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Update-date: Mar 10 2025

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15 Classic Restaurants to Visit in the Ueno and Asakusa Areas

Ueno and Asakusa are some of the most iconic tourist areas in Japan. These parts of Tokyo have been tourist destinations for a long time, and there are many restaurants there that have maintained and preserved the traditional tastes since their openings. Here are some classic spots in these areas for relaxing and enjoying a leisurely meal after sightseeing!

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1. Hyakumangoku (Sushi)

30 Classic Restaurants to Visit in the Ueno and Asakusa Areas

The owner at Hyakumangoku makes Edomae-style sushi with discerningly-selected ingredients, which has garnered them an excellent reputation. A custom-made "ice refrigerator" is used here to preserve the fish's freshness and umami, and the sleek cypress counter is sure to draw the eye and make your meal of traditional sushi even more enjoyable! If you can't decide on what to order, the [Chef's Choice Nigiri Course] (8,400 JPY) is a great option. This course consists of a total of 14 pieces of nigiri sushi, including maguro (tuna), white fish, shellfish, and anago (eel), as well as one sushi roll. Moreover, it also comes with soup and dessert - a fantastic deal!

Hyakumangoku

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
[Saturday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,700 JPY
Address: 1F, Ebato Bldg., 2-11-5, Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Iriya Kishimojin-monzen Nodaya (Japanese Cuisine)

1. Iriya Kishimojin-monzen Nodaya (Japanese Cuisine)

Since its founding over 150 years ago, the Nodaya Cook Agency has produced a great number of chefs, and it is this agency that directly manages this Japanese restaurant. One of their signature dishes, the [Unagi Su-shime] (1,680 JPY), features fresh unagi (eel) that has been marinated in a vinegar made with a secret recipe and is enjoyed with a plum sauce. The acidity of the vinegar and shredded plum make this dish extra tangy, enhancing the unagi's umami (Japanese savory taste). You should also try the [Unaju] (from 6,800 JPY), eel on rice in a lacquer box, which is cooked in one go in the "jiyaki" style.

Iriya Kishimojin-monzen Nodaya

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) *Closed for lunch and dinner when sold out.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 30 seconds walk from Exit 2 of Iriya Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. 5 minutes walk from South Exit of Uguisudani Station on JR Lines.
Address: 2-3-1, Shitaya, Taitou-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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3. Ponta Honke (Western Cuisine)

"Katsuretsu" is sliced meat such as pork or beef that is coated with egg and breadcrumbs and then fried. Ponta Honke, opened in 1905, is said to be the inventor of katsuretsu in Japan. The carefully-selected pork loin used here has its fat removed, which is then used as lard. This meat is then well cooked, locking in its delicious umami, and the wonderfully crisp, light texture of the batter further complements the flavor. You simply have to try the original [Katsuretsu] (2,700 JPY)!

Ponta Honke

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:45 pm) / Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:45 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:45 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:45 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the south exit of Okachimachi Station on JR Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line
Address: 3-23-3, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Kazumiya (Japanese Cuisine)

Kazumiya's popular Japanese course options will allow you to experience the four seasons of Japan! The menu consists of 9 options, primarily courses, and this kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese course cuisine) features everything from beautifully arranged appetizers and sashimi made from the freshest seafood to the standard soup and grilled, steamed, and fried items. The atmosphere here is casual, and the service is excellent, making for a relaxing time as you enjoy your traditional Japanese meal.

Kazumiya

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from Yushima Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line / Okachimachi Station on JR Yamanote Line or Keihintohoku Line
Address: 1F, Imas Sunny Bldg., 1-11-9, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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5. Unagi Fugu Kaiseki Imai (Japanese Cuisine)

12. Unagi Fugu Kaiseki Imai (Japanese Cuisine)

The traditional Japanese cuisine crafted by the highly-skilled chefs at Unagi Fugu Kaiseki Imai has gained this spot a reputation for quality and taste. Diners have various seating options to choose from, including table seating, traditional tatami seating, and private rooms, making this restaurant able to accommodate any parties. You must try the [Unaju Special] (3,200 JPY (plus tax)), prepared with traditional methods and featuring domestic unagi from around the country, chosen for their unparalleled freshness. The texture is thick and meaty yet soft - simply unbeatable!

Unagi Fugu Kaiseki Imai

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 950 JPY
Access: 3 minutes on foot from Kuramae Station (233 meters).
Address: 4-23-1 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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6. Asakusa Unagi Sansho (Japanese Cuisine)

14. Asakusa Unagi Sansho (Japanese Cuisine)

Asakusa Unagi Sansho is a specialty restaurant serving unagi, a food long associated with Tokyo. Before opening this restaurant, the owner first trained at an unagi wholesaler, and the various dishes here showcase both his good eye for choosing ingredients and his skilled preparation techniques. Start with the classic [Unaju] (from 2,900 JPY) and experience these delicious flavors for yourself! If you would like to enjoy a drink along with your meal, then try either the [Kabayaki] (from 3,500 JPY) or the [Shirayaki] (from 3,600 JPY).

Asakusa Unagi Sansho

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Before National Holidays] Lunch: 11:30am-2:00pm /Dinner: 4:00pm-7:00pm (last order: 6:30pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: A 5 minutes' walk from Tawaramachi Station, and a 7 minutes' walk from Asakusa Station.
Address: 2-25-7 Nishi Asakusa , Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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7. Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch (Japanese Cuisine)

15. Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch (Japanese Cuisine)

Out of all the places specializing in unagi across Japan, including Tokyo, one of the oldest and most famous restaurants is Unagi Komagata Maekawa. Classic Japanese tatami-style seating is spread between the 2nd and 3rd floors, and a panorama of Tokyo Skytree and the Sumida River extends beyond the large windows. Dishes include [Kabayaki] (from 6,156 JPY) and [Unaju] (from 4,212 JPY), which are cooked using a specially-made sauce that has been preserved and added to for over 200 years! Also, let's not forget about the [Shirayaki] (from 3,888 JPY) either, a delicious dish that can be enjoyed with wasabi-joyu (wasabi soy sauce)!

Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch

Open: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit A2 of Asakusa Station on Toei Asakusa Line, or 3 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Address: 2-1-29, Komagata, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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8. Enshuya (Japanese Cuisine)

This spot has been operating in Asakusa for a half-century, and offers over 30 kinds of courses to choose from, not to mention some 150 a la carte options as well! Sashimi, tempura, sushi, and nabe (hot pot) - this diverse menu has something for everyone. One particularly good choice is the [Domestic Wild-Caught Lobster and Sakuradai Banquet Course] (5,500 JPY)! Top-quality ingredients such as fresh, wild-caught, domestic lobster and refreshing sakuradai (cherry anthias) make for delicious and utterly satisfying shabu-shabu!

Asakusa Sakana ryori ENSHUYA

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Address: 2-2-7, Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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9. Dojo Iidaya (Japanese Cuisine)

Dojo nabe (loach hot pot) has been known as a traditional local specialty of Tokyo, so it should come as no surprise that Dojo Iidaya specializes in this dish. The unassuming interior evokes the good old days, and guests use the gas burner installed on their table to cook their traditional [Dojo Nabe] (1,550 JPY). The [Yanagawa Nabe] (1,650 JPY), featuring an egg mixed in for a milder flavor, is another classically delicious option.

Dojo Iidaya

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm )
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station A2 Exit / Ginza Line Tabaracho Station 3rd Exit. From Kokusai Street, go into Kappabashi Street and you'll see it.
Address: 3-3-2, Nishiasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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10. Edo Soba Teuchidokoro Asada (Udon & Soba)

27. Edo Soba Teuchidokoro Asada (Udon & Soba)

This spot boasts a history of over 150 years, having opened in 1854. The current owner, the 8th in the restaurant's history, begins the process of producing soba by grinding the flour, and believes in doing everything by hand, resulting in a timelessly classic flavor. Buckwheat flour is used exclusively in their juwari soba. There are no thickening agents, so it produces a highly aromatic, deep flavor with a great texture characteristic of soba. Try the simple [Seiro Soba] (680 JPY) and [Anago Ten Seiro] (1,360 JPY), which comes with anago and tempura, to experience these traditional flavors!

Edo Soba Teuchidokoro Asada

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch: 11:30 - 14:30 / Dinner: 17:30 - 22:00 (Last order: 21:00) [Saturday] Lunch: 11:30 - 14:30 / Dinner: 17:30 - 21:00 (Last order: 20:00)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 3 minutes on foot from JR Sobu Line Asakusabashi Station East Exit/2 minutes on foot from Toei Asakusa Line Asakusabashi Station A4 Exit/on the left hand side on Edo-dori toward Asakusa
Address: 2-29-11 Asakusabashi , Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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11. Daikokuya (Udon & Soba)

This renowned soba (buckwheat noodles) spot is located on a quiet residential street somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's famous tourist destination, Asakusa. Daikokuya has been in business for 40 years, and great care is taken here in making the handmade soba noodles. The flavor all comes down to the flour used, so the restaurant uses a total of 11 different mortars that differ depending on the particular product, which is brought in from Niigata and Nagano. To best enjoy these noodles' aroma and umami, try the simple [Oseiro] (1,250 JPY) and [Sobagaki] (1,750 JPY)!

Daikokuya

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Reservations only.
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Address: 4-39-2, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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12. Sandaime Uokuma (Japanese Cuisine)

The Japanese restaurant Sandaime Uokuma has been operating in Asakusa's Kuramae area for over 70 years. The restaurant has been family-owned for 3 generations, starting with the current owner's grandfather, and this owner visits the market every morning to select the most delicious seafood of the day to serve to the guests. Be sure to try the [Deluxe Large Horsetail Crab] (6,800 JPY) at this time of year. The crab is steamed but not boiled in order to prevent any of the umami from escaping, and its exquisite flavor will make you want to keep eating and eating! Don't miss out on the seasonal [Sashimi Sampler] (from 3,800 JPY for 2 people), either!

Sandaime Uokuma

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Saturday] 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Address: 3-20-5, Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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13. Kushiemon (Izakaya)

Diners at Kushiemon can drink in Japan's unique culture, which blossomed in the Edo period between the 17th and 19th centuries while enjoying their popular and delicious skewers. Several kinds of ingredients are skewered and fried here, and there are also 10 sauces to choose from, so you are sure to be satisfied with the large variety of flavors! Order the [10-Skewer Course] (3,500 JPY) to experience the best flavors at any given time of year. The [Kushiemon House Special Atsuage] (480 JPY) has a crispy exterior and soft inside, making it another popular choice.

Kushiemon

Open: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,800 JPY
Access: One minute on foot from exit A5 of Asakusabashi station on the Toei Asakusa line.
Address: B1F, Tanaka Bldg., 1-23-3 Yanagibashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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14. Nakae (Shabu-Shabu & Sukiyaki)

"Sakura-nabe" is hot pot made with horse meat, a local Tokyo classic. This restaurant opened over 100 years ago in 1905, and it has been faithfully keeping the traditional taste of dish throughout the years. One featured item is the [Sakura-nabe Loin] (2,480 JPY), which features a loin cut brimming with rich flavor that's prepared in a miso sauce in the style of sukiyaki. This dish is sure to warm up your whole body as soon as you taste it! The [Stewed Horse Tendon] (580 JPY), a dish packed with collagen, is another excellent choice.

Nakae

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 8:30 pm (L.O.)
[Tuesday - Friday] 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O.)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Address: 1-9-2, Nihonzutsumi, Taito-ku, Tokyo Map
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Ready to head to Ueno and Asakusa to try out some of these 30 classic spots? There are, of course, many other great restaurants in the bustling Ueno and Asakusa areas as well, so embark on a foodie trip and explore the streets on foot to discover a host of great new flavors!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.