After shopping at Matsuya Ginza, I decided to check out the restaurant street. It was lunchtime and every restaurant had a long line, so I came here where I could get a seat right away. All the menu items looked delicious, but they were a bit pricey. I was torn, but I was craving shrimp tempura so I ordered it. It was a bit expensive, but the shrimp was juicy and delicious, so I was very satisfied. The seating was also very spacious and comfortable.

The pricing seemed a bit arbitrary, but after some hesitation, I decided to try the "steak set" and a draft beer. The soup that came first was okay, and the salad was just average. The dressing, along with everything else, was nothing special, similar to what you'd find at a cheaper restaurant. I chose the domestic beef fillet steak (90g). It was tender, but lacking in flavor. The slightly sour sauce wasn't really to my liking. The carrot side dish was paired with a mousse-like substance, trying to make an effort. Among the two types of bread, the small round French bread was the most delicious. In fact, it was the best part of the meal. I reluctantly ended up dining here as it was already past 2 PM and there were limited options in this restaurant area, but surprisingly, I found that dining here wasn't so bad after all.

Delicious. Since the portion size is small, ordering one item from the a la carte menu is just right. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm, making it a perfect place to take a break after shopping at the Ginza department stores. Many of the staff are experienced veterans.

I visited around 1:30 in the afternoon on a regular day. The restaurant was full, so I had to wait for about 10 minutes. The interior had a calm atmosphere. Since I was alone, I was seated at a table for two. There was a chair next to mine for placing bags, which was convenient. I ordered a crab cream croquette (with rice) and an iced café au lait, totaling 2,860 yen. The crab cream croquettes were small, two in total. They were fried crispy with good oil drainage. There wasn't a lot of crab inside, but it was a decent amount. The crab "cream" croquette had a firm and sticky texture, not creamy. Perhaps there was more flour in the mix to hold its shape. The sauce had a nice balance of tomato acidity and was delicious. I'm a bit curious about the omelette rice on the menu, so I might visit again.

Beef steak!! At Ginza Ueno Seiyoken Matsuya Ginza store 3000 Beef steak I tried for the first time! The meat had a slight smell but the sauce was very delicious! The crab cream croquette was crispy and delicious, and the seafood curry was sweet at first but spicy later! I want to eat the curry again~♡ ⭐️5⭐️I want to visit again. I love it so much that I don't want to tell anyone. ⭐️4⭐️I will recommend it when asked about a good restaurant. ⭐️3⭐️I might go again~ ⭐️2⭐️Hmm~ I would prefer to go to a different restaurant if possible ⭐️1⭐️Personally, I do not recommend it ‍♀️ instagram @tokyo_gourmet_yokutaberuko Tabelog: yokutaberuko I only introduce restaurants on Instagram that I rated 4 or 5 stars on Tabelog✨ #Ginza gourmet #Ginza cafe #Ginza lunch #Ginza #Ginza date #ginza #ginzacafe #긴자 #긴자맛집 #긴자카페 #Tokyo gourmet #Tokyo cafe #Tokyo lunch #Tokyo date #Tokyo #Tokyo trip #Tokyo restaurant #Tokyo cafe #도쿄 #도쿄여행 #도쿄맛집 #도쿄카페 #Japan trip #Ueno Seiyoken #Ginza Western food #Western food lunch #lunch #Ginza Matsuya

I sometimes feel like going to an old-fashioned Western-style restaurant. This is a place I wanted to try after watching a drama called "The Emperor's Cook"! I ordered the recommended beef cutlet! It came with salad, soup, and rice as a set! I also ordered shrimp fry and crab cream croquette as extras!! For dessert, I had pudding ♡ It was delicious!! Next time, I want to try the steak! ⭐️5⭐️ I want to come back. I love it so much that I don't want to tell anyone about it. ⭐️4⭐️ I would recommend this place if asked. ⭐️3⭐️ I might go again. ⭐️2⭐️ Hmm, I would prefer to try a different restaurant if possible. ⭐️1⭐️ Personally, I do not recommend it.

After shopping in Ginza, I got hungry and used a drink voucher to go to Matsuya. The omurice and seafood curry looked delicious, so I decided to try them. The omurice had a tasty hayashi sauce on top and the egg was nice and fluffy. The seafood curry had neatly peeled shrimp and was very easy to eat. It's nice to see this kind of attention to detail.

I went to this restaurant in Ginza that I had heard of to have Western-style food. I ordered stew, while my friends had hashed beef rice and omelette rice. Everything was delicious. I think I prefer the omelette rice over the stew. I wish the omelette rice portion was a bit bigger! It was so tasty I wanted to eat more. (laughs)

I ordered omurice, hayashi rice, and beef stew. Personally, I thought the omurice was the most delicious among them. However, all of them left just an average impression. There was nothing that tasted bad, but also nothing that stood out as exceptionally delicious.

Ueno Seiyoken has several locations in Tokyo, including on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza. I personally like that there are good dining options in department stores. The interior has a chic atmosphere that somehow gives off a Showa era vibe, which I like. Here, you can taste the beef stew made with demi-glace sauce faithfully reproduced from the original recipe since the establishment. The sauce is rich yet balanced with a hint of acidity, creating an elegant overall flavor. The accompanying potatoes are deep-fried and absorb the sauce well, making them even more delicious. The stew contains plenty of beef from various cuts, providing a satisfying meal. The set comes with bread or rice for around 3000 yen, which is a reasonable price range for a long-standing Western-style restaurant. I also tried the optional crab cream croquette, which was decent but nothing exceptional for 770 yen per piece. A glass of rosé wine costs around 660 yen, which is relatively affordable for Ginza, allowing you to enjoy some drinks. While there may not be any standout features, the consistent quality makes it worth returning to.

I visited the Matsuya Ginza branch of Seienken for the first time. I had some business in Matsuya Ginza and got hungry, so I noticed the restaurant on the floor and decided to check it out. The restaurant had a calm atmosphere and the service was good. This time, I ordered the hamburger and a single serving of crab cream croquette. The hamburger took a bit of time to cook properly, but it was brought to me without much of a wait. The hamburger was a bit small, but it was delicious, the sauce was tasty, and the side dish was ordinary but good. The crab cream croquette was also delicious, but not surprisingly so. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Ordered the Ginger Pork with Seasonal Vegetables for 2640 yen. The seasonal vegetables included Shishito peppers and shimeji mushrooms. It came with salad and potage soup. The pork was a thick cut of loin, grilled and topped with ginger sauce. It was quite filling due to the thickness of the meat. The taste was average. For dessert, I ordered the old-fashioned pudding. Thank you for the meal.

A Western-style restaurant inside Ginza Matsuya. It's the famous Shizuka-ken. I visited at 8 pm and the restaurant was not crowded. I ordered the Seafood Curry for 2420 yen. First, they served a set salad. It had a variety of vegetables and the Thousand Island dressing was delicious. Then came the Seafood Curry. It had plenty of seafood ingredients like shrimp and squid. The base broth was tasty, giving the curry a rich flavor. The seafood broth added to it, making it a very delicious curry made by professionals. It had a moderate level of spiciness, just right. The rice was well-cooked, complementing the curry nicely. I noticed on my way out that they sell original merchandise of twin pandas. It was a place where you can enjoy a delicious curry and a leisurely meal.

Seiyoken was established in 1872 as one of the pioneering French restaurants in Japan, located in Tsukiji, Tokyo. In 1876, they opened "Ueno Seiyoken" at their current location. It is considered one of the oldest Western-style restaurants in Japan. One of their branches is located in the restaurant area of Matsuya Ginza. I remembered receiving a service voucher for Matsuya Ginza at the end of the year, which allowed me to enjoy complimentary drinks and desserts at the restaurant. It was a great opportunity that I wouldn't usually think of taking, but I felt it was meant to be, so I decided to have lunch at Seiyoken. I used the voucher to enjoy coffee and dessert. Having lunch at an old Western-style restaurant is truly special and luxurious. The hamburger was delicious with just the right amount of binding... The crab cream croquette had a rich and intense crab flavor, not too creamy. The complimentary dessert was also delicious! Although it's not a place I would normally visit, it's perfect for a little indulgence, a special treat, or dining with friends or colleagues from afar in a slightly more upscale setting. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious. I would definitely like to visit again. I also want to visit the main store in Ueno after a long time. It's a wonderful restaurant.

I always wanted to visit Ueno Seiyoken. I originally wanted to go to that place in Ueno Park, but it seemed difficult to access and the usage scene seemed limited, so I came here instead. I ordered the "Hayashi Filet Steak Rice" (2,420 yen). I had a vague memory that Hayashi Rice was famous, and eating Hayashi Rice at an old Western-style restaurant always makes me excited. A salad, Fukujinzuke (pickles), and rakkyo (pickled scallion) came in separate dishes, and after a while, the steak on rice and the Hayashi sauce in a gravy boat were served. How elegant. It makes you feel luxurious. The demi-glace sauce was rich and flavorful. The difference between homemade sauce and this one was quite noticeable, even for someone like me who isn't very familiar with it. It felt hearty and you could tell it had been simmered for a long time. The filet steak was delicious, but I felt like it wasn't necessary for the Hayashi Rice. It added to the luxury factor, but ultimately it wasn't essential. It was a nice experience at a department store restaurant. I hope to visit Ueno Park to see the big Buddha statue's face and then visit Seiyoken again someday.

I visited the Western-style restaurant "Ueno Seiyoken" located in the restaurant street of Matsuya Ginza, which is conveniently connected to the station. It was a weekday dinner, and the atmosphere was very calm as usual in the restaurant street of Matsuya Ginza. I was in the mood for steak, so I decided to dine at this restaurant. I always order the fillet steak here, which is very tender, and the sauce is particularly delicious, always top-notch! I always end up ordering extra rice because it's so good and goes well with the steak. In addition to the steak, the set includes salad, soup, and post-meal tea. It's a bit embarrassing to order extra rice in such a refined restaurant, but it's so delicious that I can't help it! (laughs) Today's fillet steak was also very satisfying! I would like to visit again when I want a quick dinner in Ginza ☺︎

I went shopping at Matsuya in Ginza and decided to have lunch here. I heard that as you get older, it's better to eat meat more often, so I decided to start eating beef steak regularly. I arrived before noon, so the restaurant was pleasantly empty. During this season, I don't feel like eating at crowded places. I ordered the Filet Steak set, which was a light 90g portion, but it came with salad, soup, and dessert, so it was just the right amount. The taste was not outstanding, but it was satisfying as a Western-style meal at a department store. I would like to bring my wife here, but she is rarely in the mood to go out, so maybe next time.

(2020.01.12) On the cloudy middle day of the long weekend, often associated with the Coming of Age Day celebrations, a cold wave is expected to hit. However, today, despite the lack of sunshine, the cold isn't as severe as usual, and a down jacket isn't necessary. As I walked along the pedestrian paradise of Ginza's Chuo Street, contemplating what to have for lunch, I couldn't decide on a specific dish. Eventually, I made my way to the restaurant floor of Matsuya Ginza, where renowned eateries like "Ginza Aster" for Chinese cuisine and "Tsuruya" for Japanese cuisine are located. I chose to dine at "Ueno Seiyoken," a nearly 150-year-old Western-style restaurant. The main Ueno branch is quite upscale, making it hard to visit, but this one offers more affordable options. While tempted by dishes like crab cream croquette, mixed fry with shrimp, and simmered beef tongue stew, I opted for the "Pork Ginger Saute." Starting with the soup, which was meticulously strained, I felt nostalgic for the good old days. The pork wasn't as thick as expected, but it was incredibly tender and easy to cut with just a knife. The slightly rich sauce with a strong ginger aroma paired well with the rice, providing a satisfying dining experience. However, the cabbage side dish seemed to have been soaked in water for too long, lacking sweetness and flavor. Similarly, the potato salad felt pre-made and disappointing.

For more details, please refer to the blog: https://ameblo.jp/hamilton00/entry-12509511107.html On this day, I had dinner in Ginza. I decided to visit a restaurant located on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza's restaurant street. There are several restaurants, but this time I chose to enter a shop called Ueno Seiyoken. The deciding factor for entering was that the Hayashi Rice looked delicious. I was guided to a table at the back. There weren't many customers, probably because it was a weekday. Although I planned to eat Hayashi Rice, I ended up choosing the chef's recommended course. First, there was corn potage soup. Corn potage in restaurants always has a special feeling, no matter where you eat it. Why is that? Next was the salad. Two types of bread were served. The chef's recommended dishes were grilled harami meat and sausage in the foreground, and vegetable foil-baked in the background. The tomato sauce was slightly spicy, stimulating my appetite. After the meal, I had coffee. I think it's perfect for when you want to eat dinner quickly and lightly. Below is a previous review: Today, I had my first Kaki Fry of the season at Ueno Seiyoken on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza main store. I realized that I hadn't eaten Kaki Fry yet this season, and remembered that this restaurant served Kaki Fry during the winter, so I decided to visit. It was early in the evening on a weekday, so the restaurant was empty. There was only one other group of customers. The menu includes fish dishes, meat dishes, stews, and several French & Western dishes. This time, I ordered the "Chef's Recommended Kaki Fry Limited to 30 servings per day (2835 yen)." The dish comes with soup, rice, salad, and coffee. The explanation for the Kaki Fry stated that it uses fresh Kaki from Mie Prefecture, fried to be crispy and served with special tartar sauce. After ordering, soup and salad were served, followed by the Kaki Fry. The Kaki Fry was medium-sized with a light color. It was probably fried in low-temperature oil. The taste was a traditional Kaki Fry. It had less batter compared to Kaki Fry from tonkatsu restaurants. For the first Kaki Fry of the season, it was quite good. My personal ranking of French restaurants in Tokyo department stores is as follows. I think I've visited all of Tokyo's department stores. The names in parentheses are the department stores. 1. Le Rouge Eguski Roll (Ginza Mitsukoshi) 2. Cafe Trois Gro (Shinjuku Odakyu) 3. Le Bourg Noisette Tokyo (Ginza Mitsukoshi) 4. Le Bistro Shiseido (Shinjuku Keio) 5. Le Salon Jacques Bolle (Shinjuku Isetan) 6. Brasserie Paul Bocuse (Tokyo Daimaru) 7. Ladies and Gentlemen (Shinjuku Isetan) 8. Le Cafe du Joel Robuchon (Nihonbashi Takashimaya) 9. Chef Matsuo (Shibuya Tokyu) 10. Yo Shoku Miyashita (Tamagawa Takashimaya) 11. Vertespa (Tamagawa Takashimaya) 12. Tea Roland Galette House (Shibuya Seibu) 13. Paris Morning Market (Ikebukuro Tobu) 14. Le Jardin (Tamagawa Takashimaya) 15. La Table Edial (Shinjuku Isetan) 16. Ginza Seigetsudo (Shinjuku Odakyu) 17. Ueno Seiyoken Matsuya (Matsuya Ginza) 18. Brasserie Lyon (Ikebukuro Seibu) 19. Crayon (Shinjuku Takashimaya) 20. Jiverny (Ikebukuro Tobu) 21. Cafe Che Daigo (Shibuya Tokyu) 22. Le Dessert Fortawa (Ginza Plantan)

I ordered the mixed fry. I went during lunchtime, but I was able to enter smoothly with a wait time of about 15 minutes. I could choose between bread or rice. It took quite some time for the dishes to come out, but each piece of shrimp fry, white fish fry, and tartar sauce was delicious.