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Uchida

Rating93SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Opened in 1946, this Tateishi institution is closing in on eighty years of history — and still packs a line out the door thirty minutes before opening every day.
Motsu-yaki comes four skewers for 200 yen, nikomi at 200 yen a bowl; a thorough meal with drinks for under 1,000 yen remains entirely possible.
Counted among Tokyo's five great nikomi destinations, it has its own unwritten rules and rituals that deepen the more you visit — the kind of place that turns first-timers into regulars, and regulars into devotees.
Popular Dishes
Motsuyaki (grilled offal, various cuts)
もつ焼き（タン・ガツ・ハツ・シロ）
Nimotsu stew
煮込み
Pickles
お新香
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Founded in 1946. A legendary motsuyaki restaurant in Tateishi's Nakamise shopping street. Extraordinary value at 200 yen per item. Has unique rules (non-smoking, group orders must be same item, served as ready, etc.) creating an initiation-like experience that breeds devoted regulars. One of 'Tokyo's Five Great Stews.' Saturday morning only (10am-12pm). Redevelopment planned around 2027—visit while you can.

Called 'a miracle to taste 1946 flavors for 200 yen.' Regulars enjoy mastering the unique rules on repeat visits. 'Always stop by when visiting Tateishi.' 1,192 Tabelog reviews. A Showa-era gem to experience before redevelopment.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri14:00-19:00
Sat10:00-12:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Public Holiday
Phone03-3697-5738Call
Access
Inside Nakamise shopping street. Counter and table seating. Cash only. Unique house rules apply (newcomers recommended to research before visiting).
1-18-8 Tateishi, Katsushika, Tokyo (Nakamise Shopping Street)
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Izakaya¥

Uchida

Rating93SCORE
Popular Dishes
Motsuyaki (grilled offal, various cuts)
もつ焼き（タン・ガツ・ハツ・シロ）
Nimotsu stew
煮込み
Pickles
お新香
Business Hours
Mon – Fri14:00-19:00
Sat10:00-12:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Public Holiday
Access
Inside Nakamise shopping street. Counter and table seating. Cash only. Unique house rules apply (newcomers recommended to research before visiting).
1-18-8 Tateishi, Katsushika, Tokyo (Nakamise Shopping Street)
Phone03-3697-5738
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Opened in 1946, this Tateishi institution is closing in on eighty years of history — and still packs a line out the door thirty minutes before opening every day.
Motsu-yaki comes four skewers for 200 yen, nikomi at 200 yen a bowl; a thorough meal with drinks for under 1,000 yen remains entirely possible.
Counted among Tokyo's five great nikomi destinations, it has its own unwritten rules and rituals that deepen the more you visit — the kind of place that turns first-timers into regulars, and regulars into devotees.
93SCORE
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A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
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Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1946. A legendary motsuyaki restaurant in Tateishi's Nakamise shopping street. Extraordinary value at 200 yen per item. Has unique rules (non-smoking, group orders must be same item, served as ready, etc.) creating an initiation-like experience that breeds devoted regulars. One of 'Tokyo's Five Great Stews.' Saturday morning only (10am-12pm). Redevelopment planned around 2027—visit while you can.

Called 'a miracle to taste 1946 flavors for 200 yen.' Regulars enjoy mastering the unique rules on repeat visits. 'Always stop by when visiting Tateishi.' 1,192 Tabelog reviews. A Showa-era gem to experience before redevelopment.

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