Chinchinken Ueno: Three Generations of Ameyoko Machi-Chuka Gyoza
Chinchinken is a neighborhood Chinese diner (machi-chuka) under the elevated tracks of Ueno's Ameyoko market, about three minutes on foot from Ueno Station, now run by its third generation. Its gyoza is a longtime favorite alongside the diner's ramen, tanmen, and fried rice.
- Machi-Chuka (Neighborhood Chinese Diner) / Gyoza
- Ueno
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-09-29
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-20:00. Closed Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday).
- Address
- 6-12-2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
- Nearest station
- Ueno Station
- Walk time
- 3 min
Last verified: 2026-09-29. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- The gyoza is a longtime favorite alongside the shop's ramen, tanmen, and fried rice -- classic combo-plate fare from a diner now run by its third generation.
How to Order
- Casual counter/table diner
- Order from a short menu of ramen, tanmen, fried rice, and gyoza.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
6-12-2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
3 minutes on foot from JR Ueno Station, or 5 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station, under the elevated tracks of the Ameyoko market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Chinchinken Ueno?
- 3 minutes on foot from JR Ueno Station, or 5 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station, under the elevated tracks of the Ameyoko market.
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