Before we leave to the airport, our uncle wanted to treat us to puffer fish lunch. We never tried it before. They made reservation so we got a table right away. We ordered set lunch. There are a total of 6 courses: puffer skin, puffer sashimi, puffer deep fried, puffer shabu shabu, porridge and ice cream. The food is really delicious. I love the texture of puffer fish but not so much the dipping sauce. A lot of vinegar. The restaurant is cozy and i like the vibe. Staff are very friendly, nice. They helped us cook. It is quite expensive. I would recommend this place.

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Good place to try puffer fish. Many chains around the world including Singapore. Why come? Tried once in Singapore and thinking whether it will be better in Japan. After visiting, found it is definitely better but still not mind blowing. Maybe I was expecting too much. Anyway, go back to food. The soup is not thick as expected and I suspect the chef did not cooked it as perfectly as possible. The texture of fish meat is definitely good. The spread of the set meal is really amazing given its price.( only half compared to overseas) When ordering, decided to save the wild puffer fish for next time. Service is good. English menu is available here and the staff can speak English. Besides, staff will help prepare the dish for you. Atmosphere okay. A lot of foreign visitors and some locals also come. Recommended to try if craving for some safe puffer fish.

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Great place to try fugu! Had the fried fugu, fried fugu skin, and the thin sliced fugu sashimi. All of them taste great. Do note that there is a 450 appetizer charge if you do not order a set. However, you get fugu skin for the appetizer, which feels reasonable.

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It was my first time eating fugu and I'm still learning it's taste. Overall, food was great, and the staff and atmosphere were really lovely. Me and other tourists were struggling, but they were very patient with us. Expecially a female server on the second floor, Hanaguchi (I'm so, so sorry if I misheard your name!) is a professional and has a great spirit. I would really love to eat there again and enjoy more of their food.

GUENPIN UENO is an outstanding spot to try authentic puffer fish (fugu) cuisine in Tokyo. I ordered the Tenraku Course, which I highly recommend as the best way to experience a variety of expertly prepared tiger puffer dishes, from sashimi to hot pot and even deep-fried options. Every dish was beautifully presented and exceptionally fresh, showcasing the unique textures and delicate flavors of fugu. The restaurant feels very safe, with clear explanations about the different parts of the puffer fish and their preparation, so you can enjoy this delicacy with confidence. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive, making the whole meal enjoyable and worry-free. Highly recommended for anyone curious about fugu or looking for a memorable Japanese dining experience!

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