CHICKEN and TOMATO DINING Ueno

Steam curls up from bubbling stone pots while the unmistakable scent of freshly fried chicken drifts through the dining room. Located in Higashi-Ueno, CHICKEN and TOMATO DINING Ueno pairs comforting Korean classics with a generous roster of flavored fried chicken. Midday visitors often turn to hearty staples such as seafood sundubu-jjigae, rich with the savory depth of shellfish, or jajangmyeon slicked in black bean sauce and finished with melted cheese. Lunch set meals arrive with banchan-style sides such as kimchi and salad, occasionally joined by a piece of fried chicken, making it easy to sample multiple bites alongside the main dish.

The restaurant's signature Korean chicken spans from the unadorned crispy original to sweet-spicy yangnyeom, zesty gochu-mayo, and honey mustard. Sizing accommodates various appetites, ranging from a solo-friendly mini portion to half and full birds meant for sharing. To round out the table, side orders include pull-apart mozzarella sticks, fried tteokbokki, and sweet cheese balls stuffed with sweet potato or rich molten chocolate.

For evening gatherings or dining in company, jjukumi samgyeopsal brings together tender webfoot octopus and pork belly on a sizzling hot plate. Soft, pillowy gyeran-jjim (Korean steamed egg) cools the palate between fiery bites, while leftover cooking sauce can be tossed with tobiko (flying fish roe) and melted cheese for a savory fried rice finish. Ordering is handled directly by scanning a tabletop QR code, and cutlery is neatly stowed in under-table drawers to keep personal space open. Diners can enjoy their meals on site or opt for takeout and delivery whenever a craving strikes.