I have visited many bars before, but this one is unlike any other. The unique feature of this place is the "30-minute all-you-can-drink for 450 yen" system. Here are the details: - The fee is based on the length of stay, regardless of whether you drink or not. - Upon entering, you are given a number tag indicating the entry time, and you settle the bill when you leave (stay time x 450 yen + food cost). - You must order at least 2 dishes per person. - Drinks are self-service. - Food is selected from a display case, and you show the number tag to the staff for approval (there are also hot dishes made to order). The all-you-can-drink options include draft beer, sake, shochu, hoppy, and more. They have a variety of sake and shochu brands, poured directly from one-liter bottles. The shochu for hoppy is Kinmiya shochu, which is a delight for hoppy lovers! The buffet-style drinks have advantages such as being able to customize your drink to your liking, no waiting time, and the fun of choosing. This also helps the restaurant reduce labor costs and offer lower prices, creating a win-win situation. The food, mainly seafood, is excellent. I tried the following dishes: - Overflowing sushi (800 yen): Excellent - Grilled squid (550 yen): Excellent - Shirasu and sakura shrimp salad (500 yen): Excellent - Edamame (350 yen): Good - Ankimo (380 yen): Excellent All the dishes were delicious, with no disappointments. The overflowing sushi was particularly impressive with a variety of seafood. The shirasu and sakura shrimp salad had a crispy coating that added to the flavor. My stay was only an hour, during which I enjoyed sampling five types of sweet potato shochu and diluted hoppy as chasers. Despite the short time, I was able to savor the drinks and food. The bill came out to just over 2,000 yen per person, which is a great deal considering the quality of the drinks and dishes. I found a fun izakaya and will definitely visit again soon.

I went to the restaurant my mother wanted to visit in Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, at 6-8-4 Gomi Building B1F, after exiting the A7 exit of Ueno Okachimachi Station and turning right. We arrived at 10:53 am on a Sunday. The restaurant is located slightly below ground level, with a display showing the order of the line on the stairs. Although the opening time is 11:30 am, we were second in line. The line quickly grew behind us after we started waiting. However, the restaurant opened at 11:27 am, and we were able to enter. We were seated at a table for two and started the buffet. I first enjoyed some sake from Kochi at the sake corner. Then, I tried dishes like "mackerel burger," "stamina scallop," "mentaiko," "kamaage shirasu," "saba," "salmon," "bonito," "red manbo," "negitoro," "maguro," and "kimedji maguro tsuke." My mother made a seafood bowl by putting tuna and other ingredients on rice. The total bill for both of us was only 4150 yen, which was very affordable. Thank you for the delicious meal.

This is a seafood izakaya in Ueno, famous for its affordable lunch buffet, the restaurant called "Numazu Port Kaisyo Ueno 1st Store". Located about a 3-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station, near Ameyoko shopping street. In front of the restaurant, there is a sign advertising a 45-minute all-you-can-eat buffet for 1,200 yen, featuring dishes like chicken tempura, fried oysters, minced cutlets, horse mackerel tempura, rice, and miso soup. However, I remember the last time I visited, the buffet was all-you-can-eat sashimi. I revisited with a colleague around 1:30 pm on a weekday, after a year. There was no line outside. I purchased the buffet ticket for 1,200 yen at the ticket machine near the entrance and handed it to a female staff member. The restaurant was surprisingly small, with a buffet area in the front and seating for up to 60 people in the back. We were seated at a table with acrylic dividers and went to get our food right away. The buffet system allows you to choose your own dishes and put them on your plate. Last time, there was a variety of sashimi like tuna, marinated tuna, bonito tataki, manta ray, salmon, saury, saba, negitoro, mentaiko, shirasu, flavored scallops, and Chinese jellyfish. However, this time, the main dishes were fried items like chicken tempura, fried oysters, fried shrimp, and fried horse mackerel. Sashimi was limited to one small plate per person. It was disappointing to see a decrease in value for money. For my first plate, I got chicken tempura, marinated horse mackerel, saury, crab salad, pasta salad, and the one-person sashimi plate. I started with a light portion of rice, then moved on to the second plate with fried horse mackerel, fried oysters, and minced cutlets. I finished by pouring seafood curry over the extra rice. For dessert, I had fruit and nata de coco. There were not many vegetables, so I was happy that green onions were unlimited. Wasabi and ginger were also unlimited. The miso soup was made with instant miso paste and was not very flavorful. I wanted some oshinko, but there was only nata de coco for dessert. Overall, the taste was not bad, considering it is an izakaya. However, knowing the previous seafood buffet, I wish they had kept the same content even if the price had to increase. If the buffet remains the same as this, I probably won't revisit at 1,200 yen. Thank you for the meal. 🚶‍♂️

If you're looking for a cheap snack and a hearty lunch drink, Numaizuko Kaisyou Ueno 1st store might be a good choice in terms of cost performance. They offer a lunch drink and all-you-can-eat option for around 1800 yen. There is no rice, but that's not the point here. They have a good selection of drinks like sake, shochu, and wine. It could be a good option for a short-term intense drinking session during the day. All-you-can-eat and drink for 45 minutes, and then you can continue with all-you-can-drink for 75 yen every 5 minutes. It may not be gourmet, but it's not bad for a non-gourmet day.

In Ueno Ameyoko, there used to be a second branch of Numazu Port Kaisyou, where I used to go often even though I only went occasionally, but was treated like a regular due to my heavy drinking. However, due to the pandemic, the second branch closed down. The first branch used to force customers to order the lunch buffet when entering during lunchtime, but now it seems that you can also order individual items with the all-you-can-drink option. The seafood menu has decreased significantly since the spring, with more fried items added. The lunch buffet without drinks costs 1200 yen for 45 minutes, or 1300 yen with soft drinks. The lunch buffet with all-you-can-drink costs 1875 yen. The individual all-you-can-drink option costs 450 yen for 30 minutes with a two-order limit. I chose the individual all-you-can-drink option and ordered maguro sashimi for 500 yen and negitoro umeshu for 350 yen. The freshness was decent and the taste was consistent. The highlight is the self-service all-you-can-drink option, with choices like 3 glasses of Ebisu beer, shochu highball, lemon sour, and a selection of about 30 types of sake. I enjoyed drinking heartily for 30 minutes and then left. For just 1300 yen, you can eat and drink so much, there's no room for complaints. By the way, it seems that the long lines have eased since the end of the seafood bowl buffet.

The drinks are all-you-can-drink self-service style, ranging from draft beer to sour, sake, shochu, and wine, all for 450 yen for 30 minutes. It's a super deal even if you stay for an hour at 900 yen. The food is mostly around 400 yen and there is a wide variety available. We used it for a second party, but it was more than enough.

I wanted to eat while holding a bottle of Oolong tea, so I added 100 yen for the drink bar and ended up paying 1300 yen for lunch. The side dishes were all covered in a white, sticky substance that could not be identified as mayonnaise. There was only one small plate of sashimi, and while the bonito tataki was okay, the belly was oily and the negitoro had a taste of fat other than tuna. The marinated mackerel was edible, but the freshness of the mackerel was questionable. The fried items were not fresh - the horse mackerel fry, meat croquette, and shrimp fry were mediocre, while the white fish fry had a thickness of 3mm. The sesame dumplings, fried chicken, and fried dumplings were average. The spring rolls seemed to have mashed potatoes inside, giving off a strange, slimy texture. The seafood curry had a strong thickening agent and a strong fishy broth flavor. The seafood yakisoba was already sold out by 13:10 when I arrived, and it was not replenished. The miso soup was too salty to drink. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

On the Friday before Golden Week, I went to my usual spot in Ueno with my colleague who loves sake. It was our second visit since December last year. Surprisingly, the place was not crowded around 6:30 pm, unlike the other izakayas near Ameyoko along the JR line. We were lucky to get a free dish of tamagoyaki and fresh shirasu by drawing a triangle lottery ticket when we entered. Excitingly, there were also special services for members. We ordered leftover lunch items - karaage and ebi fry for 400 yen each, which were placed on the counter seats and warmed up for us. Since there was a rule to order at least two food items per person, we also ordered sakura ebi potato salad for 330 yen and maguro sashimi for 500 yen. We then enjoyed the all-you-can-drink beer and sake for 30 minutes, drinking to our heart's content with the excitement of the weekend. We ended up spending a little over 4,000 yen for the two of us, feeling satisfied and grateful for the treat.

The main dishes were mostly fried foods. Due to price increases, it was disappointing to see that the salmon was served in a soy sauce dish, and most of the dishes were fried such as fried horse mackerel, fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried dumplings, fried balls, and fried chicken. Seafood curry? Hmm... it was too unusual, I was surprised.

I think this place is great for all-you-can-drink with a variety of drinks from sake to cocktails, with good cost performance and affordable and delicious food. It's a place I would recommend to friends who like alcohol. The seating is not plentiful, and the restaurant itself is small, but it wasn't crowded with customers to the point of being full. Yet, the interior seemed lively, which was strange.

The interior of the restaurant is a bit small, but the taste is excellent. Personally, I thought the oyster fry was delicious! The salmon sashimi seemed to be limited to one plate per person due to price increases, but the other dishes were also delicious, so I didn't feel like I missed out at all. Soft drinks included, it cost 1,300 yen.

It was a little after 5 pm on Sunday when four of us visited. There were options for a drink all-you-can course and a la carte, but on this day, only the drink all-you-can course was available. Self-service drink all-you-can for 30 minutes costs 450 yen. After 30 minutes, it's 75 yen for every 5 minutes per person, and you have to order at least 2 dishes (food prices range from 330 yen). The time spent is managed by the staff. We ended up staying for about 3 and a half hours, haha. It was around 4,500 yen per person. Towards the end, we were just chatting and not drinking much, so it might be more cost-effective for short-term use. Thanks for the meal!

I visited this place for the first time because the all-you-can-drink option seemed interesting. The system works by choosing between all-you-can-drink or ordering individual items when you enter. After being seated, you scan a QR code with your smartphone to place your food order. If you choose all-you-can-drink, you need to order at least 2 food items per person. The selection of sake, shochu, and wine displayed upside down at the entrance is quite good. They have Black Label beer and Whiteberg as well. Other options like Hoppy and chilled sake are in the fridge. The all-you-can-drink option costs 450 yen for 30 minutes, with additional charges for extensions after 30 minutes. Since there are no reminders, you need to keep track of the time yourself. I went for the 30-minute all-you-can-drink option without hesitation! It was a weekday at 4 pm, with only one group of customers before us and none after. While Ueno Park was crowded with cherry blossom viewers, this place felt quite lonely. Nearby standing bars like Kadokura and Daitoryo were bustling, making this place a hidden gem. An elderly couple who arrived later left after finding the system a bit complicated. Although you need to order at least 2 items per person, the prices range from 330 yen, so the minimum order for one person is around 660 yen. I wanted to try the recommended fish dish, but that would increase the cost. I didn't end up going for the cheapest option. I ordered dishes like horse mackerel tartare, bonito sashimi, Me-hikari (type of fish) tempura, chicken gizzard with grated daikon and ponzu sauce. The food arrived quickly, and we had 3 glasses of draft beer, 1 glass of room temperature sake, and 2 bottles of chilled sake for two people. The portion sizes were good for one person. We enjoyed the food and drinks, and the bill came out to be 3,450 yen for two people. It was a decent experience overall.

Just a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station's north exit stands "Numazu Port Kaisyo Ueno 1st Store". This popular izakaya offers fresh fish from Numazu and has about 2 other locations in Ueno. The exterior of the restaurant is easy to spot with a large sign and noticeable menu board at the entrance. Inside, you'll find a row of drinks and a casual atmosphere with only table seating. When I visited around 4 pm, there were only 2 other groups of customers. The menu includes fresh seafood from Numazu, as well as fried food and sushi. One of their specialties is the "30 minutes all-you-can-drink for 450 yen" deal, which is great for quick drinks. I ordered a "Chuhai" and started looking at the menu. The food arrived quickly, with dishes like "Shirasu" and "Raw horse mackerel" being delicious. The "Horse mackerel fry" was crispy and tasty. I also tried the "Scattered sushi" and "Mejikari fried chicken", which were both flavorful. I ended up staying for about 50 minutes, enjoying the food and drinks at a reasonable price. They used to offer a popular lunch buffet for 1400 yen, but it ended in February. However, they are starting a new buffet for 1200 yen, so it's worth checking out!

We wandered around Ueno and happened to visit Kaisho, where we ran into a colleague from work. We arrived around 6:30 pm and the place was almost full. The restaurant has a unique style where they divide regular table seats with partitions to create a counter. The basic plan includes all-you-can-drink for 30 minutes at 450 yen, with additional charges every 5 minutes thereafter. It's a seafood-focused restaurant, and we ordered dishes like medium-fatty tuna and fried mackerel, which were both delicious despite being affordable. Thank you for the meal.

I went for lunch on Saturday. There was already a line 10 minutes before opening! Managed to get in on the first round. There were many bottles of sake hanging, which was interesting. The seafood buffet was great, especially the marinated tuna. Miso soup was also included for free, so it was great value for money. It seems to be open until the end of February, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.

I visited a seafood buffet restaurant in Ueno after searching online and found out that they were offering a lunch special. Despite a short wait, I was seated promptly and paid for the 1400 yen seafood buffet plan. The restaurant had a variety of seafood dishes available for self-service, including tuna, negitoro, and seared bonito. I enjoyed three bowls of seafood rice bowls and left feeling satisfied. The buffet was set to end at the end of February due to rising prices, but I hope it will make a comeback in the future.

I made a reservation at Numazu Port Kaisho Ueno 1st branch before Christmas. When I asked the children what they wanted to eat for Christmas, my eldest daughter expressed her wish to try a seafood buffet. The weekends in December were already fully booked, so we had to make a reservation for mid-January. When we arrived, there was a long line of walk-in customers. The seafood bowl lunch buffet costs 1400 yen for adults, 700 yen for elementary school students, and 500 yen for children aged 3 to elementary school age. There was a mistake in the reservation confirmation on the restaurant's side, so our reservation for four people at 12:30 was not recognized. The staff, a cute young girl, apologized and explained the situation. We were eventually seated at the counter. Soft drinks were included for the elementary school children. The food was average, similar to other buffets. My daughters, who both love salmon, enjoyed their seafood bowls with salmon and other toppings. It was a bit disappointing that due to rising prices, each person could only get one plate of salmon. My younger daughter struggled to finish her bowl due to the amount of rice, but she enjoyed the dessert of nata de coco and fruits. It would have been better if she could have tried more seafood options. Overall, it was a fun experience for the children, even though the buffet may not have been the most cost-effective choice. I think we will come back when my younger daughter can eat more variety of items. Thank you for the meal.

I made a reservation for 12:30, but when I arrived 10 minutes early, there was quite a line. I informed the staff about my reservation, and they asked me to wait a little longer. The staff's service was overall good. The all-you-can-eat seafood bowl with all-you-can-drink soft drinks was 1500 yen. The quality and variety of the sushi were so-so. However, surprisingly, the fried items (such as horse mackerel, white fish, etc.) were delicious, and considering the price, it wasn't bad. The sashimi included tuna, Spanish mackerel, red sunfish (the one that was on a TV show?), bonito, mackerel pike, minced fatty tuna with green onion, and baby sardines. Due to the rise in raw material costs, the all-you-can-eat option will be suspended in February. The cost performance is good, but I can't eat that much, so I won't be coming back anyway. Still, yeah, I was satisfied with this experience.

Hello, this is the office cat. I visited the seafood izakaya "Numazu Port Kaisho" in Ueno. I was interested in their lunch seafood buffet, so it was my first visit. Time: Sunday afternoon. Seating: Tables, counter. Ordering method: Confirm drink options at the entrance and pay in advance. The atmosphere inside is like a casual izakaya, and the space is somewhat narrow. Once seated, I headed straight to the buffet. [Seafood Bowl Buffet] ¥1400 For sashimi, they had marinated tuna, negitoro, mola mola, cured mackerel, salmon, etc. Salmon was limited to one small plate per person. They also had dried young sardines, scallop strings, stamina salad, and fried dishes like white fish fry and horse mackerel fry. You could choose between white rice and vinegared rice. They also had seafood curry and seaweed soup. It was quite enjoyable to have options other than sashimi. I made a seafood bowl with a variety of sashimi. I poured curry over the fried dishes. The sashimi, considering the price, didn't seem very fresh. The negitoro had a lot of moisture. The mola mola was surprisingly the least distinctive. Even though I was quite hungry, the food didn't taste that great. The curry lacked depth and wasn't very appetizing. The fried dishes were average. The scallop stamina salad was probably the most delicious. I don't think I'll visit again, but I heard they changed the menu, so I'm a bit curious. Thank you for the meal.

On the Friday before Christmas, I visited a seafood and all-you-can-drink sake restaurant in Ueno with my colleagues. The restaurant offers over 100 types of sake for 450 yen for all-you-can-drink or 300 yen per glass. There is also a branch in Ueno 6-chome, which we jokingly call the Golden Street. The lunch seafood bowl buffet is famous here. We arrived before 6 pm and as soon as we entered the half-basement restaurant, we saw a display of sake and shochu bottles on the left side. The rule was to order at least 2 food items per person for the first order, and the all-you-can-drink fee was 450 yen for the first 30 minutes, with additional charges every 5 minutes at checkout. I was initially skeptical about sake being only 300 yen, but when I looked at the drink menu, almost everything was indeed 300 yen. Orders were placed by scanning a QR code with our phones, which was efficient and contactless. I started with a draft beer, pouring it myself after receiving a glass. The dishes I tried included tuna sashimi with a sweet taste, squid sashimi with a unique texture, a fried assortment that seemed like leftovers from lunch but still tasty, simmered tuna tendons with a healthy mix of carrots and radish, crispy and flavorful eel tempura with matcha salt, a variety of delicacies that paired well with sake, and duck liver that was slightly overcooked but still good for the price. I enjoyed the variety of sake available, such as Nanbu Bijin, Shichiken, Hakkaisan, and Shimanto River, among others. I kept going back and forth between the table and the bar to refill my glass, drinking and enjoying the sake to my heart's content. The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable. This restaurant has become my favorite seafood izakaya in Ueno. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Ueno shop, but is it closer from Okachimachi station? The position in line at the semi-underground staircase was marked with numbers. There is an ashtray outside for smoking. Inside the shop, there are large counter table seats where even one person can sit comfortably. The shop opens at 11:30, but they start guiding people who line up early from 11:15. You pay in advance using a cash-only machine, and once you finish payment, a 45-minute seafood bowl lunch buffet starts. [2022/12/21] My wife and I arrived a little after 11:15. The seafood bowl lunch buffet (1400 yen) tax included is all-you-can-eat, but the variety of sashimi is limited. There are 8 types of sashimi, and one of them, salmon, is limited to one plate per person. I tried the red mola mola that I was curious about, and it was refreshing and easy to eat, but lacked depth in flavor. There were also fried dishes like horse mackerel fry, minced cutlet, and white fish fry which I didn't try. In terms of cost-performance, I think it's a reasonable price for those who want to try mola mola sashimi for the first time or those who want to eat a lot. The seafood bowl buffet originally started at 1000 yen, but due to cost increases, it will end on February 28, 2023. The seats are extremely cramped. It doesn't feel like you can relax. The all-you-can-eat time is 45 minutes, but I don't think you can stay that long due to the tight seating. I won't come back, but I was satisfied to some extent.