If you visit Ueno Station, there’s a super popular tavern that almost every Japanese person heads to—it’s no exaggeration! It opens as early as 10 a.m., but it’s always packed, so you’ll need to wait in line. However, with around 130 seats spread across the first and second floors, you’ll usually be seated in about 15 minutes, so don’t worry about the wait. It’s a traditional Japanese tavern offering both food and drinks that have been beloved by the Japanese for years. Be sure to try their signature dishes, the “special stew” and “aji no namerou” (horse mackerel tartare)!
