I visited the restaurant with a friend. We enjoyed all-you-can-eat options like yakiniku, sushi, kushikatsu, salad, and dessert until we were full. It was nice that the staff changed the grill for us during our meal. The restroom is separated for men and women.

Hiori and Maeda entered the room. Maeda and I have experience with Sutamina Taro, both for over 10 years. We both thought it had an "irredeemable taste" when we were young, but going back after a long time, we thought it was surprisingly good. The restaurant was also clean. The synthetic meat-like dish was soft and had a nostalgic taste from childhood, which was delicious. And the best part is that you can play with your food. You can even grill sushi. It was so much fun that I want to go back again. Hiori, on the other hand, was entering for the first time and does not feel like going again.

I made a reservation for lunch with my child and visited the restaurant. We arrived a little before opening time and were promptly seated. The tables were properly disinfected, and the food stations were all clean. Unlike many buffet restaurants where tongs get messy and sauces spill over as time passes, this place remained clean throughout. Although the staff seemed few, they were constantly circulating to clean and assist customers in need at the buffet stations. The selection of items like tempura, soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, cotton candy, and chocolate fountain delighted my child. There were many foreign guests, but it was not noisy, and we were able to enjoy a leisurely two-hour meal. I would like to visit again with my child during the summer vacation.

In addition to yakiniku, there is also sushi, various side dishes, hot pots, and ramen (such as soy sauce, miso, tonkotsu, etc.) available in abundance. You can enjoy it like an attraction. They have black oolong tea, and besides dressing, there is also mayonnaise at the salad bar, showing the thoughtfulness of the restaurant. It is delicious for the price. They also change the grill net frequently. There were quite a few solo diners. They accept card payments. I will definitely go again.

I visited the next location of the self-family buffet restaurant "Sutamina Taro" for the first time. The content was almost the same, with the selling point being the building-type store located near the station. It was in a mixed-use building in Ameyoko. The exterior of the building gave a different impression, but the interior was quite beautiful. The quality of the meat is decent as it is Sutamina Taro, but there were fewer family customers and more young people compared to street-front stores. It may have been just a coincidence, but I was surprised when the staff served a Shandygaff with ice that was frozen solid. I recommend it for students. It's convenient for those who want to drink alcohol as it is close to the station.

I visited the Sumitomo Taro NEXT Ueno Ameyoko store located on the 4th floor of Ueno Nishida Building at 4-2-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Although I have been to several Sumitomo Taro restaurants in Kanagawa, this was my first time at the Ueno Ameyoko store. They claim to be the largest buffet restaurant chain in Japan, offering over 100 dishes including yakiniku, sushi, and sweets for all-you-can-eat. I ordered the weekday adult 90-minute course. Despite it being a weekday afternoon, the restaurant was crowded with many customers. Honestly, the quality of the yakiniku was what you would expect from a cheap all-you-can-eat place. However, the marinated kalbi and pork harami were delicious. The kalbi soup had a great vegetable flavor and was recommended. Finally, I tried a few desserts, finished with coffee, and had a satisfying meal.

Hohoho. Finally, I went to a place I had never been before, "Sutamina Taro". This time, I visited "Sutamina Taro NEXT Ueno Ameyoko Store" located on the 4th floor of a mixed-use building in Ueno, Tokyo. "Sutamina Taro" is more of a buffet-style family restaurant with yakiniku as the main dish than a traditional yakiniku restaurant. They offer not only yakiniku but also sushi, sweets, ice cream, and other popular dishes. I went for the 60-minute lunch on a weekday, which cost 1,540 yen per adult including tax. The ingredients seemed inexpensive, but still, the all-you-can-eat option at this price point offers excellent value for money. For yakiniku, I mainly chose beef. The meat was thin and cooked quickly, so there was less time wasted waiting for it to cook. For sushi, I chose shrimp, salmon, tuna, squid, and natto rolls. Surprisingly, the natto rolls were delicious. The squid was also in a roll format with seaweed wrapped around it. In addition, I also tried takoyaki, German potatoes, yakisoba, and fried chicken. They were all dishes that I could eat on a regular basis. There was also a variety of ice cream flavors available. Personally, I enjoyed the mint chocolate flavor.

Overall, the meat, side dishes, and desserts were all delicious. The takoyaki, Napolitan, gyoza, and crab cream croquette were amazing. The soft serve ice cream and cream puffs for dessert were very satisfying. The other cakes were also tastier than other Japanese buffets, and of quite good quality. This restaurant is definitely worth a repeat visit! Highly recommended ♡

Yakiniku, sushi, and all-you-can-eat desserts. They also had a self-service tempura station where you could choose your own ingredients to coat and fry. My favorite was the tempura! I chose quail, eringi mushrooms, shrimp, crab sticks, sausages, and garlic. They also had daily fried rice crackers. They had trendy items like tapioca, popping boba, and cheese tteokgalbi. The all-you-can-eat cheese sauce was great too. For desserts, they had crepes, shaved ice, and cotton candy. It was crowded on Saturdays with many foreign tourists, but they managed to keep up with refilling the dishes. The price was 2600 yen for adults and 2100 yen for middle school students. It was worth it considering the variety of food offered.

When I went to Suipara, the line was quite long, so I came here instead. I had been to the Takadanobaba location a few times, but this was my first time here. It's a fun place where you can choose your favorite foods to eat. At the meat section, you can enjoy the meat with toppings like grated garlic, miso sauce, grated radish, and ponzu, so you won't get tired of eating the meat. If you don't add seaweed to the miso soup, it will just be a soup with green onions. I'm not good at making crepes, they always end up flat. But it's still fun. The customers at the restaurant were mostly middle-aged men, and I realized it's a good deal for those who eat a lot. I'm full now.

On this day, I went to Sumitomo Taro with my otaku friends. We all agreed on this day because it was convenient for everyone. I took the day off from work so I left home early and stopped by the Nikon Museum before meeting up in Okachimachi. I arrived early, so I got off at Akihabara Station and walked to Okachimachi. My friends also arrived early and we met up. We had made a reservation for 18:00, so we visited a temple and prayed before heading to the restaurant. There were four of us, so we were seated at a box table. We each grabbed our favorite items and the all-you-can-eat and drink began. One friend couldn't make it last minute, so there were only three of us. I showed the server a coupon on my phone for a discount on the 120-minute all-you-can-drink option, making it 1000 yen per person instead of 1400 yen. The dinner buffet cost 2600 yen per person. I had heard from a colleague that the food at Sumitomo Taro wasn't great, so I didn't have high expectations. However, the meat was not bad, especially the kalbi and loin. The sushi selection was limited to tuna, mackerel, shrimp, egg, and tuna nigiri. The rice was very small compared to before. Overall, considering the price, I was satisfied with the variety of food offered. They also had soft serve ice cream, cotton candy, and DIY ramen, which was enjoyable. It's a good place for families with children. The store is located in a building in Tokyo, so the dining area felt a bit cramped. I used to frequent the Sumitomo Taro in Iruma City, which I found more spacious. But for the price and variety, it's worth a visit once in a while. One thing that bothered me was the service. When I asked for a refill on my drink, the server responded in an irritated manner, saying, "Wait until you finish what you have." I found this response rude. I understand it was a busy Saturday night, but still. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

This restaurant, Sutamina Taro NEXT Ueno Ameyoko branch, is perfect for when you want to eat a lot, but don't necessarily need high-end yakiniku or sushi. They offer all-you-can-eat buffet with a variety of options including yakiniku, sushi, fried foods, rice dishes, vegetables, pasta, sweets, and fruits. The best part is that even after eating all that, you can still stay within 2000 yen during lunchtime. It's a great deal!

[Today's Neapolitan] Sutamina Tarou NEXT (chain store) Staro Napoli! Today's Neapolitan is from a chain store! Sutamina Tarou NEXT, a restaurant operated by the Edoichi Group which also runs Sutamina Tarou, offers all-you-can-eat options. I visited the store at Ameyoko in Ueno. The all-you-can-eat Neapolitan trend continues... The restaurant, known as Sutamina Tarou NEXT, is a station-nearby establishment located about a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station. They have a limited-time autumn Neapolitan on their menu! The large venue with around 30 tables was bustling with an international crowd. As soon as I approached the pasta area, I noticed Staro Napoli! It really stands out with a bold advertisement! A frying pan full of Neapolitan pasta♪ And finally, I came face to face with the Neapolitan. The Neapolitan with thick noodles in a frying pan makes a big impression. Initially, I thought of just having the Neapolitan, but ended up going for a half & half with yakisoba and Neapolitan. The all-you-can-eat Neapolitan features thick noodles with bell peppers, onions, and sausages. I grilled some meat and placed it on top of the Neapolitan! Meat Neapolitan complete! Upon tasting it, I found that it's not messy! This stir-fried standard Neapolitan is not the type that splatters on your shirt. It's a very reassuring Neapolitan to eat. Being able to customize with toppings like adding meat is a unique aspect of all-you-can-eat. In the end, I ended up having two plates...---------------------------------------4-2-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Lunch for 90 minutes at 1600 yen

We were able to smoothly enter the restaurant during the 11:30 time slot, but there was no gap between customers and it was already full! My daughter, who ate a lot, was very satisfied!! Thank you for the delicious meal. Revisit likelihood ★★★ Recommendation level ★★★

Stamina Taro is common along main roads in surrounding cities, and I had high hopes for their NEXT location in the city center. However, it turned out to be the same as other Stamina Taro restaurants. In fact, I feel like the quality has declined. They used to have large meat dishes on their evening menu, but now the meat seems cheap and frozen. The fried foods also seem lacking and not well restocked. The restaurant itself is not very clean. It might be fine for students, but not suitable for adults looking to treat someone. The staff were friendly, but considering the location, the prices may be understandable. However, I don't think I would want to go back there again.

This was my first time at Sutamina Tarou in Ueno. It seemed to be a new opening, with a clean and white interior. It was around 8:30 PM on a Friday, and the restaurant was quite empty. Some of the side menu items like fried chicken and fried rice were already sold out, so we checked the menu before entering. We were seated in a spacious 4-person booth, where my husband and I could relax. Most of the other customers were also seated in 2-person booths. I don't drink alcohol, so only my husband opted for the all-you-can-drink option at a reasonable price of 1000 yen for 90 minutes. It was convenient that everyone didn't have to get the same option. The food was not very delicious overall. There were various types of meat, but the differences in taste were not very clear. The dipping sauce for the yakiniku was too sweet, and even adding miso or garlic didn't improve the taste. The time was strictly managed, and the staff reminded us when our 90 minutes were up. Perhaps because it's a new store, there were no families with children, and I could enjoy activities like making cotton candy and soft serve ice cream usually taken over by kids. Overall, it was okay for the price. We used a 5% off coupon from Hot Pepper, and the total for two adults was just under 6000 yen. But I would be willing to pay a bit more for better quality meat next time.

I couldn't quite tell the difference between Stamina Taro and other restaurants. It may need some more variety in meat types or seasoning. There are many restaurants in Ueno with varying prices, so I think it's a tough competition. Honestly, I thought I should have spent a bit more and gone to a different restaurant. The meat was not up to par... But since the price was low, I'll give it a few more stars.

The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and has a nice atmosphere, but unlike suburban locations, the low ceiling can make it feel cramped. It's great when you're with children.