Near Ueno-Okachimachi station, “Maguro-bito Okachimachi Shucchōjo” gives the traditional standing sushi bar (tachigui-zushi), a form rich with Edo-era flair, a new, luxurious twist. This spot is a hidden gem in the Ueno Ameyoko food scene, known for its high-quality ingredients, outstanding sushi, and incredible value for money.
A Sushi Lineup Loaded with Umami
Maguro-bito’s signature is, unsurprisingly, tuna (maguro). All the classic cuts are available at very approachable prices: Akami (lean tuna) for ¥200, Chutoro (medium-fatty tuna) for ¥290, and Otoro (fatty tuna) for just ¥400. The Otoro melts in your mouth, delivering rich, fatty flavor with a surprisingly clean finish. Other highlights include the Akaebi Kobujime (kelp-cured red shrimp) and the Shiromi Kobujime 3-piece Set (kelp-cured white fish), both offering a delightful balance of sweet and sour notes with abundant umami.
Surprises Beyond Sushi
It’s not just the sushi that excels here; other dishes are equally stunning. High-end offerings like “Unagi no Kimoyaki” (grilled eel liver) and “Fugu no Shirako” (pufferfish milt/soft roe) showcase the shop’s dedication to quality. The specialty “Negitoro Temaki” (fatty tuna & scallion hand roll) is fresh, aromatic, and so delicious you’ll immediately want another.
A Fast and Efficient Sushi Experience
As a quintessential tachigui-zushi (standing sushi bar), Maguro-bito preserves the fast-paced character of the Edo era. You can enjoy a delicious sushi meal in just 10 minutes, a true taste of Tokyo’s “fast food” culture. Despite the speed, the quality of the sushi is never compromised, allowing you to experience what “high-quality fast food” truly means.
A Perfect Balance of Price and Atmosphere
Despite being a standing sushi bar, Maguro-bito’s environment is clean, tidy, and relaxed. They offer up to 50 different toppings, and all sushi can be ordered by the piece, catering to any appetite. With an average cost of under ¥3,000 per person, it’s a true paradise for sushi lovers on a budget.
A Tourist Favorite in the Ueno Ameyoko Sushi Scene
Whether you’re a sushi novice or an advanced diner who loves hikarimono (silver-skinned fish), Maguro-bito will satisfy your cravings. Its standing-bar format makes it a gourmet oasis in the bustling city, while the combination of high-quality sushi and affordable prices is guaranteed to turn first-timers into regulars.
Ueno Ameyoko has countless food options, but Maguro-bito’s unique standing format and amazing sushi quality make it an unmissable stop. If you’re looking for a quick yet deeply satisfying sushi feast, this is absolutely your best choice!
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Maguro-bito Okachimachi Shucchōjo – Store Information
- Budget: Lunch approx. ¥2,000 / Dinner under ¥3,000
- Type: Sushi
- Phone: 03-3831-3876
- Reservations: Not Accepted
- Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 11:45 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:15 PM)
- Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
- Closing Days: Open daily
- Address: 6-3-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access:
- 1 min walk (64m) from Ueno-hirokoji Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
- 1 min walk (65m) from Ueno-okachimachi Station (Toei Oedo Line)
- 2 min walk (99m) from Okachimachi Station (JR Yamanote Line)
- Children: Policy not specified (Inquiry recommended)
- Payment: American Express credit cards accepted (Note: It is advisable to confirm if other payment methods are accepted)
- Smoking Policy: Non-smoking
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Weekday Special Lunch Set
平日限定ランチセット
10 pieces of sushi with miso soup, only 1,000 yen (tax included)! You can switch to a seafood bowl. Sushi is also available from 1 piece (from 80 yen, tax included)!
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Quantity (bowls, pieces)
수량 (그릇, 개)
Number of Skewers 꼬치의 수량
Quantity of Beverages
음료수량
￥80
Egg
玉子
Mongolian Squid
もんごいか
Squid Tentacles
げそ
Mayo Salad Gunkan
マヨサラ軍艦
Flying Fish Roe
とびっこ
￥140
Octopus
たこ
Surf Clam Fringe
ほっき貝ひも
￥170
Shrimp
えび
Sweet Shrimp
甘えび
Raw Whitebait
生しらす
Scallion Sprouts
芽ネギ
Sea Grapes
海ブドウ
￥200
Lean Meat
赤身
Marinated Tuna
づけまぐろ
Horse Mackerel
あじ
Sardine
いわし
Gizzard Shad
こはだ
Vinegared Mackerel
しめさば
Sea Bream
たい
Greater Amberjack
かんぱち
Pufferfish
ふぐ
Raw Octopus
生たこ
Cuttlefish
すみいか
Flatfish Fin
カレイえんがわ
Mantis Shrimp
しゃこ
Raw Salmon
生サーモン
Shabu-shabu Salmon
しゃぶしゃぶサーモン
Sea Eel
あなご
￥230
Various Rolls
巻物各種
Dried Gourd Hand Roll
かんぴょう手巻き
Pickled Radish Hand Roll
おしんこ手巻き
Cucumber Hand Roll
かっぱ手巻き
Natto Hand Roll
なっとう手巻き
Takana and Pollock Roe Hand Roll
高菜明太手巻き
Wasabi Hand Roll
わさび手巻き
Extra Spicy Pollock Roe Hand Roll
激辛明太子手巻き
Negitoro Hand Roll
ねぎとろ手巻き
Toro and Takuan Hand Roll
とろたく手巻き
Tekka Hand Roll
鉄火手巻き
Anago and Cucumber Hand Roll
穴きゅう手巻き
￥260
Raw Whale
生くじら
Whale Tongue
くじらさえずり
Whale Bacon
くじらベーコン
Surf Clam
ほっき貝
Flounder
ひらめ
Flounder Fin
ひらめえんがわ
Kelp-cured Flounder
ひらめ昆布〆
Kombu with Roe
子持昆布
Herring Roe
数の子
Cod Milt Gunkan
白子軍艦
￥290
Medium Fatty Tuna
中トロ
Raw Scallop
生ほたて
Whelk
つぶ貝
Abalone
あわび
Red Clam
赤貝
Flat Clam
たいら貝
Salmon Roe
いくら
Striped Jack
しまあじ
Splendid Alfonsino
金目鯛
Draft Beer
生ビール
Medium
中
Small
小
Orange Juice
オレンジジュース
Barley Shochu
麦焼酎
Japanese Sake Gokai
日本酒豪快
Oolong Highball
ウーロンハイ
Green Tea Highball
緑茶ハイ
Lemon Sour
レモンサワー
Highball
ハイボール
Pickled Plum Sour
梅干しサワー
Kyoho Sour
巨峰サワー
Orange Sour
