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Kujira Cafe (くじらカフェ) is a museum-attached cafe run by Ueno Seiyoken (上野精養軒), a Tokyo Western-cuisine restaurant. It is on B1F of the Japan Gallery of the National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館) at 7-20 Ueno-Koen (上野公園), Taito City (台東区), about a 10-minute walk from JR Ueno Station. Supervised by the executive chef of Ueno Seiyoken (founded in 1872), the menu features dishes inspired by the animals and creatures on display (curry, beef stew, pasta, hamburg, and more), at approachable prices. It is a perfect break spot between museum viewings.
— Inside the National Museum of Nature and Science: Seiyoken's curry
The signature is the "curry" (700 yen) and "beef stew" supervised by the executive chef of Ueno Seiyoken (founded 1872). At an approachable price, guests can enjoy the flavors of a Western-cuisine restaurant with over 150 years of history - exceptional value for a museum cafe. Other Western dishes like pasta and hamburg steak round out the menu, with names and presentations tied to the museum's animal and creature exhibits - popular with families. Located on B1F of the Japan Gallery of the National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館), a building designated as an important cultural property, it is a perfect rest stop between exhibits. Hours: 10:30 to 17:00 (last order 16:30), following the museum's closure schedule. The parent Ueno Seiyoken also runs "Restaurant Mouseion" near the entrance of Ueno Park - a brand supporting Ueno's cultural tourism and food scene.
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