Where to Eat in Ueda: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 23, 2017 Leonardo Torrence

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

3-2-30 Tokida, Ueda 386-0018, Nagano Prefecture Japanese Lunch, Dinner +81 268-24-8221
Excellent
35%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 116 reviews

Kusabue Ueda Branch

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

4-7-31 Chuo, Ueda 386-0012, Nagano Prefecture Cafe Lunch, Dinner HK$220 - HK$369 +81 268-26-3866
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Levian, Shinshu Ueda

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

1-2-23 Chuo, Ueda 386-0012, Nagano Prefecture Reservations Italian +81 268-28-5700
Excellent
61%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Trattoria Nonno

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

1-2-1 Tenjin, Ueda, Nagano Prefecture Asian +81 268-24-1666
Excellent
46%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Totoan Ekimae

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

1-6-1 Tenjin, Ueda, Nagano Prefecture Japanese +81 268-22-0127
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Eel Wakanakan

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

1-6-15 Tenjin, Ueda, Nagano Prefecture Japanese +81 268-22-1426
Excellent
20%
Good
80%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 10 reviews

Yorozuya

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

2804 Koizumi, Ueda 386-1106, Nagano Prefecture Asian +81 268-21-2733
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Sobaya Higashi

Reviewed By 智子鈴2015

古民家で営業されているお蕎麦屋さんです。11時17分にお取り置きの電話をしてから、向かいました。到着すると本日分のお蕎麦は売り切れましたと記載があり、予約は必須のお店です。お蕎麦は細めでお蕎麦の香りがします。

8. Hinode Shokudo

1632 Bessho Onsen, Ueda 386-1431, Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Asian +81 268-38-2029
Excellent
28%
Good
72%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Hinode Shokudo

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

1-2-32 Tenjin, Ueda 386-0025, Nagano Prefecture Japanese +81 268-22-8938
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Rikitei

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

2-13-23 Chuo, Ueda 386-0012, Nagano Prefecture Japanese Lunch +81 268-22-2948
Excellent
23%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 91 reviews

Katanaya

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.

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