Monja Moheji Ueno, Monjayaki restaurant in Taitō-ku, Japan
Monja Moheji Ueno is a monjayaki restaurant in Taitō-ku that serves traditional pan-fried savory dishes alongside okonomiyaki. The kitchen sources fresh seafood from Toyosu Market, featuring items like grilled squid tentacles and mentaiko mochi combinations.
The restaurant traces back to a fish shop established in Tsukiji in 1871 that maintained traditional cooking approaches while gradually expanding its menu. Over generations, the business grew to include new dishes while honoring its heritage.
Diners cook their own monja at the table using small metal spatulas on a built-in hot surface, making the meal an interactive and hands-on experience. This style of cooking and eating is typical of this local food tradition.
The location is about 110 meters from Keisei Ueno station and is easy to reach on foot. Weekday service starts at 11:00, while weekend service begins earlier at 10:30.
The establishment operates multiple locations within a short walking distance of each other. Some of these locations feature specialized private dining rooms that can accommodate large groups of up to 58 people.
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