7 Restaurants in Ueno: Hidden Dining and Cafes Around Ueno Park

Update-Date: Jul 23, 2026

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Sweets

7 Restaurants in Ueno: Hidden Dining and Cafes Around Ueno Park

Ueno not only has a zoo and museums, as well as famous attractions like Ameyoko, but it has also become a popular travel destination due to convenient airport transportation. This article will introduce Ueno Park and recommend restaurants and cafes around the station that I have actually visited, so that everyone can satisfy their taste buds with delicious food while enjoying Ueno.

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Ueno Wagyu Yakiniku USHIHACHI Goku

[8 Restaurants in Ueno] Restaurants & Cafes Hidden Around Ueno Park

People who love to eat barbecue cannot miss this place, "USHIHACHI Goku," which is just a minute away from Ueno Station. The restaurant purchases whole cows, allowing them to offer gourmet A4 Wagyu beef at more affordable prices with a variety of menus.

The most popular dish is "three-second searing," which is recommended to be mixed with egg yolk and white rice, allowing you to immediately experience the rich meat juices and fat. Additionally, the raw beef from Kobe is also one of the restaurant's proud dishes, with a very tender and delicate texture. Photo source: SAVOR JAPAN

Ueno Wagyu Yakiniku USHIHACHI Goku

Open: [Weekdays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average Price: -
Access: 1-minute walk from Asakusa Exit (to the left as you exit the JR Central ticket gate) of Ueno Station of JR Lines, Ginza Line, Hibiya Line / 5-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station
Address: FUNDES Ueno 10F, 7-2-4, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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EVERYONEs CAFE

8 Restaurants in Ueno: Hidden Dining and Cafes Around Ueno Park

EVERYONEs CAFE is located in Ueno Park. It is popular among locals and travelers because it offers outdoor seating to enjoy the seasonal scenery of the park, and the menu is diverse and rich.

In the spring of 2025, the restaurant will reintroduce a variety of dishes, among which the "Garden Plate" that connects with Tokyo producers has captured the attention of food enthusiasts. The exquisite presentation features seven side dishes surrounding the main dish, not only ensuring a balanced diet but also greatly enhancing one's appetite just by looking at it.

It is recommended to add a cup of herbal tea for an extra charge. The first taste of the mint cultivated in Tokyo leaves a deep impression with its rich and refreshing flavor. Adding a bit of honey and stirring it can further enhance the warm taste.

Store name: EVERYONEs CAFE
Address: 8-4 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-21:00, Holidays 09:00-21:00

Cafe Bell

Cafe Bell is hidden in a corner on the first floor of the International Children's Library, and it has attracted fans who come to taste the Neapolitan pasta ordered by the female lead in the Japanese drama "Lunch in Famous Architecture."

This building was originally the Imperial Library a hundred years ago, and it was later renovated by Tadao Ando to reopen as the International Children's Library. The architect boldly used bright and transparent glass to connect the old and new buildings, and from the café's location, one can see the newly added curved glass building at the other end of the atrium.

The menu includes everything from ramen, curry, fried pork cutlet to pasta, with each set meal costing less than a thousand yen. The Neapolitan pasta is very generous in portion, and every bite is filled with the savory sweetness of tomato sauce, bacon, and onions. Additionally, it is recommended to order a refreshing salad to cleanse the palate.

Store name: Cafe Bell
Address: 1F, International Children's Library, 12-49 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Mondays, national holidays, and the third Wednesday of each month

Savor the Matcha

The matcha specialty store "Savor the Matcha," which will open in September 2025, aims to allow more people from around the world to easily and enjoyably taste the deliciousness of Japanese matcha. With the concept of "more than a café, less than a tea room," it offers simple seating and an experience where customers can brush matcha themselves in the store.

The author ordered a hot and rich matcha latte, made from carefully selected matcha from various regions in Japan, which tastes very smooth and rich. If you prefer a lighter flavor, you can ask the staff to make it less strong. If you like a sweeter taste, I recommend ordering a limited-time chocolate crispy rich matcha latte, where milk and fresh cream are paired with chocolate crisp, creating a sweet flavor.

Since it is a Nakajima-style kitchen, you can see the staff making the drinks. Watching the staff skillfully and gracefully stir the matcha to create extremely fine bubbles is like enjoying a drama full of Japanese aesthetics. Not only can you taste the fresh aroma of matcha in your mouth, but you also gain maximum satisfaction visually.

Store name: Savor the Matcha
Address: 16-25 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed on Mondays.

Crepe and Espresso and Ueno Park

Originating from Omotesando, Tokyo, the popular bakery café BREAD, ESPRESSO& has not lost its appeal to this day. In addition to its existing coffee shop format, it has also opened specialty stores focusing on crepes. The latest branch, located near Ueno Park, is set to open at the end of 2025.

The "Golden Crepe" developed over a year and a half has a crispy and sweet texture, with a thin crepe that is flaky yet slightly chewy. Although it seems like a large portion, it can be conquered by the milky aroma that continuously spreads in your mouth without you even realizing it.

Additionally, the coffee latte is highly recommended, as it is very smooth and gentle to drink. You can enjoy it while sitting on the chairs set up outside, or take a break in the nearby Ueno Park, enjoying a relaxing afternoon tea time.

Store name: Crepes and Espresso and Ueno Park
Address: 1-54 Ueno Park, Taito District, Sakura Terrace 303
Business hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ueshima Coffee Shop Kuroda Memorial Museum Store

One of Japan's representative chain coffee shops, "Ueshima Coffee Shop," differs from other coffee brands that emphasize quick service by insisting on the use of a "double-layer flannel filter drip machine," ensuring that every cup of coffee is completed with the same precise quality. The coffee extracted through the flannel filter not only presents a rich and deep flavor but also has a smooth, velvety texture.

This shop, located in the Kuroda Memorial Museum annex, is different from other branches with generally subdued tones, as it uses Japanese cypress wood for internal carvings and other details to create a bright and gentle atmosphere. The brick-colored exterior of the building also resonates with the Kuroda Memorial Museum, which is registered as a national cultural asset.

If you're feeling a bit peckish, it's recommended to order a store-exclusive waffle paired with flannel-filtered mixed bean coffee. Made with rich caramel cream, the homemade waffles are carefully baked in-store and drizzled with a touch of Okinawa brown sugar syrup, making it irresistible after the first bite.

Store Name: Ueshima Coffee Shop Kuroda Memorial Museum
Address: 12-53 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kuroda Memorial Museum Annex 1・2F
Business Hours: 07:30–19:00

Stroll to Nezu to find a French-style grilled chicken skewer bar76vin

Strolling through the serene Nezu area again, there is a place called "76vin" supervised by a popular culinary researcher, which subverts the public's impression of a typical bar, creating a creative bar that resembles a quality café, with grilled chicken skewers as the main attraction.

If you don't know where to start, you can try the popular "Recommended Three Combo Meals," which include the fragrant and appetizing chicken thigh meat with fennel, the white liver made with red wine sauce, and the chicken skewers cooked with scallions using French Guérande salt that has a hint of violet aroma. The multi-layered flavors, which are not overly salty, are especially loved by women. Instead of pairing it with refreshing ice-cold beer, the restaurant hopes that guests will enjoy selected fine red wines from over 100 varieties while tasting the grilled chicken skewers.

76vin

Open: 18:00 - 24:00, no yakitori (grilled chicken) on Wednesday
Closed: Irregular
Average Price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Go out of exit 1 of Nezu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Head through the traffic signal along Genmon Street for about 30 seconds, next to Akafudado.
Address: 1F, 2-13-8 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
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