Location: Ueda
Top Restaurants in Ueda
Where to Eat in Ueda: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Ueda is a city located in central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 155,664 and a population density of 282 persons per km².
Things to do in Ueda
1. Kusabue Ueda Branch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By erik m - Highland, Utah
These guys grow they're own buck wheat and make the noodles in house. Large portions always crowded and for good reason. They don't have an English menu that I know of but a simple point and guess will get you the sustenance that you need. It's a perfect spot to fill up before hitting the onsens nearby.
2. Levian, Shinshu Ueda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By ハイク - Aichi Prefecture, Japan
念のため、前日に営業日を確認して行きましたが、当日の店舗ガラス戸は開いていてもパンが並んでいる様子もなく・・。どなたかが出入りされていましたが、そのうちに戸が閉まり「店休日」がわかりました。がっかり～！！
3. Trattoria Nonno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Gail N - San Diego, California
We happened upon this small but wonderful restaurant while staying in Ueda as part of our WalkJapan tour. The tour guide said to "walk up the hill" and we would "find many restaurants". Easy for him to say, since he was fluent in Japanese! We felt a bit lost and abandoned. But we were hungry, so off we went. We accidentally wandered into a seedy part of town, complete with tawdry bars and tough looking characters standing about. We quickly turned back, uncertain of where to go.
But then, shining like a welcoming beacon on a small side street, quite close to the train station and our hotel, we saw a large sign announcing the Trattoria Nonno. At the time, the name was Papa Orso. In small towns in Japan, English is not widely spoken. And we had only minimal Japanese. We were delighted when a waitress greeted us warmly in English. After several weeks of traditional Japanese fare, an Italian meal was just what we wanted. We really did not know exactly what to expect. Nothing had prepared us for the high quality of Italian restaurants in Japan. Of course, the Japanese are great noodle aficionados, so I guess Italian cuisine really makes sense. Also, the Japanese always seem to excel in whatever they endeavor, as we were quickly learning. The quality of French breads and baked goods in Japanese supermarkets and cafes rival the best boulangeries in Paris. Although we enjoyed several other Italian meals in Japan, Trattoria Nonno was a special place.
We had the prix fixe dinner which included a delcious, fresh salad, a crisp and tasty wood fired Pizza Margherita, and a scoop of spumoni followed by espresso. We also enjoyed a bottle of the house wine, a first rate Chianti. Oishikatta!
In the course of our leisurely meal, all three members of the wait staff wandered by our table to say hello and practice a bit of English. It was really quite fun. There were also many locals dining there, enjoying themselves. It is always polite, when leaving a restaurant in Japan, to say “Gochisōsama deshita” which means “That was a feast”. It will always bring smiles to your hosts. When we left, the entire staff gave us a surprisingly warm send off in the Japanese way, with many bows and expressions of gratitude for our patronage. We were replete in body and spirit.
Trattoria Nono is a special place, with a first rate chef, a friendly and helpful staff, and delicious Italian food. Buon apetito!
4. Totoan Ekimae
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 待兼山 - Osaka Prefecture, Japan
上田駅の新幹線口をでて、すぐ左手のビル地下にあるお蕎麦屋さん。夜も遅くまでやっています。夜7時30分頃に上田に着き、こちらのお店にうかがいました。店内は小上がりと、4人がけのテーブルが4つほど。ほとんどのテーブルが埋まっていて、地元の方がお酒をのんでいました。天ざるをいただきました。お蕎麦は透きとおったような色で、平たくうたれています。固くはなく柔らかめ。そばつゆはあまり濃くはありません。おいしいです。お酒のあても充実しており、お酒もおいしそうです。活気ある地元の人気店です。
5. Eel Wakanakan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By edmundduck - Hong Kong, China
In terms of location it's the best for sure as it's so close to the train station. In terms of food quality, yes that's tasty but not something surprising. I'd say there were better choices elsewhere but it's still worth to try.
6. Yorozuya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By DoubleO7佐倉 - Sakura, Japan
立山アルペンルートと黒部渓谷トロッコ電車の2泊3日の夫婦旅行の最終日、19時の新幹線に乗る前の40分程で夕食をということでバスガイドさんから教えて頂き訪れました。駅から歩いて3分、他に同様の夫婦が二組おる中、素早く対応して頂きました。そば定食980円はそば、天ぷら、オクラ、漬物、ご飯の内容、そばは本場信州、天ぷらも揚げたてで美味しかったです。
7. Sobaya Higashi
8. Hinode Shokudo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Higuma2017 - Vechta, Germany
Now here is a lovely, friendly place, and very Japanese, for a comfy dinner, especially if you want to fill your belly after sweating your sins away at the onsen (hot springs) right across the street. Have the katsu-don. Guaranteed to please.
9. Rikitei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Mookiesdad
Excellent Fried Pork Cutlet. I have eaten here many times over the years. Very close to the Ueda Train Station. A good break from Sushi and Fish after a few days in Japan. It's a nice local place. Have a couple of beers and enjoy!
10. Katanaya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Julie K
It's a small, old and always crowded Soba Restaurant in Ueda, It's located near Ueda Station. Suggestion for order Tenzaru Soba.
