Shimantoya Ueno
Sep 1, 2026 · Ueno
[Ueno] Shimantoya Ueno opens September 1!
Overview
Shimantoya Ueno, a new restaurant serving straw-grilled dishes, donabe clay-pot rice and sake, opened in the Ueno area on September 1, 2026. As the name suggests, the restaurant appears to have ties to the Shimanto River, a clear-water river in Kochi Prefecture, and its signature is warayaki, a dramatic straw-grilling technique. In warayaki, straw is set ablaze and the ingredients are seared quickly over the fierce flames, giving the surface a fragrant, smoky aroma while keeping the inside moist. The technique is often used for dishes such as katsuo no tataki (seared bonito) and is popular for its distinctive smoky flavor, which differs from charcoal grilling.
The restaurant also serves donabe rice. Cooked carefully one portion at a time in a clay pot, it is prized for its freshly cooked aroma and firm, distinct grains, and should pair well with the straw-grilled dishes. Sake is also on offer, suggesting a restaurant designed for slowly savoring the smoky flavor of the grilled dishes and the richness of the clay-pot rice alongside sake. With grilled dishes, rice and drinks all covered, it caters both to diners looking for a meal and to those who want to enjoy a drink, and is expected to draw locals and tourists alike.
Located just 153 meters from Keisei Ueno Station, the restaurant is within easy walking distance. Ueno is packed with sightseeing spots and places to eat, and the convenient location near the station makes it easy to drop by after work or between sightseeing stops.
Store information
- Name: Shimantoya Ueno
- Address: 6-13-3 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Opening date: September 1, 2026
- Access: 153m from Keisei Ueno Station
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