Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Uokusa

Name: Uokusa
Address: Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 6 Chome−10−7 アメ横プラザ, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-4400-3264

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About Uokusa

Tabelog 100 standing seafood bar in Ueno with no reservations, cash-only service, market-fresh fish at JPY 3,000–3,999. The 10-seat counter fills fast, groups of three aren't allowed, the 30-minute turnover suits solo diners and quick lunches better than leisurely meals or celebrations.

Uokusa is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range of JPY 3,000–3,999. Its confirmed hours are Monday through Saturday from 12–7:30 PM and Sunday from 12–8 PM. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025.

Beyond those verified basics, specific details about the room, ordering process, payment methods, reservations, menu, drinks, seating, group policy, service style are not confirmed here. Treat this as a lean planning page: use the price range and hours as the reliable starting point, check current details directly before making a special trip.

What You're Ordering

The verified data does not confirm specific dishes, cuisine categories, drinks, tasting menus, or dietary accommodations for Uokusa. If the menu is the deciding factor, confirm the current offering directly with the venue before going.

Timing is clearer: Uokusa is listed as open from 12–7:30 PM Monday through Saturday and from 12–8 PM on Sunday. No separate lunch or dinner pricing is verified, so the only confirmed budget guidance is JPY 3,000–3,999.

How It Compares

Uokusa’s strongest verified comparison point is straightforward: it is a Tokyo venue in the JPY 3,000–3,999 range with recognition in Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025. If you are comparing options, consider the confirmed price and hours first, then verify the practical details that matter to you.

For other named options in the broader Tokyo dining mix, you can compare Uokusa with Daitoryo, Tompachitei, Kurofune Tei, Tokyo Tonkatsu Gabuu, and Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai. Use each venue’s current listing to confirm format, booking rules, payment, menu before deciding.

Plan around the verified facts: Tokyo location, JPY 3,000–3,999 pricing, hours from noon into the evening. For everything else Tokyo offers, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide, our full Tokyo hotels guide, and our full Tokyo bars guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Uokusa?

The verified hours are 12–7:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 12–8 PM on Sunday. No separate lunch or dinner service details are confirmed, so choose based on the current hours and verify any timing preferences directly.

What are alternatives to Uokusa in Tokyo?

Other named options to compare include Daitoryo, Tokyo Tonkatsu Gabuu, Kurofune Tei, Tompachitei, Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai. Check each venue’s current details directly for menu, reservations, payment, format.

Is Uokusa worth the price?

Uokusa’s verified price range is JPY 3,000–3,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from the visit; specific menu, service, seating, payment details are not confirmed here.

Is Uokusa good for solo dining?

Solo-dining details are not verified. If that matters, confirm the current setup and any policies with the venue before going.

Can Uokusa accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details are not verified. Contact the venue or check its current listing before planning a group visit.

What should I order at Uokusa?

Specific dishes and drinks are not verified in the available data. Check the current menu directly with Uokusa before visiting if particular items are important to you.

Is Uokusa good for a special occasion?

Special-occasion suitability is not confirmed. The verified facts are the Tokyo location, JPY 3,000–3,999 price range, listed hours, Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025 recognition.

Location

Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 6 Chome−10−7 アメ横プラザ

Tokyo, Japan

Also Consider

Daitoryo, Notable alternative
Tokyo Tonkatsu Gabuu, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Kurofune Tei, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Tompachitei, Tonkatsu, ¥
Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

Among Ueno's standing-bar options, the Tabelog 100 recognition separates this venue from casual izakaya competitors, but the format remains strictly tachinomi, no seats, no reservations, no exceptions. Daitoryo nearby offers seated service with similar pricing, though fish sourcing doesn't match the Tabelog standard. Tompachitei pivots to tonkatsu at a comparable budget (¥ tier), giving you a seated alternative if seafood isn't the priority. For travelers willing to spend JPY 2,000 more per head, Kurofune Tei delivers table service and reservations at JPY 5,000–5,999, though you're paying for comfort rather than superior ingredients.

Tokyo Tonkatsu Gabuu matches the JPY 3,000–3,999 price tier with fried pork cutlets instead of sashimi, while Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai sits slightly higher at JPY 4,000–4,999 for yoshoku plates. Neither takes the tachinomi approach, so if standing at a counter for 30 minutes doesn't appeal, those venues give you seated options without doubling your budget. The real decision: do you prioritize fish quality and Tabelog validation over seating comfort? If yes, this Ueno bar justifies the standing format. If you need a table or want to linger, book one of the seated alternatives instead.