided to order the omurice. The restaurant had a traditional atmosphere, but the omurice was delicious. It was generously topped with hayashi sauce and the egg was cooked just right. Coffee and tea were all-you-can-drink. The taste was decent, but it could be a good place to kill time. Thank you for the meal.

8th floor shop at the Asakusa Industrial Trade Center Taito-kan. Although Seiyoken in Ueno is famous, it's surprising to find it here. - Order: Pork Tenderloin Cutlet "Milan Style" 1380 yen A tenderloin cutlet with cheese in between the pork, fried to perfection. When you cut it, the cheese oozes out. The sauce and cheese complement each other well. It's delicious. The drink bar system is also a nice touch. Lunch starts from 1000 yen. The pricing is reasonable and offers good value. - Note: Seiyoken in Ueno is a long-established Western-style restaurant that opened in Ueno Park in 1876. It was frequented by many famous people during the Deer Crying Hall era. There are about 10 stores in Taito Ward, and this is one of them.

It is a dining hall located inside a community center. The atmosphere reminds me of the dining hall from my student days. Even though it is a dining hall-like space, the way they brought the meals to the table on a wagon made it feel like they were welcoming guests. The service is very good. The friendly greeting and smile at the entrance made me feel welcome and drew me in. On a side note, the self-service water was surprisingly delicious for Tokyo standards. I was able to easily get a table on a Saturday afternoon in Asakusa, so it might be a hidden gem. I wouldn't recommend it for a date, but it seems like a good place to take kids around elementary school age.

I visited this restaurant located in the same building after participating in the Japan Tea Festival and feeling tired. The prices are reasonable starting from 1100 yen. The daily lunch special was "Hamburger and Tarasote" with soup. The menu is limited, but the food came out quickly. The hamburger was unexpectedly meaty and had a taste similar to a Western-style restaurant.

I have been passing by near this restaurant for many decades, but never had the chance to visit. Today, as there was no event going on, I took the quiet elevator up to the 8th floor. The restaurant was packed with people, creating a lively atmosphere that felt like a different world. I ordered the daily lunch special and was directed to a corner where I could help myself to coffee or tea, either hot or iced. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their iced tea or hot coffee, so I decided to join in. After a while, I was served with fried oysters and a hamburger, both of which were delicious! The hamburger, made with high-quality beef, was especially impressive. It was a great deal. I now understand why the restaurant was so crowded. The service was also very polite, and I was truly impressed. I will definitely come back again! Thank you for the wonderful meal.

On the way to another restaurant, I noticed the sign for our store. I realized I had never been to Ueno Seiyoken, a famous restaurant! So, I decided to change my plans and give it a try. I took the elevator to the 8th floor of the building. The floor had a large conference room and towards the back was the restaurant. It was spacious with about 20 four-person tables. Due to the current situation, there was adequate spacing between tables and acrylic boards were installed. I ordered the mixed fry from the lunch menu. Since I wanted to visit another place afterwards, I asked for a smaller portion. The fry included shrimp, squid, and white fish with a drink bar. They didn't have juices, only coffee and tea in hot or iced options. It was a good selection for lunchtime service. The customers seemed to be mostly elderly. After finishing the meal, I relaxed at the drink bar for a tea time. The fry was crispy and delicious. The tartar sauce was a bit too much, but overall, it was a satisfying meal. It felt like a hidden gem of a restaurant! I would love to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Hanaokawa-cho 2-chome in Taito Ward, this restaurant is on the 8th floor of the Taito Building at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center. It is highly recommended if you want to enjoy Western cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds. The lunch menu includes self-service coffee and tea (hot & iced).

When I thought about going to Kuromoji-tei but found out it was closed due to COVID-19, I was worried about where to go. Then I remembered that Seiyoken was located in the Industrial Trade Center. It was open! I didn't know, but the 8th and 9th floors of the Industrial Trade Center are the Taito City Hall. Seiyoken is located on the 8th floor. There are several meeting rooms on the floor where seminars and meetings are being held, and in one corner of that floor is Ueno Seiyoken. When you enter the restaurant, it feels like a spacious conference room. Is this a company cafeteria? The atmosphere is spacious with over 100 seats, but it's empty. Ueno Seiyoken is a well-established restaurant that operates many restaurants in the Western Art Museum area and the Gakushikai Hall. Coffee and tea are self-service and complimentary with lunch. I ordered the Pork Tenderloin Milanese Style with Rice or Bread (1280 yen including tax). After a while, the dish was brought in on a wagon. The garnish included potatoes, broccoli, and ratatouille. The breading was fine like Milanese-style cutlets, but it was made with pork tenderloin and cheese in between. It was served with demi-glace sauce. Seiyoken's demi-glace sauce is delicious, so their hashed beef rice is also tasty, and it paired well with this cutlet. I had coffee after the meal. They also accept credit cards. It's a hidden gem for enjoying Asakusa Western cuisine without having to wait in line, even though the interior feels like a company cafeteria.

I encountered Kotooshu Seki (Naruto oyakata) in front of Asakusa Matsuya! He's a very tall foreigner, quite handsome... and then I realized it was Kotooshu! There's a sumo stable, Naruto Beya, located next to Honjo Azumabashi Station, so it's not surprising to see a sumo wrestler in Asakusa, but surprisingly, you don't see many sumo wrestlers in Asakusa. Honjo Azumabashi is known for having many sumo stables, so you have a high chance of encountering sumo wrestlers there. Especially, Takamisakari-oyakata (Furiwake oyakata) rides his bicycle stylishly around (laughs). You often see lower-ranked sumo wrestlers doing their laundry at night at the coin laundry. You can also encounter them frequently at Asakusabashi Station on the Sobu Line. You can easily tell because of the smell of hair oil. Sorry for the long unrelated story... Ueno Seiyoken Asakusa branch is located inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Building (Taito Ward Civic Hall). Tourists don't usually go to the Civic Hall, and residents don't visit it often either. So, it's a hidden gem! Moreover, it's a large cafeteria-style establishment, so it never gets crowded, and you can always find a seat. The lunch drinks are self-service with unlimited refills, and they also serve beer, wine, and sake, so day drinking is okay! They also have cake sets, and when you're tired of looking for a crowded cafe and feel like you've lost the energy to search for a place, remember this place. It may not have the Asakusa vibe, but it's recommended. Around 2 pm on weekdays, there are no other customers. I had the whole spacious floor to myself. The male staff is dressed in a classic waiter style with a white shirt, black vest, tie, and black slacks. Wow! That's Seiyoken for you. I ordered the Pork Cutlet with Tomato Sauce (1,000 yen tax included). It was brought to me on a wagon with great care. Did I really order such a fancy dish...? (laughs) As a long-established Western-style restaurant, the taste is guaranteed. But, the knife was incredibly dull! I was worried that I was putting too much force into it and the meat would fly off while cutting... Staff, please occasionally check the silverware. (There were disaster prevention seminars and free tax accountant consultations held on the same floor, so) After 2 pm, a few customers started to trickle in. But still, it was empty. Located along Bado Street. 5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station (Ginza Line/Asakusa Line/Tobu Line), 9 minutes walk from Tsukuba EXP Asakusa Station, and within a 6-minute walk from Kaminarimon Gate.

A leisurely lunch meeting with a spacious setting, free hot and iced tea and coffee, and welcoming service from a seasoned gentleman. I had the hamburger steak with rice, which had a slightly crispy surface and a nostalgic taste reminiscent of the Showa era. It felt like dining in an old department store cafeteria, bringing back childhood memories. The rice was delicious too. Thank you for the meal. There seems to be a smoking area on the 9th floor. This place may be a rare find in Asakusa.

I finally visited Ueno Seiyoken, a hidden gem I had been wanting to go to before but was closed due to the pandemic. I had the daily lunch special for 1000 yen, which was delicious as I had imagined, especially the mayonnaise-grilled red snapper. The food was brought to me on a cart, which made me feel safe even with elderly staff members serving. The atmosphere was interesting, with chairs that felt like they belonged in a community center.

It took me a while to notice that "Ueno Seiyoken Asakusa Store" is located on the top floor of the Taito Ward Citizens' Hall. Intrigued by the 1000 yen lunch sign, I decided to go in. I ordered the "Pork Saute with Tomato Sauce for 1000 yen." You can choose between rice or bread, and drinks are self-service. The dish was served, and the portion of meat was smaller than it appeared in the menu photo, but for 1000 yen, it was reasonable. The meat itself had a good flavor and was cooked perfectly. The tomato sauce was also delicious. I enjoyed my meal today as well. Thank you for the meal.

Established in the 5th year of the Meiji era, this French cuisine restaurant is a long-standing establishment known for its traditional Western dishes. Located on the 8th floor of the Taito Building in Asakusa, the atmosphere inside is simple and reminiscent of a company cafeteria, frequented mainly by office workers and elderly patrons. Despite its great location, there are hardly any tourists, making it a hidden gem. The menu offers a variety of Western dishes such as beef stew, cream stew, hamburger steak, and shrimp fry. Each dish comes with self-service tea or coffee. The dishes are elegantly seasoned and delicious, although the portion sizes may be a bit small. More generous portions would be a plus.

Famous Western-style restaurant located in Asakusa, inside a facility similar to a community center. Despite the location, it was quite full. The atmosphere is like a school cafeteria, with self-service drinks and a nice bonus of all-you-can-drink. The coffee, which is self-serve, is just average in taste. The main steak dish had tender and delicious meat, although the slices were a bit thin, the quality of the meat was good. It had a strong meat flavor. The rice and side of potatoes were also tasty. While it may have a cafeteria feel, it's a good restaurant to relax and spend some time.

During the visit to the Sumida River Seven Lucky Gods tour, we had lunch at this restaurant. Located on the 8th floor of the Taito Building in Asakusa, near the Senso-ji Temple's Nitenmon Gate. The lunch menu ranges from 1,000 yen. The restaurant has 100 seats. The official name is "Ohashi de Seiyoken," but the sign still says "Ueno Seiyoken" from before. We took the elevator to the 8th floor. The tables and chairs were very simple. Surprisingly, it was not crowded, even though it was before 2 pm. Despite our group of 8 people, we were able to sit at one table. Usually, they separate groups into two tables. I remember on this day, we also had Imagawayaki at the same table. Most dishes were priced at 1,000 yen. The lunch special of the day was Chicken Gratin. The Borscht soup also looked delicious! There was also free-flowing coffee and tea, both hot and iced. The food was served all at once for the 8 of us, which was quite impressive. My friends had Borscht soup, hamburger steak, and mixed fry. I had pork sauté and salad. It was not incredibly delicious, but it was good enough, affordable, and a great place for a large group. After the meal, we chatted while enjoying the free drinks. If we didn't have to go to Marishiten Temple (which closes at 4 pm), we probably would have continued chatting for a while. Ueno Seiyoken is famous for its Hayashi Rice. I would have liked to try it if I wasn't on a diet.

The shop in the public facility was empty, so I could have a leisurely lunch with free drinks.