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Seiseihanten

晴々飯店

A bustling Ueno neighborhood Chinese restaurant offering both authentic Sichuan flavors and Japanese-style Chinese cuisine, with the pleasant tingle of Sichuan pepper

  • Mapo tofu is the signature dish
  • Loose fried rice with celery aroma
  • Chewy Li Jie dumplings
  • Flavor with the tingle of Sichuan pepper
  • All-you-can-eat course available
  • Comes with all-you-can-drink, good for parties
  • Private rooms available for 10–20 people
  • Entire restaurant non-smoking with Wi-Fi available

Located in a standalone building along Showa-dori, a short walk from the Iriya exit of Ueno Station, Harebare Hanten is a neighborhood Chinese restaurant that offers both authentic Sichuan flavors and familiar Japanese Chinese standards on a single menu. The signature dish is mapo tofu, with a pleasant balance of Sichuan pepper and chili oil; many regulars compare the Regular and Premium versions, and it's a common practice to pour it over the loose, celery-scented fried rice. Other Sichuan pepper-forward dishes include the chewy-skinned Li Jie dumplings and a true-style twice-cooked pork made with garlic shoots instead of cabbage. The set meals (teishoku) are known for generous portions and good value, and in the evening you can enjoy authentic Sichuan spice starting from around ¥3,000. The restaurant has 50 seats at tables, plus 2nd-floor seating and private rooms, and offers courses with all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat options, making it suitable for gatherings with friends. The entire restaurant is non-smoking and free Wi-Fi is available, making it convenient for a lunch stop after visiting Ueno's museums and galleries.

Details

Address
7-8-16 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都台東区上野7-8-16

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
¥3,000–¥3,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.), iD)
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
50 seats

2nd floor seating available Private rooms: Seats 6, seats 8, seats 10–20

  • Table seats
  • Private room
  • Counter seats
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No

Coin parking available nearby

Wi-Fi
Yes
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Service charge
None
Opened
2012

Opening hours

Mon–Sat
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 14:30
  • 17:00–23:00Last order 22:30
SunClosed
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Private rooms
  • Non-smoking
  • Open for lunch
  • All-you-can-drink
  • All-you-can-eat

Map & access

7-8-16 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都台東区上野7-8-16

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