Published date: January 16, 2025
Seeking the Exquisite Uni Cream Croquette
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I frequently stay at "Grids Tokyo Ueno Station Hotel & Hostel" every time I visit Tokyo. Its superb location, just a short walk from Ueno Station, makes it incredibly convenient for both sightseeing and business. The first-floor café lounge is spacious and offers a calm atmosphere, perfect for remote work or studying. The international vibe encourages natural interaction among guests, which is also a highlight. The dormitory rooms are compact yet thoughtfully designed to ensure privacy. The shared spaces are clean and comfortable, and I am consistently impressed by the kind and welcoming service from the staff. This is a place I’d like to continue using as my go-to accommodation during my stays in Tokyo.
Experiences during the trip
I enjoyed a special course available exclusively on Tabelog at "Alvino," located near Ueno Hirokoji Station. The course included all-you-can-drink and featured the famous uni cream croquette, making for a superb dinner experience! Posting on social media also comes with a little bonus service, adding to the overall value.
The course included the following:
- Gnocchi fritto and prosciutto from Modena, Italy
- Green salad
- Carpaccio of fresh fish caught that morning
- Game meat country pâté with pickles
- Specialty! Luxurious uni cream croquette
- Roast pork from Yamagata with mustard sauce
- Daily pasta of the day! Oil, tomato, or cream
- Sicilian ice cake, cassata
Everything was delicious, particularly the uni cream croquette, which was simply exquisite! I got so caught up in the deliciousness that I forgot to take a picture of anything but the uni cream croquette... (I'll add a photo from my quick stop at Ameyoko on the way back.)
If you're in Ueno, be sure to stop by!